Finding His Sound

Chris Capra first heard about Tulsa Tech’s Sound Engineering program through two friends, Josef and Noah. They had taken the class the year before and invited him to perform in their final project. That experience gave Capra a glimpse into the creative possibilities and the tools he’d gain if he enrolled himself.

“I knew I could learn a lot from the class and would have access to a lot of equipment, so I decided to go for it,” Capra said.

The decision paid off. A 2025 Broken Arrow High School graduate, Capra will begin his collegiate career at the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma this fall. A multi-instrumentalist—he plays guitar, bass, sings and is learning piano—Capra credits Tulsa Tech’s Sound Engineering program for helping him tie it all together.

“The class helped me learn how to create music, not just play it,” he said.

Chris is a member of the band Holy Practitioner and says one of the most valuable parts of the program was learning the technical side of production.

“I learned a lot about recording software, microphone techniques and mixing tracks to bring out the best sound. I can hear the music in my head, and now I have the skills to make it real. There’s a lot that goes into it.”

Beyond the technical training, Capra found a strong community at Tulsa Tech.

“I made a lot of awesome friends. We all play music together and have a lot of fun.”

He’s also passionate about giving back. This summer, Capra worked part-time at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. He helped deliver more than 500,000 meals to kids in need. He decided to organize a benefit concert at Noise Town to support the cause. His dad, also named Chris, helped come up with the name: Metal for Meals. The benefit show was a success and a packed house showed up for it..

His advice for future students?

“If you have any interest in Sound Engineering, you should definitely take this class. You’ll learn how to record, mix and produce music, and you’ll meet great people who share your passion. It was the best year of my high school career.”

“You don’t need to know how to play an instrument or make music when you start. The instructors will teach you everything. You just need a love for music and creating it.”

Capra’s love for music brought him to Tulsa Tech and that passion, as well as those skills, will continue with him wherever life takes him in the future.