Producer and Engineer Kevin Szymanski records the Rankin Twins at TRCoA

Kevin Szymanski drops in to engineer one of the Rankin Twins songs at The Recording Conservatory.

Kevin is an engineer, producer, and a mixing engineer who has worked with many well known artist and bands. Credits include Matchbox Twenty, Christina Aguilara, KoRn, Ash, Gordon Goodman, Barenaked Ladies, and many more.

The Rankin Twins (Amy and April) are one of the finalist for TRCoA's Unsigned Artist Showcase in 2010. They made such a huge impression on the judges and everyone in the crowd, we just had to invite them to our studio and record. Amy and April, are a winning double dose of Texas born and bred country music charm, talent and star potential. Performing and charming folks since they were old enough to stand up and do so, their presence on stage and studio recordings is a natural extension of their infectious personalities and sweet and dynamic sisterly interplay. With an innate gift for heartfelt and magnetic songwriting that captivates listeners, the duo combines deep Lone Star State musical roots with a shimmer of pop savvy into a sound that feels hit-bound from the very first listen.

Student Geoff Sirkel records Jon Branch

Advanced Student Geoff Sirkel records solo guitar player Jon Branch.

Jon has been playing the guitar for over 10 years and continues to hone his skill on the art of the six string, and has been playing at local coffee shops around town. When he is not a great guitar virtuoso, he enjoys long walks in the park and reading books. His main influences are The Beatles, Andy Mckee, and Lynard Skynard. Jon is currently in the studio working on a EP.

Why TRCoA?

TRCoA Alumni Scott Harris talks about his experience with TRCoA and how it can upstart your career towards Audio Engineering and Music Production.

Scott is the owner of BigBang Music and a honors graduate in design from Texas A&M. When he's not in the studio or the side of a rock, you'll find him mountain biking, paddling or snowboarding. His background as a singer/songwriter and musician gives him the sensitivity and experience to provide direction to your individual project from inception to successful completion. You can check him out and see what he has been up to on his site here.

Student Tamara Jolaine working with Ghost Along the Brazos

Beginning student Tamara Jolaine gets things rolling for Ghost Along the Brazos. This group of Austin, TX musicians came together under the Ghosts banner less than 6 months ago and have already become a Tour De Force of songwritin' and groovin.

Guitarist/Songwriter/Vocalist Greg Harkins and Bassist/Songwriter/Vocalist Kristopher Wade have spent the last 3 years swingin' hard with the Marshall Ford Swing band while Drummer Jared Allison was traversing the Atlantic with Metal outfit Iron Age, all the while the guys were coming home to the sweet sounds of Vocalist/Songwriter/Artist extraordinaire Jacob Jaeger who, after a stint with The Marshall Ford Swing Band, has been honing his craft to a spoon-sharp point.

Student Blanche Griggs records CosmicJaguar

CosmicJaguar's music takes you through an enlightening musical experience with Carlos Cedillo being the core of the band.

Carlos Cedillo is a Musician, Mayan Shaman Daykeeper, and Author of laughing Buddha. He started the Band Cosmicjaguar about five years ago.

He came up with the unique concept of cosmic tones, mixed with electric guitar, drums, bass and theramine. Carlos did not want anything to sound conventional, on the contrary, the more warped and funky the sound the better. He became a master of cosmic-groove tones that your ear has never heard before but craves for more. The things he would do to his guitar to make it sound like that! Carlos studied Music Composition for Classical Guitar at UT/Austin 1989-1991. Carlos has been playing and performing guitar for 22 years. It was a great pleasure having him record at TRCoA!

Our student Casey Cheek in the studio with Walker Lyle at TRCoA

Casey Cheek is an advance student who has his own music production company and enjoys working with different genre of music. When he is not on other peoples projects, he enjoys playing in his band Rosendale.

Walker Lyle is an Americana/Folk singer/songwriter out of Abilene, Texas.
He is currently releasing his first EP album with his new project band called "Hungry Mother". His band and Rosendale are both on Gold Alyene Records, to which they both own together. Be on the look out for the CD release party. You can check out his music here

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You have come to the premier Audio Engineering, Music Production, and Music Business School. Because of our one-on-one mentorship approach, The Recording Conservatory is where truly passionate students are coming to jump start a vibrant career in the music industry.
Our proven curriculum is taught exclusively by real working industry professionals in real working studios. TRCoA is, in the truest sense of the phrase, a trade school. Our main goal is to hand craft you into a working audio engineer, music producer, studio owner, record label, etc.
At TRCoA, not only will you hone your skills creating professional, radio-ready music; but we'll set you on a career path to owning your own business. Not only will you learn to be a Digidesign Pro Tools recording, editing, mixing, and mastering expert, but you will also learn how to initiate and maintain the business relationships necessary to be successful.
We take special care to create close relationships with each student. We listen to your goals and strive to help you reach them.