Master in Recording & Music Production

With a bachelor’s degree in any field and a keen interest in music, sound engineering, or audio production, are you ready—fluent in English—to elevate your skills to a professional standard?
The Master in Recording & Music Production at 3iS is tailored for ambitious students who want to excel in the global music and audio industry—whether in sound engineering, music production, or managing complex audio projects.

At 3iS, you will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge recording and production equipment, work on real-world projects, and receive mentorship from industry professionals. This program will equip you with the technical mastery, creative insight, and professional network required to thrive internationally in music production, sound engineering, and beyond.

At a glance

Duration

2 Years

Languages

English

Next intake

September 2026

Pace

Full Time

Campus

Paris

Study format

On-Campus

Tuition fees

15000 € per year

Application deadline

12 Jan 2026

Program

At 3iS, hands-on learning is at the heart of the 2-year Master in Recording & Music Production (MRMP) program.
As a future graduate, you will gain the skills to design, promote, and deliver albums, radiophonic projects, studio productions, and festival events, while managing a team of sound professionals.

Year 1 – Foundations and Collaboration
In your first year, you will participate in collaborative team projects while following specialized modules in technical skills and artistic culture. These experiences will build a solid foundation in both the creative and technical aspects of sound.

Year 2 – Project Mastery and Professional Practice
During your second year, you will take full ownership of projects, managing both your personal productions and teams composed of students from other disciplines. You will produce a complete artistic and technical file for each project, preparing you for professional challenges in the audio industry.

Personalized mentorship
Each student benefits from one-to-one guidance with an industry professional—whether a sound engineer, sound designer, or composer. This personalized mentoring ensures that your individual project develops to its fullest potential, reinforcing your growth throughout the program.

Exclusive learning environment
To maximize learning and provide focused support, the MRMP class is limited to 25 students, fostering close collaboration, individualized feedback, and a truly immersive experience.

Curriculum

  • Acoustics and psychoacoustics
  • Equipment technology
  • Culture and musical analysis
  • Commissioning a studio
  • Adding a soundtrack
  • Sound recording
  • Sound editing
  • Computer-assisted music
  • Artistic direction
  • Stereo and multichannel mixing
  • Mastering
  • Production file (budget, technical datasheets, planning)
  • Artistic project design, promotion
  • Language discovery and French cultural awareness

Projects

The MRMP program is at the heart of 3iS for one main reason: learning by project. Over the course of the two years, you will develop and produce your own projects in close collaboration with industry professionals, while also working alongside students from other English-speaking 3iS programs.

Here’s what your hands-on experience will include:

  • EP production for a music group: Track-by-track recording, editing, mixing, and mastering
  • Live band recording: Capturing and mixing a live performance, including adding a soundtrac
  • Digital music production: Creating a track using computer-assisted music tools, ready for distribution in a music catalogue or post-production library
  • Live show sound design: Recording, editing, and integrating soundtracks using Ableton Live
  • Artistic direction and composition: Orchestrating computer-assisted music, recording traditional instruments, and mixing for various projects
  • Film music: Multichannel mixing for short films
  • Audio post-production for film: Recording with boom microphones, editing, and mixing dialogue, effects, and background sounds in collaboration with MA Filmmaking students

Each project is designed to strengthen your technical expertise, artistic sensitivity, and collaborative skills, preparing you for a successful career in the global music and audio industry.

Program outcome

Each semester, students who successfully complete the program earn 30 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), totaling 180 credits over the three years.
Upon graduation, students receive a school diploma recognized by industry professionals, backed by the prestige of 3iS and the strong international reputation of France in the creative and audiovisual sectors.

Ideal students

Each semester, students who successfully complete the program earn 30 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), totaling 180 credits over the three years.
Upon graduation, students receive a school diploma recognized by industry professionals, backed by the prestige of 3iS and the strong international reputation of France in the creative and audiovisual sectors.