Category Archives: Newswire Events
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
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 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
Audio Production 282 with Special Guest Nels Cline
IPR’s AudioProduction 282 class is at it again… As if it wasn’t cool enough that Kevin Bowe is writing with his friend Paul Westerberg (The Replacements fame), I just learned that Nels Cline, Wilco guitarist, threw down a solo for … Continue reading
Audio Production Class at IPR Helps Non-profit Record Holiday CD
Though audio production is a skill that’s both natural and acquired; it can take years to master. So it’s not every day a Grammy winning songwriter/ producer has time to offer an unknown singing group. But, when IPR Instructor Kevin Bowe … Continue reading
Bring on The Education: Walt Chancellor’s “Funk 101″ @ DIY 360 this Friday
IPR’s Walt Chancellor is jamming with an amazing group of players this Friday for a crazy good DIY 360. Your funk education begins 11:30 AM this Friday, December 2nd in Robinson Hall. Your host for this week’s DIY installment is … Continue reading
IPR Visits Local High Schools Weekly
Hello high school students – if you’re seeking a media arts college and have questions about the programs at IPR, we may be visiting your school soon. A great way to get your questions answered is to connect directly with … Continue reading
IPR and Jackie Lee Robinson Day: A Legacy of a Life Well Lived
I’ve been impressed over and over at the quality of company Jack Robinson kept. Based on this alone, it’s no surprise that his legacy continues to impact many who never knew him. Jack had vision, purpose, and high expectations for … Continue reading
IPR Graduate Films Important Interview at BMA Networks
Today at WCCO, BMA Networks IPR graduate Ashley Battle gave Norbert and I a chance to meet Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Jerome Benton of “The Original 7ven”while she filmed the BMA interview. Prior to this, WCCO’s Angela Davis invterviewed Jam, Lewis, and Benton … Continue reading
IPR to Celebrate the Life of Late Co-Founder Jack Robinson, November 11th
Allow me to re-introduce you to IPR Co-Founding Father, Jack Robinson. Many of you are aware that Jack was quintessentially important to the birth and establishment of IPR… …But did you also know? Jack Robinson was a teacher: helping students … Continue reading


