Re: sound courses
Like most of the answers, it depends. On the one hand, if you just want to run the board for shows, then yes, you could just go find a company and hire on. THe problem is that only locks you into one career, assuming that you skip college and go straight to the job. I have friends who've done that, and they've wound up working in Branson (redneck vegas as we call it).
I'm at a four year college majoring in audio arts. True, some may frown upon it, but I'm basically going to school for sound. Really, I'm trying to get the "why" as opposed to the "how". I'm also getting ready to start a minor in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. Since I want to start my own company, AEMM will give me the buisness background tailored to the entertainment industry. I'm also working this summer at a few places to gain more hands on experience.
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Ian Garrett
Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department
"The clarinet always plays out of tune because it's so out of tune with the universe." - Dan Meade
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