Who Am I?

Who am I?

by John McBride

Want A Job Where You’re Always Learning?

Interview with Guest Engineer/Mentor Troy MilnerTroy Milner has mixed live sound for the biggest names in music. Bruce Springsteen, Garth Brooks, and…

by Carma DiCianni

Don’t Let Setups Overwhelm You

"It's all just wire."

by The Blackbird Academy

Experience Week 1

Week 1 at The Blackbird Academy included lots of experiential learning and networking with the top names in the industry. Students recorded,…

by Marian Matthis

Robert Bull

Working Live Sound for The Rolling Stones

Engineer Robert Bull is one of the many guest lecturers in The Blackbird Academy’s live sound program. He has worked in the industry for 20 years,…

by Carma DiCianni

Audio Quick Tip#1: Recording Background Vocals

Greetings! Here’s the first installment of a series of recording hints, tips, tricks, and ideas from the front of The Blackbird Academy classroom.…

by Mark Rubel

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Live Sound Spotlight: Consoles

Welcome to Part 2 of my blog on Live Sound Spotlight, where I will be discussing, evaluating, and testing live audio gear and giving my best…

by Carma DiCianni

The Importance of Details

Pay Attention in all the right moments.

by Marian Matthis

Impressive Students

Last week was the first week for our students working with a band in Blackbird Studio’s Studios A and B. Neo Tundra Cowboy came in and laid down two…

by Marian Matthis