Headnugg
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Hello
So I'm a college grad who's been drifting around for 5 years, in and out of jobs I never even wanted. I just took the LSAT's and was strongly considering applying to law school, then I realized I wasn't sure if I really wanted to do that.
Anyway, I'm a huge music fan. I'm always going to see live music, I've been managing a band for a few years, I work with bands promoting their live shows, I write reviews of live shows and CD's, etc. Simply put, music is my life.
I'm now thinking I would like to go to school to learn recording, or live sound or both. I'm starting to check out different audio schools, but I'm having a hard time.
So far, the two that seem to be the best that I've found are Full Sail and The Los Angeles Recording School, which both look incredible. What I'm trying to figure out is if they are both reputable, quality schools. I can't find anything on-line that rates these kind of schools, or any kind of reference book either, you know, something along the lines of "The Best 100 Law Schools in the US" or a "Guide to Medical Schools". Is there some kind of book like that? Or a website?
More importantly, does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of either of those schools, or of some other quality schools that have similar programs?
Any and all help would be really appreciated.
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 1:02 am |
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AUdIoCoUrSeS
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Hello...
Firstly, good for you that you are looking to follow a path that really interests you!
Secondly, the concept of "The Best 100 Law Schools in the US" or a "Guide to Medical Schools". Is there some kind of book like that? Or a website? " is in my opinion futile.
Education has many many features and benefits for a student which cannot be blanket covered by some half-arsed guide book or best of list.
Added to this each student has differing motivational reasons for picking a school and also has differing (radicaly) ways of learning. So if you include these two most important concepts into a choosing a school the concept of "the best" simply does not work.
You have to make a decision based on YOU personally and not based on another's point of view, it's very likely you will be a completely different learner than the last guy.
Things which are important are the people involved in the teaching not all the bells and whistles and flashing lights of equipment.
Education is about a personalised learning experience not a check list of boxes, as ruthless as that may seem.
You can find some other helpful stuff here:
http://www.studiorecordingengineer.com/forum-99.html
Good luck.
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 11:06 am |
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Headnugg
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right, of course I understand what you're saying, but I'm really specifically trying to find out if Full Sail and particularly The LA Recording School are both reputable, quality schools...........
does anyone know anything about either of those schools? |
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:54 pm |
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wailingalleycat
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Hi Headnugg
I have been to see Full Sail college, while i was on holiday in Florida, The facilities blew me away, but facilities should not be on the top of your list, what good is a 200 channel console if you cant make it sound good? They do regular open days, go and see one of these before u think of anything, bear in mind that although they have a high intake, there is alot of demand, they look for passion rather than skill. Try to get as much information from the tutors as you can, talk to them and find out about the syllabus. The biggest rule in sound is not to be afraid to ask questions, even if you look stupid.
However, i would suggest before you even consider going to a recording school, get some experience, get out there, make tea in a studio, coil cables for a sound company and if you show enough enthusiasm, they will teach you something. Although a passion for music is essential, you have to remember that sound is a totally different ballgame, make sure you know you will love doing sound first before u jump in. The hours are long, the work is hard, and the rewards are few and far between, so you need to have a passion for sound, before you even consider a career.
Hope that helps, im also applying to universities at the moment, so this is coming from my own experience.
Good Luck
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:54 pm |
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Headnugg
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Paul
that does help, thanks for the advice |
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Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:21 pm |
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AUdIoCoUrSeS
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quote:
Originally posted by Headnugg
right, of course I understand what you're saying, but I'm really specifically trying to find out if Full Sail and particularly The LA Recording School are both reputable, quality schools...........
does anyone know anything about either of those schools?
You find out yet?
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Audio Courses is a way into the music business for you
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lordofstrings
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hello!
I am also looking to do a course at the masters level. i have been producing music for ad films, jingles, daily soaps et al for about 2 years now, i wana go out there and learn some new things, NOT as an engineer, but as a music producer. LA recording school and full sail look good, but they are for mixing/recording engineers. i am looking at a course which helps me with music production techniques as a whole...
i have zero'd down on westminister university and Thames Valley University (MA audio tech and MA music production respectively.).. i am from India and i wana do a course for the experience...of learning new styles, expand my knowledge..
any tips on which one is good...? or any other that you may think can help me out? (U.K preffered)
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