May 18, 2026

Proper Microphone Placement

All microphones are not created equal.

Proper Microphone Placement Proper Microphone Placement

Studio Session Setups

Students preparing for an upcoming recording session.

Studio Session Setups Studio Session Setups

Digital Workstation Fundamentals

A CSCAE student learning in Control Room "A".

Digital Workstation Fundamentals Digital Workstation Fundamentals

Hearing Mic Placement Changes

Dynamic, condenser, ribbon and PZM microphone differences.

Hearing Mic Placement Changes Hearing Mic Placement Changes

Learning How to Use “Outboard Gear”

Hands-on with analog and digital outboard processing gear.

Learning How to Use “Outboard Gear” Learning How to Use "Outboard Gear"

Refining Microphone Placements

Different musical instruments and their microphone solutions.

Refining Microphone Placements Refining Microphone Placements

One of the Center’s (6) Audio Studios

Platinum winning instructor Ken Schubert provides on-on-one instruction with a new student in Studio A.

One of the Center’s (6) Audio Studios One of the Center's (6) Audio Studios

Mixing and Solo Instrument Tracking

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Mixing and Solo Instrument Tracking Mixing and Solo Instrument Tracking

“In the Studio” with YOU.

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“In the Studio” with YOU. "In the Studio" with YOU.

Heaphone Cues

Why isolation is important.

Heaphone Cues Heaphone Cues

Learn Acoustical Differences

Mic types & placements change with different studio environments/acoustics.

Learn Acoustical Differences Learn Acoustical Differences

In’s and Out’s of Digital Recording Software

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In’s and Out’s of Digital Recording Software In's and Out's of Digital Recording Software

Home studio recording that sounds pro!

Home recording can be fun and sound great with proper techniques!

Home studio recording that sounds pro! Home studio recording that sounds pro!

Studio A – Lectures/Techniques

An advanced studio environment to hone your skills.

Studio A – Lectures/Techniques Studio A - Lectures/Techniques

Commanding the Workstation

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Commanding the Workstation Commanding the Workstation

“One on One” Audio Engineering Course (75 Hours)

Our two private audio engineering courses have similar descriptions, though differ in length. Course description: This 75 hour option is our most sought after avocational course where the  student works privately with the instructor and focuses on various areas of audio engineering and studio use. During discussions and an interview with the student, we semi-custom tailor a course that … [Read More...]

“One on One” Audio Engineering Course (45 Hours):

Course description: This 45 hour avocational course offers the student private lessons with the instructor and focuses on various areas of audio engineering and studio use. During discussions and an interview with the student, we semi-custom tailor a course that addresses their individual desires, taking into account their current level of audio engineering skills, and provide to each student the … [Read More...]

Education Week Highlights Hands-on Learning

A new study from Purdue University has shed some light on how to most effectively engage students in technology and engineering at a young age. Research shows that students have "a deeper understanding" of concepts learned in a hands-on environment than what can be digested through more traditional lecture-based lessons. This is especially true in students for whom English is not the first … [Read More...]

Cue Studios Audio Engineering School in the NEWS

Article from the "Falls Church City Newpress: For anyone who has ever wanted to learn to record music, or just want to know how recordings are made, Cue Recording Studios in downtown Falls Church has a school that offers classes in professional audio engineering. Cue Recording Studios opened 35 years ago and has been at its current Falls Church location for 30 years. During this time, they've … [Read More...]

Combo “One on One” Instruction: Audio Engineering & Music Producing Programs (180 hours)

Our most diversified educational option, which  provides an excellent audio engineering course coupled with a  music producing course. Course #1 description: "Audio Engineering (100 hours)" The first part of the program delivers a comprehensive audio engineering education, with the student primarily working "one on one" with the instructor. During discussions and an interview with the … [Read More...]

Small Classes – Either Introduction into Audio Engineering or Advanced Audio Engineering Programs. Enrollment Now Open for September Classes

Both our 100 hour and 55 hour Audio Engineering Programs begin September 2020, Mondays and Wednesdays from from either 10:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, or 7:00pm - 10:00pm.  Call for current date. (100 hour programs include a Pro Tools HD license and audio hardware interface for each student - yours to keep.) Outline:  Choose either our 55 hour program - "Introduction to Audio … [Read More...]

Become a Music Producer (80 hours)

Taught by Gold & Platinum awarded producer Jim Ebert (clients include Butch Walker / Marvelous 3, SR-71, Toni Braxton, Honor By August, Madonna, HR of The Bad Brains, and hundreds of other national and local artists) in Cue’s legendary studios. Learn production skills and techniques from a real pro, record and produce a real band, and experience first hand how to “produce” great recordings … [Read More...]

Private Electronic Music Composing (40 Hours “One on One”)

The art of Electronic Music Composing program includes modern music production techniques and instruction on today's music making electronic instruments and drum machines.  Our staff engineer/producer/programmers have years of experience in our multi-platinum awarded recording facility.  They are highly skilled in the areas required to create well-constructed music tracks and "radio … [Read More...]

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