Focusrite Group on Pro Audio in Education, Episode 4 Masterclass with Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck. Focusrite Group in Education is proud to present the fourth episode of our Pro Audio in Education Webinar Series, featuring a very unique masterclass for students and faculty. We were joined by GRAMMY winner, mix engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and thought-leading icon Alan Parsons, and his partner in the Art and Science of Sound Recording, keyboardist Julian Colbeck. Alan and Julian discussed tried and true mixing techniques, new cutting-edge immersive audio applications in and out of the studio, and answered audience questions about how to succeed in the music business.
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Video Highlights How Alan and Julian became audio engineers In this Pro Audio in Education, Episode 4 webinar highlight, Lee asks Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck how they got started in the music industry, what sparked their interest in audio production, and whether they first considered themselves musicians or audio engineers.
The inspiration behind ASSR In this Pro Audio in Education, Episode 4 webinar highlight, Lee asks Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck how the Art & Science of Sound Recording (ASSR) came to be, how has it changed, and what they want it to be able to provide students and campuses in the future.
Analog vs. Digital In this Pro Audio in Education, Episode 4 webinar highlight, Lee asks Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck whether they prefer working in analog or digital formats, and which specific pieces of audio gear they love to use.
What matters most when recording? In this Pro Audio in Education, Episode 4 webinar highlight, Lee asks Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck what controllable factors play the most important roles when recording, for example, the size and shape of the room? the microphone style or position?.. tune in to find out what they say!
Steffie Antony on working with Alan and Julian In this Pro Audio in Education, Episode 4 webinar highlight, Full Sail University student Steffie Antony joins Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck to discuss her experience winning an ASSR masterclass songwriting challenge, and having her creation recorded and mastered by Alan.
What effect will AI have on recording and mixing? In this Pro Audio in Education, Episode 4 webinar highlight, Lee asks Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck for their views on how AI will change or shape the future of recording and audio production, and will it have a positive or negative effect on the industry.
Focusrite Podcast Listen to the Focusrite Podcast episode featuring Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck. They spoke to host Dan Hughley about the Art and Science of Sound Recording course, Alans work on Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon album, and the nuances of different job titles and roles in the studio. Now available wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Further Reading University Of Lethbridge The University of Lethbridge, in Alberta, Canada, has a well-developed music-production education curriculum.
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Donald M. Payne, Sr. School of Technology Newark, NJ students develop pro audio and music career skills on next-gen campus that rivals college facilties.
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Greenwich High School Greenwich High Schools Electronic Music & Audio Engineering program builds on a foundation of musical concepts to teach the practical skills needed for a variety of music industry roles.
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Fort Hayes High School Discover how Fort Hayes (Columbus, OH) uses Focusrite hardware within its exemplary career and technical education (CTE) high school program.
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Focusrite Group on Pro Audio in Education, Episode 4 Masterclass with Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck. Focusrite Group in Education is proud to present the fourth episode of our Pro Audio in Education Webinar Series, featuring a very unique masterclass for students and faculty. We were joined by GRAMMY winner, mix engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and thought-leading icon Alan Parsons, and his partner in the Art and Science of Sound Recording, keyboardist Julian Colbeck. Alan and Julian discussed tried and true mixing techniques, new cutting-edge immersive audio applications in and out of the studio, and answered audience questions about how to succeed in the music business. 
