apprentices

[notbradsohner]

hello,

first of all, i dont know how many of you have "real studios" you know, nice and big, all wood floors, playstation 2s, yada yada yada.

but anyway, i am fifteen years old and dont have anything to do for the summer. i was thinking about calling some of the local recording studios and asking them if i could "hang out" basicaly be their little worker. empty trash cans, sweep floors, wrap cable, solder patchbays, ................wait, forget that one. i just want to get some time around a proper studio, and learn some stuff

for those pros out there, would any of you allow someone to come into your studio, as long as they stayed out of the way and worked for free? i really dont feel like calling 42 recording studios and having them all say no. is it even worth a shot?

 

[leavings]

Normally many studios will bring in apprentices or interns, though I've never heard of someone so young working in a situation similar to what you're describing. I think it's worth a shot, but make sure you're really on top of presenting yourself...know what you want to get out of the experience and let them know exactly what you have to offer. Don't be insulted and don't take it personally if you don't find what you're looking for. It may be unfair, but there is a common bias against teenagers in the workplace. If it doesn't work out don't give up...try again in a few years.

 

[Massive Master]

I'd type a really nice letter -

Studio owners are going to want to see two things - ENTHUSIASM: You've got to be hungry for it, practicing the art on whatever you have (feel free to let them know what you're doing at home) and be a sponge for knowledge. DEPENDABILITY: You've got to ignore all your enthusiasm while you're emptying garbage cans and taking notes, while showing up 10 minutes early, EVERY time.

How should the letter be laid out? That's up to you - This is where your own personal marketing is going to happen.

 

[Les W]

hello,

first of all, i dont know how many of you have "real studios" you know, nice and big, all wood floors, playstation 2s, yada yada yada.

but anyway, i am fifteen years old and dont have anything to do for the summer. i was thinking about calling some of the local recording studios and asking them if i could "hang out" basicaly be their little worker. empty trash cans, sweep floors, wrap cable, solder patchbays, ................wait, forget that one. i just want to get some time around a proper studio, and learn some stuff

for those pros out there, would any of you allow someone to come into your studio, as long as they stayed out of the way and worked for free? i really dont feel like calling 42 recording studios and having them all say no. is it even worth a shot?

I would if I had one, but fire you if you slipped up.

If I were you like I would work out a sales pitch write a little resume and go to the studio in person, it is a LITTLE bit easier to reject a caller than a person who speaks intelligently and presents themselves well in person.

Make sure you know a little bit about studios as well, only approach studios who do music YOU are interested in, that way you get taken serious.

Only speak to someone who makes the decision in detail. Make sure you sell yourself how you can help them by doing things at your school or get into younger circles in the community, this is something NO other intern but you can offer.

Make it sound like you re them at 15 trying to figure out what you want. Do your research and make sure you know exactly how many hours you can work a day etc...be prepared.

I bet you will get someone to accept you in the first five tries!!