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Students from SPARS Member, Old Dominion University, visit Avatar Studios, NY, for mentoring opportunity

By Paul Christensen, on April 20, 2013

A group of students from SPARS Member, Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, were recently in New York visiting Avatar Studios for a mentoring opportunity with SPARS President Kirk Imamura and well known Recording Engineer, Roy Hendrickson. The group was led by Bob Wright, Co Owner at Seven … Continue reading →

SPARS Member Firehouse Studios to host legendary producer Mike Clink to record winning song from GRAMMY U® Amplified competition

By Paul Christensen, on April 5, 2013

Firehouse Recording Studios, a division of DMI Music & Media Solutions, will host legendary record producer Mike Clink on April 6, 2013, to record and produce an original song from the winner of the GRAMMY U® Amplified student competition (formerly known as Rock The … Continue reading →

Ask SPARS mentoring at NAMM winter show is well received

By Paul Christensen, on January 29, 2013

One of the Studio Production small groups SPARS recently matched some 20 industry leaders with more than  125 students, recent graduates and active recording professionals as part of their Ask SPARS speed mentoring sessions at the 2013 NAMM show in Anaheim, … Continue reading →

Registration now open for Ask SPARS Mentoring Sessions at NAMM – includes NAMM pass

By Paul Christensen, on December 6, 2012

For a limited time, early registration for SPARS H.O.T. Zone session includes purchase of $25.00 four day NAMM pass Early registration ends Thursday, December 13, 2013 The SPARS Speed Mentoring Ask SPARS events have been so well attended in recent months, that … Continue reading →

SPARS mentoring programs receive enthusiastic reception at recent AES Convention

By Paul Christensen, on November 6, 2012

SPARS produced several expanded Ask SPARS mentoring sessions at the recent 133rd AES Convention held in San Francisco, October 26-29, 2012. SPARS produced small group sessions in room 132 and for the first time, conducted one-on-one mentoring in the SPARS Mentoring … Continue reading →

SPARS honors Chris Stone as the recipient of the 2012 SPARS Legacy Award

By Paul Christensen, on October 28, 2012

Award given as part of the 133rd AES Convention in San Francisco On Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the AES / SPARS Joint Student Section party, the SPARS Board of Directors bestowed its highest honor, the 2012 SPARS Legacy Award, … Continue reading →

SPARS partners with AES to sponsor AES Student Section Party

By Paul Christensen, on October 9, 2012

Chris Stone to receive the 2012 SPARS Legacy Award at legendary Coast Recorders As part of SPARS new mentoring and education initiative, Mentoring the next Generation, SPARS will be partnering with the Audio Engineering Society by sponsoring the annual student section party to be held during … Continue reading →

SPARS expands mentoring at AES Convention to include Ask SPARS sessions on the exhibit floor

By Paul Christensen, on October 2, 2012

30 minute one-on-one sessions with established industry mentors to be offered to SPARS members, students and other recording professionals. In addition to the expanded and popular Ask SPARS speed mentoring session being held in San Francisco, October 27, 2012, SPARS will be offering mentoring … Continue reading →

Chris Stone announced as the SPARS 2012 Legacy Award recipient

By Paul Christensen, on September 30, 2012

The SPARS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2012 SPARS Legacy Award, industry pioneer, recording icon and founder of the legendary Record Plant Studios, Christopher Stone. The award will be formally given to Stone at … Continue reading →

SPARS offers complementary AES exhibits passes to members and industry professionals

By Paul Christensen, on September 24, 2012

The 133rd AES Convention is fast approaching. This year’s convention is being held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on October 26-29, 2012. SPARS will be exhibiting on the floor at booth 1123. As part of our participation, SPARS … Continue reading →