Monthly Archives: September 2009
Essential Viewing: Audio Post Production
Those who find themselves immersed in the world of sound for picture are well aware of the demanding nature of the craft, on both a technical and creative level. On offer here today are a selection of revealing glimpses into … Continue reading
DIY 360: Davina Sowers and Michael Cavale
Davina Sowers and her band-mate, bassist Michael Cavale, recently joined us for DIY 360. Davina has a huge blues belter voice and amazing blues piano skills. She and Michael entertained the rapt audience with their brand of New Orleans and … Continue reading
IPR At The Minneapolis Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
IPR is excited to once again participate in the Minneapolis Performing & Visual Arts College Fair. This is a great opportunity for creative individuals to speak directly with representatives from IPR regarding exciting career opportunities in the Media Arts. Please … Continue reading
Five additional enlightening videos on videogame audio design and one text-based interview.
As I’ve very strongly implied in Five Enlightening Videogame Sound Design Videos, and Five More Enlightening Videos on Videogame Music and Sound Design, not only is the audio in this industry wildly varied, so is the way it’s implemented. But … Continue reading
Jukebox In The The Cloud
As options for listening to music online continue to proliferate, increasing numbers of fans are redefining their notions of what having a music collection means to them. Looking beyond the indications that consumers are less concerned overall with having a … Continue reading
Making a Living in Rock and Roll: Christy Hunt at IPR
Christy Hunt recently joined us at IPR for an installment of DIY 360. She’s the singer-songwriter of the local band Ouija Radio and guitarist for the Detroit-based, internationally known indie rock cult band,The Von Bondies. Christy discussed growing up on … Continue reading
Cutting costs to make room for PC (not console) gaming.
This economy sucks. Retail sales are down, the stock market’s trying (and mostly failing) to recover from the previous crash, restaurants can no longer afford to remain full-staffed, and, worst of all, the invincible videogame industry is currently experiencing a … Continue reading
Graduate Profile: Kyle Bylin – Connecting the Dots
S.O.N.G.S. (Stories Of New Graduate Success) is a spotlight on the paths IPR students pursue after graduation and the success they find along the way… Kyle Bylin is Associate Editor of the highly influential music industry blog Hypebot.com, which is … Continue reading
Ready, Set, Rehearse: Regina Spektor at IPR
By Trey Palmer It has been said that when an opportunity comes your way, you should take it and MAKE IT WORK. On Tuesday September 8, 2009 it was my time to take that motto and put it into action. … Continue reading
Innovation and Cross-Pollination: The James Buckley Trio at IPR
The James Buckley Trio recently joined us at IPR for DIY 360. The Trio is one of the young leading ensembles in the Minneapolis jazz renaissance. The group played a few selections and discussed the unique Minneapolis jazz scene characterized … Continue reading


