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May 12, 2026
The Blackbird Academy is proud to announce a new partnership with OLLO Audio, bringing together two companies dedicated to giving the next generation of audio professionals the tools and training needed to succeed at…
February 3, 2026
The name of the game is sound reinforcement. When it comes to successful and great-sounding live mixes, it is important to remember that the name of the game is “sound…
February 3, 2026
“Every room I have mixed a show in has had its own ambience, it’s own signature tone.” Many things make it difficult to attend a concert when you are a…
February 3, 2026
Greetings! Here at The Blackbird Academy, we teach many subjects: technology and techniques, critical listening, business skills, history, acoustics, studio design, and much more. Of these, probably the most important is…
February 3, 2026
A Frank Discussion June 28, 2020 By John McBride In At Blackbird, Insider How I Started I come from a family that feels strongly about getting a college education. Both my parents were…
February 3, 2026
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 that you…
February 3, 2026
Plugins are essential tools used in modern-day audio production. Unlike their hardware counterparts, plugins can be used on multiple channels simultaneously, making them incredibly affordable. There are hundreds to choose…
February 3, 2026
February 23, 2017In Alumni, Live Sound Program David Loy is a graduate of the June 2015 Live Sound Engineering Program from The Blackbird Academy and has been out with some fantastic artists since graduation.…
February 3, 2026
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 into two categories –…
February 3, 2026
MONTCLAIR, N.J. – Advances in technology and the wide availability of affordable recording software and gear have made it possible for everyone to record and produce their own music, audiobooks, voiceovers,…
February 3, 2026
Okay, let’s say audio engineering has been your passion for years, and you know you want to take it to a professional level. The only issue is, the more and…
February 3, 2026
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 Blackbird Academy, working with the incredible…
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