CRAS - Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences Tempe Campus

As a current student at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, Im finding this program to be remarkably thorough and fast-paced. The benefits have been innumerable from learning the many facets of audio engineering though industry-tried professionals, to spending time with equipment that would otherwise be difficult to access as a self-taught individual, to many other perks, I feel like this program is an incredible start to what could become a lifetime career in audio.
Apr 8th, 2024

The Tempe campus gives me east coast vibes. I love the setup of the studios and the ability to step right outside and feel the AZ sun and weather is a blessing I look forward to every time Im there.
Feb 24th, 2024

Simeon Walthers Cras Review CRAS has been a transformational experience for me. Upon graduating college, getting involved in the audio production/music scene is the only thing I could picture myself doing in the near future. This school has given me the opportunity to learn a solid introduction to all facets of the audio industry at a professional level. The condensed educational program at CRAS for live sound, video games, cinema, music production, broadcast, etc. focuses largely on the fundamentals of recording and signal routing on multiple platforms (whether it be software or circuitry based) to work seamlessly between the analog and digital worlds of audio. Furthermore, these fundamental skills help make you prepared to do what most people cant do setting up and running professional recording/live/broadcast sessions as well as properly mixing and mastering tracks associated with these sessions. Furthermore, file organization and time management is drilled throughout the experience at CRAS. The reward for all this training is that when the opportunity for creative application of audio production knowledge and practical skill presents itself, the quality of recording and making projects at a high level manifests itself in creating a product that you can add to your portfolio to impress potential employers and clients. More than that, attending CRAS plugs you into a network of hundreds of students and professionals that are pursuing the same sorts of things that you are in the audio industry! This network of friends and colleagues that one has the opportunity to build at CRAS gives each student the support and connections they need to succeed in the long-term for their respective field(s) in the audio world. The internship program at CRAS separates it from most other schools since the employees at CRAS will not only invest in each student while they attend the school; but they will vouch for you even after you leave to help you get a foot in the door of the audio industry. The leverage that CRAS offers in the audio industry is made possible by their extensive music studio, post production, live sound, and broadcast connections across the country in all of the powerhouse cities and other various sites for audio services. Finally, CRAS graduates are leaders, educators, and innovators in the audio world. And I am thankful to be apart of this program as well as the continued growth that will come from it. Simeon Walther (aka Uncommon1)
Feb 21st, 2024

This place is truly one of a kind. I felt right at home from the moment I walked my first tour. The staff is amazing and the culture and community are vibrant with like minded individuals, united under sound!
Feb 11th, 2024

Dec 10th, 2023