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Sound Engineering

Since 2002, Saint Louis has been educating professional technicians for live concerts, recording studios, film and TV editing studios, and audio-video post-production studios. The program holds the distinction of being the first in Italy authorized by the MUR (Italian Ministry of University and Research) for both the Bachelor and Master courses.

FOUNDATION COURSE

Duration: 1 year
Location: Rome / Milan
Attendance: on Site / Online
Language: Italian / English

The Fundation course establishes the groundwork for your musical career. You will explore acoustic physics, the fundamentals of sound engineering and signal routing, microphones and miking techniques, analog and digital recording, as well as the application of outboard equipment.

Additionally, you will dive into live electronics and electronic music composition, study elements of harmony and creative writing with music software, and the use of the piano as a practical instrument.

Upon completion of the Foundation course, you will gain entry to Bachelor courses in electronic music and sound engineering.

BACHELOR COURSES

Duration: 3 years
Location: Rome
Attendance: on Site
Language: Italian / English
CFA: 180 • EQF: 6

Sound Engineering Bachelor courses are recognized by MUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research).

The Bachelor degree in Sound Engineering is tailored to equip individuals aspiring to become sound designers, sound engineers, or programmers for both recording studios and live performances involving analogue and digital systems (Pro Tools HD).

This three-year course encompasses hands-on sessions in recording, mixing, and production, allowing for extensive practice in various techniques such as microphone placement, editing, and post-production.

Furthermore, the course incorporates Avid Pro Tools certifications.

MASTER COURSES

Duration: 2 years
Location: Rome
Attendance: on Site
Language: Italian / English
CFA: 120 • EQF: 7

Sound Engineering Master courses are recognized by MUR (Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research).

In the Master course, you can choose between three tracks.

Specialization for Recording Studio Sound Engineer (Mix & Mastering): learn to oversee the entire production process, from miking and recording to mixing and mastering. Through practical recording and mixing sessions, along with the professional utilization of plug-ins and outboard equipment, you will master room acoustics techniques for production purposes.

Specialization for Music Producers (Music Production): Acquire comprehensive skills for managing music projects, covering conception and arrangement to pre-production, executive production, recording, and finally, mixing and mastering. Gain essential techniques for creating products for the recording industry and media.

Specialization for Sound Design & Post Audio Production, deals with contemporary techniques for global multimedia markets. It pays attention to the different industries and related production technologies. It includes disciplines such as audio sampling, nonlinear interactive audio (Wwise), restoration techniques, forensic audio, and sound branding for industries such as cinema, TV, media, advertising, marketing, and video games.

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Study Sound Engineering at Saint Louis and:

  • learn all the essential skills for a career in both studio and live music environments;

  • collaborate on events in theaters and festivals with nationally and internationally acclaimed artists;

  • acquire the knowledge and skills to transform your passion into a profession.

Job Outlets

  • TECHNICIAN FOR LIVE CONCERTS, PERFORMANCES OR THEATRE SHOWS
  • RECORDING STUDIO ENGINEER
  • MUSIC PRODUCER
  • SOUND DESIGNER 

Sound Engineering teachers are all renowned musicians in the industry. Find out from whom you will learn your profession!

Luca Proietti

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Fabrizio Angelini

Marzia Bulli

Marti Jane Robertson

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SAINT LOUIS COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Founded in 1976, Saint Louis is a private institution recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. It stands out as one of the most prestigious music education establishments in Europe, attracting over 1,800 students annually from around the world. These students attend Foundation's, Bachelor's, Master's courses, Custom and Higher Specialization courses. The school prides itself on a stable faculty comprising 120 nationally and internationally renowned teachers, headed since 1998 by Maestro Stefano Mastruzzi. Saint Louis is located in culturally vibrant districts in Rome and Milan, offering students with multifunctional classrooms, recording studios for both teaching and recording productions, an artistic agency, independent record collections, a production center, the Jazz Archive, and a Bibliomediatheque.

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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Saint Louis welcomes a vibrant international community, promoting global citizenship. The International Office provides support and mentoring, while students facilitate peer exchanges and organize social events for newcomers.

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4 locations in rome and 1 in milan

Saint Louis has four locations in Rome and one in Milan, all equipped with soundproof classrooms, rehearsal rooms, and studios. In Rome, they are situated in the Monti district, known for its cafes and live music venues. The Milan branch, located near Bovisa and Isola, is positioned within a creative hub featuring teaching spaces and hosting events.





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INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

Saint Louis organizes international music events and participates in the Erasmus+ program. It is also an incubator of new Projects promoting International growth and confrontation.

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ALL-YEAR-ROUND CONCERTS

Saint Louis is the only High Education Music Institute in Italy working on the constant production of live events featuring its students. We believe in the practical learning on real stages, involving sound engineers, composers and applied music. And we put all our energies in that.