With music being such a pervasive part of our culture, it’s easy to see how people can base their identities around the kind of music they listen to. They’ll even pride themselves on being the type that doesn’t listen to a certain genre that’s deemed too commercial, too outdated, etcetera. But having such a narrow […]
Movies are the most commercial art form in existence. As such, they have the power to communicate with people of every race, creed and corner of the globe. Film is the medium through which one can truly make a global impact and even shift the global culture. Is it any wonder so many people want […]
Most people have creative impulses but only a few actually act on those impulses. Sadly, most of this comes from fear of rejection. Perhaps you’ve experienced this first hand. Someone, probably way back in childhood, said what you made wasn’t good enough, or that you failed to understand the directions properly. As “silly” as that […]
Commercial art, whether it’s film, music, or illustration is entirely based on deadlines. It’s all about getting from point A to point B as fast as and efficiently as possible so that you can get the work in on time and with little need for revision. Working in the industry is all about being an […]
When you’re first starting out in the audio engineering world a lot of emphasis is placed on technical abilities. Do you know key commands? Do you know the proper way of editing things in Pro Tools? While all that is important, it’s also important to not be a jerk. The music industry has its fair […]
Getting into the music industry and working as a producer or audio engineer can be a daunting task. Where do you start? How do you start? How do you make connections? What’s the best way to get your foot in the door? Where do you meet people? The best way to prove that you’re serious […]
When you’re first starting off in any industry you’re constantly looking for ways to make yourself valuable. To prove that not only do you deserve to be there but also that you’re bringing something unique and of value to the team that no one else could. When you’re first getting your foot in the door, […]
Being a creative person has its fair share of challenges. You have to constantly hound yourself to make things, to improve, and to produce content in a timely schedule. Whether it’s writing, drawing, filmmaking, or creating music, being creative will always have its ups and downs. As if the process of making something out of […]
You have goals, things you want to do in your life, stuff you want to achieve. While it’s vital that you’re willing to do the hard work, know this: there are probably a number of people you already know who can help you on your way. We call these people mentors. What we do is […]
There are two types of creative people in any creative industry: Creators and Cultivators. Creators are good at the nuts and bolts of creating and producing work. Cultivators are good at organizing people, organizing resources, and planning how things will play out. In the music industry, creators can be anything from an audio engineer to […]
