what a day in the classroom is like

A Day in the ‘Classroom’

October 3, 2016In At Blackbird, Studio, LiveBy Carma DiCianniWatch these videos to check out what a day in The Blackbird Academy classroom is really…


Studio Engineering Advice with Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman was part of the first-ever The Blackbird Academy studio engineering class. We tracked him down to chat about his experience at The…


Drums Anyone?

[EDITOR’S UPDATE JUNE 18, 2020: Since we first published this story, we have added a few more snares, like 59. “We have 160 snares,” says John…


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Teacher Spotlight: Kyle Welch

Kyle Welch is one of our Live Sound Instructors at The Blackbird Academy. He has worked in the entertainment industry as a live sound and recording…


AES Nashville 2015

The Blackbird Academy Grabs ‘Top Mixer’ Award

In only its second year of competition, The Blackbird Academy was awarded the top prize at the Nashville Audio Engineering Society (AES) annual…


Students working with ProTools

Pro Tools Workshop

TUNE-UP YOUR SKILLS! This two-day, intensive seminar will be taught by The Blackbird Academy Instructor / Mix Technical Editor Kevin Becka and…


rehearsal at the live facility

Experienced-Based Learning: Live Sound Engineering

The most powerful and effective way to learn is first hand from a mentor working in the industry. The Blackbird Academy’s Live Sound Engineering…