Want to start a career in music production? Check out www.FullSail.com . Full Sail School of Recording Arts can jump start those dreams! Their website boasts that “for more than 25 years, Full Sail has trained some of the most respected engineers, producers, and mixers in the audio industry. Full Sail’s Recording Arts Degree Program gives you the training you need to get started in the world of music production.”
Their website currently features a graduate who has done especially well for himself. His name is Sean Spuehler, and he has worked with Madonna, No Doubt, and Beck. He’s quoted as saying, “Every studio I go to, I run into Full Sail people… they definitely jump start your career.” Production is not for everyone, but neither is performance. This is why it’s important to find out what your specific musical interest is. Some talented musicians begin their careers as teachers or performers, but they quickly lose interest if this isn’t their real passion. If you think you might prefer being behind the booth instead of on the stage, check out Full Sail’s website. You can enter your information and they’ll send you a free overview of the school and what it offers. Want to be more in the middle of the action? Check out the Los Angeles Recording School at www.LaRecordingSchool.com to begin taking classes in the music capital of the world. They offer 15 studio lab environments to “provide the perfect training ground for you to get hands-on and start learning all aspects of music production and audio engineering.” They have a great mission statement, outlining their goal to clarify the world of professional audio equipment and techniques, and to offer students the latest technology to practice on, and the most competent faculty to guide them along. They also guarantee that their graduates will be provided with the greatest possible opportunities for career advancement.
On the East Coast, check out Berklee College of Music for classes in music production, www.berklee.edu . In the heart of Boston, a place where some of the finest musicians serenade you on the subway, you will be surrounded by the best of the best, and you’ll get to work with some of the world’s most talented individuals. From famous faculty (including Livingston Taylor) to amazing opportunities (including working on tracks with major artists), you’re sure to find something to feed any passion. You can major in Music Production and Engineering or just opt to take a few choice classes. They offer courses in Music Acoustics, Audio Technology, Mix Techniques, Sound Reinforcement, Creative Production Skills, Multitrack Recording Techniques, Vocal Production, Masters Engineering, and Production Analysis, to name just a few.
So whether your passion is fading on performance, or you’re just beginning in the music industry and production has caught your eye, check out these hot schools and see if they’ve got what you need.
Kara Nielsen, Editor (3/15/07) www.BandSpace.Fm
