Recording Workshop?

[Kool Dude]

Hi, well I wasn't exactly sure where I should post this... But I guess I kinda' am asking for some help.

I'm no audio engineer, unfortunatly. I would love to learn as much as possible and continue learning! I always record myself, but to tell you the truth I really don't know what I'm doing, I guess I know the basics, but thats all. I'm looking to try to and figure this all out and maybe one day make a career out of it, but I didn't too well in school so getting into college isn't as easy as I'd like it to be. I spent most of my time playing guitar rather than doing homework.

So, I'm looking for a way to further my education and I came across this...

http://www.recordingworkshop.com/

The price is very reasonable, much cheaper than college! But that's the thing, would I be denied an entry level position job, because it isn't college?

I guess I'm just asking about the credibilty of this 5 week (with three optional one week courses) school.

Has any one ever been there? It doesn't seem like a bad place at all! But you know, I don't want to rush in to something.

Even if it wouldn't get me a job, I'd still probably consider going just because I want to learn.

So any help/suggestions/advice would be great! And I would really appreciate it!

Stay Metal!

 

[colonel kurtz]

would I be denied an entry level position job, because it isn't college?

there's hundreds of people who are paying $80,000+ for 4-year degrees in recording arts who can't get an entry level position

getting people to pay a ton of money to given the knowledge of a declining industry in which most of the professionals learned through the DIY route has become one of the biggest shams out there

the only circumstance under which i would(and did) take recording classes is if you can find a local college with cheap classes and nice gear - otherwise spend your time and $$ teaching yourself

 

[Kool Dude]

Yeah, I know what you mean. The only other option that I can think of is to go to a community college (Ivy Tech) and get an internship at Sweet Water. The last time I checked they offer those to college students. Unfortunatly, I don't think the Ivy Tech in my area, or if any, offer anything audio related! Luckily, their credits can transfer so... I would be able to go to a school like Indiana University, which offers a recording program, but that would be more A LOT more expensive and I'm not lookin' to spend a ton of money!

And yeah, I know that it will be hard getting a job... But there really isn't anything else that I want to do... *Sigh*

 

[ahjteam]

this is one of those areas of work where the paper (note: but (self-)education is still important!) usually don't mean jack shit, but it's the job experience that matters

 

[arv_foh]

You don't even learn how to wrap cables at the Recording Workshop, and you will probably learn just as much from reading this forum. I'm from Ohio and I know several people that have gone. Not worth it. I get interns from there all the time and it's shocking how little they know.

 

[Metaltastic]

In my Audio Arts Production I class, the entirety of the first class was spent learning (and practicing) how to wrap cables

 

[Kool Dude]

Awe man, that's a dissapointment...

Not worth it. I get interns from there all the time and it's shocking how little they know.

Hmm... so what should I do? I guess that place is out of the picture.

In my Audio Arts Production I class, the entirety of the first class was spent learning (and practicing) how to wrap cables

Haha, and I'm sure it's a something they will never forget! =P

*Sigh*

Well, it looks like I'm going to Ivy Tech. I just looked around and the one other thing that I would consider doing, I just found out isnt offered in my area. Argh... Go figure, right?

Shucks... Hmm, do you guys think that local recording studios would be willing to kinda open their doors to someone who wants to learn?

 

[arv_foh]

Get a degree in something that you can actually get a well paying job with out of school.. Audio engineering is not it for most people. Intern and learn as much as you can, buy some gear and start recording bands in your spare time.

 

[raybrochill]

The guy I work with did a workshop in nashville... he got pt certification in music and post, got tons of contacts, and got a butt load of gear. Granted it was 12k for the 3 months, but that guy knows PT inside and out. TBH I think going there thinking you're going to come out with a product that sounds better than what you could have learned by yourself is a little naive, but all I can say is they make SURE you know your shortcuts. I think it all depends on how you learn. I learn alot better by trial and error, some people learn better by being told. Different strokes, yaknow?

 

[Kool Dude]

I kinda figured it would be a "You get what you put in to it" Kinda of thing...

but I kinda' thought that if they went, then they were serious and passionat about what they were doing, so you'd think they would take it seriously, but like what arv_foh said, he gets interns all the time from there, and they know very little.

So, who knows?

 

[B36arin]

If you really put a lot of work into it, my opinion is that you'll learn faster if you get taught and take a course. Many people think that going to school makes them good engineers, and that's just not true. The big advantage with taking a course is that you get to use good gear that you might not be able to afford yourself, and you get professional mentoring if you have a good teacher, which helps you develop your skills. But if you don't spend hours and hours and hours and work your ass off, you'll never become good at anything, especially audio engineering.

 

[colonel kurtz]

Yeah, I know what you mean. The only other option that I can think of is to go to a community college (Ivy Tech) and get an internship at Sweet Water. The last time I checked they offer those to college students. Unfortunatly, I don't think the Ivy Tech in my area, or if any, offer anything audio related! Luckily, their credits can transfer so... I would be able to go to a school like Indiana University, which offers a recording program, but that would be more A LOT more expensive and I'm not lookin' to spend a ton of money!

And yeah, I know that it will be hard getting a job... But there really isn't anything else that I want to do... *Sigh*

just curious dude, but where are you from??

do you guys think that local recording studios would be willing to kinda open their doors to someone who wants to learn?

it's sort of rough, seeing how there's a lot of people who somewhat know how to record and mix, and not a lot of jobs to be had doing it...but i have a hunch you're pretty local to me, and could maybe help you get started out a bit

 

[Kool Dude]

The big advantage with taking a course is that you get to use good gear that you might not be able to afford yourself, and you get professional mentoring if you have a good teacher, which helps you develop your skills.

Right, and that's what I want. I good place to start that'll give me a little boost so it'll send me on my way. I know a lot of stuff you just have to learn on your own, there's different music styles, so different ways to mix and there is just no way a school could cover every style out there! I just didn't want to waste my time with a place that didn't teach anything.

i have a hunch you're pretty local to me,

I'm from Brimfiled, IN. Close to Kendallville/Rome City, which is Close to Fort Wayne