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Music Program

Quigley Records

Hands-On Music Production

Quigley Records gives students the chance to step into the studio, work with real artists, and gain hands-on experience in music production. Through coursework and community collaborations, you’ll learn how to record, mix, and produce while building credits and connections that set you apart.

A student DJ's for KWSB, Western's in-house, student-run radio show.

Professional Training in Music Production

Renovated in 2016, Quigley Hall houses a professional recording studio with a control room and three sound-isolated tracking rooms designed for solo artists and full bands. Students in music technology courses receive the training needed to serve as project engineers for local musicians, earning recording credits and even compensation for their work. Quigley Records also operates concert livestreams for Western’s Music Program, offering additional opportunities through Work Study positions as broadcast technicians. Together, these experiences prepare students for careers in audio engineering, music production, and media while providing valuable services to the community.

A student works at Quigley Records.

Technical Skills in Music Production

Learn how to run a professional recording session from start to finish. Students gain hands-on experience with audio engineering, mixing, live-streaming, and mastering—building the technical expertise needed for careers in music, media, and production.

A student DJ's for KWSB, Western's in-house, student-run radio show.

Professional and Collaborative Skills

Work directly with local artists, faculty, and peers to manage projects and deliver high-quality recordings. Students sharpen communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while earning credits and paid opportunities that prepare them for the industry.

Put Your Skills to Work in Real Studios

Quigley Records is where students take their music technology training into professional settings, working directly with artists and gaining hands-on experience in recording, mixing, and production. These opportunities build technical expertise, strengthen collaboration skills, and help students develop portfolios that stand out in the music and media industries.

Here are just a few of the real-world experiences our students have taken part in through Quigley Records:

  • Recording and mixing tracks for community musicians and bands

  • Earning professional recording credits on released projects

  • Running live concert livestreams for Western’s Music Program

  • Serving as project engineers for local artists through coursework

  • Working paid positions as broadcast technicians and studio assistants

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See yourself recording at Western.

The best way to experience Quigley Records is to visit campus. Step inside our professional studio, explore Quigley Hall, and meet the faculty and students turning music technology training into real-world production experience.

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