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I'm currently studying to go into Graphic Design... but the more of it I experience, the less I feel that I want to do it or have what it takes. I mean, the competion is pretty tough and although I'm good at drawing, I dont know if I have the technical expertise of someone who would be perfect for this field. I'm not nearly as creatively inspired in visual arts as I am in music, and I feel like I wish I could major in Band (not marching band) Dymanics (i know this obviously doesnt exist)or something like that. Anyway, does anyone know what would be a good field to study to get into recording studio type work? I think the only thing I could really be truly happy doing is to be surrounded by music all day. How about you, what are you studying or what have you already learned and are doing now? |
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if you're going into sound recording, the best way to learn is by doing. if you do not have access to the current industry standard equipment, college courses that offer sound recording courses may be of help. but the field is extremely competative and the only way to really get a job in it is if you really dedicate yourself and bust your ass to get it. it's not as simple as working at a studio and hoping for promotions. it's very hard work. i was studying sound recording at a university, but soon realized that i wasn't interested in investing my life into sound recording and dropped out. if you're a musician, i suggest doing that. |
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business major |
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Currently finishing an MSc in Virtual Environments. Afterwards aiming at the gaming insudtry or possibly some architecture related... |
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Bachelor of business info tech. Well i'm thinking of economics now, or possibly combined, but i dunno. |
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my major is anthropology but i think i want to switch that to linguistics, which im liking a lot more so far i dont know what i want to do after |
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Well I plan to continue my own music, but I can't really in good conscience bet my whole future on my musical endeavors.. there just isnt enough security in only being in a band/doing solo music. I feel that the age of the starving artist is over because of current recording trends and PVP sharing programs. The only way to make it "big" is to get on the radio or MTV, both of which are the bane of my existence. This is why I would prefer to get a job that pays the bills so I can work on music in my free time. |
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bachelor of media. i want to study phonetics too, so i'm not quite done yet. |
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I'm not doing anthing as i know what i want to do and i just need luck to be on my side. |
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I used to work at Linford Manor Studios (one of the biggest studios in the UK) - I used to want to do studio work but I soon realised I didn't, the hours were stupidly long and it's hard to have a life outside of music - Also hard to find time/energy to pursue your own music when you're in a studio 15 hours a day. I still work in the industry now, as a mastering engineer, which is much more solitary, much fewer hours, but much better paid... I've never met anyone who's got into the industry through any sort of course - In fact, generally kids who apply to studios from colleges aren't listened to - The college courses are a bit of a farse and the standard of teaching is consistantly poor - They also don't have the kind of equipment you'll use in a pro studio - So I'd personally not bother. I got my first studio work just turning up on the doorstep of the biggest studio I knew of, stoned, and just after being fired from a crap warehouse job that I'd had for about two days. Everyone I know who's done sound engineering courses has ended up getting a reality check after leaving college then finding something more realistic to do - Like working in a bank or something. There's actually very little demand for sound engineers and to get anywhere will involve working your way up from no pay assistant engineering - You can always start off in a small studio, but unfortunately there's less and less demand for small studios these days - The whole industry is 100% down to who you know - It's just the same as trying to get into the movie/TV industry - Possibly harder. |
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i'm a fully qualified brick layer. |
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duel major in music synthesis, and composition Ztwin: Yeah... like everyone else said... working in a studio is HARD. It is definatly NOT a stable career. Id personally suggest Music Buisness. Learn the legalities of it all... become a manager, or agent... or even start up your own label. It wont involve writing music and stuff... but it will still be music related, and hell, if you end up making your own label, you can then release your own stuff! :-D |
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I ARE STUDING THE LANGAGE OF THE ENGLAND. |
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I'm in my first term as a physics major. We'll see how long that lasts. |
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I spent 3 years in aviation college, learning everything about airplanes, helicopters and their maintenance. When I graduated, half of the industry had been laid off. Out of 64 people, 2 got a job in the aviation industry straight after graduation. Now I work for Volvo Trucks, doing engine assembly. Done that for 2 years soon. I'm on my 9th year at Volvo. |
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i study ai and am doing the cognitive science master. |
