Author Archives: Christian Groves
IPR’s Blogging with the Experts: Kevin Bowe
Are you interested in Audio Production, Music Business, or Sound Design? Are you interested in learning what IPR, The Institute of Production and Recording’s Instructors have to say about these matters? If yes, you’re in luck. New comers to IPR’s … Continue reading
IPR Prepares to Tell Its Story Through Video
IPR is without question one of the finest and most unique music business and media arts college experiences in the United States. As a means to better communicate the difference an IPR education can make, VP Lance Sabin and Director … Continue reading
Music Business DIY’r Dan Israel Visits IPR
By Cheyenne Brandt Friday, January 20th 2012 – Music Business DIY’r and award winning singer/songwriter Dan Israel offered DIY onlookers an acoustic set featuring songs spanning his 15 + year career. Not only is he unabashedly honest in presentation, Israel’s songs pair … Continue reading
Audio Production Class Records Indie Group Bella Ruse
Audio Production 282: This week Kevin Bowe and class were working with Minneapolis based duo Bella Ruse. Impressively skilled, Kay Gillete (vocals), Joseph Barker (piano and guitar), and Alex Young (Drums, percussion) performed all basic tracks together live. Overdubs forthcoming, … Continue reading
IPR’s Paul Bolen Opens AGM Studios
Many of you know Paul Bolen as an IPR Pro Tools Instructor, but did you also know he is now the proud owner of a new recording facility in downtown Minneapolis? An IPR faculty member since 2007, Paul has been … Continue reading
Music Business DIYr’s Black Church Service Visit IPR
By Cheyenne Brandt Friday, January 13th – Today’s music business installment, filled with rock hair and loud guitars, shook the walls of Robinson Hall to the sound of Minneapolis rock ‘n’ roll quartet, Black Church Service. These rockers pull from … Continue reading
Audio Production Legend Peter Asher Visits IPR
Audio production Instructor Kevin Bowe arranged for another IPR first: a visit from legendary Grammy-winning producer, performer, artist manager, and record executive Peter Asher. Often known for his work with such diverse artists as James Taylor, Cher, Linda Ronstadt and … Continue reading
Audio Production Update: Euphonix System 5 MC Install
Our audio production facilities often require Pro Tools updates to keep IPR’s gear current, and I recently interrupted a studio install that’s a pretty big deal. Studio 8 is a little torn up at the moment, but we’re pumped to … Continue reading
Ashley Battle – IPR Graduate Success Story
Audio production and film are clearly a passion for Ashley Battle. And she’s as driven and deliberate in the creative media arts as any IPR graduate I’ve met. Though I didn’t know Ashley as a student, I’ve had the pleasure … Continue reading
Audio Production Students Offer New Talent @ IPR Orientation
IPR would like to welcome all new Audio Production and Engineering, Music and Entertainment Business, and Sound Design for Visual Media students to winter quarter orientation. We’re glad you’re here. The Institute of Production and Recording’s second floor is filled … Continue reading


