Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production is a private career college in Mississauga, Ontario, offering diploma programs in the music and entertainment industry.
Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production is located at 3611 Mavis Road in Mississauga, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. The institute is the educational creation and natural extension of Metalworks Studios. It embraces a philosophy of mutual respect, inspirational mentoring, and balanced life values.
The Metalworks story began with the incorporation of Design Staging Inc. on October 11, 1977, a sound company, management hub, and creative workspace for the band Triumph. Metalworks Studios has maintained excellence spanning four decades, hosting international recording artists, producers, and film stars. Gil Moore, who first rose to prominence as the drummer for Triumph, founded Metalworks Institute in 2005 with the goal of passing the skills and knowledge of the Metalworks team to the next generation.
All full-time diploma programs are approved as vocational programs under the Private Career Colleges Act 2005. Programs include the 1 Year Audio Production & Engineering Diploma and Music Business Diploma. The diploma programs are designed to help students understand the complexities of the modern entertainment industry. The faculty were selected for their industry expertise, awards, achievements and teaching skills.
The state-of-the-art campus is located adjacent to the studio complex. Facilities listed include the Woz Lab, Show Production Lab, Digital Audio/MIDI Lab, studios, performance stages, lecture halls and classrooms. The campus is ever-expanding and will support future programs.