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I wasn't sure where to post this question so you may see it in other places too. But what does everyone think about schooling for sound engineering. Im looking at Berklee and SAE, I heard not so great things on Full Sail, but Im just trying to get other opinions and not waste money. I know that it's all competitive and stuff but it's something that i'm going for so i want to do it right. Also, if anyone here (i really have no clue so im not trying to insult anyone) is working in a studio and not just their basement, unless they live off of that income, could you tell me what you have gone through to know what you know. Thanks a lot.....Josh
 
A friend of mine went to some place in Ohio for an 8? week course. He interned at a couple of different studios after he was done there. He said he mainly just got food for the bands, but he did get to edit some stuff for a couple of big name bands. He got his foot in the door, but I don't think he tried very hard after that.
 
MTSU

Hey man,

I just started going to MTSU(Middle Tennessee State University) to major in the Recording Industry:Production and Technology, aka. sound engineering. MTSU has the largest program for it in the country I believe, and it's alot less than Berkley, i'm sure. Anyway, check it out, it's a great great school!


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MTSU!

I toured their facility about 6 years ago in anticipation of going. Unfortunatly, I got involved in computers, became brainwashed, and never attended ;)

Seriously, I know people who gradutaed from their Audio school. The facilities and staff seem great. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Besides, Nashville (the closest major city) really is a kick@ss place.

:D
 
recording school

Ive heard mixed things about Full sail. I had a friend who graduated from there and he seemed to know his stuff, but then Ive read about the price and what you pay for, so that might be the flip side. I also know people who graduated from SAE,IAR (new jersey), and the 8 week course in Ohio, and they seemed to know their stuff as well. I just got accepted into the conservatory of recording arts and sciences in Tempe. Its federally accredited (unlike SAE) so I get grants and fed loans. I havnt been yet so I cannot remark on their level of teaching, but if it turns out to suck, theyve got one hell of a Marketing rep. Theyve got really high job placement and lots of platinum albumns to back them, but again that could just be smoke.
I think with all of these schools, it really just comes down to how hard you work. Exposure on SSL boards do count for something, but more important in this industry (Im going by what my friends have said, and alot of reading material) is how much time and dedication you put in once you get your foot in the door. Nobody starts as an engineer in the big studios. Youve got to pay dues. Get sandwitches and what not. Much like playing 4 years of shitty gigs before you get a shitty record deal.
If anybody has attended the Conservatory, Id love to hear some feedback, other than what the brochures say.
 
Madison Media Institute

I graduated from MMI in May 2001, a fantastic school. I am currently working in a studio in downtown Chicago, still paying my dues but I guess it's the way. It's a 2 yr program, and they just recently built a new building for the school, supposed to be pretty sweet. Check it out.

www.madisonmedia.com

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A friend of mine just graduated from the Tempe program and she liked it. They have some pretty nice stuff to work with.

The only reason to go to any school is to use better equipment than you can otherwise get your hands on. The purpose being to create a killer demo and to train your ears.

I worked exclusively in the film/music industry for over 10 yrs (not anymore) and making a living comes down to 2 things:

1. Owning the equipment
2. Selling yourself

The entire industry revolves around those 2 principals. If you want to be an engineer, start up a studio. If you want a job at a studio just start showing up and offering help. The only way to make a living is to be an industry whore and work on any project that will pay. IF after a few years you have enough experience and rep to really take on projects that you like consider yourself one of the very lucky few.

There is a lot more work in live audio then studio work. There are many corporate AV companies with lots of money and great gear so you can get on the job training.
 
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