I know you've heard this one before..."Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." A witty (and often too true) jab at the teachers, professors and self-proclaimed "experts" we all come across in our efforts to learn something.
Who are these experts? And at what point did they stop "doing" and focus solely on "teaching"?
When we started The Recording Arts Center we thought a lot about what makes a good teacher and an even better learning experience. The two recurring themes we found were:
1. Our teachers have to be working professionals - not just people with a list of credits, but those who are using their skills everyday and experiencing the dynamics of the recording industry.
2. Our students have to be teachers - they have to share their experiences with other students, with the person at the front of the room, and with others outside of the classroom.
We are very proud to say that we have made the first theme a reality - we've got a great group of people who are not only doing what they love but loving what they do, and it shows in their dedication, enthusiasm and creative approaches to training.
We have also been very fortunate to find and work with so many amazing "student/teachers": people who come to a course not just to learn something but to share their experiences, to network and collaborate, and to enhance the learning experience for everyone involved.
I hope this blog will help to support that enthusiasm and provide another forum for the expert in everyone! The TRAC Team of instructors will be posting regularly - to offer Pro Tools tips, discuss industry trends, review new software releases, and generally rant about stuff they love.
Join in! To all of you who CAN, and DO...here's your chance to teach.
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