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These Recording Connection graduates are now working in the audio recording and music producing business because of the education they received and the connections they made through our school. Some are now Chief Engineers, others are recording studio owners, and still others are producing.

Recording Connection gets you in the door of a real studio where the action happens. We open the door, we make the connection, and we train you. If you are hard-working and motivated, this could be you one day soon. "The proof is in the pudding," as the saying goes; these stories are proof that you, too, can live your dream. Please read on:
 

After graduation, Neil Schultz continued to work for his mentor on professional projects.

Neil Schultz, Los Angeles, California
Since my graduation from the Recording Connection I have continued to work not only with my mentor, but as an independent engineer as well, often freelancing my expertise as an independent engineer for well known recording studios. Before I joined I had the basic knowledge to record, but once I joined the program is when I really delved in hands-on and my dreams continue to become a reality is I progress deeper into the recording industry. Read More

International Student James Njau was hired by his mentor to work in a world-class recording studio in a matter of months!

James Njau, Hartsdale, New York
Aside from the welcome challenges that the Recording Connection course has provided, my mentor has also taken special interest in insuring that the little details that come into all aspects of music (such as sonic), that span from production and engineering, are recognized and mastered. The studio and Recording Connection have also always been very patient with my schedule, considering I am an international student, which can be a bit tricky. Overall this experience has let me experience working in a Home and very basic studio, to a world class "three-room studio" in a matter of months... Read More

This student became a full-time recording studio employee halfway through our course.

Kyle McPherson, Clearwater, Florida
At the beginning of the program my mentor asked me to come on as an apprentice under the Recording Connection, which I was for about 3 months out of the 6-month program offered by the program. However, 3 months into the program my mentor offered me a full-time staff position at the studio, so I am not only earning my certification through the Recording Connection, but I have now proved myself to my mentor and have earned a full-time position as part of his professional recording team at the studio. Presently I am really enjoying the program, as well as my continued success within the music industry. Read More

Pierre Navales builds connections as he works with local artists at his mentor's studio.

Pierre Navales, Salt Lake City, Utah
When I enrolled in the Recording Connection I had already started promoting my studio to friends in the music industry. Recently a local Rnb Artist by the name of E. Williams started recording at my mentors’ studio, who is a personal friend of mine and I used to play the keyboards for him in the past.  What happened is, I called him one day and told him I was in music producing school and that's when he just showed up unexpectedly in on one of my lesson days!!!  My mentor was impressed with his vocal ability. Read More

Graduate BJ Francisco's mentor helped him fine-tune his skills. Now he works as a Lead Audio Engineer.

BJ Francisco, Chicago, Illinois
The Recording Connection program was really helpful. I was able to continue expanding on my current knowledge and fine-tuning the uncertainties in the engineering field in an active and open environment. My mentor was very capable of identifying my strengths, along with my weakness, and provided clear explanations as how to better my overall sound. The continuous sessions provided me a solid knowledge base to secure a job as the lead audio engineer for a cable television music program. Read More

This graduate was hired by her mentor upon completion of Recording Connection course

Jasmine Charleston, Lilburn, Georgia
After I graduated I joined my mentor's management company, and now I've been working with famous rappers, and ghost writers that are with Atlantic Records, and Interscope Records. I've worked out of multiple studios and have made valuable connections with people who are in the industry. At this time, I am currently only 20 years old and I'm doing what I love to do for a living and I have the Recording Connection to thank, as well as the in-depth training received from my mentor, and the guidance provided to me once I received my certification. Read More

From Apprentice to Audio Engineer, this student is now working for a major music producer in Chicago

Joey Merichko, Frankfort, Illinois
After years of recording smaller projects and demos I wanted more. I was stuck. I knew that if I wanted to work with higher-end clients that I needed a better foundation and more training. I also had to find a program that allowed me to hold a job and learn at the same time. After some soul searching and lots of research, I finally found the Recording Connection. As soon as I walked into my mentor’s studio, I knew that this was it!!Read More

This student was offered a position at the studio just 2.5 months into our course!

