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Issue #26
by L. Swift and Jeff McQ
It doesn’t seem that long ago that Krysten Dean was apprenticing with the Recording Connection under Joey Heier at Crystal Clear Studio in Philadelphia, PA. Since graduating, she’s concentrated on doing live sound, and recently landed the gig of a lifetime: running live sound operations for Jay Z and Beyoncé for their “On the Run” tour!
The stadium tour, which has been hailed by critics for its state of the art sound and lighting effects, began in June at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL, and is currently hitting major cities throughout the U.S. and Canada before closing out in September with a two-day stint in Paris, France. The tour is visually and narratively themed after the Jay Z song “Part II: On the Run,” and the setlist includes recent and signature hits from both superstars.
Krysten credits much of her current success to her time spent with the Recording Connection. “Thank you for getting me started and thank you for believing in me,” she says. “It all started learning from you!” Congratulations, Krysten!
This internationally known radio personality got his start at age 24 as a janitor in a radio station in Florida!
A famed Hollywood street intersection is named after him.
He has also published a novel.
Who is our newest supporter?
Recording Connection mentor Joey Heier tells a story about how an aspiring young rap artist named Tayyib Ali came into his studio about five years ago, referred by Duck Down Records in New York City. During their first session, Ali referred to Crystal Clear as “The nicest studio I’ve ever been in,” continuing, “I want to make this studio my home.” Though Ali could not afford further sessions at the time, Joey saw his potential as a big-time artist and agreed to bring him in on talent alone, provided that Ali would spread the word about Crystal Clear Studio as the place where he got his start.
Since then, Tayyib Ali has been named one of the “Top Ten Teen Rappers” and has become widely known for his Keystone State of Mind series of recordings. He’s currently signed to Def Jam Records, and is currently out on tour! Be sure to check out one of his shows!
View Keystone State of Mind on YouTube on YouTube!
The Recording Connection trains aspiring music producers and audio engineers in studios around the world, including “across the pond.” This week, we’re pleased to welcome our newest Recording Connection mentor: producer Andrew Dougherty, owner of Sonic Visuals Recording Studio in Broughshane, Northern Ireland!
Sonic Visuals is a world-class recording studio where artists from all over the world come to record in a beautiful, creatively stimulating environment. Andrew records and produces for a wide range of clients, from pop singer Leah McFall (a runner up on The Voice UK) to the acclaimed Ulster Orchestra from Belfast, Ireland.
We look forward to seeing what our students accomplish at this great new studio. Welcome, Andrew!
Recording Connection apprentice Will Dawson is currently working with his mentor Greg Hainer at Scorpio Sound on editing a voiceover by a high-profile celebrity for a post-apocalyptic zombie video game!
Recording Connection graduate David Turby, who apprenticed with Jason Shaffer at Full Tilt Recording, recently landed an audio gig in public broadcasting. Way to go, David!
Recording Connection apprentice David Michael Haro (apprenticing at Mud Rock Studio in Lubbock, TX) has been working with several bands helping with live sound, set up, mixing and mastering—including noted metalcore act Straight Line Stitch!
The House Studio in Washington, DC conducts apprentice workshops for students every Tuesday. Check it out (click photos below to view larger)!
Fastback Studios
Recording Connection apprentices Babah Paco and Bruce Fugett have been teaming up on a number of tracks at Fastback Studios in Seattle, WA. They recently produced a hip-hop single that was sold to a New York radio station, prompting Bruce to form his own production company! Congrats, guys!
We are excited to announce the release of 26 brand new RRF online video courses—exclusively on Skillfeed — with plenty more to come! Skillfeed is an online tutorial site devoted to developing professional skills.
Taught by RRF instructor Eddy Martinez, these courses cover the basics of audio software including Logic Pro X, Pro Tools and Audacity. We’re psyched to get these courses out there to share with any and everyone who wants to learn how to produce and engineer music.
Sign up for a free 30-day trial today and get access to all 26 of them, as well the 30,000 others on Skillfeed that explore topics like audio, design, web development, and photography.
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