Wanting To Be A Trance DJ In Houston

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Posted by hclam on Sep-20-2004 04:05:

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Originally posted by Matthias
I am a student at HCC Northwest, Town & Country. I believe San Jacinto also offers the same degree/ certificate plan. Im currently pursuing the Applied Audio Sciences (AAS) degree. Here's the website for my school's audio department:

http://nwc.hccs.edu/av/index.html

If you want to learn more about it on your own before taking the courses, I recommend picking up the book Modern Recording Techniques by David Miles Huber, if you read a chapter a week before taking the first 3 audio engineering courses..gaurunteed to make straight A's. Damn good book as well...

Thanks for the info Matthias.
But do you know if university or colleges that offer a 4-year degree or batchelor degree for audio engineer?

I do not want an asssociates (2 year) degree.

Posted by Tranceision on Sep-20-2004 06:17:

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Originally posted by tequilatwin2
Nice! Hey whats the cover for that place. I might have to go anyway just to talk to some DJs there. Also when on Tuesdays is a good time, or on Saturdays?

No cover monday- thursday. 5 and 7 on a regular saturday night.
Djs that come for the open tables usually get there at 6 because spots tend to fill up fast.Sets are 1hr long and all types of music are allowed.We also do open bands on tuesday.

Posted by Matthias on Sep-20-2004 07:10:

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Originally posted by hclam
Thanks for the info Matthias.
But do you know if university or colleges that offer a 4-year degree or batchelor degree for audio engineer?

I do not want an asssociates (2 year) degree.

I know Rice University does, where a few of my instructors went who have masters and doctorates in engineering. I plan to pursue higher education past an associates, but not inside Texas.

Posted by tequilatwin2 on Sep-20-2004 13:49:

Fuck man I missed that post I guess cause I goto HCC Northwest @ Town And Country! Maybe I'll c-ya around. If you see identical twin guys walking around bro then thats probably me and my bro.

Posted by Matthias on Sep-20-2004 14:29:

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Originally posted by tequilatwin2
Fuck man I missed that post I guess cause I goto HCC Northwest @ Town And Country! Maybe I'll c-ya around. If you see identical twin guys walking around bro then thats probably me and my bro.

I'm taking this semester off cuz of financial reasons. Other bills needed more immediate attention and I havent qualified for financial aid yet. Plan to pick classes back up in the spring. Most of my classes were in the building where the theatre is so I didnt usually see most of the people at HCC lol. Ah well.

Posted by Matthias on Sep-20-2004 14:38:

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Originally posted by hclam
Thanks for the info Matthias.
But do you know if university or colleges that offer a 4-year degree or batchelor degree for audio engineer?

I do not want an asssociates (2 year) degree.

Another thing to consider...just my 0.02... is that you can get your 2 year degree at HCC or wherever at a lower tuition cost, then seek out furthur education at a University. Rice isn't easy to get into unless you have ultra SATs and/or good reccommendations. Just saying...

Another thing most audio engineers in the industry, including some who have 20+ years working in mastering suites, only achieved the basic certificate. Seeking the highest education possible is commendable, but alot of the same stuff can be learned on your own and in the industry itself doing internships and whatnot.

Another book I recommend since your going for a 4 year degree, is:

The Principles of Digital Audio 4th Edition by Kenneth C. Pohlmann. This is the required text for audio engineering courses 4-6. Not for beginners though... definitely read Modern Recording Techniques first.

0.02

Hope this helped...

Posted by tequilatwin2 on Sep-20-2004 16:31:

Yeah I can't buy any DJ shit until more money starts to kick in. It's not easy for college students. I almost had to wait a semester as well. Good luck with the financial aid man.

Posted by Matthias on Sep-20-2004 18:37:

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Originally posted by tequilatwin2
Yeah I can't buy any DJ shit until more money starts to kick in. It's not easy for college students. I almost had to wait a semester as well. Good luck with the financial aid man.

LOL, I feel that. A pair of pioneer hdj1000 headphones were stolen from my car (break in) last april and Ive been too broke to get new ones. sux..

Posted by tequilatwin2 on Sep-20-2004 19:28:

Na thats bullshit man! I mean mine broke, but someone jacked yours, thats really messed up.

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