Ozzy Williams, Jackson Heights, New York
I have done everything, from setting up microphones, to Pro Tools, to punching in. I also was offered the position of office manager for the studio, a position that I gladly accepted. The Recording Connection, as well as my mentors, have been great and I have learned so much. I can’t wait to see what my future continue to hold upon graduation of the Recording Connection program!Read More

This Graduate is currently working as a DJ, Producer, and Engineer in Denver!

Charles Buckley, Denver, CO
The Recording Connection really put me in the right direction to pursue a career in the music industry. When I first started looking around for options as to program I could join to get my foot in the door, I was looking at many different schools and programs, but none of them seemed right for me. However, I found the Recording Connection and I really admire the one-on-one lessons the Recording Connection provided me. close one-on-one time spent with my mentor, and all the other mentors located all over the country, is key to a positive education... Read More

Some Students Get Paid Work Right After Graduation! Read on:

Dana Kilcrease, Fishkill, NY
Once I began my courses I couldn’t have been happier. I was placed at a very prominent recording studio, which is located right in the heart of Times Square (penthouse level!) and is located in a building with a phenomenal amount of recording history (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Tupac to name a few). My mentor was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating from the start and provided a very comfortable and personal learning environment. The course consisted of one-on-one lesson time once a week plus other days during the week for review and apprenticing. Through the labs we were exposed to every aspect of studio life. Read More

Ian Thomspon assisted his mentor on professional projects while he was a student:

Ian Thompson, Lahaina, HI
When it came time for my turn to create my demo, it was recorded in my mentors’ studio, with a local funk band. I have been continuing to go to my mentors’ studio since graduation, continuing my success within the music industry. I still work with him, assisting my mentor in engineering his new CD, which will be released shortly and is a great accomplishment. I have continued to master my controller and mixer, always reading about mics and new techniques in the industry. Thank you goes out to the Recording Connection for helping me on my way to a new exciting part of my music career... Read More

With our help, this student was connected into the New York City music scene:

Jason Guzman, Washingtonville, NY
The lessons became much more hands on, and soon I found myself editing audio files, working with clients, assisting sessions, and playing piano for some tracks. I also began working in other events and venues related to the studio such as Webster Hall, where I helped to direct a couple of fashion shows. Being involved in these projects was a crucial part to my understanding of the business (I still have much to learn) because it showed me how all the different spectrums of media are related. Networking is key, and my mentor demonstrated through example. He introduced me to everyone he could at events, and got me involved in any way possible. Read More

Meet and work for real artists, producers, and engineers while you are a student:

Jesse Rothman, Lebanon, NJ
I was familiar with Pro Tools prior to enrollment; however, the studio’s vast array of the best outboard gear, microphones and software that money can buy has certainly opened my eyes to the limitless control, technical achievements and expectations of this industry. By being outgoing, humble, and making relationships with the people I met in-studio; I was able to sell myself and create connections. I played with some bands, produced some songs with people, and am now focused solely on a project I am embarking on (with my partner and co-apprentice from the recording connection, where we work with the same mentor. Read More

Whether You're a Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced Student, We Can Help! --- Just 3 Months after Graduating with us, John Produced a song for a major label:

John Digiacomo, Philadelphia, PA
I met with my mentor at his recording studio and we got started. He immediately made me feel comfortable in his studio and from the first lesson I knew I would gain from his 30 years experience in the business. Everything I learned from mic selection to mic placement to frequency and dynamic based processors, and studio design and monitors gave me all the skills I was lacking before I joined the program. Within a month and a half I was running recording sessions on my own in my mentors’ studio. I was so comfortable with my mentor after I graduated from the Recording Connection I stayed on and took an advanced pro tools class that he offered. Read More

This graduate is now working as a freelance engineer:

