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Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Gary Boggess — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 05:34:04 -0000

who ever you are, you aren't me... or you are someone trying to pose as.

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Eurie Morris — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:43:37 -0000

Actually if you go to school for Audio engineering, you can find a artist signed with a Record Label and they will hire you as that "Artist" Recording Engineer, You can charge the company $500/hr or $5k a song.... Do your research bruh b4 your having are future change there mind on becoming what they want to be, just because you "Know It All" ... smh

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

jose Gutierrez — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:34:23 -0000

thanks bro eye opener I was about to spend shyt tons of money for this but I just got enough info the ones who strive thru strife reach the light

Re: Why I listen to Top 40

The Professor — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:01:15 -0000

I'd really love to read his perspective on classical music...

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Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Seattle Art Institute — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 15:48:55 -0000

This is purely a biased opinionated article, and it has a lot of spelling mistakes and grammar mistakes.

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

bro778 — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 07:52:05 -0000

U mad, bro?

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

whatever — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:42:04 -0000

wow how negative? What have you done though? Ive never even heard of you! Your opinions about studios are way off!!

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Amadasiempre — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:13:59 -0000

Well... I get where you are coming from. I went to SAE and didn't get that Studio Intern job, because I had a real job that paid well. I did some Studio recording, and spent a year doing Live Sound. I got most of the valuable experience in Live Sound, and got paid for it (very good thing). I know how expensive it can be to get certified in this business, but I don't think its worth the money. This is why I am currently creating an Audio Engineering Fast Track for "Free." That is right! I want to give back, and save people some time and money! The company is located in Tampa, FL. The company is called Raine Productions. I can be reached via Rainproductions@aol.com. The Website will be up in a couple of weeks, for those that may be interested.

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

DontDoDa1Thang — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:51:00 -0000

As with most cases & subjects there are a variety of opinions & experiences about this subject which means 2 things; "some do some don't" "some can some won't"! you cannot base your future on someone else's experience or the lack of.The industry is bankrupt and the internet is overrun with Producers & musicians of all kinds. So the competition is fierce & the stakes R "higher". The ? here is whether or not my time & money is worth the investment. Only your "true purpose" can honestly answer that. One thing is certain;Nothin from Nothin breeds Nothin. So, if you BUY into this BLOG then by all means get ya money's worth & don't waste ya time with gettin the formal education of it (engineering). But if you disagree or are unsure, then follow your HEART just make sure your HEAD knows it has the talent & the know how to compete!

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

SEK — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:23:32 -0000

118 Full Sail University Graduates worked on Oscar nominated films this year. Whatchu know about that?

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Sophia — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:19:54 -0000

You have quite the opinion. But before I take you seriously might I ask, What are your credentials?

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

schooled engineer — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:19:15 -0000

i think i am actually dumber after reading that load of crap. i am one of those audio engineers that went to school for it. we had a beautiful API 2488 to mix through, we even ran tape. and had 2 beautiful plate reverbs to work with. if you research your school before you attend yuo can find one that is worth going to. instead of just bitching about it on the internet, making yourself look like a 13 yr old myspace idiot.

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Bula — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:30:39 -0000

Good post. Kids still sign up for audio engineering programs in droves despite the fact that professional studios are drying up and gone. The home studio has convinced everyone that they are just a few tweaks away from a "new sound" so why bother cleaning commodes at a top flight studio to learn the craft when you can do Skype lessons with someone who just mixed a sound track for a PBS special ? (This assumes that you could find a great studio in which to intern). Sure some of the courses at Full Sail or Berklee Online are solid but does anyone really believe that after graduation you are gonna go with your diploma, laptop, and a copy of Logic (or Cubase or ProTools), and walk into a production job at a top flight studio ? Get real. Your work is just beginning. you are just like some MBA who thinks he is going to go to Wall Street and get a cush job managing others. HA HA HA HA..... In both cases you are the bottom of the barrel and are reminded of it on a daily basis. Doesn't anyone wonder teachers at these schools aren't out there doing engineering and production ? If the market were good they wouldn't be having to teach. Of course some of these teachers are simply graduates of other programs and haven't worked significantly in the industry.

I remember running into some kid who just got a copy of GarageBand who mixed up a track using Apple Loops. He didn't even do anything to them - he just mixed up an instrumental track and he played it for me telling me "I KNOW I got talent". I didn't know what to say - did he really believe that ? I mean ANYONE can mix up a track these days. Doesn't mean its any good ? What's the point here ? That people don't get critical feedback. Its like those horrible auditions on American Idol. If people had been honest with some of those singers they would have known they were horrible.

My recommendation is to 1) get feedback from others and accept it. Learn from it and integrate it into your work. 2) learn to play an instrument and become more involved in the songwriting, which will put you in a position to one day get publishing. If you have a decent ear and know how to put tunes to together you'll move along much faster. 3) Work tirelessly and endlessly. This is what separates the successful from the posers. If you think that hanging out in coffee shops "mashing up tunes" is music production then give up now ! Eight hour days do NOT exist in music production. That is just getting warmed up. Sure you might not be tracking all the time but if there is down time then you should be experimenting with mic setups, effect settings, and analyzing great mixes to inform your next sessions. One great thing about the Internet is that there are lots of interviews with legendary engineers and producers out there with great information.

If you go to school then make sure you do so only if you have a strategy for AFTER graduation. Don't be THAT guy who thinks being a "freelance producer" is going to get anyone's attention.

Re: 10 Mistakes Bands Make in the Social Media Age

Hugh — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:05:21 -0000

So interesting. So helpful. Cheers for throwing this up!

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Hexspa — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:48:59 -0000

It's really not a waste but this post made me lol and feel scared. :)

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Wizkid Sound — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:52:02 -0000

Awesome feedback Gary! Really insightful.

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Wizkid Sound — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:51:46 -0000

Thanks for visiting! While audio engineering is different from other types of engineering, it's still engineering. That's why it's called...engineering.

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

Wiz — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:33:47 -0000

Audio/recording engineering is not engineering, so please don't misuse the term "engineering".

Re: Audio Engineering School is a Waste of Time and Money

GARY BOGGESS — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:54:49 -0000

IF YOU WENT TO SCHOOL, YOU WOULD KNOW WHAT A COMPRESSOR/LIMITER IS AND DOES AND NOT HAVE TO COPY SOMEONE ELSE'S MAGAZINE ARTICLE TO EXPLAIN IT...YOU ARE A DUMB NIGGER JOKE OF A "ENGINEER"/"PRODUCER" AND WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE...BESIDES ATL SUCKS --BUNCH OF GHETTO ASSS NIGGAS

Re: Preparing for your Studio Session

Wizkid Sound — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:02:58 -0000

I'm all for it.

Re: Preparing for your Studio Session

Kevin — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:10:37 -0000

I think we can use the upcoming 24-hour session to make a great "studio don'ts" compilation video.

Re: Preparing for your Studio Session

Wizkid Sound — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:00:52 -0000

You got it, Kevin. But if it was any other way, you wouldn't be punk rock.

Re: Preparing for your Studio Session

Kevin — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:50:29 -0000

This must have been easy for you to write. Simply take everything that Horrible Idea does with our studio time, and then write the opposite for a "to do" list!

Re: Consuming Music in 2011

Wizkid Sound — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:23:07 -0000

Agreed, Henry. I'm looking forward to digital being higher quality. There's no reason we shouldn't have cd quality (or better) given the fact that broadband is highly available.