Ottawa Music School

Are you a musician in Ottawa, Canada and want to enroll in a music college? Whether you are interested in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals, or music production - AIMM has you covered. Discover the top Ottawa Music School today.

Learn About AIMM's Degrees

Our Music and Media School offers Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Music Production and Audio for Media and Music and Technology for Ottawa musicians.

The Music and Technology Associate Degree offers a focus in one of the following:

  • Drums

  • Guitar

  • Bass

  • Keyboard

  • Voice

Do you want a successful music career in Ottawa, Canada?

The first step is to acquire skills to advance your musical aptitude in your focus area and gain knowledge in the field of recording and engineering in order to expand career opportunities.

AIMM graduates are prepared to step into the most in-demand arts positions today, including live event and studio recording, music composition, and performance, audio engineering for music, gaming, film, television and more.

You may choose to complete the degree in 24 months of full-time attendance, or in an accelerated time frame of 18 months.

Students must also show proficiency on the instrument of their focus as described in our admissions procedures.

Additional Services Our Music School Offers Ottawa Students and Alumni

Our Ottawa Music and Media School offers a fast-paced learning environment outfitted with state-of-the-art production, audio, and video equipment.

This is where Ottawa musicians need to be. We put music education on the highest platform possible. We know that creative-minded folks in Ottawa that want to make music need a place they can reach their full potential.

We provide Ottawa students with the tools for rapid progress, mastering their instruments of choice, and the ability to learn valuable music production techniques.

As a confident and intelligent musician, our students will be capable of handling more demanding and better-paying jobs in a competitive market.

Imagine having performances and concerts at historic Ottawa venues like LIVE! on Elgin or Canadian Tire Centre.

With an education from AIMM, it's completely possible.

Combining what you learn with your personal styles, you'll build remarkable confidence and unlock your musical talents, creative potential, and technical skills.

AIMM is one of the best music schools when it comes to our instructors. They are industry-leading and offer incredible music insight to our Ottawa students. Learn more about our faculty of music here.

Below are a few of the many resources and benefits our music school provides that are necessary for our Canadian students to advance their careers.

Due to the current climate this year, we want to give students 100% peace of mind and allow our singers to have complete control over their learning experiences.

Therefore, AIMM's programs can be taken online, on-campus, or hybrid.

  • Work-Study Programs: Ottawa students with financial needs have the opportunity to get a part-time position within our campus departments.

  • Vast Musical Curriculum Experience: Ottawa students can experience incredible music flavors from all different genres including, Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, Blues, and R&B.

  • Job Placement Upon Graduation: During the final quarter of attendance, our Ottawa students work with a Placement Specialist to produce a resume, and begin exploring in-field employment opportunities.

Become a Music Graduate and Work With the Best

No matter the genre you prefer - Rock, Hip Hop, Jazz, or funk - so many new doors open for you after you graduate from AIMM. We truly value a strong musical community.

Some of the musical artists and companies our graduates have worked with:

Artists:

  • Kandi

  • Snoop Dogg

  • Brandy

  • Ludacris

  • Ciara

  • Beyonce

  • Rick Ross

  • Justin Bieber

  • Mary J. Blige

  • Childish Gambino

  • Mariah Carey

  • Lil Uzi Vert

Companies:

  • Honeywell

  • Nickelodeon

  • Cartoon Network

  • Comcast

  • Aflac

Join Successful Alumni

AIMM has assisted many alumni in finding successful and sustainable music careers. Three alumni we want to highlight include:

Tosin Abasi - Animals as Leaders

Tosin is a phenomenal guitarist. He founded the band, Animals as Leaders, and even has his own line of guitars.

Kesha Lee - Engineer

Kesha Lee is an engineer who earned a Grammy for her work on Childish Gambino's song, This is America

KEYZBABY - Producer

Jay Foye, aka KEYZBABY, is an AIMM alumni that co-produced the current #1 song in America, WAP.

What will you be able to accomplish once you graduate from our Canada Music School?

Online & Certificate Programs

AIMM is an online music school that is excited to offer Ottawa students a world music perspective that will help develop new and existing skills and lead to successful music careers.

For Ottawa musicians looking to expand their music education online, AIMM is one of the best music schools to attend.

AIMM offers the following certificate programs:

  • Certificate in Music Production (on-site)

  • Online Certificate in Music and Technology

  • Performance Certificate

With the Online Certificate in Music and Technology you are also offered a Focus in one of the following:

  • Guitar

  • Bass

Our Online Music and Tech Certificate with a Focus in Guitar and Bass are currently enrolling.

Our music school's certificate program expands student's musical capabilities and exposes them to a diverse range of musical styles, experiences, and backgrounds.

Instrument certificate students will take four levels of music theory, a Music Business course, which covers contracts, marketing and everything the working musician needs to understand about the business of music. These music lessons are vital for Ottawa musicians that want to elevate their performance abilities.

The Music and Technology Certificate can be completed in 12 months in full, or in 24 months as a part-time student.

Are you more interested in mastering an instrument? If that is the case, then AIMM's Music Certificate is perfect for you. Choose to focus on either guitar, vocals, bass, drums, or keyboard and you can complete this certificate in one year.

If you decide to want to move onto the Music and Technology Associate Degree upon completion, all of your completed music lessons will seamlessly matriculate, giving you a head start!

Canadian Student Checklist

Complete Admissions Application for the desired program of study

Submit an online application

Complete all entrance requirements for your program of study (such as an exam, audition, etc.)

Submit a copy of your passport showing country of origin and residence

Provide the address where you will be staying while studying in the United States if you're NOT enrolling in our online program.

Provide proof of high school graduation equivalency, as below:

If you have attended a high school, college, or university in the United States, you must have the official transcript sent directly to the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. The transcript must arrive in envelopes sealed by the originating institution.

If you attended high school, higher education, or university outside of the United States, you must have your education credentials evaluated and verified by a NACES member evaluator and sent directly to AIMM. Any costs incurred by such an evaluation are the responsibility of the student. You may locate an evaluator at the NACES website.

Proof of Funding and Tuition Payments

Music Students in Canada wishing to gain admission into our music school must prove that they can afford the entire cost of attendance, which includes tuition plus living expenses. All documentation must be clearly legible. Ottawa students must submit:

  • Bank statements less than 3 months old showing a minimum amount of the equivalent of $41,808 USD.

  • If the statements are not in the student’s name, the person whose bank account it is must submit a notarized letter of support.

  • If the student has a sponsor who will be supporting the student financially (either fully or partially) while in the US, that sponsor must provide an affidavit of support or a notarized letter of support.

  • Students will be required to complete an I-901 and pay the I-901 fee. More information is available at https://www.fmjfee.com/

  • Students must pay their tuition and fees in full for each level no later than the Thursday before classes start in order to continue enrollment. Failure to meet the payment deadline may result in termination of enrollment.

International students are generally not eligible for federal financial aid; only US citizens and certain eligible non-citizens can apply for federal loans and grants. You can get more information here: www.studentaid.ed.gov

If You Attend On-Campus

Attending music schools like AIMM provide a unique and captivating music environment.

From exclusive teaching studios and performance halls to a massive media library, our campus as everything to need to succeed and grow as a musician or producer.

It is important that you bring the following items to your admissions counselor or the registrar before you start classes:

  1. Passport (visa and biography pages)

  2. I-94

  3. I-20

AIMM's campus is located at: 2875 Breckinridge Blvd #700, Duluth, GA 30096