Yea. Well I think that what I'm going to do is do this summer course, hopefully I'll learn a lot from it, and be able to take away some things that I've missed that will really help me out. If I like it, they have a mixing and mastering masterclass so I'll do that too.
Then, as I get more...
I'm going to have a look at this course next week. It's studio time, mixing, miking all rolled into 3 weeks. Not a bad price at all. I'll see how I get on.
https://www.londonschoolofsound.co.uk/courses/sound-engineering-summer-course/
DM60 - I doubt it would be a wrong decision for me because at the very least; I'll have done something I enjoy, and I'll be able to use it to enhance a my knowledge so I wouldn't see it as a waste.
Fairview - the cost wouldn't really bother me too much. I wouldn't be losing masses of salary as...
Does anyone have any experience of the London School of Sound? Any thoughts on this course?
https://www.londonschoolofsound.co.uk/courses/music-production-certificates
I have goals and dreams, but not expectations. I don't expect anything to happen, I may well just do it and make kickass mixes for myself and my friends, and that's it. But of course, I would love to make a career out of it, but I don't see that happening really, and besides promoting myself...
Miroslav - What you are saying about younger candidates is true. But some courses, like the one I am looking at will place you in a studio, so all of that is irrelevant because they have studios who are affiliated with the course.
No, I have no expectations and I don't need justification from...
Robus - yea this is a concern. There is a popular institute in London (where I live) called The London School of Sound. The difference with this is it seems to be aimed at more professional people. The learning curve might be a lot steeper.
https://www.londonschoolofsound.co.uk
If anyone has...
The studio I always record in have had a new intern every time and he would track is and help set up the session. They seem quite good for that, I could contact them and ask them if they take me on or in what circumstances they would.
The course I'm looking at focuses on setting up gigs and...
Farview, Pikingrin-
Well, I don't have a massive understanding of recording drums, for example. I've never used a mixing desk, I'm not amazing at miking amps. So while I could advertise for local bands and record them, I'd be a bit nervous with trouble shooting phasing issues, miking a kit...
I understand. I do believe we will get placements in local recording studios, so that would be invaluable imo. I'm not necessarily looking for a job in a studio, like I said, I'd happily build up a portfolio and try and build a reputation locally after obtaining the qualification.
RFR - Like I...
This is the course.
BA (Hons) Music Production | BIMM
Mjb - I'm aware of that. I'd be happy to find some kind of volunteer work on my own and try and promote myself.
Robus - I would be sacrificing my career while I'm on the course. I would have to quit my job and go freelance. It's a full...
I wouldn't end up in the poor house. I'd have a student loan, yea, but that is paid off monthly from my wages when I earn a certain amount.
I can earn enough to support myself and go back into my original profession which has an abundance of jobs and opportunities. (Nursing) I can literally...
Thanks. Just for clarity, Mixsit sent me a link where someone else was asking a similar question but they were already in college, asking if they had made a big mistake due to the current state of studios and the industry.
I'm not sure that it applies in the same way to me. I am aware that the...
I'm 31, and I work in healthcare in a skilled area with a lot of responsibility. I like my job but it's not my passion.
I am seriously thinking about doing a 3 year university course in Music Production, I've filled the application out but not sent it yet. The course looks great and it's...
Thanks. I'll stick around a bit more. :)
I want to bring be energy up for the last part. I'm not sure how else to do it, the crash thing seems to work for me here. It is a common technique, but I see your point. It worked quite well in another song and I wouldn't change it there but maybe I...
Thanks, I appreciate that. I'll have a play about. Maybe I could pan the bass one way say 30% and the guitar 30% the other side?
Is the bass better? I think you were right about that.
Thanks DM60!
Bruthish - I'm not sure I understand. How do you mean too defined? Like too obvious? It's meant to be a dynamic; heavy to soft. So it's kinda meant to be obvious. Is this what you mean?
Thanks.