• The WCBCS recording school is an 8 week program with hands on training in studio recording, live recording, and live sound production. In addition, we will teach various elements of video editing and graphic arts.

• You will learn everything from the ground floor up including choosing equipment to assembling the parts as a whole and staging the recording environment for success. Additionally, you will learn how to mix down and master your recordings.

• Recording will be taught through a MAC based recording format. However, we will also teach analog recording, as well.

• In addition, you will have access to take 4 classes from West Coast Bible College & Seminary while on campus. We have technology and worship classes that would fit perfectly this diploma program.

• $4,000.00 is the total cost of the program and includes books, housing, and all classes. Food is additional.

• You will actually get to record people in the studio personally after the first few weeks of being enrolled.

• In addition, we have other instructors who will come to our campus to teach to make your education as thorough as possible. We are only accepting 12 people in our initial class and require payment upfront.

The next date for the recording degree will be in the Fall 2010. However, the exact date is yet to be named.

The three payment levels are as follows:

1) $4,000.00 - All classes, books and board, plus 4 WCBCS classes;

2) $5,200.00 - The previous plus a MAC computer loaded with Pro Tools (you will have your own portable studio when you leave and will only need to add a mixer and microphones)

3) $6,000.00 - The previous plus the entire WCBCS degree plan of your choice (can be completed online after leaving the recording program)

Here's an overview for what you will be studying on a weekly basis:

Week One: Understanding how sound works, how the human ear works (the art of listening), studio acoustics, and people skills

Week Two: Building a comprehensive studio component by component (the parts as a whole) and live sound

Week Three: Recording Software (Garage Band) - equalization, compression, mixing, audio effects, overdubbing, mastering, etc. (you will actually begin recording and mixing)

Week Four: Recording Software (Pro Tools) - equalization, compression, mixing, audio effects, insert points, overdubbing, mastering, etc.

Week Five: Recording Software (Pro Tools) - equalization, compression, mixing, audio effects, insert points, overdubbing, mastering, etc.

Week Six: Analog recording and mastering

Week Seven: Studio experience (you will actually record various projects and mix throughout the week)

Week Eight: Studio experience (you will actually record various projects and mix throughout the week)

Throughout this program you will go on field trips, experience great guest lecturers, and get involved daily in.