Apply Online

If you want to:

  • Learn hands-on in Recording Studios not lecture halls
  • Have 150 hours of individual studio time for your own projects
  • Work with real bands in real studios 

Then TARA is the right school for you.

Current tuition is $14,850 including all fees, required textbooks and Protools software (1 year subscription).

Financial Aid may be available for those who qualify.

Admissions staff are happy to help students understand their funding options for studying at TARA.

For more information on financial aid from the province of Ontario, click here.

Fill out the application below and get your recording education on track!


  • Once your online application has been received, our registrar will contact you with details on any additional requirements and to set up a tour and/or interview. Personal information submitted through the online application will only be used for the purpose of communicating the status of this application and other information from The Audio Recording Academy. Information will not be shared with any person, persons or company outside of The Audio Recording Academy.