Join SoundGirls Karrie Keyes and Petra Randewijk on June 7th
We will tour the Karrie’s monitor set up (Location TBA)
Then join us for dinner after the tour.
Venue and Dinner location will be emailed to you after registration.
Tour is limited so register today
Dinner will be casual and all welcome to attend.
New York – Kurt Pierce is a Freelance Production Sound Mixer in the NYC area. Working on a variety of different types of shoots and tv work, mainly all non-union. Kurt is looking for another location sound mixer to work with. He is offering an audio kit and training.
If you are interested in this opportunity
Please send an email to soundgirls@soundgirls.org
SoundGirl Vicki Schmatolla is offering the following shadowing opportunities in Berlin.
May 1 – Myfest 2018 – Afrika Stage
We are setting up for several bands between 9 am and 10 pm.
We will be using a Front PA d&b 702 System, Monitor: 4 Seeburg Monitors + 1x Sub Bass für Drumfill and FOH: Yamaha M7CL
May 8th – Recording lecture – with two video cameras and wireless lavaliere microphone at Psychologische Hochschule Berlin
May 18th and 19th – Two shows at Maxim Gorki Theatre. Working sound using a d&b system as well, having my show files in a qlab session. We will be installing a subtitle setup as well. (translation german into english)
June 27 – July 1 Fusion Festival – Audio/Video gig installing projectors for a dance company show.
If you are interested in any of these opportunties, please send an email to soundgirls@soundgirls.org
Executive Director Karrie Keyes is offering the following shadowing opportunities for SoundGirls Members.
You will be invited to attend for three to four hours to see the system set up. (Limited to one to three women)
Times will be 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
(there may be a chance to attend the show, TBD)
Please send an email to soundgirls@soundgirls.org
Last month I wrote the first part of this two-part series on business relationships. I focused on the seller or company side of the relationship offering my perspective on a few things companies can do to strengthen and maintain customer relationships. I mentioned that I disagreed with the ideology that the customer is always right because relationships are a two-way street. Just as businesses need to keep up their end, customers need to as well.
Customers shopping for audio services have an extensive selection of companies and service providers they can choose to hire. To be able to secure the best resources for the show it’s important for the client to build a relationship with companies, to create a successful event. Customers need to remember companies have several clients and projects they are working on and that the business will continuously be changing.
The customer needs to understand a company exists to make a profit by selling a service or product. For that company to stay relevant, the company will need to try new things, increase inventory, and pay staff properly.
If the company met or exceeded the exceptions that were set in the past and you the customer plan to use their services again, let them know. Purchase or reserve the services as soon as allowed. Companies can’t wait around hoping for work to come in. To maintain the relationship let the company know about any plans for reoccurring business.
As with any relationship, the customer should expect that things will change. Prices, staff, and inventory. As professionals, be open to trying new things the company suggests because they are the experts you have hired and trust. Take advice on new equipment and trust that the staff hired will uphold the company’s values and professionalism that has been experienced in the past.
Don’t shortchange the company. Companies are successful due to multiple customers; allow time to work out details, remain flexible, listen to advice offered, and most of all communicate. This relationship is based on what the client’s needs are, but companies cannot meet those expectations when the expectations are unknown. No one is a mind reader. Communication is vital in any relationship, and in this instance, the client needs to drive the conversation, so the company can help create a successful event and offer the proper support to the client.
As with any relationship if it is not working it is ok to move on and try something new; which both entities have the right to do, but don’t set up this relationship up to fail from the start. Develop a two-way business relationship so both the client and company can be successful.
On March 25 I had the pleasure of attending the Yorkshire Sound Women Networks meetup at Yorkshire Dance in Leeds.
The Yorkshire Sound Women Networks were founded in Huddersfield on July 14, 2015, with the aim of bringing women together to “share knowledge and skills in music and sound technology, sonic arts, production, and audio electronics.” They describe their “glorious mission” as “to inspire and enable more women and girls to explore sound and music technology.”
Since 2015 they have seen the network expanded to encompass regional groups in Sheffield, Hebden Bridge/Todmorden, York, Oxford, and as far afield as Malta. As well as regular member meetups, the network offers workshops in synthesis, Ableton Live, Arduino, live coding, production sound, and sound design.
