Chance for an internship..is it worth it?

[crabtwins]

Hello Tchad,

I have a dilemma but its probably a dilemma I asked for. I have the opportunity to have an internship at a big recording studio in Chicago. Obvioulsy it isnt paid, and the guy i met with told me that I probably won't be getting hands on training in the studio, etc...

I knew that much going into it and I am ok with most of it. Alot of what I have heard about other producers/mix engineers is that, these internships are the best way in the door. And the guy even told me that is where most of them had their start. But I curious about one thing. IN this day and age where we got our own home studios and are essentially doing/being a producer or mix engineer, does it make sense to go do the intern deal and hopefully get a chance to do something that you can already do in your home studio? Im not trying to be pessimistic or anything its just that im just wondering if i wouldnt be taking a step backwards trying to get in to a big studio by doing the long road intern thing? Not looking for you to make my decision just wondering if there is any validity to my thinking or truth to it. Looking for your thoughts

Thanks

[tchadb]

Originally Posted by crabtwins

Hello Tchad,

I have a dilemma but its probably a dilemma I asked for. I have the opportunity to have an internship at a big recording studio in Chicago. Obvioulsy it isnt paid, and the guy i met with told me that I probably won't be getting hands on training in the studio, etc...

I knew that much going into it and I am ok with most of it. Alot of what I have heard about other producers/mix engineers is that, these internships are the best way in the door. And the guy even told me that is where most of them had their start. But I curious about one thing. IN this day and age where we got our own home studios and are essentially doing/being a producer or mix engineer, does it make sense to go do the intern deal and hopefully get a chance to do something that you can already do in your home studio? Im not trying to be pessimistic or anything its just that im just wondering if i wouldnt be taking a step backwards trying to get in to a big studio by doing the long road intern thing? Not looking for you to make my decision just wondering if there is any validity to my thinking or truth to it. Looking for your thoughts

Thanks

It really depends who you might work for. Are there creative clients coming in who can teach you things that you're interested in?
The great thing about established studios is meeting lots of people. If you have a good attitude about the whole process of making music I guarantee you'll get noticed by someone who needs a vibey, enthusiastic workmate.
They are in short supply.
But if you're already happily working in your own studio, why bother.
What do you want out of the deal?