How and why your favorite songs move you so much might be a mystery. However, a good deal of it is due to the composition of the piece itself and the emotionality that the sound of the instruments convey. An equally, if not more important element of the process, is the arrangement of the piece, …
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Are you interested in being an audio producer and do you enjoy playing music? Do you consider yourself a musician? There are millions of people who would call themselves musicians, and even more who aspire to be one. To some, the act of creating music is the most natural thing in the world; to others, …
Are you good with people, enjoy listening to music and have an ear for sound? Becoming a music producer may be the right career for you. If you don’t have the skills yet to be a successful music producer, don’t worry, you can learn these skills at a creative arts college. So, what skills do …
Are you interested in becoming an audio producer but not sure you have the money or time to make professional sounding music? In days past, only a handful of record companies could reach the masses. But now with the tools you have at hand, you have the ability to reach the masses and have your …
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Are you interested in becoming an audio producer? Some people think that being an audio producer means staying safely hidden behind a huge soundboard and never interacting directly with the artists themselves. The role that those people are envisioning is more likely the sound technician, who indeed spends the majority of their time on countless …
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Are you looking at different colleges and want to know more about a creative arts college? Looking for a career that you can start right after graduation? Creative arts colleges are a great way to start earning in less than two years. They offer many benefits like a flexible schedule, small class sizes, experienced instructors …
Do you have what it takes to be an audio producer? A true, professional audio producer has a deep understanding of the numerous facets of the field and is armed with a breadth of experience. There are many different audio production abbreviations that you will need to learn that will help you become proficient in …
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Music production is a highly collaborative process. While it consists of distinct positions, teamwork is crucial to keep everyone on the same page and produce a successful project. Furthermore, to foster a healthy and efficient studio environment, each individual must develop character traits that support teamwork and consistently consider the crew’s collaborative goals. The Music …
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Do you enjoy the exhilaration of only having one take? Practice makes perfection, but in live production you only have one chance to get everything right. There will always be a few slip ups along the way but having the right qualities and skills will allow you to persevere. If you are strong, decisive and …
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Manipulating sound is no easy task, and the effort that goes into making the songs on your Spotify playlist is a complex and highly detailed process. It could be said that the microphone is to the sound mechanic as the cell is to the biologist. Learning the basics of microphone placement is a great step …
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