Monthly Archives: June 2012

Steve Lillywhite, CBE, Is Named 133rd AES Convention Keynote Speaker

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on June 30, 2012

The 133rd AES Convention, being held at San Francisco’s Moscone Center Oct. 26-29, 2012, has chosen to kick off in compelling fashion. The convention’s keynote speaker will be multi-Platinum record producer Steve Lillywhite, who in 2012 was awarded a Commander of The British Empire (CBE) by the Queen of England. The award is just a [...] Continue reading →

Studio Expresso.com | June 2012 | Production News & Trends

By Paul Christensen, on June 29, 2012

June 2012 production news & trends studioexpresso music community worldwide While London is buzzing with Olympic Gold and Wimbledon Tennis, at home, America is getting ready for July 4th Celebrations. We travel to the UK to catch Amy’s Ghost. Trans Audio Group … Continue reading →

SPARS ends fiscal year with successful events, increased membership and participation

By Paul Christensen, on June 27, 2012

SPARS ended its 2011-2012 fiscal year recently, producing several well attended and successful events. In addition, interest in the 33 year old recording association is on the rise, as evidenced by the upsurge in membership, newsletter subscriptions, as well as social media … Continue reading →

Discmakers Blog Echoes | The story of Taylor Guitars

By Paul Christensen, on June 27, 2012

How Taylor Guitars are Made – An Inside Look at a Music Instrument Icon How many million guitarists pick up an acoustic guitar and use it to perform, compose, practice, teach, or simply to relax in a single day? But … Continue reading →

SPARS Blog with J. Michael Dolan | Choose One

By Paul Christensen, on June 27, 2012

Excerpted from J. Michael Dolan’s Blogs & Stories | for Artists and Entrepreneurs… CHOOSE ONE (Read time 1:09)  We stand alone at this very moment right on the edge of an unknown future which is staring us right back in the face, … Continue reading →

Music Clout | Music tips you can use

By Paul Christensen, on June 27, 2012

  View in your browser.           The Ugly Truth About Todays A&R In the past, the most commonly known aspect of an A&R’s job was discovering unsigned talent and getting them a record deal, which was … Continue reading →

Vlado Meller Mastering Workshop to Debut in NYC, August 1-3 and September 19-21

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on June 20, 2012

The need for high-level education in the mastering sector is being addressed via a new workshop from one of the world’s most accomplished mastering engineers, two-time GRAMMY-winner Vlado Meller. Meller has announced the Vlado Meller Mastering Workshop (VMMW,) a three-day intensive hands-on course which will launch in New York City from August 1-3. The course [...] Continue reading →

Nova Studios: A Surprising Destination Studio Fills a Void for New York City

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on June 17, 2012

Imagine a getaway facility where you can stay and create — without ever leaving NYC. Continue reading →

SPARS Blog with J. Michael Dolan | Legwork

By Paul Christensen, on June 14, 2012

Excerpted from J. Michael Dolan’s Blogs & Stories | for Artists and Entrepreneurs… LEGWORK (Read time 0:15) Back in the day, artists were victims of an industry that was only concerned about snatching up as much of their earnings as they could … Continue reading →

SPARS spotlights Web design and hosting company, JazzCorner

Syndicated from SPARS PatchBay, on June 13, 2012

Over two years ago when SPARS decided to redesign their web presence, the 33 year old recording association had the good fortune to be introduced to Lois Gilbert and Bryan Davis with JazzCorner. Lois and Bryan worked with SPARS to build the excell… Continue reading →