TRAC has seen it's share of changes - ahem, upgrades - over the past few years and 2011 will be no exception! As we prepare to offer new and expanded training services we've brought on a Director of Admissions, so the next time you hear a friendly Texas drawl on the other end of the line you'll know you've met Jesse Maxson! We're very pleased to have Jesse on board and know our students will really like working with him, so stop by the studio the next time you're in the neighborhood....
So...as for the new stuff: Media Composer, VENUE, Waves Gold...see anything you like? New classes will be added to the schedule over the next few months so keep an eye out. We'll also be picking up where we left off with the San Diego Pro Tools User Group meetings, each focusing on a particular element of Pro Tools which deserves further exploration. You can get in on the action by heading over to sdptug.org and letting us know exactly what you want to learn more about.
And...the expanded stuff: The TRAC staff is currently pooling our talents and resources to build a 9-month degree program in Recording Arts! Look for updates here or on the site, and let us know if you'd be interested in enrolling....
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
More talent!
TRAC students attending Audio Recording Techniques this week will get to step into the studio with Soundescape and Jordan Reimer and get hands-on experience tracking these artists in Studio A and Studio C at Studio West of San Diego
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
TRAC Student Testimonial
A few kind words from a former student and current intern at Studio West....
"I began playing music when I was in the second grade. It came fairly naturally to me and I always had fun playing whatever instrument I was into at the time. As a youth it was mostly a hobby for me and it wasn’t until I moved to California and picked up a guitar that I really started to get serious and passionate about pursuing music as a career.
That was six years ago, when I received my degree in hospitality management and began working in hotels and restaurants. Early on, in the back of my mind, I knew it wasn’t what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, but I didn’t really know how to go about breaking into the music business. After playing in a few different bands and writing some of my own music, I began to realize that I wanted to learn about music recording and production to really diversify my skill set and better prepare myself for the future.
I spent months looking into all sorts of different programs, from community colleges, graduate programs, the Musicians Institute, and local studios as well. It seemed like an impossible decision until I made a visit to The Recording Arts Center at Studio West. Immediately after taking a tour and meeting with the staff, I knew it was the program I wanted to get involved in.
As a student I had access to state of the art equipment, expert instructors, small class sizes, and networking opportunities with other music enthusiasts from Californians, east-coasters, and folks from as far away as Mexico City. Most important for me was the level of personal attention that I received as a student. No matter how busy things were at the studio, whenever I called with a question, someone would take time out of their day to speak with me. That made a lasting impression with me. The other great part about the classes is that you can tailor them to your goals, whether it’s to learn how to work your own project studio or to become a certified Pro Tools Operator.
Once I received my operator certification in music production, I started working as an intern at Studio West. The welcoming and family-like environment I enjoyed as a student has continued and it feels like I’ve been there for years, even though it’s only been months. The smaller size of the studio has given me many more opportunities to work on a variety of projects in a short amount of time, which I feel would be considerably more limited in larger facilities in cities like L.A. and New York. These have included tracking, session set-up and break-down, mixing, working on a weekly radio call-in show, and I’ve even had opportunities to work off site with film and music celebrities.
The program allows you to progress at your own rate while challenging you to become creative and resourceful by working autonomously on projects. Problem solving is an essential skill for engineers to be successful and the staff is there to support you 100 percent. They genuinely want to see you realize your goals and I feel like I am getting the best possible preparation for a tough industry.
Having a career in music seemed like an unattainable dream for so long and my internship is making that dream seem more like a real future every day. I feel truly lucky to be a part of the team at TRAC and Studio West and for all the skills that I have learned and will continue to learn for as long as I can."
"I began playing music when I was in the second grade. It came fairly naturally to me and I always had fun playing whatever instrument I was into at the time. As a youth it was mostly a hobby for me and it wasn’t until I moved to California and picked up a guitar that I really started to get serious and passionate about pursuing music as a career.
That was six years ago, when I received my degree in hospitality management and began working in hotels and restaurants. Early on, in the back of my mind, I knew it wasn’t what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, but I didn’t really know how to go about breaking into the music business. After playing in a few different bands and writing some of my own music, I began to realize that I wanted to learn about music recording and production to really diversify my skill set and better prepare myself for the future.
I spent months looking into all sorts of different programs, from community colleges, graduate programs, the Musicians Institute, and local studios as well. It seemed like an impossible decision until I made a visit to The Recording Arts Center at Studio West. Immediately after taking a tour and meeting with the staff, I knew it was the program I wanted to get involved in.
As a student I had access to state of the art equipment, expert instructors, small class sizes, and networking opportunities with other music enthusiasts from Californians, east-coasters, and folks from as far away as Mexico City. Most important for me was the level of personal attention that I received as a student. No matter how busy things were at the studio, whenever I called with a question, someone would take time out of their day to speak with me. That made a lasting impression with me. The other great part about the classes is that you can tailor them to your goals, whether it’s to learn how to work your own project studio or to become a certified Pro Tools Operator.
Once I received my operator certification in music production, I started working as an intern at Studio West. The welcoming and family-like environment I enjoyed as a student has continued and it feels like I’ve been there for years, even though it’s only been months. The smaller size of the studio has given me many more opportunities to work on a variety of projects in a short amount of time, which I feel would be considerably more limited in larger facilities in cities like L.A. and New York. These have included tracking, session set-up and break-down, mixing, working on a weekly radio call-in show, and I’ve even had opportunities to work off site with film and music celebrities.
The program allows you to progress at your own rate while challenging you to become creative and resourceful by working autonomously on projects. Problem solving is an essential skill for engineers to be successful and the staff is there to support you 100 percent. They genuinely want to see you realize your goals and I feel like I am getting the best possible preparation for a tough industry.
Having a career in music seemed like an unattainable dream for so long and my internship is making that dream seem more like a real future every day. I feel truly lucky to be a part of the team at TRAC and Studio West and for all the skills that I have learned and will continue to learn for as long as I can."
Friday, April 2, 2010
Coming this fall...live sound and VENUE!
Starting this fall, TRAC will be offering classes and certification in VENUE. Pro Tools 110V and Pro Tools 210V will focus on the essential skills required to operate a VENUE system in a live sound environment through comprehensive, hands-on training on a VENUE D-Show or Profile control surface and cover system hardware as well as software configuration. Stay tuned for dates!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Tuesday Tutor Series
February's "Tuesday Tutor" was a success! Caleb helped the group break Elastic Audio down into its basic components, and explained how to use it in everyday sessions. They learned how to fix the timing of drums, match loops to a session’s tempo, align vocal tracks, and change the phrasing of audio sections, all non-destructively with Elastic Audio.
Interested in joining us for the next meeting? Head over to sdptug.org and sign up!
Interested in joining us for the next meeting? Head over to sdptug.org and sign up!
Monday, February 1, 2010
New Music From The Latest Audio Recording Techniques Course
We just recently finished up our most recent Audio Recording Techniques (ART) course which meant we brought in a local band for the students to record. Once loaded into Studio A at Studio West, the boys from Echo Revolution wasted no time laying down the basic tracks for their song "Spring Time". The students did a fantastic job of tracking the band through the SSL 4000 series console into Pro Tools HD. Here is the rough mix of the song. You can check out the band on their website at www.echorevolution.com or on Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/echorevolution.
Spring Time by Echo Revolution
Spring Time by Echo Revolution
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