You weren’t born knowing anything; nobody was. Everything you do that isn’t an automated function such as breathing is something you had to learn to do, even walking. All the sound engineers you know had to learn and be taught things and never stop learning. (more…)
Berklee College of Music hosted a panel on Women in Audio, this past Sunday at The Village Studios in Los Angeles. Organized by Justine Taormino, from Berklee College of Music, the panel included April Tucker, Tina Morris, and myself. We had a mix of Berklee Students and Alumni and SoundGirls members. It was a rewarding way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I love meeting and hearing other women’s stories and the paths they have taken. (more…)
I recently met up with fellow SoundGirl Member Ameeta ,who’s in her last semester of college and looking to move to Los Angeles after to pursue sound design. She asked a lot of great questions about how to get a jumpstart on her career while in school, so I wanted to share some of what we talked about. (more…)
SoundGirls.Org has been invited by Berklee College of Music to join in a panel discussion of “Women in Audio.” Join us for a larger discussion on Women In Audio: Yes We Exist — highlighting the experiences of Tina Brenkus, April Tucker, and Chez Stock.
Space is limited so RSVP – ASAP.
The Panel will host
April Tucker: TV/Film re-recording mixer
Tina Brenkus: Studio Manager of the Village Studios
Chez Stock: Independent Live Sound Engineer and Tour Manager
Event details: Oct 4th at The Village – 1616 Butler Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90025 – 11 am
Breakfast snacks like juice, coffee, bagels, fruit will be provided.
By Karrie Keyes
23db Productions started in 2014 by Fela Davis and Denis Orynbekov. The partnership was sparked when Denis purchased recording equipment and asked if Fela would be interested in recording with him. (more…)
Fela Davis graduated from Full Sail University in 2002 and works as a live sound and recording engineer. Last year she started 23db Productions with Denis Orynbekov. (more…)
Nathan Lively of Sound Design Live is offering two free e-courses.
Intro to Sound System Tuning
How to Make Money as a Sound Engineer
Sign up today: http://www.sounddesignlive.com/
Here’s what’s included:
Intro to Sound System Tuning
What you need to understand about sound: It’s difficult!
How to tune a sound system the WRONG way: Using a graphic EQ and an RTA.
How to tune a sound system the right way: With a plan.
How to fight microphone feedback without a graphic EQ.
How to find speaker coverage and aim angle without reading all 535 pages of Bob McCarthy’s treatise.
How to Make Money as a Sound Engineer
How much do live sound engineers make?
Should I get a job or go freelance?
How to find sound engineering jobs.
How to make a living as an audio engineer.
The most common tax deduction you might be missing.
At the end of 2001, I was about to start my professional career in sound. I was 24 with one degree in music and a second degree in arts, a diploma in sound engineering, a bit of experience, and a lot of expectations. Almost fourteen years later, my career has thrown up surprises, challenges, and a whole bunch of lessons. Here are five of them. (more…)
One of my daughters has run away and joined the circus – The Warped Tour that is. (more…)