Justin Lomelino, Oak Park, IL
I came up as a bass player in a bunch of local rock bands, even going as far as a self-financed tour of the east coast. From very early on I was interested in recording, doing Sony Acid-based compositions in my basement. While I wasn't actually playing anything in my songs, I had a blast messing with the audio. In high school I played in a group that put out several different CD’s, and as a band we decided to do each at a different studio. At the time we were just looking to be the weirdest group in the area, and didn't want a consistent sound. I ended up being exposed to a modern digital workstation at a studio built in... Read More

With our help, this student started his own Mobile Recording Business:

Travis Cole, Dorr, MI
When I joined the Recording Connection, I already had one year of experience in the music industry. At that time, I had built my own mobile recording studio, made custom to travel on the road to encompass all of my equipment that entailed recording my clients. My mobile studio held, and still holds to this day equipment such as my pre amps, MBox, in which throughout the program I began to collect more and more. I currently now have three different MBoxes since graduation, as my own music career is booming. What I needed to learn was how to use my equipment better, and because of the Recording Connection, and the training from... Read More

Upon Completion of our Course, Blake's mentor offered him the position of First Engineer in his studio:

Blake La Grange, Oceanside, CA
As the program progressed, I had established my foundation and really found myself getting more and more hands on assignments. The program started looking moving more and more into training me as the assistant engineer. I started micing equipment and working with all the clients and recording artists. I really began to develop my skills at that point, learning the business side, and not only the audio side of the program. I learned the only way to gain all of the skills and experience is to work in a real studio. To get your reading curriculum done, then apply it to my mentorship, really fine-tuned my skills. Read More

From Apprentice to Chief Engineer, this student is now working as a professional Audio Engineer:

Chris Biggin, San Diego, CA
A week or so ago, my mentor advised me that I would be ready to take on sessions as chief engineer. This Tuesday I was able to look after a session, as well as perform! This entailed recording guitars, vocals, midi sequencing, and rough mixing for the client. This whole process, from knowing audio basics, routing sound, and being literate on Pro Tools, has enabled me to move much further than I could have imagined. Furthermore, I have been asked to engineer more upcoming sessions, which I’m very much looking forward to. Read More

Student Daniel Neilson accepted a job opportunity just a couple of months into our program:

Daniel Neilson, Panorama City, CA
I feel very fortunate to be able to learn under Brian, because he instilled a "family" like culture at the studio, and he was very patient with allowing me to work at my own pace under my unexpected circumstances. I would have times where I could devote more time than other times, and sometimes even had to leave the country on business, yet Brian allowed me to come and go through all of that time to learn and pick up where I had left off. My mentor was always willing to re-review any specific areas of training. Read More

After graduation, Jane Song founded her Own Music Production Company:

Jane Song, Open Call Studios
Everything about the school sounded perfect for me, and I talked to my parents about it, and so I quit work, and decided to dedicate my time at the studio. Learning the basics of sound was the most crucial part for me. Since I never learned anything about recording music, it was very critical for me to learn, and everything just started to click after that. My relationship with my mentor is great. Donny is an awesome mentor, and has helped me every step of the way. Once I was getting near to the end of my course, Donny had offered me to intern at the studio. Read More

This student is now a Staff Engineer at his Mentor's Professional Recording Studio:

Luther Banks, Atlanta, GA
When Luther first came upon the Recording Connection, he had just started his own recording studio. However, he noticed the smaller studios were being shut down and needed to move into a larger recording company to learn the way they were run. In order to continue his growth within the music industry, Larry’s two options at this time were to either get a degree to work for these larger companies, or use his contacts to get his foot in the door in order to work for these large-scale companies. Then, Luther Banks came across the Recording Connection, which both provided the curriculum to receive his certification, but would get his foot in the door at the same time. Read More

Richard Martens Continues to work with his mentor on Recording Sessions even after graduation:

Richard Martens, Stegar, IL
When I first found the Recording Connection, I had been doing some research on the internet in order to exercise all of my options. Found Rec. connection on internet, research recording schools. What really stuck out about the Recording Connection was the affordable price for such an excellent opportunity. When I got accepted into the apprenticeship with my mentor, my mentor was absolutely great. I went in several days a week, one day to go over the reading assigned by the Recording Connection. The other days were designed for my apprenticeship duties. Read More