March 25 was the first joint meetup for all groups, and the first time the network has offered a full day of workshops, talks, and performances. The day was open to all women who were interested in attending, from within the Yorkshire region and beyond.
Sharing knowledge was one of the key themes of the day – the programme handed to me as I registered included the statement “Today is our chance to build each other up by sharing ourselves, our knowledge, our resources, our networks.”
I appreciated that these resources and knowledge included talks on more administrative and educational topics, as well as electronics and music. Andie Brown’s practical and informative presentation focussed on finance management for the self-employed, while Michelle Myrie’s talk provided insight into her experience of changing lives through music through her work with NEET young people – young people “not in education, employment or training.” It was clear that YWSN had thought carefully about what topics would be pertinent and valuable to the attendees, who included students and women who were interested in electronic music and sound, as well as professional performers, musicians, and educators.
Collaboration was also a welcome theme. In the section of the day dedicated to showcasing work from YWSN’s regional groups, it was exciting to see how musicians and sound artists were inspired by each other’s work, which resulted in unusual and unexpected collaborations. The Hebden Bridge/Todmorden group spoke about a sound walk they’d designed which incorporated location sound recording and electronic sound art. The Huddersfield group performed live (their first live performance as a group), using a mixture of synthesizers, vocal manipulations, and found instruments.
The highlights of the day for me were an immersive electronic music performance from University of Huddersfield student Ching Wu, and Vicky Clarke’s hands-on DIY electronics workshop, where we had the chance to breadboard a noisemaker. As someone who hasn’t fiddled with electrical components since sound school, it was a fun and somewhat challenging reminder that there’s more to sound-making than sitting behind a console or computer in a studio.
Finally, it was immensely encouraging to see lots of young women in attendance – from Ching’s performance using Ableton Live, to the Malta Sound Women Network’s report on their work and events (delivered by video). It was clear to me that providing this kind of supportive spaces and communities where collaboration and experimentation (both successes and failures) are encouraged is not only a good thing, it is vital to the continuation and growth of women working in music and sound.
To slightly paraphrase the quote from Laurie Spiegel, printed in the programme information for the day): Bravo to the Yorkshire Sound Women Network. I can’t wait to hear what you’ll create next.
Special thanks to Liz Dobson from YSWN for inviting me to attend the day.
You can find
The Yorkshire Women’s Network on Facebook Here
Yorkshire Sound Women Network – Sheffield
Join us for a meeting and social to find out more about SoundGirls Productions. We will go over our mission and where we want to head. We encourage our crew to attend this. This will also allow our staff and future staff to meet each other and share ideas. Members of SoundGirls are welcome to attend. We will have light snacks and beverages.
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City College of San Francisco offers several certificates and degrees in Broadcast Electronic Media Arts (BEMA). Including certificates in Sound Recording Arts, Live Sound, Broadcast, Sound Design, Post Production, Audio and Video for the Web, Multimedia Journalism, Film, Television and Electronic Media. They also offer an AV Tech Certificate program.
BEMA audio classes are taught by industry professionals with years of experience. You will have access to state of the art equipment and the best part the program is almost free. City College of San Francisco is tuition free for San Francisco Residents, and $46 per-unit for California Residents, International students pay around $225 per-unit.
. You will also work with real clients, gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. Cost of fees
BEMA offers students access to the following Equipment
Trident 88, 40 channel recording console, with patch bay and high-end audio processing equipment, industry standard 24 track Radar recorder running Pro-Tools.
Professional Audio Microphones that are industry standards – Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, Shure, Royer, Beyer, and Rode.
Surround Sound Digital Mix Room with a C-24 Controller, KRK 5.1 monitoring system, Pro Tools, Waves Mercury Suite of plugins and iZotope plugins.
Large recording space with high ceilings where local bands are invited to record for free.
Digital Media Labs that are loaded with Pro Tools software, Waves, and iZotope plugins, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Certificate Programs
The Foundations In Broadcast Electronic Media Arts Certificate provides essential knowledge and skills in audio, video, and interactive media in preparation for intermediate and advanced practice and study of media arts and related certificates. It can serve as a stand-alone certificate in the basics of media arts or the basis for a pathway to broader introduction to theory, practice, and aesthetics in the craft of the audio, video and media arts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Discuss and analyze major mass communication issues and the impact of new technology in the sound recording, video, multimedia, television, and radio industries.
