nyc: I want to work as an Audio Engineer. Not sure specifics, but the I.A.R school in NYC looks like its a good choice. It gives hands-on training and some of the courses cover working in a live studio so you get first hand experience. Money is tough right now, so is it worth the time and money, or should I go to college. I live in New York if that matters.|||IAR is actually a great school. The program teaches you all the aspects of being a producer/engineer in 9 months to 1 year depending if you are full or part-time. The career services department helps everyone get placed at jobs or internships once they complete the program, so you start working right away. Also, one of the major benefits of the school is that graduates can come back any time and sit in on classes for free. I know that they offer financial aid and scholarships, so it can definitely be affordable. All the teachers there are real professionals who are the best in the business. You can see all of their gold and platinum records lining the walls of the school, so you know you're learning from the best. And the facility is great too. They have all the state-of-the-art computers and software, as well as the vintage analog stuff too. There's also a full recording studio complex, computer labs, post-production suites, etc, etc. Check out their website - www.audioschool.com