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

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2BN Interview with Elena Foucher about meditation for busy people and how to build self-confidence for better productivity. Plus, Elena leads a guided meditation starting at 29min. We discuss: Alternative relaxation techniques to traditional, sit-down meditation. How to measure improvement in your meditation practice. How to improve your sleep. The definition of mindfulness and why it seems so hard. Why low self-confidence is so common, and ideas and strategies to improve it. How to recognize stress in the moment, before you spin out of control, Living in Hong Kong. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2y1 In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Munzie Thind, post-production sound designer at GCRS in London. Thind received the Creative Circle Silver Award in Sound Design for the project National Autistic Society: Sensory Overload. We discuss the career path of a sound designer for advertising in London and the production process of a TV commercial. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://sounddesignlive.com/dont-sell-services-sell-solutions-brennan-dunn/ Interview with Brennan Dunn about how he went from charging $50/hour to $20,000/week by focusing on solving business problems instead of selling tech. Major points covered in this episode: - To be a successful freelancer, you have to understand both the business that your client is in and how they make money. - Stop thinking about yourself as merely a skilled artist and craftsman, and start also thinking of yourself as a consultant. - Being a consultant allows you to make more money and have more creative freedom. - How to use Socratic questioning to discover your client's underlying business problem. - How to gather the information you need to package your services as a solution. Strategies to build confidence and deal with imposter syndrome. - The importance of using case studies to show credibility. - How to start a conversation about your clients about RoI. - Make sure you only work with clients who respect

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2mf In this episode I talk with Daryl Bornstein about Rock of Ages, the most difficult play he has ever mixed. We discuss: How he first got work on Broadway. How he got the gig with Rock of Ages. The complicated setup procedure before every show. The sound system design and tuning. How to visualize sound in a room. What it takes to learn an intense Broadway musical. The moment of panic on every show. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2eO In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Rick Goetz, the founder of Music Consultant, about music marketing, promotion, and consulting. Rick has worked with Kid Rock, Matchbox 20, Dream Theatre, and Pantera. We discuss the top career mistakes that musicians make, what it means to create an enduring lifelong career in audio, and how to expand your opportunities to start playing at a higher level. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2ch In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Tim Holladay about why customer service is so important and how Crowd Mics can solve your wireless microphone problem. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-2a0 Interview with physical therapist Brandi Smith Young on the simple yet surprising tips to prevent back injury at work for live sound engineers. Brandi Smith Young is a fellow at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy and a board certified orthopedic specialist about preventing back injury. She specializes in injury care, injury prevention, and performance training for gymnast, dancers, parkour athletes, and performing artists. We answer these questions: Is your job as a sound engineer breaking your back? Is your job in a chair taking years off of your life? What's wrong with caffeine? Does work count as exercise? How often should you replace your work shoes? We discuss: How to breath for stability. The top ways that people lift wrong. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1er Are you ready for over an hour of on-the-job training on sound system design for small venues with one of the most experienced sound system technicians in the world? Yeah you are! We will talk about: How to measure sound systems in heavy wind. Dealing with highly reverberant spaces. The precedence effect. When to subdivide your system. The advantages and disadvantages to coupling your subs. How to setup a basic cardioid subwoofer array. How to aim a pair of L/R mains. The next update to SIM3. Combining speakers and microphones with shape and scale in mind. The best way to potty train your dog. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-20o In this episode of Sound Design Live I speak with the sound module coordinator at the University of Surrey, Paul McConkey, about the most important skill you need to get stage theatre jobs in the West End of London. We talk about his career path from earning a record contract to building a recording studio to touring with rock bands and finally teaching the professional production skills course that the University of Surrey. We also discuss training the stamina to succeed and how work placements serve the performing arts. Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-23K Interview with Brian Adler about good and bad of being a tour managing FOH engineer and how he lost his passion for audio in the recording studio and rediscovered it in concert sound. We discuss: Why getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to his career The benefits of working at smaller concert venues How to control your relationship with an artist (even if you work at a shitty club) One important demand you should make when taking tour managing gigs Staying healthy on tour Brian's industry secret for optimizing a sound system on tour ;) Brian's #1 trick for controlling stage volume How to give guitarists and vocalist plenty of volume on stage How to double a vocal channel at FOH for separate monitor control And we answer these questions: Do the places you work affect your reputation? Should you go after tour managing jobs to get more audio work? What are the responsibilities of a tour manager? What's it like working at a museum? Whe

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-21N In this episode of Sound Design Live, I talk with Mike Rauchfleisch, the owner of Audio Studio Nord in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, about how he built a thriving audio business by working all-night techno parties that no one else wanted. We also discuss: 1. How to survive long events 2. How to differentiate yourself as an audio provider 4. How to offer complete event packages including staging, lighting, and video with strategic partnerships 5. How to promote your AV company through Facebook Start supporting Sound Design Live on Patreon today for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Complete Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-20o In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk with Anthony Karydis from Mativision about how they accomplish 360º interactive live video streaming with zero crew. We also disucss their proprietary cameras and multi-channel playback hardware and live mixing concerts. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive

Show notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1YL Original Video: https://youtu.be/r48rwIgXkDY Support Sound Design Live on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive For the last three years https://soundcloud.com/moldover has been blending his controllerism skills with his life-long love of Guitar. I interviewed Moldover about the evolution of his controller-guitar, The Robocaster, and his collaboration with Livid Instruments to create The Guitar Wing.

