Many people dream of being a big-name record producer the same way that others fantasize about being rock stars, movie stars, or pro athletes. You can generally divide these fantasy future dreamers into two categories: those who want to be in front of the cameras, in the spotlight, and those who want to be behind …
Do you find yourself breaking down songs to their intricate parts and many nuances? Are you filled with creative ideas on how to make music that everyone will love? You may be interested in becoming an audio producer. One of the most important elements of audio production is creativity. Without creativity, there is no productivity, …
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Interested in attending an audio production school? Want to know why you should attend? If you are passionate about music and want to make it a career, attending an audio production school will give you credibility in the industry. You will also enjoy smaller class sizes, hands-on experience and more interaction with school faculty. Attending …
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What do you want to be when you grow up? It feels like we are asked this question since we are children. When it comes time to choose a college major, the question carries more importance. In past years, the field of audio production was frowned upon because of its possibilities. All of that has …
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Lindsey Kappa is a graduate from the Audio Production and Engineering program and is currently an audio engineer, producer, musician and songwriter. Fresh off her “You Don’t Own Me” EP release, we sat down with Lindsey to chat about what it is like to be a woman in the music industry and how her education …
Songwriting and Music Publishing All artists benefit from songwriting, but many people do not know what this aspect of the industry is really about. Because this part of the process is done behind the scenes, there is a lot of mystery surrounding the topic. Songwriters, audio producers and music publishers work together to make songs …
Interested in making music? During an audio production program at a vocational school, you will learn about synthesizers and how to use samples, oscillators, LFOs, filters, envelope generators and loops. With these audio effects, an entry-level audio engineer can make unique sounds for music and visual media. What is a Synthesizer? An electronic keyboard that …
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Are you a beginner at mixing music? Ready to become an audio producer? Mixing can be as easy as you make it. Start by building a solid foundation attending a music career college and then try your hand at mixing music with these simple hacks. Listening to the same tracks over and over for hours …
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Auto-tune has long been a controversial topic in the music community. Some detractors claim that auto-tune is little more than a lack of originality. Proponents claim that auto-tune is part of the creative process and shows technical ability. Some artists like Jay Z claim that auto-tune is false or fake music and deserves no respect. …
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