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ERJ · 2nd January 2006

Justin,

First of all you have a music background which helps alot. You have a willingness to do "whatever it takes" and in this business that is a part of the battle. This business is about who you know and what you know. I would suggest calling up your local president of the NARAS (www.naras.org)/Grammy chapter in your state and ask them if they know of anyone who is willing to allow you to intern with them. I would also look on the ssl site (www.solidstatelogic.com) and find out what studios are in your area that carry ssl boards. I would ask to speak to the owner and if you can't get a hold of him I would get a meeting with the studio manager. Tell of your desire to learn and get some time on the board. Offer to answer phones, clean (cleaning is always a big deal), offer to learn how to zero out the board and be an "assistant" even if you're not on the session at first at least you'll learn what happens before and after a session. The thing is creating a relationship with people around you so that you can learn as much as you can and eventually be trusted to assist on a session and maybe run some demo sessions and that'll get some "console time" under your belt.

I would also go to AES san franciso this year 2006! I'm actually one of the people speaking on the producers panel. You can network their and also sign up for the student mentor sessions. Network your butt off and after you get some time under your belt as an assistant you can start going to the grammy show and networking for jobs there at the after parties.

Good places to network for jobs and get more learning experience are:
AES (Audio Engineers Society) www.aes.org
Namm (National Association of Music Merchants) www.namm.com
Remix Hotel (held by remix magazine) www.remixhotel.com
Musikmesse (German NAMM Type Show) musik.messefrankfurt.com

Believe it or not you can also go to film festival that have audio manufacturers as sponsors and exhibitors such as:
Sundance Film Festival www.sundance.org
Skip City (Japanese version of Sundance) www.skipcity-dcf.jp/

Alot of the company CEO's and Audio engineers are just hanging out itching to tell you about their new product and believe me for the most part you'll find out they actually will help you in your career by giving advice and if they like you, connecting you with people.

Well, there are alot of other things but what I would suggest is be honest, call everyone! and then everyone else and ask for a chance, do well when you get that chance and learn as much as you can. I think that if you keep the spirit you already have you will make it in this business.

Well til next time!
CHEERS!

2nd January 2006	#6
ERJ Gear Head Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 39	Justin, First of all you have a music background which helps alot. You have a willingness to do "whatever it takes" and in this business that is a part of the battle. This business is about who you know and what you know. I would suggest calling up your local president of the NARAS (www.naras.org)/Grammy chapter in your state and ask them if they know of anyone who is willing to allow you to intern with them. I would also look on the ssl site (www.solidstatelogic.com) and find out what studios are in your area that carry ssl boards. I would ask to speak to the owner and if you can't get a hold of him I would get a meeting with the studio manager. Tell of your desire to learn and get some time on the board. Offer to answer phones, clean (cleaning is always a big deal), offer to learn how to zero out the board and be an "assistant" even if you're not on the session at first at least you'll learn what happens before and after a session. The thing is creating a relationship with people around you so that you can learn as much as you can and eventually be trusted to assist on a session and maybe run some demo sessions and that'll get some "console time" under your belt. I would also go to AES san franciso this year 2006! I'm actually one of the people speaking on the producers panel. You can network their and also sign up for the student mentor sessions. Network your butt off and after you get some time under your belt as an assistant you can start going to the grammy show and networking for jobs there at the after parties. Good places to network for jobs and get more learning experience are: AES (Audio Engineers Society) www.aes.org Namm (National Association of Music Merchants) www.namm.com Remix Hotel (held by remix magazine) www.remixhotel.com Musikmesse (German NAMM Type Show) musik.messefrankfurt.com Believe it or not you can also go to film festival that have audio manufacturers as sponsors and exhibitors such as: Sundance Film Festival www.sundance.org Skip City (Japanese version of Sundance) www.skipcity-dcf.jp/ Alot of the company CEO's and Audio engineers are just hanging out itching to tell you about their new product and believe me for the most part you'll find out they actually will help you in your career by giving advice and if they like you, connecting you with people. Well, there are alot of other things but what I would suggest is be honest, call everyone! and then everyone else and ask for a chance, do well when you get that chance and learn as much as you can. I think that if you keep the spirit you already have you will make it in this business. Well til next time! CHEERS!