Plan and implement projects that include using the basics of sound, video, and internet tools. Demonstrate beginning competency in video and audio production and editing.
Display professionalism and understanding of workforce protocol and communication skills.
The Audio and Video for the Web Certificate combines the study of creating media content, process and problem solving with tools and techniques of visual communication for broadband distribution. This course of study prepares the student to distribute audio and video content effectively via broadband.
Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Describe and analyze the processes involved in creating audio and video content for broadband delivery.
Discuss, evaluate and analyze the impact internet content has on society.
Plan, organize and create effective online content that conveys intended message. Demonstrate technical skills necessary for creating effective audio and video content for the internet including, but not limited to: recording, editing and compressing to appropriate format.
Display professionalism and understanding of workforce protocol in communication and behavior.
The Sound Recording Arts Certificate builds on the Foundations in Broadcast Electronic Arts Certificate with an emphasis in the sound recording industry. Students learn recording techniques and how to operate the equipment used in recording commercial music.
Courses include hands-on exposure to production processes such as tracking, overdubbing, mixing and mastering by participating in recording sessions.
Students are prepared for entry-level positions at recording studios, sound reinforcement companies, mobile onsite music recording companies, radio production facilities, and audio post-production facilities including sound for video games.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Plan and execute the studio setup for a multitrack recording session with microphone and line level devices including but not limited to vocals, acoustic or electronic instruments, strings, woodwinds, percussion, and brass.
Configure multitrack control room equipment to track and monitor a music recording session and then engineer the session, including basic tracks and overdubs.
Plan, configure and execute a multitrack mixdown session, including identifying and troubleshooting problems.
Master final product for distribution on industry standard formats.
Display professionalism and understanding of the recording studio environment, as well as recording industry workforce protocol, communication skills, and behavior.
This is the second in a series of stackable certificates. Students must earn a Certificate of Accomplishment in Foundations In Broadcast Electronic Media Arts before earning this certificate. Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher. All courses must be taken within the last four years. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester
The Live Sound Certificate builds on the Foundations in Broadcast Electronic Media Arts Certificate with an emphasis in the sound reinforcement industry. This certificate provides students with a foundation in the application of live sound in various acoustic spaces. Students learn how to operate and troubleshoot live sound production equipment and are prepared for entry-level work doing live sound for theaters, nightclubs, concert halls, sporting events, conferences, conventions, presentations, and live sound distribution via broadcast, cable, wireless, mobile devices and emerging media.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Plan and execute the sound reinforcement setup for vocals, acoustic and electronic instruments including but not limited to drums/percussion, strings, woodwinds, and brass using microphone and line level devices.
Configure public address (PA) system for various sized spaces and audience numbers and demonstrate proper placement and distribution of speakers. Identify and troubleshoot acoustic requirements of various sized spaces.
Utilize equalization techniques to remedy any problems with acoustics. Plan and configure multitrack recorder and video camera for live event recording.
Demonstrate professionalism and understanding of the live sound industry workforce protocol and communication skills.
This is the second in a series of stackable certificates. Students must earn a Certificate of Accomplishment in Foundations In Broadcast Electronic Media Arts before earning this certificate. Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.
The Sound Design Certificate builds on the Foundations in Broadcast Electronic Arts Certificate with an emphasis in audio post-production. This certificate combines the study of audio theory and sound design as used in relation to video, TV, film, radio, video games and multimedia productions. Students learn recording and editing techniques and apply them via handson courses utilizing the industry standard equipment in audio for visual media production facilities and in location sound. Students who complete this certificate are prepared for entry level positions in facilities specializing in audio for video and film production, television, radio production, advertising, and theater.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Analyze visual media and assess the sound post-production needs, including dialog, sound effects, and music.
Collaborate in a group to plan, engineer, and perform Foley and ADR (Automated Dialog Recording) recording sessions, including spotting. Edit, sweeten, and place sync and ADR dialog, as well as Foley, library and created sound effects in sync with picture.
Operate a digital audio workstation to edit, signal process, sweeten, arrange and mixdown the DME audio in sync to picture using a variety of surround sound formats.
