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Would You Say That to Your Boss?

 

In my position, I spend the majority of my time teaching new students how to run the equipment we own. All the artists know they are coming to a college where learning occurs, and a majority of the audience members know this too.  We constantly hear from artists that we have better equipment and are more prepared than the last school they were at, and I pride myself on that achievement. My expectations for a show are no less than what a professional production person would produce. (more…)

Intern at The Troubadour – Los Angeles

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SoundGirls.Org has been invited by Megan Benavente to submit resumes for an internship at the Troubadour. Deadline for submitting resumes is Dec. 15, 2015. Internship will start January 2016. You must be available to work on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The Internship will run from Jan. 20 to April 27.

 

You will need to be available for an interview. You will start by learning to work the stage, troubleshoot, and eventually hands on mixing.  This is a great opportunity for our members that need hands-on show and mixing experience.  Even know this is an internship – do not apply if you are not willing to treat it like a job. You must show up on time and ready to work.

Please send resumes and cover letter to Karrie at soundgirls@soundgirls.org

How to be an Effective Mentor – Part Two

 

This is the second part in a two-part blog about mentoring. You can read part one here. How to be an Effective Mentor – Part One (more…)

Fake it Until You Make it – Or Not

 

I’ve recently seen some websites for sound professionals that made me cringe. Something didn’t add up, and some quick research showed exaggerated accomplishments, job titles, or experience level. There’s an industry saying that you should say yes to everything and then figure it out later (“fake it til you make it”), but when you only have one shot to make a first impression, is it worth the risk to inflate what you’ve actually done? (more…)

New York – Tour Managing and FOH/ME Seminar

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When starting out as a FOH or Monitor Engineer, many of the tours you will apply for require you to wear two hats. The Tour Manager and FOH or ME or Production Manager FOH/ME, are the most common dual roles you will find. Being able to handle both roles effectively will make you more valuable, increase your skill set, and allow you to gain the experience you need to tour solely as a Sound Engineer or Tour Manager.

What do you need to know to tour manage, how to juggle soundcheck and getting your artists to soundcheck. Come find out The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of wearing two hats.

claudia_engelhart (1)Claudia Englehart – Has been a tour manager and FOH engineer for Bill Frisell since 1989. She has worked with many renowned artists including  Ryuichi Sakamoto, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, David Byrne, Laurie Anderson, David Sylvian, John Patitucci, Dave Holland, Grover Washington Jr., John Scofield, Medeski Martin & Wood, John Zorn, The Kronos Quartet, Don Cherry, Cecil Taylor, Fred Frith, Eddie Palmieri, Willie Colon, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim,
There will be plenty of time for Q&A. Feel free to send in questions you want answered – send to soundgirls@soundgirls.org.

Space is limited – Reserve Your Space and Register

Please note that financial assistance is available – please contact soundgirls@soundgirls.org for financial assistance.

NAMM 2016 – Limited Number of Badges Available for SoundGirls.Org Members

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NAMM 2016
January 21-24, 2016
Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA

 

SoundGirls.Org has a limited number of NAMM Badges for our Members. Passes are on a first come – first served basis. Please do not ask for a badge unless you 100% sure you will be attending.

 

The NAMM Show is a TRADE-ONLY event and not open to the general public.  SoundGirls.Org has been generously granted several badges from our friends and supporters in the industry.  If you attend you will be attending as an invited guest of one of these companies and representing SoundGirls.Org.    Please review the SHOW POLICIES 
and make sure you agree to the terms before accepting the badge.
 
Badges will be given on a first come first served basis.  If you would like one please email Soundgirls@soundgirls.org and enter NAMM in the subject heading.  Include your full name as it is on your photo ID and your email address. You must be a member of SoundGirls.Org.   SoundGirls.Org is not responsible for any travel, lodging, or other expenses.  All expenses related to attendance of the NAMM show are the individual’s.

Life on Tour: Your Emotional and Physical Well Being

 

As I write this, I’m just over three-quarters of the way through a 60-day North American tour. My life in the past six weeks has revolved around spending anywhere from 3 to 12 hours a day sitting in a van, loading in, hopefully getting a soundcheck, waiting around for the set, mixing, and then loading out, all fueled by little to no sleep and a questionable diet. I might not be a doctor, but I know from personal experience that this lifestyle can take a toll on a person’s emotional and physical well-being. (more…)

Toronto, Canada SoundGirls.Org Chapter Forming

torontoMeet Maxx Brunet and Pauline Blackwood. They will be heading up the Toronto Chapter of SoundGirls.Org. Maxx lives in Toronto and tours with KEN mode. Pauline lives in Toronto and works as an audio tech. They are both excited to head up this chapter. We hope with this chapter we will be able to have an active presence in Toronto. 

Come meet other SoundGirls.Org members, network, and discuss future events and seminars.

Meetup

Nov.24 at 3 p.m.

D-Beastro

1292 Bloor St W,

Toronto, ON M6H 1N9, Canada

RSVP

Michelle Desachy – Fighter – Forging a Path

10247361_10152485822777272_4407332563405838303_nMichelle Desachy is a music producer, recording and mixing engineer and musician based in Mexico City. (more…)

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