The Five Percent

Profiles of Women in Audio

The Next Generation

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Bella Blasko – Creating a Safe & Supportive Environment in the Recording Studio

Bella Blasko has only been working in professional audio for six years, yet she is making her mark working with artists such as The National and Natalie Merchant, and working at Dreamland Studios and The Clubhouse in New York. She works as an independent sound engineer, and depending on the session demands, works as an...

From the Mosh Pits of Orange County – Whitney Olpin

My best advice is whatever path you choose, make sure you live every moment. Get the most out of every relationship and connection you make along the way. I’ve been doing audio for only six years now, but not once has someone looked at my resume. I would be ignorant to say I’ve gotten to...

Beckie Campbell – Versatility and Passion

Beckie Campbell is the owner of B4MediaProduction, a growing production company, supplying anything from small corporate set-ups and medium to large concert system set-ups. Being versatile, Beckie also works as an independent contractor to several companies around the US. Beckie’s experience  in the audio field is comprehensive, having the ability to work as Production Management, FoH/Monitors, and...

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

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...

Catharine Wood – Producer, Engineer and Owner of Planetwood Productions

Catharine Wood is a professional mix, mastering, and audio post-production engineer. She produces singer-songwriters, composes music for film and television and owns and operates her own Los Angeles-based studio, Planetwood Productions.
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