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Hi guys,
this is my first post here. I went to one of those recording schools (SAE) and have learned some cool things on consoles i will most likely never see again in my life. It has been over a year since I have completed that program.
Finding work straight out of school is tough, and i knew it would be that way, so I took a job as an audio technician for a production company to get my feet wet. I learned a lot of cool things about how live sound operates in concerts, churches, bars, etc.
That being said, I feel I could survive in each respective region of pro audio. (live or recording) Im not here to ask you what I should do to get work and break into the industry. I've come to know well how much research and footwork it takes to get into a good company that isnt tooling around with you.
I am here to ask what some of you did, or better yet, what some of you did differently to get your start. I have a feeling I have the right idea of how I am going about the job search, but my vision may be somewhat acute considering, after all, i'm just getting my career underway and havent learned the "game" enough to instictively know to do fend for myself.
I know that this post is long winded, but I am trying to be as accurate as possible with my query.
Any input, I thank you in advance!
Joe
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Welcome Joe, I got work as an engineer because I found the clients, owned the studio, produced the projects, and played on them. To me, the best way to find work is to look at who's buying the work and get in front of them. If I were in your shoes I'd go to open mics, concerts and shows and offer to engineer and produce. Learn how to price a project, whether it's a demo, master, or sound for a concert. Get rental costs, studio costs,transportation, lodging, catering, lights, assistants and so on, don't forget to roll in your own cost. Have these prices on the tip of your tongue ready to quote as you pass out your card. Also, I'd be visiting agents, promoters, labels and advertising firms. By the way, my Indian name as an engineer is "Dances With Knobs." Feel free to use that. Mike ------------------ You have to practice improvisation. -Art Tatum Mike Dunbar Music
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
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Hi Joe, Welcome to JPFolks.... I'm afraid that I can't help you at all,,,,I just wanna say welcome, and that I don't think your Post was long-winded at all...Great questions laid out in a thorough, thoughtful manner... I like Mike's response... Midnite ------------------ Satchel was right...Something is gaining on me.... www.jackcouldntmakeit.com
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