With his mentor's guidance, Scott was able to start his own Recording Studio:

Scott Buzzell, Baldwinsville, NY
Once I graduated the program, my mentor and I continued to work with each other outside of the program, as he began to assist me in the start up of my own small recording business. Not only did my mentor outlined my entire business plan, taking his own personal and business experiences with the start up of his own company, and applying them to how I would build my own company, thus fulfilling my career dream. And even furthermore, my mentor furthered my clientele base by writing me the most amazing letter of recommendation... Read More

From Apprentice to Staff Engineer / Producer, this student's hard work paid off:

Vincent Campos, Houston, TX
Once I graduated the program, I continued my career in the industry and worked on the tools I had been trained on as an apprentice. Two years later, my mentor called me so set up an appointment over dinner, for him to discuss some details with me. When I got to dinner, my mentor notified me that the company was currently expanding and building a new studio within the expanded company. Right then and there to work for my mentors company, hired as the staff engineer and producer. I put in the dedication and in the end, it has finally started to pay off for me. Now, I have clients of all genres that I work with, providing the complete recording, mixing, and mastering. Read More

Despite Gabe's busy schedule, his mentor was able to give him the training he needed in order to succeed:

Gabe Green, Little Rock, AR
When my computer crashed last week and I couldn't use my m-box he let me bring in the tracks I had backed up and put them on their system just so I could hear how my mix sounded on their big board in a professional monitoring environment and make my own adjustments to the plug-ins. He has been nothing but nice to me and has never said no to any favor I've asked him that involved me learning. I told him in the beginning that I wanted to learn how to be a studio engineer and how to run live sound. He responded by promising to do everything in his power to go above and beyond what was required by the course just so that I would have a marketable resume and be able to make a career change to do what I love. Read More

More Student Success Stories, Read On

Every week, the Recording Connection Recording School receives dozens of honest reviews from our audio engineering and music producing students and graduates. Regardless of location, one thing is consistent: our Recording Students are thrilled with our offering. We invite you to read through this ever-growing list of actual student comments. They are current, up-to-date, and real.

Ever wonder why other schools only list a handful of success stories? Here, you have the opportunity to read thousands of comments from students who are currently succeeding with our recording and music producing programs.

May 18, 2012 Success Stories

Recording Connection Graduate Talks About the Audio Engineering Program

-- Joel Licata, Recording Connection Graduate, Harrisburg, PA

Meet industry professionals as you learn on the job.

"I got hired during my third month at the Recording Connection to do live sound. Warren Huart of Swing House is my mentor. Last month, I got to work on Aerosmith's new album with him. Along the way I've met Johnny Depp, Steve-0, Marilyn Manson, Jack Douglas, Tony Hawk and more while I've been working at the studio. I'm now working at Swing House as a drum tech."

-- J. J. Mosier, Los Angeles, CA

May 11, 2012 Success Stories

Learn from the professionals in your industry.

"During today's session with my mentor we started out by first going over the last part of assignment 1, which had been assigned to me before I arrived that day. My mentor proceeded to explain to me in detail how waveforms transduce from the acoustic sound to the microphone, or capturing device, to electrical voltage into analog form reproduced on the computer as a visual waveform and then spit out of the amplifier as sound. He then explained how the Amplifier is able to make precision movements, which mimic the patterns of the waveforms in order to reproduce the authentic sound of the instrument being played. My mentor also showed me on the keyboard how different instruments and synthesizers sounds create different patterns of waveforms. I had a great time in class. My mentor is a master at his craft, able to comfortably switch from one music style to the next without much hesitation. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about music, making it fun to learn the concepts, as he is able to explain things in a manner that is easy for me to comprehend. I look forward to my next session and eagerly wait to start making my own beats on the keyboard."

-- Marilyn Rodriguez, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Learn how to run a recording session from start to finish.

