Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences the mission of Cras is to train students for entry level positions as audio recording engineers.

Through extensive hands on training with studio standard equipment, a 1:1 student/computer ratio and practice with current production techniques, students gain the expertise to move forward with their career goals.

The fact that every student has a Laptop Recording Package (included with the cost of tuition) assures that our curriculum is up to date and standardized, giving everyone at CRAS the best possible learning environment.

The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences was founded on the philosophy that the unique nature of the recording industry requires a combination of technical skill, knowledge and creativity. Teaching methods emphasize this through hands-on experiences with a wide variety of modern and vintage equipment. CRAS provides training, disseminates information, encourages positive work attitudes and emphasizes career education, enabling dedicated students to achieve success.


“There are infinite resources provided to the students, which shows me that it’s all about you as a student learning the industry.” - Anthony
CRAS Grad
Career Opportunities
Recording engineer
- Music
- Soundtracks
Game audio designer
- Video games
- Apps
- Mobile audio
Live sound engineer
- Concerts
- Stage monitors
Radio production
- Location remotes
- Live radio
Corporate media tech
- Hotels
- Conference centers
- Boardrooms
TV/video scoring engineer
- Background music
- Voice over/narration
Movies
- Foley engineer
- Dialog replacement
- Sound effects
Manufacturer’s specialist
- Product rep
- Product specialist
Environmental sound design
- Malls
- Airports
- Public spaces
Live stage/theater sound
- Musicals
- Drama
- Lectures
And more!