Vanessa Silberman – Producer, Recording Engineer, Label Owner and Artist
Go for it and don't be afraid! Take risks and try stuff that is completely different. My advice in general is that music is the thing that connects us whether young or old. Take the time to make whatever you are working on the best it can be, while staying on deadline. Race or gender...
Kirsty Gillmore – A Diverse and Rewarding Career
Kirsty’s message is about being consistent, persistent and open to opportunities. She says “It's great to have your heart set on a particular career in sound but don't be put off if that doesn't pan out at first. Once you know the fundamentals of sound, you can apply them to lots of different career...
On the Go With Jessica Berg
Must have skills include: a positive attitude, showing up on time, perseverance, having a solid understanding of signal flow, training your ear to hear different frequencies, time management, ability to take charge when needed, ability to troubleshoot technical issues and/or find resources, remaining calm under pressure, and being able to maintain a professional demeanor
Interview with Producer Sound Engineer Juno Black
I took some time out to chat with Juno Black. A woman who has been active in music, video, and film since 1996. Juno has expertise in production, engineering, live sound, and more. Juno was born and raised in Colombia and studied and majored in music performance at Universidad Javeriana.
Kira Roessler – Bass Player, Roadie, Fan, Academy Award Winner
Kira Roessler might not view herself as a groundbreaker and even downplays the fact that she has been paving the way for women in male-dominated fields for most of her adult life. She is a bass player, singer, and songwriter and is best known for her work with Black Flag and Dos.
Tiffany Hendren – Dedication, Hard Work and Emotion
As a full-time sound engineer, she is involved in making people feel the emotion in the music the way that she does, albeit a little differently. Whether it’s pushing up the fader for a particularly awesome guitar solo or dialing in the perfect vocal effect for a more intimate song, it’s hugely rewarding to watch...
On the Road with Jenny Douglas
Jenny Douglas is a front of house engineer and tour manager. She has worked with numerous artists including In This Moment, Walls of Jericho, Napalm Death, Stick To Your Guns, Amity Affliction, Relient K, New Found Glory, Russian Circles, Senses Fail and The Get Up Kids.
Cedar House Productions Co-Owner – Suzie Brutke-Smurdon
Suzie Brutke-Smurdon has always loved music and knew she wanted to be involved in the music industry, but being a musician and performing in front of a crowd was not for her. Instead, she started looking at audio engineering with a plan of going into music production. She is now the Co-Owner of Cedar...
Norah Seed – Finding your Dream Job
Norah always hung out with the FOH engineers and asked a million questions about how stuff worked and why they did what they were doing. Norah loved the technical aspect of how things worked