"I spent 4 hours straight this morning in the studio with my mentor. First we went over the Lesson assigned to me by the Recording Connection program, as well as go over the Quiz assignments that had been assigned to me. My mentor really helps me in applying what I am learning through our hands-on experience, using my mentors’ professional equipment, including the board and in the computer. Next my mentor and I had a voice over session, adding another track to an existing session. I set up the session in the “B” control room but we are planning to set up the client up in the ISO booth 1. There is a wonderful engineer in the studio who will be the lead engineer for tomorrows recording session. I will be there to assist him with everything he needs as his right hand apprentice. It really does feel good to be back in a recording studio, refreshed, and even more comfortable and confident in what I am learning now that I have my own mentor to work with! The following morning my mentor had me set up the session from yesterday and replicate the process to see if I could do it on my own with no assistance from him. I did good, figured out how to work the board, and send head phones through the mix. I have a small voice over session coming up soon, as my mentor will be doing a voice over for a video project. I will be lead engineer and we will track a whole new session. I learn how to create my own mix using a simple reverb “truverb” and 7band equalizer. Finish it up, put it on CD and also e-mailed it to him mp3!"

-- Jason Galius, McDonough, Georgia

Learn how to become a successful producer and engineer.

"What can't I say about 5.1 Surround Sound Systems and what they incorporate?? They are truly unique, often customized, and usually derived of 5 speakers, technically six when we count the Woofer. As engineers and producers we need to always order a test press before making a bulk order and/or copies to be printed. That way we can make sure our final master will come out a success, and hopefully blow away any competition on the billboard charts. Once one has bulk orders of great music, other great artists have no choice but to listen and collaborate. 5.1 Sound is actually a Six Channel Surround sound multi- channel audio system. Most common source of surround sound as a matter of fact. The use is found everywhere, including commercial settings, as well as home settings. The main foal of which is proper localization and equability to all acoustic signals. A lot of people don't know that our average 80 minute CD has 2 MILLION pits. Another fact that all engineers and producer's need to know, which I have now learned from my mentor in the Recording Connection, is that the Common Sample Rate is 44.1 KHZ. When we produce multiple CD's it is done of one or two ways: Replication or Duplication. It's amazing how many places CD's can be mastered now. When an engineer decides to route multiple vocal tracks to a single reverb unit he or she must, and actually should, do so using and AUX track. A few days later I actually ended up going back into the studio to see my mentor again. I've actually played the piano since I was knee high, as well as years back I picked up the trumpet. Well now I just picked up the GUITAR!!! I just started not even a week ago, and I can play over 10 different chords! I am really enjoying every minute of life while going through my apprenticeship with my mentor. I am so thankful for the privilege my student services representatives, as well as the Recording Connection, have given me. I am absorbing and soaking up as much knowledge as I possibly can."

-- Charles Kirkpatrick, Kyle, Texas

Find out how to build your own studio from the ground up.

"This was an extremely interesting Lesson with my mentor in his studio this week. I got to learn how to create a studio in order to get the best sound possible. My mentor and I talked in depth about the primary factors governing control room acoustics so I now have a better understanding of how to sound proof a room. I was able to play around with the sound board, as well as some more hands-on mixing of a rap song to my liking. I had a great time doing this in the studio, and I feel like I am a real DJ making my music. I’m enjoying the Recording Connection more and more and really cannot believe I have come this far in the program. This was really a great and very informative Lesson."

-- Alec Mann, Northglenn, Colorado

Learn how to record live shows with the guidance of your mentor.

"The show last weekend with my mentor went very well. It was a really diverse show. There were different techniques that were used to record the different types of bands, which I found very interesting and beneficial to learn. My mentor and I are really getting along great. We have similar tastes in music and sounds. He is also very good at helping me visualize terms and ideas that I do not fully understand when I first do the reading assignment before I arrive at his studio. Overall, he's really easy to work with and I'm very comfortable in his studio the Recording Connection assigned me to."

-- Chris Nelson, Nineveh, Indiana

Set career goals for yourself.

