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Music Course in College

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,245 ✭✭✭old gregg


    This question comes up regularly over on the Music Production forum.
    What seems to be the case is that regardless of what course you do, it will be the reputation you gain out and about, doing sound at gigs, mixing for bands, etc. that will mean more when you approach an employer. The knowledge gained on the course will be invaluable but it's your reputation that will seal the deal.

    I know a few of the folks down in Tralee and it's a well run operation which is good.

    Best of luck with the studies mate.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Nightshad3


    Thanks for that Gregg

    just wondering how do i get the opportunity to gain the experience? is there a good website for recruiting sound/music specialists?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,245 ✭✭✭old gregg


    No worries. Not sure about specific sites and stuff.
    I reckon you'd start by getting to know folks doing sound in pubs/clubs in the area you live, try to get experience helping out, lugging gear around, that sort of thing.

    Maybe offer to record live gigs by local bands for their soundcloud pages, etc.

    Perhaps try running a music night of your own and invite acts to play where you do the sound ....

    Offer to do free work experience at studios ...

    After that, it's probably trying to get in on a stage at some of the festivals.

    I suppose along the way if it's electronic music that you want to work with you could build a decent home setup and do some mixing and remixes for young artists who don't have the money to pay a studio. Great way to put the theory into practice and cement it.

    So you end up approaching employers with a good qualification and a whole history of practical experience with references. Sets you apart for certain.


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