For this IPR Alumni Spotlight we had a conversation with Audio Production & Engineering graduate, Eric Cuevas about his career in the music industry. Eric is a Minneapolis native from the South Metro area who graduated from IPR in 2019. Since completing his degree, Eric has been working consistently in the industry as a freelance …
Anyone who has muted their TV or computer while playing a video game knows just how vital sound composition is to the overall gameplay experience. Without music or sound effects, video games feel lifeless and dull. That is why competent sound engineers are being hired in droves to augment the acoustics of modern video game …
Are you just learning the basics of music? Want to know more about music theory? If you are interested in making music, whether acoustically or electronically, it is important to start with the basics of music theory. Building a foundation of basics in music theory is important. You need to become familiar with musical vocabulary …
Making music at home has never been more popular or accessible. Access to audio recording technologies that were never available to the public before are now incredibly common, from digital audio workstations to condenser microphones. While the recording industry is still alive and well, more and more aspiring audio producers and performing artists are building …
Interested in becoming an audio producer? Want to know more about mixing and mastering techniques? If you enjoy listening to the nuances in music and like to change elements of a song until it sounds perfect, you may want to consider learning more about mixing and mastering techniques. Mixing allows you to create harmonious sound …
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Interested in sound design? Want to know how to become a Foley artist? Foley artistry is one of the most fascinating specializations in sound production. Named for the sound effects producer Jack Foley, foley art is utilized in filmmaking and sometimes in live or recorded music performances. Foley is used to significantly enhance the soundscape …
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Meet Mary Chambers, a March 2019 graduate of the Sound Design for Visual Media program. She chose IPR’s SDVM program because it was in-depth and what she wanted to do. It also gave her the adventure she was looking for and the chance to experience winter which she may be rethinking after the crazy winter …
Are you interested in learning what you can do with an audio production degree? Do you have a passion for music creation, mixing or sound effects? If you enjoy deconstructing music and trying to figure out how to recreate a sound you heard in a song or a beat that intrigues you, you may consider …
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Recording acoustic music requires an audio producer to have a more delicate touch than recording heavier or synthesized music. Acoustic instruments, from guitars to violins, require specific equipment and mixing techniques to hear the full glory of their sound. Like any other specialization, acoustic recording is a process that any audio producer can learn through …
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