"Everything is going great over at the studio with my mentor. I have to say, the Recording Connection program has helped me tremendously towards my musical goals. This is actually the first time I have actually had any interest in following through with something."

-- Daniel Carrion, Flushing, New York

May 4, 2012 Success Stories

Receive hands-on training from the Recording Connection mentors in your region.

"Today I went into the studio to see my mentor and have our Lesson training. I am currently on Lesson number 14. This lesson is actually the Midterm so it ended up being a lab to demonstrate some of processes of a mix down session. I started with the midterm written exam, which was mostly questions about the physical controls of some of the hardware found in a studio, and what each of those controls do to a certain parameter in the mix. Also, it contained questions about different ways to affect the audio signals through reverb and gating. My mentor basically had a session open from a previous client to show me how he had all of his different parameters set, and to which hardware knob/fader he had each mapped to. Then we went through the whole process of trying to make all of the percussion sounds fit in with the lead vocals and so on. He put it in a good analogy that you have to give all of the sounds space in order for them to fit together. This means that you have to mix all of the different volumes so that some are higher than others, yet they all seem to fit together seamlessly. My mentor has now even invited me throughout the past couple months to sit in on mix down sessions he does with his real clients so I can get a feel for how it will be in real life."

-- Dane Raggio, Lafayette, Louisiana

Open up the door to all your opportunities in the music industry by joining the Recording Connection.

"My studio experiences so far have been excellent. In the past months, since I have joined the Recording Connection, my mentor and I have recorded many well-known bands. However, what we have done most recently is that for the past three weeks we have been recording a collective Colorado high school orchestra-choir event. First off we have to get up at 5pm each day, ouch! We travel all across the state to different schools, and concert halls to record all these different events. When we arrive at the venues and set up are recording rig, which is two, DPA microphones, a live CD burner, and a live DAT tape recorder. I have done the set up of this rig many times, but to me the hard part is the timing of the recordings, as well as the cutting of each song. You have to be paying constant attention because there is no room for error. Even though its very nerve racking I really enjoy doing these live recordings, and all the opportunities I've been given in this Recording Connection course."

-- Adam Stevens, Longmont, Colorado

Learn complicated music theory in a fun and stimulating environment.

"During today's session with my mentor we went over the last part of my official first Lesson assignment in the Recording Connection program. My mentor explained to me how waveforms transduce from the acoustic sound to the microphone, or capturing device, to electrical voltage into analog form reproduced on the computer as a visual waveform, then spitting out of the amplifier as sound. He explained how the amplifier is able to make precision movements, which mimic the patterns of the waveforms in order to reproduce the authentic sound of the instrument being played. He also moved on to show me on the keyboard how different instruments and synthesizers sounds create different patterns of waveforms. I had a great time in the studio today with my mentor. He is a mater at his craft able to comfortably switch from one music style to the next without much hesitation. My mentor is also very knowledgeable and passionate about music, making it fun to learn the concepts, as he is able to explain things in a manner which is easy to comprehend. I look forward to my next session and cannot wait to start making my own beats on the keyboard."

-- Marilyn Rodriguez, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Work with all different types of music genres.

"Today was my eleventh week with my mentor, where we worked a little more on the gospel album tracks we have been working on for weeks. We changed a few elements of the instruments, as well as fixed some of the vocals so that they would go well together. We pretty much did the usual mixing work that is great hands-on training. We listened to each track to make sure there were no more changes needed to be done and then bounced the final mixes. The client was very pleased with our work, which was a huge relief for my mentor since he had been working on that album for a very long time now and our efforts finally paid off. The following day I spent several hours on the studio, where we went over Lesson 11 assigned to me by the Recording Connection program. So, my mentor and I went through the basics of Signal Processing and then we moved on to the functions of EQ, as well as how to use it. I have had some previous experience with EQ before I joined the Recording Connection program, and to be honest, I did have lots of problems with figuring out the true purpose of each of its functions. I am really working through it though, and beginning to master it. After the Lesson training my mentor and I worked on one of the newer tracks that my mentor had recorded for his artist. We also some auto tuning as well as some mixing until the end of the day. I few days later I went into the studio for several hours in the evening, where my mentor asked me if I could come in because he was recording for a rock band. Since I have not had much experience with recording for a modern rock band I was excited to go. I received some experience in recording drums, which I've never done, which was excellent. I also had the pleasure to meet a young girl who actually owns her own music production company and was signing younger bands who apparently had some potential. This was a useful session and I did learn a about recording for bands and how to pick which bands to sign."

