Expression Center for New Media

tefna5@aol.com · 4th December 2005

Hi. I was wondering what the general stance was on this school? Their program seems really good, but then again i have never been through any schools like this, nor am i raking in sufficient cash from recording to live. So i call on you for your opinion. Please don't tell me to forget school and go buy a 002 and a G5 with the money instead(I have both). I already dedicate the little bit of extra cash i have to recording/audio equipment, and i understand that just going to school doesnt guarantee you will have chops, or a job by the end. I keep up with the technology, and am always looking for, and recording, bands, so keeping in good practice is not a problem. I want to go to school to prepare myself for a job, not go to school to get a job. Having said that, does anyone have any input about expressions?

Xestenz · 4th December 2005

I've done some recording there at Xpressions in Emeryville (taking advantage of the 'free' sessions you get when the students do their practical projects.) Talking with many of the students during these sessions revealed that they all seemed very happy with the education they were receiving. The instructors knew their stuff during the sessions, and we walked away with well engineered demos for free. Also got to participate in some pretty cutting edge experimental surround recording sessions a few years back, although I never did hear the final output of what we had done.

Gear wise they are pretty well set up. When I was there they had both a Neve console and an SSL, although I can't remember the exact models now (might be on their website). We cut to 2" Studer, and recorded through a nicely complete mic cabinet. Doing a quick tour of the place, I remember it as very clean, well laid out, and the multi-media school area as very impressive (huge server farm behind glass.)

I'd say give them a call and go check them out. I'm sure they offer tours and information. There have been articles in Mix and other mags about these schools, along with some guidance on what to look for, etc.

4th December 2005	#1
tefna5@aol.com Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Santa Cruz Mnts., CA Posts: 6 Thread Starter	Expression Center for New Media Hi. I was wondering what the general stance was on this school? Their program seems really good, but then again i have never been through any schools like this, nor am i raking in sufficient cash from recording to live. So i call on you for your opinion. Please don't tell me to forget school and go buy a 002 and a G5 with the money instead(I have both). I already dedicate the little bit of extra cash i have to recording/audio equipment, and i understand that just going to school doesnt guarantee you will have chops, or a job by the end. I keep up with the technology, and am always looking for, and recording, bands, so keeping in good practice is not a problem. I want to go to school to prepare myself for a job, not go to school to get a job. Having said that, does anyone have any input about expressions?

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4th December 2005	#2
Xestenz Gear maniac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 182	I've done some recording there at Xpressions in Emeryville (taking advantage of the 'free' sessions you get when the students do their practical projects.) Talking with many of the students during these sessions revealed that they all seemed very happy with the education they were receiving. The instructors knew their stuff during the sessions, and we walked away with well engineered demos for free. Also got to participate in some pretty cutting edge experimental surround recording sessions a few years back, although I never did hear the final output of what we had done. Gear wise they are pretty well set up. When I was there they had both a Neve console and an SSL, although I can't remember the exact models now (might be on their website). We cut to 2" Studer, and recorded through a nicely complete mic cabinet. Doing a quick tour of the place, I remember it as very clean, well laid out, and the multi-media school area as very impressive (huge server farm behind glass.) I'd say give them a call and go check them out. I'm sure they offer tours and information. There have been articles in Mix and other mags about these schools, along with some guidance on what to look for, etc.