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…


Now Accepting International Students

The Blackbird Academy is now approved through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and accepting applications from international students…


Students with Garth Brooks

Guest Instructors: Live Sound Engineering

The Blackbird Academy has the unique opportunity to invite an impressive roster of guest mentors from the live sound industry, including Clair…


Live Sound Students Assist Eric Church

The Blackbird Academy Live Sound Engineering students weren’t “outsiders” on Saturday. They started at 7 a.m. to observe load in, set up and sound…


live sound students assist at lee brice show

Live Sound Students Assist at Lee Brice Show

December 5, 2014In LiveBy The Blackbird AcademyFOH engineer Wayne Pauley invited the Blackbird Academy Live Sound Engineering students to a Lee Brice…


Experience the Blackbird Studio Sessions

5 Days in Blackbird Studio with Dave Pensado