Events
Event
- Title:
- SiMPTI (14-18 yrs)
- When:
- 20.02.2012 - 24.02.2012 11.00 - 16.00
- Where:
- Sound Gallery Studios - Exeter
- Category:
- Youth Programmes
Description
SiMPTI: WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME FOR 14-18 YEAR OLDS
| SiMPTI: Standards in Music Production Technology & Industry This is a programme of training, learniing and working experiences designed to provide access to a commercial recording studio and the tools used in creative production and recording. Cost: £25 per day Dates: 20-24 Feb 2012 Time: 11am-4pm More info: www.simpti.com SUITABILITY: for GCSE, A-Level and BTech students who wish to undertake their work experience in a recording studio. ACTIVITIES: Below are some examples of participant engagement. These tasks are not compulsory nor exclusive of any other activities related to the nature of our work: - Studio experience: Sound Gallery Studios is the ideal place for young people to experience and engage with real life situations and try out a range of tasks before they embark on a career path within the music industry. Participants can expect to observe recording and mixing sessions, participate in equipment maintenance tasks and attend workshops in basic live sound setup, drum tuning etc. - Advice & Information: our staff can provide careers advice & surgeries and will encourage the participants to explore various career possibilities in the music and creative media industries. - Workshops & Masterclasses with Guest Engineers/Producers (Logic 9/Pro Tools 9): participants will attend a music technology workshop or master-class in recording, mixing and mastering delivered by experienced, qualified tutors. Due to our unique relationship with music software and hardware companies, we are able to offer access to exclusive demonstrations on new products (education discounts are also available). - Studio management and administration: tasks related to running a professional studio, music industry research and guidance on organising safe and successful events and running a social enterprise. BENEFITS: - Increased confidence in terms of skills, talents and abilities - Benefit from real life experiences and learning from professional sound engineers and producers - The opportunity to put skills into practise and keep up to date with all the latest music technology. - Networking opportunities and useful contacts in the music industry - Information and advice needed to pursue a career in the music industry - Due to our unique relationship with music software and hardware companies, we are can offer exclusive access to new product demos, special offers and educational discounts (where available) - Access to music industry seminars and workshops with inspirational speakers and music industry panels covering the creative and business side of the music industry at discounted rates throughout the year. - Discounted workshop tickets at the Analogue to Digital Music Expo. - Discounts on recording sessions, rehearsals and music technology courses at Sound Gallery Studios. FEEDBACK & TESTIMONIALS: 'ALL students came back with improvement to their confidence and a strong understanding of what is expected from the world of work. Without your support with this scheme, we as a school would not be able to prepare our young adults for the real world that awaits them - and for this we cannot thank you enough' (Head of careers, Enterprise and Work Related Learning, St Cuthbert Mayne School) What did you learn during the SiMPTI programme? 'A wide variety of things including the logistics of running a studio, the correct setup of recording equipment, little tips and tricks in Logic, plus drum replacement, equipment selection and acoustics.' 'I have learned a lot about engineering, production and the setup side of the industry that will help me later in my career.' 'I learned what is required in order to run a successful recording studio, and what skills are required to manage the administrative aspects of the business.' 'How to tune drums, how to use music mixing and making software and being in the control room while recording a band.' 'How much editing actually goes into a professional recording.' 'I have learned more about how to setup microphones and how recording software works.' 'How all the software such as Logic Pro works and how to EQ to my liking.' What did you find most useful about the SiMPTI programme? 'Being in the control room was very insightful in both the recording and mixing process.' 'Lots! Mic positioning, how the business runs and being a social enterprise.' 'Looking at all the software and sitting in on recording sessions.' 'How to adapt microphones and drums in order to satisfy clients personal preferences.' 'How much editing actually goes into a professional recording.' 'The tutorial on flex time, this will come in helpful when I go to produce more commercially orientated tracks.' 'Sitting in on the sessions, watching the recording and mixing process.' 'Micing up drum kits and the techniques of storing leads correctly.' INFORMATION/BOOKINGS Maria Peters (Education/Marketing) Tel: 01392-495 301 . . Email: Venue 
DescriptionSound Gallery is a social enterprise with many years experience of engaging and inspiring people through the creative process of making music. Since May 2008, we have been running a professional recording and music production studio in the basement complex at Exeter Phoenix. Sound Gallery Studios include a recording studio, live room, amp room and two rehearsal rooms. We also offer a wider range of music workshops, music technology courses, music industry networking events and live music showcases. EventList powered by schlu.net |
