MUIN 4866 01: Recording Internship < Youngstown State University

MUIN 4866 - Recording Internship

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 31044,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Bryan Helsel

Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Music Education, Kent State University
Master’s, Piano Performance, Duquesne University
Bachelor’s, Music Education – vocal; Piano Performance, Westminster College

Lecturer of Audio and Music Production

Email: bhelsel@ysu.edu

Office: remote

Office Phone: (330) 941-3639 office

Preferred Contact Method: email

Communication Expectations:
When you email, I will respond as soon as I can. Unread messages stress me out, so I’ll be pretty quick to get back to you. Even when things are busy, I will get back to you within 24 hours.

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Helsel - He/him

Course Description

4866. Recording Internship. Practicum in appropriate music recording environments. Addresses all aspects of the music recording industry. Students communicate weekly with the professor to share and discuss experiences from the intern position. An average of 3-5 hours per week will be spent in the field. Prereq.: MUIN 3765 and senior standing in music recording. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
	None

No textbook is needed for this project, but depending on your placement, some reading might be recommended.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Additional Course Materials

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
5/11	Work at internship location
5/18	Work at internship location	Initial reflection due May 18 Job posting due May 22
5/25	Work at internship location	Resume due May 29
6/1	Work at internship location	Job posting 2 due June 5
6/8	Work at internship location
6/15	Work at internship location	Job posting #3 due June 19
6/22	Work at internship location	Due June 24: Final reflection, on the job video observation, grade from your cooperating engineer and tracking sheet of your hours.

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

MUIN 4866 01: Recording Internship