Pyramind Training, San Francisco

One year. That's how long it takes for Pyramind Training's signature programs to take a student and elevate him or her to the level of producer. Their Signature Master Programs are designed to elevate students' productions to the professional level in that short amount of time, whether they're pursuing a career in electronic music, sound for picture and games, or rock and acoustic production. The school—housed within the award-winning Pyramind Studios—specializes in the in-demand areas of video, music, and audio production, with first-timers starting in the lab on Folsom Street. Specific courses delve into topics such as mixing and mastering, while Pyramind's online video classes help students tackle tricky software such as Ableton Live.