A College Where Creativity Becomes Your Career.

AIMM is an accredited music college dedicated to empowering aspiring musicians and media professionals through comprehensive programs that foster both technical mastery and creative artistry.

About AIMM

Whether you are interested in music production, guitar, singing, drums, audio for media, bass, or keyboard The Atlanta Institute for Music and Media is where you want to be. No other music college seamlessly blends music and technology in a singular program quite like AIMM. We strive to excel in contemporary music and media arts education with its primary focus being a positive, fulfilling, and rewarding student experience.

AIMM continues to set the industry standard by providing the technical and applied learning skills needed to equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to prepare them for successful careers.

Our curriculum accomplishes its mission through:

  • Structured classroom and personalized one‑on‑one instruction that builds both theoretical knowledge and technical proficiency.
  • Hands‑on training in professional audio, video, and computer labs, where students gain real-world experience using industry-standard tools.
  • Guest appearances and masterclasses featuring leading artists and music industry professionals who share their insights and expertise.
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40 Years
of Innovation
10:1
Student to Teacher Ratio
20+
Expert Instructors
100%
Hands-on Training

A History of AIMM

A timeline of important AIMM moments since our start in 1985.

1985
1985
Founder Steve Freeman develops Atlanta Institute of Music’s mission to emphasize industry-aligned, hands-on training.
1994
1994
AIMM earned institutional accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education (COE) on March 24, 1994, a status it retains today.
1997
1997
Nite Driscoll became President and spearheaded a mission to sharpen the college’s focus on professional‑level instruction for intermediate and advanced musicians.
2007
2007
Moved to its current campus at 2875 Breckinridge Blvd, Suite 700, Duluth, GA, expanding facilities to support enhanced studios, labs, and performance spaces
2008
2008
Expansion to include Recording Arts, marking a major curriculum growth.
2014-2015
2014-2015
Initiated offerings of associate degrees, including Music Production & Audio for Media and Music & Technology.
2018-2019
2018-2019
Launched online certificate programs in Music & Technology (Guitar/Bass) and Music Production, fully transferable to associate degrees.
2020
2020
Added fully online Music Production and Audio for Media associate degree to meet remote learning demand.
Accreditations & Partnerships
Accredited by COE
AVID Learning Partner
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Best of Gwinnett

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Student Life

Check out some snapshots of student life here at AIMM. From campus events to student performances and everything in between.

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🎃Happy Halloween🎃

AIMM got a little spooky yesterday! 👻 We kicked off Halloween early with awesome costumes, tons of laughs, and great music from @kobehang. Big thanks to our students for showing up in style and to our staff for making it such a fun day!

#halloween2025 #aimmlife #music #musicschool #happyhalloween

🎃Happy Halloween🎃

AIMM got a little spooky yesterday! 👻 We kicked off Halloween early with awesome costumes, tons of laughs, and great music from @kobehang. Big thanks to our students for showing up in style and to our staff for making it such a fun day!

#halloween2025 #aimmlife #music #musicschool #happyhalloween
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It’s Graduation Day!! 🥳

We are so proud of our Spring and Summer 2025 Class! 🎸🤘Their creativity and dedication have brought them all here today to celebrate!

Please join us as we celebrate these wonderful and talented artists! We can’t wait to see what the future holds! 🎶

#aimmlife #graduation2025 #music #musicschool #musicproduction #musicperformance #beats

It’s Graduation Day!! 🥳

We are so proud of our Spring and Summer 2025 Class! 🎸🤘Their creativity and dedication have brought them all here today to celebrate!

Please join us as we celebrate these wonderful and talented artists! We can’t wait to see what the future holds! 🎶

#aimmlife #graduation2025 #music #musicschool #musicproduction #musicperformance #beats
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Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate all the hard work that keeps things moving forward. 💪🎶

✨ New to AIMM? Orientation’s happening now! Be sure to get your paperwork in and check with your advisor. Classes are filling up fast!

📚 To our incredible student, enjoy this extra day to rest, recharge, and gear up for the final stretch of the term. You’ve got this. 🙌

We’re closed today, but back in action tomorrow.

#LaborDay #AIMM #music #musicschool #aimmlife #musicproduction #musicartist #audioengineering

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate all the hard work that keeps things moving forward. 💪🎶

✨ New to AIMM? Orientation’s happening now! Be sure to get your paperwork in and check with your advisor. Classes are filling up fast!

📚 To our incredible student, enjoy this extra day to rest, recharge, and gear up for the final stretch of the term. You’ve got this. 🙌

We’re closed today, but back in action tomorrow.

#LaborDay #AIMM #music #musicschool #aimmlife #musicproduction #musicartist #audioengineering
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🎶 AIMM Live Sessions 🎶
This Friday, our students take the spotlight! Under the guidance of our esteemed instructor @scottkieklak they’ll handle everything from setting the stage to running sound check — and finally, putting on an unforgettable show.

💡 The performers? Our own talented students, bringing their unique musical choices to life.
✨ The crew? Student-run from top to bottom, learning the ins and outs of live production.

Come experience the energy, creativity, and passion that make AIMM shine!

#aimmlife #musicschool #musicperformance #audioengineering #music

🎶 AIMM Live Sessions 🎶
This Friday, our students take the spotlight! Under the guidance of our esteemed instructor @scottkieklak they’ll handle everything from setting the stage to running sound check — and finally, putting on an unforgettable show.

💡 The performers? Our own talented students, bringing their unique musical choices to life.
✨ The crew? Student-run from top to bottom, learning the ins and outs of live production.

Come experience the energy, creativity, and passion that make AIMM shine!

#aimmlife #musicschool #musicperformance #audioengineering #music
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✨ Learning 🎶 Networking 🌟 Live Music
It’s all happening tonight at AIMM’s Artists Collective!

🎹 Learn insider tips from our faculty
🎤 Connect with like-minded artists
🥁 Enjoy performances from our students

🎶This is where connections turn into collaborations. 🤝

✨ Learning 🎶 Networking 🌟 Live Music
It’s all happening tonight at AIMM’s Artists Collective!

🎹 Learn insider tips from our faculty
🎤 Connect with like-minded artists
🥁 Enjoy performances from our students

🎶This is where connections turn into collaborations. 🤝
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Performance class never misses 🎶🔥 Ready to take your skills to the next level? Come join us at AIMM! 

#aimmlife #aimm #musicschool #musicperformance #music #musicproduction #musiceducation #audioengineering #guitar #keys #bass #drums

Performance class never misses 🎶🔥 Ready to take your skills to the next level? Come join us at AIMM!

#aimmlife #aimm #musicschool #musicperformance #music #musicproduction #musiceducation #audioengineering #guitar #keys #bass #drums
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