Show notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1X6 Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with the executive director of the Event Safety Alliance, Jim Digby, who has worked in the entertainment business for over 30 years as a live event and concert production manager for bands like Linkin' Park and Backstreet Boys. We talk about the elements necessary to produce a safe events, what you should know about labor and safety standards in the U.S., and some surprises I discovered in the new Event Safety Guide. We also discuss  employer supported hearing conservation and: Is the rate of event related deaths and injuries going up or down? Who is the Event Safety Guide for? Should sound engineers carry professional liability insurance?

Show Notes - http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1M5 Mind Map - http://www.mindmeister.com/507754582/the-sound-engineer-s-path Pro Audio Business Blueprint - www.sounddesignlive.com/pro-audio-business-blueprint/

Show Notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1H5 Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I speak with certified public accountant Rick Norris on creating a strategic plan for your business (which is what you need before a business plan) and who you should have on your team as a small business owner. We also answer the questions: What's the difference between a CPA and a bookkeeper? How do I protect myself from fraud (bogus checks!)? How do I know when I need a book keeper? What percentage of your income do medical bills need to be before you can claim them as a write-off? How do I use independent contractors without coming afoul of labor lays? How do I reduce my audit risk if I take a business loss? Details from the Podcast: All music in this episode by Gold Chains (https://soundcloud.com/topherlafata). Rick's articles and Rick Norris CPA on Facebook and Twitter Stephen Fishman

Show notes, images, and links: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1DH Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of Sound Design Live I interview Karl Winkler from Lectrosonics. We discuss the basics of frequency coordination, wireless microphone myths, and how the Super Bowl manages 1,000 channels of wireless devices. Karl also explains what a backup frequency is, whether bluetooth devices, microwaves and cell phones will cause interference, and how to prepare for rogue wireless devices. 1. Music in this episode by The Giovanni Quartet, Brodsky Quartet, The Bartok Quartet, and Brentano String Quartet. 2. USC Recording Arts
 3. Karl's principles for success in audio 1. Have a good attitude. If your job is to roll tires from the back of the store to the front, you should be so good that people will pay to see you do it. Don't be afraid of the work or think of it as being beneath you. 2. The basics always matter. Every art and science requires you

Show notes: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1AY Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive Jovie Havard Strzelecki  is a Diagnostic and Dispensing Audiologist. We talk about noise induced hearing loss, common hearing loss myths, and what you need to know to stay healthy and protect your most valuable asset. We also discuss vertigo, motion sickness, how to calculate your noise exposure risk, hearing loss rehabilitation, adult stem cell transplant hearing loss, and other alternatives to hearing aids. Details from the podcast: 1. All music in this podcast by Curtis Craig
 - http://curtiscraig.com/Portfolio/Welcome.html 2. Hair cells are the sensory receptors located within the organ of Corti on a thin basilar membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear. -Wikipedia

 3. Types of hearing loss: 1. Mechanical physical injury/trauma to hair cells from impulse sound. 2. Metabolic/chemical injury from build up of calcium during stress, causing hair cell death from the acc

Original post: http://wp.me/p1sfi8-1iW Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Kenneth 'Pooch' Van Druten, the FOH sound engineer for Linkin Park, Alice and Chains, Kid Rock, and System of a Down. We discuss: 1. How Van Druten got his first job in audio. 2. The number one skill that gets him in the door for every job. 3. The value of microphone placement. 4. Why speaker coverage is important beyond anything else. 5. How to set gates using side-chains and virtual sound check. 6. Results and trends from Van Druten's annual hearing health check. 7. Mixing monitors for Pantera. 8. Van Druten's SPL strategy for Linkin Park. 9. How Van Druten managed to record and mix every Linkin Park show for two years solid. 10. Whether mixing live show recordings is a viable second income stream? 11. Good plugins for vocals. Quotes: "One of the things that you have to do to break into this industry is be will

Support Sound Design Live on Patreon for as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/sounddesignlive In this episode of Sound Design Live, I speak with the president of the Wireless Speaker Association (WiSA), Jim Venable. We discuss the nuts and bolts of the WiSA wireless audio standard that is currently used in home audio, but has obvious future application in pro audio. We also talk about 802.11a, dynamic frequency selection, and marketing for sound engineers. All music in this episode by https://soundcloud.com/dee-san Link to original post Details from the podcast: All music in this episode by Daniel Sierra. WiSA on Twitter 802.11a (5.1-5.8GHz) - worldwide unlicensed band. AVB - audio video bridging The blog post I referred to in our discussion on marketing for sound engineers: Opening Up The Marketplace To Sound Engineers Quotes "You'll have to figure out how to market [your] reputation in a global space." "This is what we call the spousal approval factor."