Living the audio life : a guide to a career in live entertainment sound / Brad Schiller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schiller, Brad, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sound--Recording and reproducing--Vocational guidance.

Sound.

Theaters--Electronic sound control--Vocational guidance.

Theaters.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (221 pages)

Place of Publication:

Oxon, UK ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, [2022]

Summary:

"Living the Audio Life details the aspects and procedures necessary for one to have a successful career in live entertainment sound. Encompassing a wide range of topics, the text clearly guides anyone interested in working and position within the live entertainment audio field. The guide is broken into clearly defined sections allowing the reader to easily navigate through various subjects including jobs, career, business, creativity, lifestyle, and travel. Real world examples and documentation from the author and key industry experts allow the reader to gain insight into essential practices helpful throughout a career. Additional in-depth interviews provide details of careers from industry veterans. Whether considering a career in live entertainment audio or just starting out, readers will find the resources within key to success in audio. Students, those new to sound, and workers already within their career can refer to the text as a guide throughout their journey. With benefits to anyone interested in the audio field, Living the Audio Life is a key navigational resource for success"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1 The Job

1 Audio Jobs and Roles

2 Audio Genres

3 Audio Skills

4 Organizational Skills

5 Working Requirements

6 Ethics of Audio

7 Best Show Ever

Part 2 The Career

8 A Growing Career

9 Attitude Is Everything

10 Training and Learning

11 Promoting Yourself

12 Networking With Others

13 Keep on Moving Forward

14 Giving Back

15 Moving On

Part 3 The Business

16 Types of Workers

17 Business Structure

18 Personal Business Paperwork

19 Business Operations

20 Tax Form Basics

21 Getting Gigs

22 Planning for Your Future

Part 4 The Creativity

23 Abundant Creativity

24 Creative Inspiration

Part 5 The Lifestyle

25 Why We Do It

26 Work-Life Balance

27 Allure of Celebrity

28 Healthy Living

29 Time to Sleep

30 When It Stops Being Fun

Part 6 The Travel

31 Travel Is Work

32 Earn the Perks

33 Air Travel

34 Tour Buses

35 Hotel Living

Part 7 The Interviews

36 Jim Yakabuski: Director of Audio Projects for Solotech-US Live Productions

37 Big Mick Hughes: Front of House Sound Engineer

38 Jessica Paz: Tony Award Winning Sound Designer

39 Jim Ragus: Audio System Engineer and Crew Chief

40 Kelly Epperson: Audio Designer &amp

Mixer

41 Cricket S. Myers: Freelance Sound Designer

42 Shared Advice

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-000-58289-2

1-00-318895-8

1-003-18895-8

1-000-58284-1

9781003188957

OCLC:

1308514292