Category Archives: Student Profile

A spotlight on a currently enrolled student at The Institute of Production and Recording

IPR and MSB Richfield Graduates Unite on Igloo Cooler Project

Recap: Igloo Experience from MSB Richfield Creative Media on Vimeo. Nate Maydole of Visumm Media recently worked on a major, national commercial project for Igloo coolers, and he turned to MSB Richfield and IPR for help. Five graduates were hired … Continue reading

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IPR Students Volunteer with “We Care: North Minneapolis Recovery” for Metrodome Open House

Something special often happens when people come together for a good cause. On Saturday August 20th, 2011, two IPR graduates and six current IPR students volunteered their entire day to assist Walter Chancellor Jr., and myself, Christian Groves, at the … Continue reading

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IPR Graduate Working with North Community YMCA Youth and Teen Enrichment Program

Friday, August 19th, 2011 – Melissa (IPR front desk) invited me to attend a North Community YMCA Youth and Teen Enrichment Program talent show. A seemingly odd request, until I learned the rest of the story. Melissa’s Son, AKA Frizzy … Continue reading

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IPR Hosted Video Production Summer Camp Wrap Up (WK 1)

This week’s Video Production Summer Camp has come to a successful close.  Here are a few of the week’s highlights from Instructors Jimmy Watkins and Josh Burdette: The students this week were really engaged. Sure we had to construct a … Continue reading

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IPR Hosted Video Production Summer Camp Day 1 (Wk1)

Today’s first IPR hosted U of M Summer Camp went off without a hitch. Instructors Jimmy Watkins and Josh Burdette successfully transition a group of roughly 10 students through the beginning stages of the video making storyboard process. Both students … Continue reading

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IPR 2011 Summer Commencement

Saturday, June 25th, 2011 – The jams were on, the lights were up, and the people were plenty. Instructor Scott Nelson (MC “Scooter”) did a fantastic job of keeping commencement focused, and Steve Hodge, keynote speaker, gave his shoes to … Continue reading

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Isaac Halvorson

IPR Hires New Talent to Pro Audio Outlet

Please join me in welcoming Isaac Halvorson to the IPR Pro Audio Outlet team. An admitted nerd, like most of us, Isaac replaces a tough act to follow (aka Dan Cortez). Isaac is a worthy addition! Stop by and welcome … Continue reading

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Howler Featured in NME Magazine

Good news from the inbox; IPR student Max Petrek’s band Howler was recently featured as no.3 in NME magazine’s  50 best new bands of 2011. This is a British, online publication – just sayin. Kudos to Youa Vang  for tipping … Continue reading

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Debbie Does Malice featured in Music and Noise

The first day of the week often has me hunting for great new articles about audio production and music business news. This morning I found this little treat in my inbox: “Debbie Does Malice got a 2 page spread in … Continue reading

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Josh Kaufman – Graduate Success Story

Last week I connected with Josh Kaufman for the first time since graduation. He’s doing well, staying busy, and continuing to pursue his love of songwriting and all things musical. Josh seemed a little reluctant to make his information available … Continue reading

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