Display professionalism and understanding of the sound for television and film industry workforce protocol and communication skills.
Students must earn a Certificate of Accomplishment in Foundations In Broadcast Electronic Media Arts Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher. All courses must be taken within the last four years. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.
The Video Editing and Post Production Certificate builds on the Foundations in Broadcast Electronic Arts Certificate with an emphasis in video production and editing. This certificate provides instruction in basic video production, video editing, managing post-production tasks and distribution of video programs via broadcast, tape, disc and the Internet. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for entry-level employment in video production and editing for television, advertising, public relations, multimedia, education, music, theater, film, entrepreneurial projects and media departments of agencies, businesses, and institutions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Plan, edit, and manage the aesthetic and technical elements of video programs through pre-production and post-production stages in the context of video editing and finishing.
Produce content in a variety of areas within the context of post-production, including video editor, assistant editor, and post-production management assistant.
Apply a variety of video editing techniques related to content, identifying the key story focus, primary audience, purpose, and goals.
Effectively finish a video program using color correction, audio finishing, and simple motion graphic techniques.
Display professionalism and understanding of video industry workforce protocol, and demonstrate effective communication skills.
This is the second in a series of stackable certificates. Students must earn a Certificate of Accomplishment in Foundations In Broadcast Electronic Media Arts before earning this certificate. Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher. All courses must be taken within the last four years. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 3 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.
Multimedia Journalism Certificate of Accomplishment This certificate provides students with news research, writing, reporting, and packaging skills for entry-level employment in radio, television, cable, syndicated, Internet, and satellite news organizations. The Multimedia Journalism certificate is recommended for degree holders seeking to upgrade skills for career transition.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Identify and analyze structure and writing style of material for electronic media news.
Illustrate various electronic news media writing and announcing techniques through information gathering, writing news stories and on-camera presentation.
Define terms, methods, and practices related to digital video and audio production for electronic newsgathering.
Produce and assemble broadcast/multimedia news packages (MMJs) and programs.
Display professionalism and understanding of workforce protocol in the communication and behavior. Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher. The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.
The AS‐T in Film, Television and Electronic Media offers students a comprehensive lower division program in film, television and electronic media, revolving around a basic core program. The AS‐T prepares students for transfer to upper division film, television and electronic media programs at four‐year colleges and universities, particularly to California State University (CSU) campuses.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Describe and analyze the history, issues, and impact of film, television and electronic media in a local and global context.
Demonstrate media literacy as a key part of the development of critical thinking skills. Apply introductory analytical skills to the design and creation of content for film, television and electronic media with a focus on writing, storytelling, teamwork, and leadership in preparation for further study at the university level.
Demonstrate film, television and electronic media production and performance craft skills suitable for further development at the university level.
Display professionalism and understanding of workforce protocol in communication and behavior.
Degree Requirements: Students who wish to earn the Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) must complete 60 CSU transferable units with at least a 2.0-grade point average. This must include the units required for full completion of the IGETC or CSU GE curriculum and for the major as specified below. Each course in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Courses used to meet the major requirement may also be used to meet IGETC or CSU GE requirements. Assuming students start this AS-T with transfer‐level math and English eligibility, the minimum time for completion is 4 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units completed per semester.
Women make up only 5% of the professional workforce in audio and music production.
SoundGirls Productions was established to provide real work experience to women and people starting out in audio, by sending them to work on live event productions alongside veteran audio engineers. SoundGirls Productions provides women and people the opportunity gain valuable experience. In addition, SoundGirls Productions employs women audio engineers.
SoundGirls Productions works alongside SoundGirls a non-profit dedicated to empowering and inspiring the next generation of women in audio. SoundGirls works to establish resources for career development, education and support for women in audio. SoundGirls Productions continues the mission of SoundGirls by providing our members access to internships and work experience.
SoundGirls Productions is seeking a PR, Social Media, and Marketing intern to join the team AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!
A great intern opportunity that can turn into an entry position for the right person!!
10 – 20 hours per week (project based so could be more or less)
Work from your computer
Internship 3 – 6 months
Responsibilities:
To work on
Internship currently unpaid
Please send resume and cover letter for consideration to
Include Intern SoundGirls Productions in the subject line