Introducing SoundGirl Heather Holm

Hey Everyone! My name is Heather ‘Stitch’ Holm and I thought I would start my first blog telling you a little bit about what I do and myself. I am in my late 20’s (first time I’ve had to admit the late part of my 20’s… yuck). I graduated with a minor in Photography, a bachelor’s in Broadcast and Digital Media Communication, and just last year a master’s in Organizational Change Leadership. I have spent more of my life in school than I have in my career, however, as a young professional with a dynamic job I believe I have some good stories to tell and advice to offer all while I continue to develop and learn my craft. (more…)

Internship at Meany Hall for the Performing Arts at UW.

SoundGirls.Org Member Matt Stearns is offering members the opportunity to intern with him. This internship is based on show schedule and is not based on a set day, week or time frame. You will be expected to follow through on this internship and treat it like a job. If you are only mildly interested please do not apply. You can view the event schedule here.All interested candidates should send a brief cover letter stating why and what you hope to get out of the internship and your long term goals. Please include a resume. email to soundgirls@soundgirls.org

The shows you will assist on will vary, but offer many different types of learning experience. Some shows will support up to 40 inputs, 8 monitor mixes (either from FOH or building and staffing a Monitor World), changeovers between bands. These shows will offer a rich learning opportunity – hands on kind of learning in the trenches, in the moment. Other shows will consist of presentations, panel discussions, or true sound reinforcement in the context of a greater acoustic performance group (featured instruments within an orchestra or wind ensemble), or merely playback of pre-recorded program (such as a dance performance). These shows will allow Matt to spend time answering questions about deeper topics, but the work on those days is not glamorous or even very interesting.

Matt cares about doing the very best for each and every show. There are always things to learn, such as micing techniques, how to match and blend the acoustic and reinforced sound, and the all important psychology of dealing with people (no matter what the show).

About Matt: Matt began mixing audio for live performances professionally in 1988. He is a long time veteran of festivals and concert series such as Sasquatch, Bumbershoot, Zootunes, Marymoor, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, and Wintergrass. He mixes in a variety of prestigious theaters and concert halls in the Seattle area, and sometimes tours as available. He has been the Sound Engineer at Meany Hall since 2001. He is happily married, a proud father to one 17-year-old, and has two dogs that enjoy motorcycle adventures.

Internship Available – Kansas City, KS and MO

SoundGirls.Org Member Samantha Potter is offering members the opportunity to intern with her. This internship is based on show schedule and is not based on a set day, week or time frame. You will be expected to follow through on this internship and treat it like a job. If you are only mildly interested please do not apply. Samantha works a wide variety of shows throughout Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, MO

All interested candidates should send a brief cover letter stating why and what you hope to get out of the internship and your long term goals. Please include a resume. send to soundgirls@soundgirls.org
Please be advised that some shows are 21 and over.

Setting up Heart Fest

For the past three years, I have helped out my friends with the audio & production side of a small festival they organize called Heart Fest. Held in Gatineau, just across the river from Ottawa, Heart Fest features over 30 hardcore & punk bands from across the world. (more…)

Monitor Team – Christina Moon and Eric McCallister

By Karrie Keyes

Monitor Team – Eric and Christina

What goes into being a great tech that engineers request or want to work with? The third in a series of articles on system techs and their advice on what it takes to be a great tech. (more…)

SoundGirls.Org Wants to Hear From You

Dear Members of SoundGirls.Org,

SoundGirls.Org has been busy this year. Some of the highlights include

Live Sound Camp for Girls
Los Angeles – Tours of NPR West, The Viper Room, and Cherokee Studios. Seminar with Dave Rat
New York – SSL Demo
Europe – Workshops with Shure, Marcel Van Limbeek, and Lake Processing
Internships with The Viper Room, Miner’s Foundry, California Women’s Music Festival, Tofu Festival, and Southern California Girls Festival.
Fiscal Sponsorship Partnering with California Women’s Music Festival
Upcoming Events include FOH/TM Workshop in Los Angeles, Modesto, San Fransisco, and New York

As we move forward we would like your thoughts and ideas to better serve our members. We would appreciate you taking a brief Survey that should take less than five minutes. All responses are anonymous, but if you wish to provide your name and contact info at the end of the survey, you can enter to win some great prizes

Grand Prize: SoundGirls.Org Tool Kit, featuring a Rational Acoustics Bag, Screw Drivers, Measuring Tape, Sharpie, Gaff Tape, Electrical Tape, Eighth Day Water Bottle, and Chalk Pen.

Five survey respondents will receive a SoundGirls.Org T-Shirt.

Stickers are free to all respondents (while supplies last).

Thank you in advance,

Karrie Keyes
Co-Founder SoundGirls.Org

Letting Go of Anger

We have all had bad days at work. Sometimes there is that guy who won’t let up with the comments, the guy who will try to take things out of your hand because you can’t possibly carry anything. Sometimes every decision you make is questioned, and every conversation is used to try and trip you up. Even when you are the boss, this can still happen. (more…)

Berklee College of Music Panel – Women in Audio

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.

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