If you are thinking about going anywhere for an audio school, this is the place … it's the epicenter of recording in Nashville and people from outside country music are all coming here to record as well.
Testimonials
What the experts say about the Blackbird Academy
If you're going to be getting an education in this business, this is the best set of rooms to be doing it in.
If you are interested in learning how to record or mix live sound ... from some of the best people in the game, I would recommend going to The Blackbird Academy.
If you are looking for a place to learn all you can about audio, then The Blackbird Academy is the place you need to be.
[Students] are going to walk in here, be excited about learning, and really learn what it takes to make a record … if I had six months to dedicate to coming to The Blackbird Academy, I would so be here.
To be able to learn in that environment … man, you are gonna have the best shot of an education in recording that you’re gonna have anywhere!
I graduated from the Blackbird Academy in June of 2015. Thanks to the education and connections I had received in this program, I began touring even prior to graduating. Since then, I have mixed for Aubrie Sellers, Sturgill Simpson, Raelynn, and am currently mixing FOH for Kane Brown. By using what I learned in lectures and live band rehearsals at the Blackbird Academy, I was able to go out and start working immediately, no matter what equipment I was given. I have been hired by and worked with other Blackbird graduates in the past two years and we are developing an incredible network of engineers and audio professionals across the nation. I would highly recommend anyone that wants to have a great career in audio to come be part of the Blackbird family!
The best audio school in the world. The top lecturers, studios, gear, experiences and opportunities – all in Nashville, Tennessee!
After graduating from The Blackbird Academy, I was able to immediately translate what I learned into the work I do with artists every day. I’ve been privileged enough to have surpassed 1 billion streams to my credits, with multiple Billboard #1’s, and Platinum and Gold records. The education you receive prepares you for every situation that gets thrown at you in the “real-world,” and the hands-on nature of it allows you to learn in studios from mentors who make serious records every day. My time at Blackbird was the perfect foundation for me to solidify my skills so I can deliver the best results for the artists I work with. Attending The Blackbird Academy is something I would recommend to anyone who wants to make audio their career.
The Blackbird Academy helped me understand session and studio etiquette which is so important. This is a customer service industry through and through. Reading people and making them feel comfortable is just as important as patching a piece of gear and being on your toes. The Blackbird Academy taught me session workflow and how you must always be alert and ready to assist in any way possible. The Blackbird Academy also helped me establish crucial connections with people in the industry that proved very helpful when I was out on my own. I am still benefitting from the people and places I was exposed to while in the Academy. I definitely gained a leg up because of the base work I put in with the Academy.
The Academy has the ability to bring in some of the most successful industry professionals as guest speakers. TBA allows students to learn networking etiquette in a comfortable environment, so they are able to build up the confidence to introduce themselves at future, possibly more intimidating, events. In addition, you never know where shaking someone’s hand could lead. After crossing paths with some of the outstanding guests we had, I made connections that led me to work at CMA Fest, create new co-writing relationships, and begin training with a vocal coach, just to name a few.
This is HANDS DOWN, the best audio school in the world!!! If you are looking for a career in the music industry, The Blackbird Academy is a must.
I specifically chose The Blackbird Academy because I knew that it was going to provide the best quality education in terms of audio, and it paid off. I was hired by Clair Global after I finished the Live Sound Program, which led me to becoming the front of house engineer for Carly Pearce, who is on tour with Luke Bryan. It has been such an amazing experience and I’ve learned so much this year. I did both programs and graduated March, 2017
If you’re considering enrolling at this school, it could be the best decision you’ll ever make. It definitely was mine. Industry professionals are constantly popping in-and-out, utilizing and appreciating everything that Blackbird has to offer. The entire studio (from microphones to outboard gear to all of the studio rooms) is available for the Academy. This school is ‘the real-world experience.’ The Academy also provides tremendous support for their soon-to-be graduates and helps them land internship/work opportunities all over the globe!
The Blackbird Academy was the best schooling experience I’ve ever had, period. Not only will you learn all the ‘book Knowledge’ required to be an audio engineer at the highest level, but you will also learn invaluable lessons about studio recording culture while forming relationships with industry pros in an ACTUAL professional recording studio. The Blackbird Academy is doing audio education the right way, and I’m so thankful that I went!
The best school I could have gone to for what I want to do. Amazing teachers who have real world experience and know exactly how to teach it to students. Would recommend to any aspiring audio engineers of any kind.
The Blackbird Academy gives its students a natural fusion of new recording technology and the old and eternal recording techniques that have been used over the last 50+ years.
