Recording Arts

Valor’s Recording Arts program is a true national distinctive. No other high school in the country offers the level of in-depth, industry-relevant training in Songwriting, Studio Recording and Artist Development. Coupled with a joyful, Christ-centered culture, the Recording Arts program offers unparalleled opportunity to thrive as an artist. Our 2.1 million dollar recording arts complex reflects Valor's commitment to raising up artists to influence our culture for Christ.

Valor offers a robust curriculum that rivals most collegiate commercial music programs. Offering four levels of songwriting, students can excel from the basics of songwriting to producing work for the industry, released through the Loftside Collective. Our songwriting program is led by Marty Magehee, whose years with Christian band 4Him earned him 26 number-1 singles, 9 Dove Awards and a Grammy nomination.

Geared towards anyone who is interested in learning production and audio engineering at any level, students are taught how to produce their own or other people's music utilizing software such as Logic and Protools. With access to our professional recording studio and state-of-the-art equipment such as our flagship SSL AWS 948 mixing console, opportunities rival advanced college programs.

Artist development is the process a musician goes through to develop the skills necessary to build a professional career in the music industry. Students focus on both performance and the business side of commercial music, typically performing publicly two to three times a year, while also working toward music releases through the Loftside Collective.