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Issue #66 – Catching Up
by L. Swift and Jeff McQ
The Pensado’s Place “Capital Jam” was a rip-roaring success, and Recording Connection was glad to support Pensado’s Place’s time in D.C.
On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Pensado’s Place, the acclaimed weekly web series known as the most influential show for engineers, mixers and producers, and its co-hosts Herb Trawick and Dave Pensado, in cooperation with The Recording Academy®’s Washington D.C. Chapter and the Producers & Engineers Wing®, as well as Studio202DC, descended on the nation’s capital to hold their first ever “Capital Jam” — a free roundtable discussion and music event. Hundreds of aspiring engineers and producers came from all over the world and filled the venue – and throughout the event, Dave and Herb give shout-outs to long-time Pensado’s Place supporters Recording Connection.
Our very own mentor Yudu Gray of the phenomenal House Studios D.C. was on hand to represent Recording Connection and to shake hands with potential future apprentices (you guys know who you are).
During the event, Herb gave some sage advice in regards to how one should properly prepare for their interview with their potential mentor. “You have to be on top of your game and fully prepared for this interview, because if you are accepted, and become the mentor’s apprentice, it can change your life. You have to get your game face on, and be totally in the moment.”
And Herb was not the only industry leader giving advice to the next generation of recording professionals. “Please, have some manners and have some conversational skills,” stated panelist Kuk Harrell (Beyoncé, Rihanna, Shakira). “You need to really focus on always having ‘old school’ communication, really having an engaging conversation. This is a people business. You got to talk. You got to open your mouth.”
Back in Los Angeles, Record Connection’s Brian Kraft built on the sentiments of those in attendance at the Pensado Capital Jam, adding, “You want a career in music? You want a career in audio engineering? Then prepare for it. Do everything you can to give the best and truest impression of who you are. Share your goals. Tell your mentor what you want to do. They want to know about your passions, your drive, your dedication.” Learn more about the RC interview process.
Thanks to legendary mixer Dave Pensado and co-host Herb Trawick: Ann Mincieli (Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Amazing Spider Man 2), Gavin Lurssen (Alison Krauss, T Bone Burnett), Young Guru (Jay Z, Kanye West), Derek Ali (Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q), Kuk Harrell (Rihanna, Beyoncé, Shakira), Michael Brauer (Coldplay, Calle 13, John Mayer), and Noah “40” Shebib (Drake, Nas, Sade).
Let’s do it again, shall we?
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