-- Paul Saif, Vestal, New York

Work hands-on in a professional recording studio.

"I spent all morning in the studio, which turned out to be a very important day for me. My mentor brought up a session in Pro Tools from the previous day. He made a copy and on the copy he removed all he had done. He gave me a few basic instructions and let me play for a few hours. This was literally the best day I have had all year. I got to actually use the Console for the first time. I learned a little about a couple plug-ins and reinforced the idea that I should listen to a broad variety of music, as every genre is mixed differently for the most part. I knew the Recording Connection program was something I felt drawn to before I even applied for this program, but this day washed away any kind of doubt I had that this is what I want to do. The next day I spent all early afternoon, as well as evening, in the studio with my mentor. Here I sat in with a client, where I got to talk to him before the session; very nice guy. I learned about how to sample the sound from a movie or video from a DVD. I also got to learn that the studio, because it retains no rights to the music, does not have to worry about any copyright infringement. That is actually for the client to worry about if it becomes an issue. I learned about cross fading and about the grid and shuffle modes of Pro Tools.

A few days later I went into the studio and sat in with an RnB artist my client has. My mentor had to do a lot on this track. Next, after the recording session, my mentor and I actually talked about some personal things. He told me about his relationship with his wife and how he made it clear early on that his work takes up a lot of time. I respect that. We also talked about how even though it can be tempting, as a professional you never should accept any kind of intoxicant while on the job. This seems obvious because you want to be able to think clearly and expediently but is especially important because many intoxicants affect the way you perceive pitches. This week was great; I got to sit in on many more recording sessions this week, just not mentioning them all because it’s so much. Having a great time in the Recording Connection program."

-- Sean Conerly, Zachary, Louisiana

Apply useful techniques learned from you mentor to your own band recordings.

"This lesson with my mentor was very informative, especially getting since I just received the Pro Tools and the MBox from the Recording Connection. Being able to have hands-on experience with my two mentors is definitely my favorite part of the Recording course so far. As a musician myself, all I do now is spend my time recording guitar, bass, my singers vocals, and programming drums for our band. I would prefer to be able to use, and record real drums, but due to a lack of microphone's I can't afford to do that at the moment. However, to make up for that my mentor has given me plenty of help in the studio with recording drums. Moreover, my introduction this week to Pro Tools plug-ins, as well as signal processing, is another big thing I was looking forward to in the Recording Connection program. To me, plug-ins are a very big part of the audio recording world, all of which add to the overall sound, and will help me towards my finished product. Equalizers, Compressors, and Synth machines are all very complex machines and are very hard to get down. Luckily with the help of both my mentors I now feel I have a pretty good grasp on them. One of my mentors’ actually spent an entire day sitting me down and introducing me to all of these."

-- Adam Stevens, Longmont, Colorado

Work one-on-one with your mentor to get all your questions answered.

"This lesson was a great overview of the progress I’m making in the Recording Connection program so far. My mentor and I went over every question step-by-step, discussing each question in-depth so I definitely got to receive an even better understanding of the previous lessons I have completed in the program with my mentor. Next I went over the quiz the program assigned me, and guess what, I actually didn’t do too badly at all. I had a general idea of what each question was asking so I got this lesson nailed down. Time is flying by since I have joined the Recording Connection, working hands-on with my mentor in the studio. I cannot believe I’m more than half way done with school and more, more, more is all I want!"

-- Alec Mann, Northglenn, Colorado

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