A producer I work with—who’s a big Grateful Dead fan—asked me if I had ever heard about Betty Boards, some of the most iconic recordings to Deadheads. I’d heard of the Grateful Dead, of course. But I didn’t … Read More
I dove into everything I could find on Marion. In retrospect, I was lucky that she was my first real “case study” on women in the audio industry. Marion’s name an appeared in books, articles, and even discussions on Elvis fan sites.
High-speed hand dryers in public restrooms are convenient, but they come with an annoying side effect: they’re loud. For many young children, this sudden burst of noise isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be downright terrifying. Some kids develop noise … Read More
An Excerpt from “Finding Your Career in the Modern Audio Industry“ There are ten steps to be better prepared for work opportunities regardless of your pursuit in the audio industry. These steps are important for a … Read More
With some work in the audio industry (especially freelance work), gigs and job offers can come through meetings versus interviews. Business meetings can take place at a workplace, over a meal or drink, or even … Read More
In many ways, a business relationship is an audition for how you would be on the job. Everyone makes mistakes, but making poor ethical choices can affect your ability to get work or be recommended … Read More
Networking is such an important way of finding work opportunities that my book, Finding Your Career in the Modern Audio Industry, has an entire chapter devoted to it. Networking doesn’t have to be swarmy or … Read More
These links and templates are provided as an educational resource only, and do not constitute legal advice. Music Production/Recording Studio Recording Studio Contract by Red Light Fever Productions What are the main deal points in … Read More
Could you give me advice on how to get started in post (if my goal is to move to LA)? LA is definitely the place to be for post-production sound, but I wouldn’t move until … Read More
A lot of people use the saying opportunities are “a matter of luck.” In actuality, it’s not as entirely random or unpredictable as it may seem. Opportunities can increase by being strategic where you put … Read More