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i have a deferred place at Uni to read Music. |
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chemistry!!! building bombs = l33t! |
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thanks for the suggestions everyone, yeah, zeus, that sounds like it would be pretty cool, especially having my own label, thanks man. |
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i am studying music and sound production at the queensland university of technology |
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electrical engineer |
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paco, that's sweet, planes are my passion. I almost went to an aviation college in the states, but alas...... |
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im a filthy sailor |
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What's your fave plane as far as design/beauty goes? I like the Kelly designs, the SR-71 Blackbird and the U-2 spyplane. Both are so extreme at what they do or did. The B-2 Stealth bomber looks cool too, but the SR-71 is probably the most beautiful plane ever built imo. |
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I forgot about the MIG-25 Foxbat. I love the way the Soviets made fighters. It has huge engines, goes mach 2.5 at sea level(!) and one was reported seen at 115,000 ft by the Americans. That's beyond the edge of space (SR-71 cruised at 90,000ft). |
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The most beautiful is the... Sopwith Camel!!!! haha j/k.. I'd say my favorite is the F-117 (i think) stealth fighter, or the YF-22. |
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apache helicopters w00t |
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MA in philosophy |
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I'm currently laser etching an amazing jelly mould that is soooo tight! My boss keeps trying to add crappy advice but it's just middle management bullshit. This mould is going to rock the foundations of the british housewife. |
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'Philosophy' is the most popular 'nonsense' major for people to take in britain. What do you plan on using this degree for? |
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teacher. |
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What do you plan on using this degree for? why nonsense of course! |
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I dropped out of school and am currently living with my parents , also I am unemployeed. |
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ie. more philosophy |
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How old are you? |
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jivver: 22 your resentment amuses me |
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I resent your compilance to education....Is that what you are trying to say? Okay you try to study philosophy, do you have any insights yet, I'm not being silly but your degree means nothing really unless you've got something interesting to say. Anyone can quote great thinkers, what original thoughts do you have and why do you think it's valid here? |
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I'm a student at a University... I study a mediaprogramme... |
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Is it how to 'con' the masses or how to be creative within the media (conning th masses) |
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ah ok .. for a moment there it seemed like the stock standard response. yes, quoting philosophers and citing obscure authors ain't much use in and of itself. .. my main interests are in 'post-modern nostalgia/pessimism' and the generally pathological account of 'jubilant post-modernism'. I'd like to think my thoughts are original and "valid" on an ethical/political sphere .. if that's what you mean by "valid here"? |
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what rubbish |
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I think optimism, even though full of hurdles is the way to go. Lot's of cool thinkers rely on things that aren't secure which puts me off. If I force myself to smile I feel better, s that philisophical or physilogical? my spelling is rubbish, I know! |
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Have you noticed. everything you say is ignored. Shall I dig up your crappy posts with their neglegence? |
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Most of my posts get ignored but I don't mind. I'm watching pages from ceefax on BBC2 right now and quite enjoying it, so worrying about lack of replies to posts is the least of my problems. |
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hey: most of my posts get ignored too tony fish :) |
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I run my own software development company and I pimp on the side with a bit of drug dealing thrown in. In my spare time (which I have too much of these days) I attempt to make music which isn't very good and set fire to things. |
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My worry displacement is soo obvious! where are you living now xceq? |
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he lives by Sellafield, his house glows and he has a radioactive garden that grows to fast. |
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I'm currently living in the "study" room of my house, which is the same house that I've been in for a couple of years, in Carlisle. The room is called a study even though it sounds pretentious and I don't do any studying in it. But "music, computer and stuff room" takes too long to say, and also sounds a bit wanky. |
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I'm keeping one of my eighteen eyes on you pal! |
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