TRC Academy

Workforce Development for Creative Careers

150 students annually. 12-week integrated programs. Taught by Berklee professors. 94% completion rate. This is the business education nobody else teaches.

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You know how to create.
You don't know how to sustain a creative career.

Client management. Tax filing. Contract negotiation. Session rates. Recording workflows. Production for commercial placement.

These are the professional skills that make creative work sustainable.

The Program

12 weeks. Three integrated tracks. Berklee College of Music professors. Every student completes all three programs.

MONDAYS 4-6PM

Music Business

  • Client management & communication
  • Tax filing for creative income
  • Contract negotiation & rates
  • Sync licensing & revenue streams
Outcome: You understand how creative work becomes sustainable income.
WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM

Recording Engineering

  • Pro Tools certification
  • Signal flow & mic placement
  • High-end recording workflows
  • Client session management
Outcome: You operate professional studios and charge professional rates.
SATURDAYS 10AM-12PM

Music Production

  • Production for commercial placement
  • Professional workflows
  • Marketplace standards
  • Industry-standard tools
Outcome: You produce work that meets commercial standards.

94%

Completion Rate

Graduates work as:

Session engineers in professional studios. Independent producers managing clients. Teaching artists running practices. Creative entrepreneurs.

This is workforce development. Career outcomes, not just skills.

Location & Schedule

960 Mass Ave, Boston

Orange Line (Mass Ave) | Green Line (Symphony) | Bus 1, 47, CT1

12-week program: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays

Limited enrollment. Rolling applications.

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TRC Academy is funded through Amplify Boston—our $1.5M campaign to expand education capacity. Your investment expands how many students we can serve annually.

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