"Learning the Art and Science Audio Engineering"
The Main objective and Prime Factor for Establishing Starlight Media Institute School of Audio Engineering.
- By Engr. Stephen Aluko.
Introduction
The expertise of a sound engineer is required for a diverse range of projects including the recording and reproduction of music and sound, sound effects and dialoguing. All of these skills are required in the fields of film, television, radio, theatre, corporate functions, and promotions and of course in music. One of the most significant changes to affect the audio industry has been the move from analogue to digital technology, requiring audio engineers to increasingly deal on multi-faceted levels.
Whilst analogue technology still plays a major role in the industry, many studios and learning institutions have either replaced their large format consoles and expensive tape machines with digital systems, or have added a digital system to complement their analogue console. Despite the aforementioned changes to the industry, the school has continue to deliberately incorporate both analogue and digital technologies into its teaching methods, as there are significant advantages to be gained from learning on both systems.
The learning materials that are being provided ranges from beginner level all the way through advanced production techniques. These are the techniques, approaches and methods of producing audio that I personally have learned over the last 20 years and continue to learn on a day to day basis.
The fundamental principles of producing and engineering audio, outlined in all posted articles throughout the FB groups, are built from my personal observations of working with some of the best music producers, artists, musicians and professional audio engineers in the industry both at home and abroad. These principles underscore techniques and methods that are tried and true and prove themselves over and over both in the studio and live situations.
When understood and practiced, a foundation will be built that will allow us all the freedom of creativity and expression that are the fundamental basis for creating great music and audio productions. While many of the techniques learned are simple, they require a lot of practice, discipline and attention to master. Each new course you undertake provides challenges that will require careful attention and application of these principles.
Passion is the Key
It is our passion for sound that brings us to want to create it. Passion is the key to all successes in the audio industry and life. Your passion for producing sound has brought you here. That passion must be fed with an insatiable desire to learn more and more about the art of producing audio. It is in this spirit that I will continue to provide what I have learned to the students of SMI.
It was my passion for audio production that led me while in London over 20 years ago to train and learn in the best audio schools and studios in the world. Working with many of the top artists in the music industry, I learned the working behaviors of hugely successful music producers, musicians, engineers and music business professionals. They taught me, knowingly or not, exactly what the word "professional" means. The desire, attention to detail, and unrelenting work ethic showed me how the best of the best become successful.
The lessons learned laid the framework for a career in the audio industry that has lasted over 20 years. These are the working methods, attitudes and approaches I have used in every phases of my life to achieve success. (Though still in the making). I hope that you will join me in learning these principles so that you too can make a career in the audio industry and fulfill your own audio production career dreams.
Eliminating Bad Habits
The most difficult thing to learn in the pursuit of a producing audio is how to overcome mistakes. Every situation provides you with an opportunity to grow and learn how to "do it better" the next time. It requires an unrelenting thirst for new knowledge and approaches to the challenges that arise with each new audio production venture you undertake. Without a professional guide, bad habits can easily settle in.
It is for this reason that working side by side with professionals in the audio industry is key to your success. While this is not possible through a website or reading articles and journals alone online, I will encourage you over and over again to pursue your career goals by putting yourself in professional situations as often as is possible.
The objective of this school is to help you to be as prepared as you can possibly be when entering those situations. I will help you to get the most out of your opportunities, learn from them, and turn them into a career in sound/audio production. Remember, it is your passion that drives your success. Knowledge without passion yields no results…
Growing Every Day...
This school will be expanding with new information every day. The direction that expansion takes will be largely driven by your feedback and the information you are looking forward to know more about.
While my career and experience expand across a wide variety of audio engineering fields, no man is an island! My intention is to provide what I have learned about the art and science of producing audio in a way that is informative, entertaining and easily understood so that you can make quantum leaps in your own audio productions.
I hope that you find the information I have provided on this forum valuable. I look forward to hearing your comments, answering your questions, and shaping a future that will help us achieve all of our audio production goals especially in Nigeria Audio Industry.
For further information and enquiries on how to kick start your Audio engineering career, call or send whatsapp messages to
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or send email to starlight.institute@gmail.com
Thanks Guys and always remember to keep the creativity perfected.
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