A Day In The Studio
Have you ever wondered how a day runs at a major recording studio? For all the high-end clients at Blackbird Studio, it all starts before the band…
4 Traits of a Successful Audio Engineer
Working in audio isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you should be intimidated by it. Sure, it takes hard work, consistency, determination, luck, and…
A Day in the ‘Classroom’
October 3, 2016In Live, At Blackbird, StudioBy Carma DiCianniWatch these videos to check out what a day in The Blackbird Academy classroom is really…
How to Find Studio Work
There isn’t any one way to get studio work, but there are typical paths and ways to maximize your chances. Finding studio work can be separated…
What to Consider When Recording Bass Guitar
Bass guitar recording is an important skill. The bass provides the harmonic foundation for the music and helps form the rhythmic pulse. It can…
Best Mics To Use For Recording Drums – Part 1
Recording drums can be a challenge. To get top results, pay attention to the three elements that will render a great sounding outcome – a…
The Studio Production Hierarchy
Greetings! Here at The Blackbird Academy, we teach many subjects: technology and techniques, critical listening, business skills, history,…
5 Reasons to Attend Audio Engineering Schools
When it comes to getting better at audio engineering, you have a multitude of options — mentoring, apprenticeships, four-year universities, audio…
What it Takes to be a FOH Engineer
I believe that some people are born to great things, and that greatness is defined by a feeling you have in your heart when you are doing something…
What to Think About When EQing Vocals
Greetings from Blackbird! Here are some points about equalizing vocals, ranging from general to specific.