Sound Design Live - Career Building Interviews On Live Sound, Theatre, Av, Recording, And Sound System Tuning

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-adX In this episode of Sound Design Live, I'm joined by the world leader in marketing education for freelancers and consultants, Kai Davis. We discuss the biggest mistakes new freelancers make, how to start your first outreach campaign, a simple process to conduct market research, and the Outreach Blueprint. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-adz In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with film maker and host of Roadie Free Radio, Larry Milburn. We discuss how to be a self starter in the audio industry and the many career paths of a sound engineer. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-abo In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with monitor mixer, educator, writer, and musician Nick Radina from Cincinnati, OH. We discuss his best tips for easy in-ear monitor setup and get deep into wireless frequency coordination and strategies for mixing wireless IEMs(in-ear monitors). Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-a9v In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with freelance recording engineer and a sound system tuning expert for automotive audio and electrical consumer products, Shelley Uprichard. She walks me through sound system tuning for car (using mostly free tools and listening!) and how she got started in the automotive industry. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-a05 Interview with Merlijn van Veen on how audio analyzers used in sound system tuning can easily be abused for micromanagement and over EQing and your questions on line array vs point source. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Zw Questions from live sound engineers on the topic of verification and placement of speakers in sound system tuning. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9VC In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Behringer X32 expert Drew Brashler. We answer loads of questions about the X32 and discuss his work with Christ's Church of the Valley. I asked: - What are the biggest mistakes you see people making who are new to working with the X32? - What are the main differences between X32 and M32? - How do you set up the X32 for rock-solid wireless control? - How do you use the X32 as a speaker processor? - How do you a complete console backup to USB drive? Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Ty I talk to Ableton Live producer Steve Knots about getting great bass with your Ableton Live mixes. We also discuss: - Going to school in NYC - How to get your clients and colleagues to care about sound system tuning - The most important things he learned at music school - The benefits of education - The nuts and bolts of living and working in Prague as a US expat - Steve's number one tip for travelers - Why getting out of NYC was the best decision Steve made for his career - The biggest mistakes new Ableton producers make with their bass tracks - How to find the best teachers Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Ko How to design our live sound system for maximum results. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Kg How to prepare for sound system tuning so that we can be more efficient and save time. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Kc I just completed the fourth presentation of a live webinar training on sound system tuning. The webinars went well, but there just wasn't enough time to answer all of the question that the 535 attendees sent in. But I don't want to leave those people out in the cold so I have gathered all of the questions and I am going to answer all of here on the podcast. I have organized them into sections, so today we are going to talk about the Why of sound system tuning. Because whether your event is a small corporate event or a large-scale theatrical production, why tune a system at all? Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: https://www.merlijnvanveen.nl/en/study-hall/130-audio-calculators-for-sound-system-tuning Interview with Bob McCarthy, Mauricio Ramirez, Merlijn Van Veen and Daniel Lundberg about the best audio calculators for sound system design and optimization in the categories of desert island, design work, field work, and education. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9Cg Interview with Mauricio Ramirez, senior seminar instructor at Meyer Sound, on the biggest mistakes he sees people making in sound system tuning. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-9D3 Enter the giveaway: http://sounddesignlive.com/giveaways/1-year-soundgym-pro-membership-giveaway/ In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk to Noam Gingold, composer, teacher, and founder of SoundGym. We discuss how Noam transitioned from composer to teacher to entrepreneur, and how ear training games can make you a better artist and sound engineer. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Welcome to the bonus lesson! Notes - Most people don't finish online courses, but you did. - Comment below and tell me one thing you would change about the course. - Get an accountability partner. http://sounddesignlive.com/accountability-partner/ - Get a coach or mentor. You can read more about my coaching program here: Success in Sound http://sounddesignlive.com/coaching/ Congratulations on completing the course. Feel free to email me with any questions in the future and I hope you'll keep me updated on your progress. All the best, Nathan

Welcome to Lesson 14! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - Build your list to 150 contacts. - Schedule time to work on it regularly. - Every 5-6 times that you reach out, ask for a recommendation or referral. Homework 1. Schedule time in the calendar to work on this every day. 2. Add 10 more people to your list. Congratulations on completing lesson 14! -Nathan

Welcome to Lesson 13! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - Build your list with leads from colleagues in your new city and research by job title and company. Here's the Chrome extension that I used in the video. https://goo.gl/TFtDPt - Use the same guidelines as in the previous lesson. Homework 1. Reach out to 3 potential clients. 2. How do you ask for referrals? Congratulations on completing lesson 13! -Nathan

Welcome to Lesson 11! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - When you're young, making friends is easy, more natural. But when you are an adult, it's harder. - Here's why this is important: every time I have moved I have been focused on finding work and a place to live. Because I feel like if I can get that taken care of, I'll be set. But the thing that always creeps up on me, which I always forget about, is my network, because at home, it's something I always took for granted. So then what happens 3 or 4 months down the road is I end up getting depressed. And this is a killer. It will stop all work. - So here's my new plan for my move to Minneapolis: Instead of focusing on work and housing, I'm going to flip the script and focus on making friends. Crazy, right? Because here's the thing, if I have a supportive network of people that care for me, I can weather any storm. If my business tanks or

Welcome to Lesson 12! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - The audio industry is a little like the mafia. In each country and city there is a circle of trust and to get inside, you need a sponsor. I have found that the quickest way in, is to build relationships with colleagues because they are the most sympathetic to your situation. They've been there and they want to help you. - We should always go for the most effective form of communication, in person. - Our first priority is to get them into a 1-on-1 meeting. - Don't give up. - Tell them what you want and ask them what they think the best way to go about getting it would be. - Before you leave always ask: Can you introduce me to one other person? Is it ok if I follow up with you if I have any more questions later? - A week later, close the loop. - Update their record in your spreadsheet with every interaction. Homework 1. Reach ou

Welcome to Lesson 10! If you missed the previous lessons, please go back to that email or head over to the course page. http://sounddesignlive.com/from-the-sound-up/ Notes - The audio industry is built on personal referral. - To use the spreadsheet: - - Open this link https://goo.gl/6eJzAk - - File > Make a copy - - Bookmark it - - Open Contacts tab - Put anyone on here that is important to us and the growth of our business who requires regular one-on-one communication. - Start with the people that love and care about you. Those who lift you up and energize you. - - 3-4 family - - 3-4 close friends - - coach, mentor - Then we'll move onto the people directly connected with our business: - - Current (ideal) clients - - Past clients - - Colleagues - Then we can start adding the people that we want to build relationships with in our new city: - - Other local sound engineers and related techs (lighting/video, designers) - - Potential future clients and those who are connected to th