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Posted by Ace_of_Spades on Dec-15-2006 06:19:

[Sound / audio engineering]

Well I'm taking civil engineering now and after 2 years of struggling and wasting time and money I decided to give it an end and take a program that satisfies my interests.

I was wondering if anyone has taken sound/audio engineering and/or got some info about the schools that offer the program .Also I want to know how the jobs work for graduate students and how much the estimated salary would be.

Posted by nusty on Dec-15-2006 06:48:

NuEra would be a good starting point to ask. I'm sure there are others on here as well though.

Posted by Ace_of_Spades on Dec-15-2006 06:56:

quote:
Originally posted by nusty
NuEra would be a good starting point to ask. I'm sure there are others on here as well though.

cool I PMed him.

Well i know some colleges and private school which offer it but wanted to ask someone that has taken the program and get some advice from them...

Thanks for the help though.

Posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* on Dec-18-2006 17:02:

Andrew (NuEra) would know about the school in Toronto.

A couple of my friends took it in London. One of them has started up his own business already. And he's doing pretty good for himself. I'm not sure of the name, but I'm sure if you Google'd it or something you'd find it. You could email the school and ask them to send you some info.

Good luck.

Posted by Endgame on Dec-18-2006 17:35:

Also talk to Aaren, (SgtFoo on TA). He graduated as an audio engineer. From what I hear its a tough business to crack.

Posted by djole071 on Dec-18-2006 18:05:

i'm wondering about this too.. and how does it help with music production?

Posted by Timmah on Dec-18-2006 19:00:

I work as a producer for radio. Im guessing you're thinking more along the lines of actual audio production/making music, whereas my work is commercials/splitters etc etc

Posted by Chris Allen on Dec-18-2006 19:04:

There is a badass private school for Audio Engineering here in London.

It's really expensive but you're done in 8 or 9 months. I think it's around 25G's.

Posted by techead on Dec-18-2006 22:11:

ask Sidney Blu (Joanne)she did the trebas course
also there is the course at Sheridan for Theater tech , but that covers all the subjects (staging, lighting, and sound)

Posted by Ace_of_Spades on Dec-19-2006 02:35:

Thanks for the info peeps

After i finish my research i'm gonna put them all up .

I know there'r alot of people out there wanting to take the program.

Posted by zookeeper on Dec-19-2006 06:31:

I got out of the audio engineering biz about 10 years ago, the lifestyle is great in your early 20s (lots of travel, new faces/places) but it takes it's toll and by the time your are in your mid-30s your body, mind and EARS (138db+ nite after nite) say "that's enough!"

If you are interested in money, forget it right now and save years of heartache, BUT if you are interested in the art/science and don't get discouraged easily, give it a go.

In my opinion, audio schools are overrated and overpriced compaired to your return on your education investment, you (or at least,I) really learn by doing.

Here's what worked for me...
I approached a sound company and asked if they needed any help, and I wasn't specific about what I would or wouldn't do. I did nothing but move roadcases for about 6 weeks and when I didn't quit, they found that I was committed. This led to cleaning/repairing equipment, assisting the head engineers and slowly I gained experience. I then took jobs with artists that no one else would work with, and built a reputation for myself.

I wish you well, feel free to PM me if you want specific info. Good Luck.