Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

Name

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

Legal name

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

Website

https://aimm.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMANAH

Music Production, Recording & Audio Engineering

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Music Education (Instrumental & Vocal)

SECONDARYEDAMAAAF

Music Production & Composition (Songwriting, Recording, DJing)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYEDAMANAA

Private Music Lessons (Instrumental)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Music Education (Instrumental & Vocal)

Keywords

• Music production education
• Audio engineering training
• Vocational music college
• Music performance programs
• Postsecondary music school

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Tuition revenue from Associate of Applied Science degree programs in Music Production and Audio for Media ($39,100-$39,950) and Music and Technology ($39,950). Programs charged at $425 per credit hour plus technology fees.
2. Certificate Program Tuition: Tuition revenue from certificate programs including Music Production, Music and Technology, and Performance certificates ($15,300-$16,300 total). Charged at $425 per credit hour.
3. Federal Financial Aid: Federal Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and PLUS Loans administered through Title IV programs. School code 031045.
4. VA Education Benefits: Veterans education benefits including Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Survivors' and Dependents' Education Benefits for eligible veterans and dependents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atlanta Institute of Music and Media is a private accredited vocational music college delivering Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificate programs in Music Production, Music and Technology (Performance), and Music Performance. Programs are delivered on-campus in Duluth, GA, fully online, or in hybrid format, and emphasize hands-on training with industry-standard equipment including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, SSL, Audient, and Behringer consoles. AIMM is an official AVID Training Partner, allowing students to earn Pro Tools certification at no additional cost.

Product overview

AIMM is a vocational music college offering a portfolio of degree and certificate programs spanning music production, audio engineering, and performance. Its core offerings are two Associate of Applied Science degrees — Music Production and Audio for Media, and Music and Technology — supplemented by three certificate programs (Music Production, Music Performance, and Music and Technology). Several programs are available fully online, including the Music Production Associate Degree, the Music Production Certificate, and the Music & Technology Certificate with guitar, bass, or keyboard concentrations. All programs emphasize hands-on training with industry-standard tools, and certificates are designed to be fully transferable into the associate degree pathways.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media AIMM's most in-depth audio engineering program, a 92-credit Associate degree over 24 months designed to develop students into versatile, career-ready professionals in music and media. Covers recording, producing, mixing, mastering, sound design, and audio post-production for film, television, and video games. Available online, on campus, and in hybrid format at $39,100 total ($425/credit plus $250/quarter technology fee).
• Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology A 94-credit, 24-month performance-driven associate degree combining intensive instrument or vocal training (drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, or voice) with core music production skills, including recording, mixing, and mastering. Total program cost: $39,950 ($425/credit plus technology fees).
• Certificate in Music Production A 36-credit, intensive program in recording studio settings covering tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering for both analog and digital formats. Includes Pro Tools and Ableton Live training, with opportunity for Pro Tools certification. Total cost: $15,300 ($425/credit). Completable in 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time.
• Certificate in Music Performance A 36-credit, performance-focused program where students select an instrument concentration (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or voice) and develop advanced technique, music theory knowledge, and studio/live performance confidence. Total cost: $15,300-$16,300. Can be completed in 12 months (4 quarters) at 3/4 time.
• Certificate in Music and Technology A 36-credit program combining focused instrument training with essential music production skills, offered both in-person and online. Students choose a concentration in guitar, bass, or keyboard and learn recording, mixing, and mastering in a professional digital environment. Total cost: $15,300.
• Online Certificate in Music Production Fully online certificate delivering the same expert instruction and industry tools as the in-person Music Production program, in a flexible asynchronous format. 36 credits transferable to the associate degree.
• Online Music & Technology Certificate (Guitar, Bass, Keyboard) Fully online certificate program in Music & Technology with guitar, bass, or keyboard concentration, delivering the same curriculum as the in-person program in a flexible virtual format. 36 credits.
• Online Associate of Applied Science in Music Production and Audio for Media Fully online version of AIMM's Music Production and Audio for Media associate degree, allowing remote students to earn the same credential through asynchronous instruction using the same industry-standard tools and curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ job placement rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council on Occupational Education (COE)coreOthers · 1 January 1994Institutional accreditation body that granted AIMM accreditation on March 24, 1994. AIMM maintains this accreditation as a recognized postsecondary institution.
• AVID TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial AVID Learning Partner providing students access to Pro Tools certification exams at no additional cost. As an authorized training partner, AIMM offers AVID Pro Tools certification as part of the curriculum for eligible students in Music Production and Music Technology programs.
• Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education CommissioncoreOthersState authorization agency that authorizes AIMM to operate as a postsecondary educational institution in Georgia.
• Gwinnett Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business chamber membership demonstrating community involvement. AIMM received Best of Gwinnett recognition through this partnership.
• SpanTranminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended international transcript evaluation service provider. Created custom application for AIMM to ensure students select appropriate evaluation type at discounted rates.
• SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements)coreOthersAIMM participates in SARA enabling enrollment of students from across the United States in online programs under standardized state authorization terms.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Icon Collective: Los Angeles-based electronic music production school focused on Ableton-based production, mixing, mastering, and DJing — overlaps AIMM's music production and audio engineering curriculum with a more niche, electronic-music focus.

Broad incumbents

• Belmont University: Nashville-based private university with a prominent Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business offering bachelor's and master's degrees in audio engineering, music production, and performance — comparable in Nashville-style music industry training, though at a broader four-year university scale.
• Columbia College Chicago: Chicago-based private college with a strong Audio Arts & Acoustics and Music department offering bachelor's degrees in audio arts, music business, and performance — comparable in audio engineering and music program mix at a broader four-year institution scale.
• Berklee College of Music: Boston-based premier music college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees across performance, production, and music business. Berklee Online also competes directly in AIMM's online certificate/degree space but at a much broader and more established scale.
• Middle Tennessee State University (Recording Industry Program): Public university with a top-ranked Recording Industry and Audio Production program in the heart of the Nashville music industry — comparable in audio engineering and music business curriculum, but operates at public-university scale and pricing.

Direct peers

• Full Sail University: Winter Park, FL-based private college offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in entertainment, media, arts, and technology — including recording arts, music production, and film — directly comparable in vocational music/audio curriculum and tuition-based model.
• SAE Institute: Global private audio engineering and creative media school with campuses worldwide, offering diplomas and degrees in audio, music production, and film — directly comparable in vocational audio engineering curriculum, AVID/Pro Tools certification emphasis, and tuition-based delivery.
• Musicians Institute: Hollywood, CA-based private music college offering certificate and degree programs in music performance, audio engineering, and music production — directly overlaps AIMM's instrumental performance and audio engineering program mix.
• Point Blank Music School: London-based global music production and DJ school with online and on-campus programs covering production, sound engineering, and vocal performance — directly comparable in music production vocational curriculum and online delivery.
• Los Angeles College of Music (LACM): Pasadena, CA-based private music college offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in music performance, production, and composition — comparable in music-industry-focused vocational curriculum and tuition-based model.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/31312569115
• Instagraminstagram.com/aimmedu
• TikToktiktok.com/@aimmedu
• Xx.com/atlantamusicedu

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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