SPARS Sessions

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 →

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 announces expanded speed mentoring sessions for upcoming 133rd AES Convention

By Paul Christensen, on August 20, 2012

SPARS Speed Mentoring – Mentoring Answers for your Career Moscone Center – Room SC4 Saturday, October 27, 2012 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Registration Required  SPARS has announced the expansion of their popular speed mentoring sessions for the 133rd AESConvention … Continue reading →

Attendees respond to SPARS Asheville Studio Summit | Successful event brings many positive comments

By Paul Christensen, on April 6, 2012

SPARS recently completed the first in a new series of regional Studio Summits in Asheville, NC. The response from the local Asheville and surrounding production communities was overwhelming, resulting in a sold out conference and SRO crowds. The well received … Continue reading →

SPARS enjoys successful SRO crowds at recent Asheville Studio Summit

By Paul Christensen, on April 1, 2012

SPARS recently completed the first in a new series of regional Studio Summits in Asheville, NC. The response from the local Asheville and surrounding production communities was overwhelming resulting in a sold out conference and SRO crowds. The well received … Continue reading →

SPARS sells out Asheville Studio Summit | Event represents new regional education initiative

By Paul Christensen, on March 26, 2012

SPARS recently announced they have sold out the Asheville Studio Summit scheduled for Asheville, NC on March 30 – 31, 2012 at Echo Mountain Recording. The Asheville Studio Summit represents the first in a new series of educational initiatives designed … Continue reading →

Slideshow from A Talk with Joe Chicarelli now available at the SPARS Site

Syndicated from SPARS PatchBay, on February 26, 2012

The audio from the talk with Joe Chicarelli at NAMM 2012 Studio Summit held on January 21, 2012 is available as a three-part slideshow. Joe was interviewed for an hour by Tom Kenny, editor of Mix Magazine covering topics from how Joe works with artists… Continue reading →

SPARS posts “A Talk with Joe Chicarelli” Slideshow

By Kirk Imamura, on February 20, 2012

The audio from the talk with Joe Chicarelli at the Namm SPARS Studio Summit held on January 21, 2012 is available as a three-part slideshow. Joe was interviewed for an hour by Tom Kenny, editor of Mix Magazine covering topics … Continue reading →

SPARS announces regional Studio Summit for North Carolina area | Save the date

By Paul Christensen, on February 12, 2012

SPARS will be presenting a regional SPARS Studio Summit in Asheville, NC on March 30 – 31, 2012 at Echo Mountain Recording. Participants will include students from the Music Technology and Recording programs at Appalachian State University, University of North … Continue reading →

Goo Goo Doll’s John Rzeznik and award-winning Producer/Engineer Joe Chicarelli headline successful SPARS Studio Summit at NAMM

By Paul Christensen, on January 26, 2012

For the third year in a row, SPARS was an active participant in the H.O.T Zone at NAMM. The 33 year old recording association brought in artists, producers and engineers to share their expertise and experiences in recording successful projects. … Continue reading →