Hal Leonard Books, the musicians best source of books on the music business, audio technology, instrument history, and more, announces the release of The Pensado Papers, written by Dave Pensado, first-call mixing engineer (Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Michael Jackson, and more!) and his manager Herb Trawick.
The Pensado Papers is first and foremost about work ethic, passion, and commitment. The authors instill the strong conviction that going beyond expectations will guarantee success on all levels. To this day, if someone hires me to do something it is rare that I dont do way more than what Im paid to do, writes Pensado.
The book reveals insights into the engineering regime of a recording genius, a creative philosophy that results in achievement and success. Starting from the very beginnings of Dave and Herbs friendship, the book leads to their top-rated YouTube show, Pensados Place, where they discuss important music and audio recording topics with pro audio experts. Audio is the foundation of Pensados Place. But the show is really about creativity, says Pensado when he talks about the show in the book.
The Pensado Papers is written in a warm conversational tone between two friends, with occasional friendly banter making it even more fun to read. Maureen Droney - editor and long-time friend to Pensado and Trawick - has skillfully captured the likeability, wisdom, and charm that millions of viewers have grown to love about this incredible duo.
Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick will introduce their book at the 137th AES Convention at Los Angeles:
Friday, October 10 at 2 pm
AES Platinum Event with Herb and Dave
Saturday, October 11 at 11 am.
Book signing at the Hal Leonard booth #1141
Praise for The Pensado Papers
The Pensado Papers is a must-read for anyone whos ever craved the behind-the-scenes, double-barreled, all-access pass into the music business that only Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick could provide: fiery, insightful, incisive, inspiring, and most importantly, one hell of a good read. -Nick Messitte, Contributor, Forbes.com
About the Authors
Dave Pensado is a Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer who cut his teeth in Atlanta doing live and studio sound engineering during the 1970s and 1980s. In 1990, he moved to Los Angeles and now mixes between 200 and 250 songs per year. In September 2011, he and Herb Trawick started a weekly show called Pensados Place. The show is about engineering techniques and features interviews with guest mixers, producers, and artists, and has enjoyed tremendous success due to the valuable information provided by and their guests. Dave and Herb both live in Los Angeles.
The Pensado Papers
$29.99 (US)
Inventory #HL 00120020
ISBN: 9781480345690
Width: 7.0, length: 10.0, 320 pages
For more information, please visit HalLeonardBooks.com
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Hal Leonard Books, the musicians best source of books on the music business, audio technology, instrument history, and more, announces the release of The Pensado Papers, written by Dave Pensado, first-call mixing engineer (Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Elton John, Michael Jackson, and more!) and his manager Herb Trawick.
