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SAE Institute Chicago Our Chicago campus is conveniently located near mass transportation, parking, and all the amenities of downtown Chicago.

SAE Institute Chicago is a creative media school dedicated to providing students with professional lecture and hands-on experience using industry-standard technology. Located in the heart of the River North neighborhood, SAE Institute Chicago is a creative media school offering entertainment business and audio engineering programs. Opening its doors in 2012, SAE Institute Chicago is home to eight professionally equipped studios, workstations, classrooms, and an 82-seat HD surround sound theater to create the optimal learning experience for every student. Our studios feature industry-standard hardware and software from Solid State Logic, Slate Digital, Toft, Avid, and more. We believe in a strong emphasis on hands-on application, and collaborative training is also built into the curriculum to provide practical experiences that mirror what happens in an industry environment.

If you're in , be sure to check out the SAE Institute Nashville Creator Showcase this Saturday, August 15th! This is a ...
08/13/2026

If you're in , be sure to check out the SAE Institute Nashville Creator Showcase this Saturday, August 15th! This is a FREE event open to anyone looking to gain valuable insight into building their brand, growing their audience, & breaking into the industry.

There's still time to RSVP for our CREATOR SHOWCASE - THIS SATURDAY August 15th!

We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of industry pros who are making major moves in Nashville. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on building your brand, growing your network, and taking your career in entertainment to the next level!

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PLUS
Artist Showcase
Food Trucks
Swag Giveaways
& more!

This event is FREE & OPEN TO ALL so bring your friends and click the link in our bio to save your spot!

Saturday, August 15
2 PM - 6 PM
SAE Institute Nashville

RSVP: https://forms.gle/8TsmnmdYptr9nASg6

Classes start September 7th in Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, and Nashville! Get in touch to learn more: bit.ly/sae-inquirenow
08/06/2026

Classes start September 7th in Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, and Nashville!

Get in touch to learn more: bit.ly/sae-inquirenow

If you're in CHICAGO, check out the SAE Summer Showdown at SAE Institute Chicago - Saturday August 15th!See live perform...
08/04/2026

If you're in CHICAGO, check out the SAE Summer Showdown at SAE Institute Chicago - Saturday August 15th!

See live performances by El Hitta and Ashlee Bankz, artist showdown, beat showdown, plus more!

Free RSVP: https://forms.gle/4NvWBNh3K3WKy9w79

08/03/2026

Classes start soon in Nashville, Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami!

Get in touch today to get started!

▶️ bit.ly/sae-inquirenow

If you're in Nashville, be sure to check out the CREATOR SHOWCASE at SAE Institute Nashville. Meet and Q&A with an incre...
07/31/2026

If you're in Nashville, be sure to check out the CREATOR SHOWCASE at SAE Institute Nashville. Meet and Q&A with an incredible lineup of industry pros who are making major moves in Nashville.

Saturday August 15th
FREE RSVP: https://forms.gle/8TsmnmdYptr9nASg6

07/29/2026
Check out this episode from our friends over at Recording Studio Rockstars featuring SAE Institute Nashville Director of...
07/24/2026

Check out this episode from our friends over at Recording Studio Rockstars featuring SAE Institute Nashville Director of Career Services, Kevin White!

Kevin is a musician and creator of Songs of Apollo, a documentary project exploring the fascinating connection between music and space exploration. In this episode, he shares insights from decades of research, interviews, and archival discoveries that reveal how music became part of astronaut culture and the unique relationship between sound and space.

Give it a listen and discover the story behind the soundtrack of space!

Get my free mixing mini-course at http://MixMasterBundle.com What...

07/22/2026

Many of our Audio students are artists and musicians too. 🎸 Learn the technical skills behind the music and take your sound even further.

Behind every great performance is a team that knows the technology. Here, students learn the foundation and the skills t...
07/21/2026

Behind every great performance is a team that knows the technology. Here, students learn the foundation and the skills that power live events, recording sessions, and everything in between.

Happening on campuses
07/21/2026

Happening on campuses

Now available at SAE Institute Nashville: Digital Content Creation! Build the creative and technical skills you need to ...
07/17/2026

Now available at SAE Institute Nashville: Digital Content Creation!

Build the creative and technical skills you need to create engaging content for today’s digital media industry!

Choose one of our audio programs at SAE Institute to prepare for a career in the audio/music industry. Inquire today.

From microphone placement to signal flow, our students learn the techniques that bring an instrument's true sound to lif...
07/13/2026

From microphone placement to signal flow, our students learn the techniques that bring an instrument's true sound to life, one session at a time.

Classes started today. 🚀 Welcome to all new students!
07/06/2026

Classes started today. 🚀 Welcome to all new students!

07/04/2026

Wishing you all a safe and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Study in the heart of Downtown Chicago where inspiration is everywhere. Classes start soon! Get in touch: bit.ly/sae-inq...
07/01/2026

Study in the heart of Downtown Chicago where inspiration is everywhere. Classes start soon! Get in touch: bit.ly/sae-inquirenow

That Friday Feeling ✨
06/26/2026

That Friday Feeling ✨

If you're thinking about a career in Audio or Entertainment Business, you've come to the right place. Classes start July...
06/16/2026

If you're thinking about a career in Audio or Entertainment Business, you've come to the right place. Classes start July 6th! Get Started: bit.ly/sae-inquirenow

Thinking about a career in the entertainment business? Learn the essential business skills including fundamentals, marke...
06/04/2026

Thinking about a career in the entertainment business? Learn the essential business skills including fundamentals, marketing, artist development, entertainment management, entrepreneurship, and more to thrive in this exciting industry.

Meet and collaborate with other students who share your same passion for creativity.
06/02/2026

Meet and collaborate with other students who share your same passion for creativity.

THIS WEEK: Bring a friend to class on June 2 & 3, let them see what you're working on in class, and score some swag for ...
06/01/2026

THIS WEEK: Bring a friend to class on June 2 & 3, let them see what you're working on in class, and score some swag for you both!

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