Music Tech Podcast With Bruce Tambling

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Jad discusses his major in Music Industry at UCLA and his interest in audio engineering. He talks about his connection to Bruce Tambling and the Foothill Music Technology program, as well as his role as a production manager for the student record label. Jad also mentions his upcoming recording session and his file management and backup methods. He advises aspiring students to be proactive in seeking opportunities in the industry.
Nick Bernstein discusses his connection to Foothill College and his current role as a Technical Director for film and concert shows. He explains how he got involved in the industry, his responsibilities in overseeing audio, video, and lighting departments, and his work as a mix engineer. He also mentions his verification through EngineEars and the gigs he has obtained through the platform. Overall, Nick shares insights into his career and the various projects he has been involved in.
Thomas Freedman, a student at UCLA, shares his connection with the Foothill College program and how he met Bruce through Cookie Marenco, a producer and engineer. Thomas is also now a student at Foothill working on a Pro Tools certification. Bruce emphasizes the importance of follow-up and mentions how Thomas reached out to him. They discuss their collaboration with Vanity on a song and their plans to record live drums and mix/master the track.
Tyler discusses his workflow and experiences as an audio engineer. He talks about setting up his studio, using analog summing, capturing unique sounds during recording sessions, and the potential for receiving production credits. He also mentions his monitoring environment and the possibility of upgrading his speakers. Overall, Tyler emphasizes the importance of being open to trying new things and accommodating unique requests from producers.
Links and Show Notes Jad Maluf UCLA - Music Industry Major Pro Tools Blue Rocket Stage 1 Microphone Langevin VTL CR3A MXL Genesis Cardioid Tube Condenser Microphone Cherry Pop Records - UCLA Student Record Label Cherry Pop Records Splash Page UCLA Clubs and Organizations Box Storage Nebo Note-taking Nick Bernstein Nick Bernstein Tesla West Hollywood John Williams Disney Pixar Encanto Fort Worth, Texas Star Wars Exchange LA Academy LA QLab Click Tracks Derek Ali - MixedByAli EngineEars Craigslist Insomniac Ableton Live Pro Tools Analog Obsession Thomas Freedman Cookie Marenco Vanity Suspect Studios Terry Carlton JetBlue FedEx Bruno Mars Taylor Swift NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Stevie Wonder Madonna Sting Mix With The Masters Bao Fountain Valley Dolby Atmos Saigon Grand Center Tyler Page GarageBand Santa Barbara Pasadena Pro Musica Bruce Swedien Make Mine Music The Bruce Swedien Recording Method (Book) Foothill College San Francisco State University Phil Collins SSL Console Quincy Jones Blumlein Pair Technique OWC Thunderbolt Dock Stream Deck Softube Console 1 Channel MkIII Control Surface Crane Song HEDD Quantum AD/DA Converter Mac Pro “Trash Can” Google Sheets Microsoft Excel FL Studio Native Instruments Punch Recording Brian Lee White Expressive E Osmose Keyboard SSL Sigma δelta 32-channel Console Rupert Neve 5057 Orbit 16-channel Mixer Sonos

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In this podcast, Denis, a former student of Foothill College, discusses his journey in the music technology program. He highlights the importance of networking and hands-on experience in the field. Denis also shares his experiences working with Cookie Marenco at OTR Studios and his time at the School of Audio Engineering (SAE) in Emeryville. He emphasizes the importance of being proactive, polite, and providing value when networking. Denis also shares his strategy for staying consistent and productive in his work. He concludes by expressing his appreciation for the facilities, community, and opportunities provided by Foothill College.
Links and Show Notes Foothill College Shure SM7B Microphone Sennheiser HD 650 Headphones Stratocaster Guitar Green Screen UAD Arrow Pro Tools LA-2A Gray Version Pultec Torrent DJ Controllers SoundCloud

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In this episode of the Music Tech podcast, host Bruce Tambling interviews singer-songwriter Ande Estrella about her experiences with the Foothill College Music Tech Program. Estrella shares her journey from being a theater major at the Boston Conservatory School to becoming a songwriter. She discusses the challenges she faced in the industry-focused curriculum at Berkeley and her decision to switch to music production. Estrella also talks about her songwriting process, her experiences working with producers, and her goals for the future. She emphasizes the importance of networking and staying true to oneself as an artist. The episode also features guest artist Cassidy Ray, who shares her experiences as a self-taught artist and producer.
Ande talks to us about her goals as an artist, and some of the things she loves about the Foothill Music Technology program. We also had a short Q&A session at the end with students to get advice from her perspective as a successful musician.
Links and Show Notes Ande did a recording session at Bruce Tambling's studio back in Feb 2021. She was living in Sunnyvale, California, at the time, and then she went away to school at Berkeley School of Music in Boston in the Spring of 2021. We were happy and surprised to see that she is now enrolled in the Foothill College Music Technology program. Ande is also a successful artist with a number of music productions that have been released on Spotify and various social media channels. She is at once a mentor and a "student." (as we are all perpetual students!)
In this episode, Ande talks about her experience at Berklee School of Music and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, her goals as an artist, and some of the things she loves about the Foothill Music Technology Program. We also had a short Q&A session at the end with students to get advice from her perspective as a successful musician.
Ande was accepted into the Boston Conservatory as a Theater Major after starting in musical theater and a high school band. She then decided to transition to songwriting, which required another few auditions, and she then realized several things about her unique path as an artist.
After some time, Ande pivoted to the Music Technology Program at Foothill College, praising it and stating that it serves her need as an artist and expressing her desire to gather the knowledge she needs to become the sole producer of her work.
Podcast host Cassidy asks Ande about her time in the high school band, and how her experience has translated over time to where she is as a musician now. Ande stated that the biggest carryover is the amount of time performing and the confidence she gained over time. Ande talked about her desire for a band of her own, now that she is an independent artist, and not working within the confines of the school's requirements.
Ande discussed a bit about her current goals in the Music Tech Program and that is she wants to build her knowledge in a structured and guided way. Her advice to students looking to get the most out of the program is to really put themselves out there, and mentioned that networking and exposure to new people and ideas will further improve their skills.
Ande recaps her process from songwriting to music release, what it's like to work with producers, and audio engineers, and her entire songwriting process. At this point, we moved into the Q&A session with our participants.
Listen to Ande's Music Article regarding "Mireya" single Apple Music Youtube Distribution First Official Music Video Ande's TikTok Links mentioned in the show Berklee School of Music Boston Conservatory at Berklee Women's Audio Mission Cookie Marenco Neumann TLM-103 Neumann TLM-103 - $1,195.00 Randy Emata Randy Emata All Music