Friday, May 28, 2010

David Jason - New London, Connecticut

David Jason
New London, Connecticut


I had been enrolled at another music school, here in New London: Connecticut but I felt that I was not learning what I wanted to learn. There was far too much classroom activity and little practical learning. I know that this business is a learn as you do business and that the best way to acquire knowledge is by actually doing the work, first hand. So I dropped out of that course and signed up with www.recordingconnection.com. That was 5 months ago and I have never looked back. My one on one mentor Suzanne has gone through everything I need to know in order to work successfully at a major recording studio. She has taught me to tame the mixing desk and prepping the instruments. There is so much to take in, but it never gets overly complicated because she explains everything to me in simple layman’s terms. Next week I’m working at a large busy recording studio and will be working at times with little supervision. Just to make sure that I feel comfortable working under my own initiative. I can’t wait. Thank you Suzanne and www.recordingconnection.com.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Faye Clamour - Cincinnati, Ohio

Faye Clamour
Cincinnati, Ohio


Ever since I was a kid I have wanted to play in a grand orchestra such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. I would love to be part of the woodwind section, playing the Oboe. Thanks to www.recordingconnection.com that is exactly what I aim to do. I even have my own personal one on one mentor Walter who will teach me all there is about being playing as part of an orchestra. He played for many years in Austria and is more than happy to share is great wealth of information and secrets with me. He has also began introducing me to many of his contacts within the classical music industry, including many from overseas. My big dream is to play in Europe. Hopefully I will, thanks to Walter and www.recordingconnection.com.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Tess King - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Tess King
Calgary, Alberta, Canada


Ever since I was a toddler I have wanted to be part of an orchestra, especially the woodwind section. I was fascinated how a group of people, playing a multitude of different instruments could come together and create such beautiful music. I have always preferred the sound of real musical instruments rather than electronic synthesizers. Thanks to www.recordingconnection.com I hope to be playing Oboe in an internationally acclaimed orchestra very soon. The program works around my busy life (I work part time) some that’s a great help. My mentor, Paulo has gone through every aspect of working within a real orchestra and working as part of a very large team. There’s a hell of a lot of work involved, but I relish the challenge. Enrolling on this program is the best decision I have ever made. Thank you Paulo and thank you www.recordingconnection.com.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Carl Stinson - San Fransisco, CA

Carl Stinson
San Fransisco, CA


After watching a movie what sticks in your mind? The characters, your favorite scene or possibly the director’s work? To me it’s the score, you know the “background” music. To me though, it’s a lot more than just background music. It sets the scene, adds tension and In some movies is an additional character. My favorite score composer is Hans Zimmer, to me he is a musical genius and has provided some of the finest scores to many of the finest movies to be seen on the silver screen. Gladiator, The Da Vinci Code, Angles & Demons, The Last Samurai and also the recently aired HBO War time miniseries The Pacific to name but a few of his masterpieces. This man knows how to score a movie. Watch any interview of him and he comes across as highly confident, maybe even big headed, but when you hear his music you know at least he can back it up. If I could even have just a fragment of his talent I would be the happiest man alive. Thanks to www.recordingconnection.com and my personal mentor Jake I’m well on my way to working full time in a scoring studio for major motion pictures. He has taught me how to tame the mixing deck and how to use non musical objects in musical scoring. This has got to be the most productive training program I have ever been on. I have even been offered a position at a major studio that records scores for Hollywood movies, this is a dream come true. Thank you www.recordingconnection.com and thank you Mr. Zimmer for inspiring me.