Director of Career Services, Norbert Kreuzer, wants all IPR students to be aware there is a Career Fair today (February 15th) in the IPR student lounge.
The Career Fair is a great way for you to begin connecting with potential, future employers. Please visit the Career Fair, resume and business card in hand, and explore the offerings.
One of the offerings this time is the chance to win a free iPod touch.
Are you a first quarter student? It doesn’t matter. It’s those who take initiative to research the job market and find ways of connecting with employers who typically find a good fit by the time they graduate.
The Career Fair is a benefit to those who participate; even if you don’t land your dream job, you will begin to make in-roads through your participation.
If you need more details about what to expect, please contact the IPR Career Services Department.
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 Brian Jacoby have recently commissioned a series of short video vignettes for web publication.
At IPR we train students for technical careers in media arts including audio production, audio engineering, sound design and music business related fields.
These short video vignettes will highlight three current degree programs with Program Chairs Steve Hodge (APE – Audio Production and Engineering), Eric Trelstad (MEB – Music and Entertainment Business), and Jeff DesLauriers (SDVM – Sound Design for Visual Media).
Videos will also feature footage of other IPR Instructors working closely with students. In a recent weekend video shoot, Instructor’s Walter Chancellor Junior, Mary Jane Alm, and Scott “Scooter” Nelson volunteered their time along with several current students and graduates, all part of the IPR family. Thank you all for your participation.
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 pleasant hooks with lyrics rooted in real life industry experience. And the life of a “rock star” is not always glamorous.
Dan Israel performs @ IPR's DIY 360 (Photo by April Wallace)
Music business success may sometimes include multi-platinum sales and Beverly Hills mansions, but Israel has found that regional and local successes are equally important. It was through honest, personal perspective that he earned the Minnesota Music Award in 2005 for song of the year, and again in 2006 for songwriter of the year. As he put it, “It’s like I got fed up with everything and I wrote all of these songs about how fed up I was, and people felt connected.”
When people feel connected to an artist’s music, they support said artist through sales and show attendance. And this connection has turned Israel into a true music business, DIY success story.
He started recording on a 4 track in college and self-released his first record. 20 years and 11 albums later, it’s safe to call him a DIY pro. In spite of all the curve balls life and the music business have thrown his way, he remains a steadfast self-promoter.
Israel understands multiple income streams are the path to longevity; despite income from shows, CD’s and t-shirts, he holds all his own publishing rights, and is starting to license some of his music for use in other media.
You can catch Dan Israel playing solo at the Aster Cafe, St. Anthony Main on February 9th @ 9 PM with John Swardson and Ashleigh Still (Cover is $7). For more information about his music and upcoming shows, you can check Dan’s website here.
lft to rt: IPR Students Christopher Weeks and Andy Springer with 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, Bella Ruse used no click track and evidenced focus on song as art: a treat in today’s world of studio trickery.
lft to rt: Kay Gillette discusses vocal performance with Producer Kevin Bowe
Vocalist Kay Gillete describes Bella Ruse as “indie folk pop”. The band was hard at work on what Gillete called a “short French album” (3-4 songs); they plan to release this one on vinyl.
What makes the album French? Vocals. Turns out Gillete sings as flawlessly in French as she does in English. I’m looking forward to the final result.
lft to rt: Kay Gillette, Alex Young, and Joseph Barker
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 searching a long time to find studio space that meets his expectations.
AGM Studios is located in the Savoie Building @ 126 North 3rd Street, Suite B10.
Special thanks go out to all interns (IPR students and alumni) who have made the opening of AGM Studios a possibility this quickly; In only a little over a month, AGM is ready for use. As a thank you for all the help, Paul has decided to offer a special discounted rate to all IPR students, alumni, faculty and staff.
AGM Studios’ grand opening will take place Monday, January 30th from 4-10pm. YOU ARE ALL INVITED!
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 a wide-ranging blend of influences to craft their unique sound that is part rock ‘n’ roll and southern blues, infused with a dash of classic punk rock a la Ramones and The Clash. The Service often expands its core lineup of Tyler, Adam, Joe and Matt to incorporate more instruments and styles into the performance. As lead vocalist and guitarist Tyler said, “If you play the washboard well, we want you in the band. We want this to be an orchestral experience. A church service, if you will.”
Black Church Service (Photo By Kate Waterloo)
IPR students, as well as anyone else aspiring to a career in the music business, can take a lot from the band’s incredible work ethic. These guys really know what it takes to be successful in the business of music. On top of band practices that last any where from 2 to 7 hours, each of the members puts in about 50 hours a week at work and school.
Recently, Black Church Service completed recording their self titled EP at the legendary Terrarium right here in Minneapolis, and after a few shows in promotion of the EP, they are going to get right back in the studio. There just “ain’t no rest for the wicked”, as most of us in the biz are familiar with. All of their hard work is certainly paying off and the EP is hot off the press and to be officially released at their 7th Street Entry gig, Saturday, January 21st.
Black Church Service (Photo By April Wallace)
Admission is $3 for IPR students, so get out there and support your local rock “n” roll, and remember, “If you want to play music, you have to go to Church. A Black Church. Because that’s where you learn how to put soul into music,” – Muddy Waters.
IPR’s DIY 360 series is a weekly educational event that blends performance and do-it-yourself know how to teach music business survival in context of an ever-evolving industry. We at IPR want to prepare our graduates with every possible tool for music business success.
IPR's Kevin Bowe interviews Audio Production Legend Peter Asher
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 10,000 Maniacs Mr. Asher was in town for two nights @ Minneapolis’ famed Dakota Jazz Club and agreed to a meeting with IPR students.
Peter’s visit to IPR, hosted by Kevin Bowe, took place to a packed house in Robinson Hall @ 11:30 AM on Tuesday earlier this week. Asher’s visit was reminiscent of IPR’s DIY 360 series in that it followed a talk show format with career highlights spanning Asher’s career from the 60’s all the way to the present day. Asher delighted the crowd with stories about discovering James Taylor and signing him to Apple Records, friendships with The Beatles, running the art gallery where John Lennon and Yoko Ono met, producing for Linda Ronstadt, Cher, and 10,000 Maniacs amongst many others.
Peter Asher greets IPR's Dean of Faculty, Dr. Madeleine Hengel and other guests
As this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, IPR made a student appreciation 20 ticket buy out for students to win by name draw for Tuesday night’s Asher gig at the Dakota.
IPR is very grateful that Mr. Asher took the time to visit; he is always welcome here.
On Friday, October 28, The Institute of Production and Recording welcomed hip-hop artist Kristoff Krane to DIY-360.
To intro the day, Host Adam Levy read Krane’s bio; it’s something he typically doesn’t do for DIY guests, but he found it compelling and wanted to share. Krane’s bio married his personhood to who he is as an artist. His life’s message focused on the importance of personal growth, awareness of self and helping others.
The way Krane began his session was impressive. Though his gear was on stage, he was deliberate about putting the audience at eye-level; it was clear he see’s performance as a way to intimately connect with others. Once he was comfortably off stage and closer to the people, he launched into his first song.
Though I didn’t realize it at the time, “Picking Flowers Next to Road Kill” is quite an emotional piece. After a close listen to Krane’s cd, the track appears to be about being open in our strengths and weaknesses, and approaching human brokenness with grace and understanding. Krane himself is true to the character of his material.
Krane spoke intimately about his life throughout the course of DIY. He had a pretty normal childhood; he went to church, raked leaves for neighbors and was polite to his parents. From a young age he had a desire and a dream to work with and help kids. Even so, by the time he was twenty, he’d made some bad decisions that landed him in jail for five long months and changed his life’s plans. While incarcerated, he began to write, and discovered he was pretty good at it. This coupled well with his enjoyment of music and seeded a strong creative passion and a direction for the future.
Upon his release, Krane surrounded himself with those of similar passion. He was drawn to his friend Michael Larsen (aka Eyedea). Together, they created music and toured the world until less than a year ago when tragedy struck; along with Krane, the hip-hop world mourned the unexpected death of Larsen. In the heart of his DIY interview, Krane picked up a guitar to perform “Wild West”, in remembrance of his lost friend.
Larsen was a well-known freestyle beat battle champion and Krane is no slouch to a good freestyle match himself. So one audience member wanted to know if Krane preferred to freestyle or simply stick to his standard set when he performs. Krane proceeded to invite the audience member to the stage for a freestyle rap battle between them. In the next several-minutes, the two improvised back and forth within a set of idea boundaries. It was clear both were accomplished rappers as they created a complex conversation and bounced rhymes effortlessly between each other: a no brainer for a DIY high light reel.
Without question Krane offered this DIY audience a distinctive look into his art and unique personhood.
Because of his legal history, Krane is unable to work directly with children, but he did plug his after school “Wanna be a Rapper” writing program where he puts his focus of helping others to work. Learn more about it via this Youtube link.
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 an Admissions Representative. Meet Brittany and Sammy at an upcoming visit to your school:
Brittany Stewart
BrittanyStewartwill be visiting the following high schools this week:
Wednesay, December 14th - Moundsview High School, 10 AM
Thursday, December 15th - Irondale High School, 10 AM
Sammy Johnson
Sammy Johnson will be visiting the Following high schools this week:
Wednesay, December 14th – Columbia Heights High School, 1 PM
Thursday, December 15th - Washburn High School, 10:30 AM
If your school isn’t listed, talk with your counselor about scheduling an invite. We’d love to meet with you.
