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Insights, tutorials, and stories from the Blackbird Academy.
February 3, 2026
Greetings from Blackbird! Here are some points about equalizing vocals, ranging from general to specific.Why It’s Important Music is a powerful form of communication, and we generally tune into and…
February 3, 2026
The Blackbird Academy: A Crash Course So, you might be dreaming of playing a part in the moment of sheer electricity that happens when a vocalist hits a high note…
February 3, 2026
Hard as it is to believe, last week marked the beginning of my 89th semester of teaching audio! I taught recording classes through a college at my recording studio from…
February 3, 2026
In our third alumni interview, we chatted with graduate Rachael Moore from The Blackbird Academy’s third studio engineering class. Rachael shared her thoughts about working with Grammy winners, new opportunities, and being…
February 3, 2026
Along with receiving an exceptional audio education, The Blackbird Academy students are offered the opportunity to partake in trips to two of America’s most renowned recording destinations. The walls of…
February 3, 2026
The Blackbird Academy is so honored to be partnering with Pensado’s Place. They recently visited us here in Nashville to shoot their 2-part Thanksgiving special, “Nashville Gives Thanks.” Dave Pensado…
February 3, 2026
In my first three blogs, I wrote about Soundcraft digital consoles and their digital stage box – a package I put together for the group “EXILE.” In addition to the…
February 3, 2026
The Blackbird Academy has the unique opportunity to invite an impressive roster of guest mentors from the live sound industry, including Clair Global’s professional staff. This rotating cast of expert…
February 3, 2026
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 skill, but doesn’t any professional field?…
February 3, 2026
These women lead L.A.'s recording industry – and they made time to stop by Blackbird! Meet Candace Stewart, Studio Manager of EastWest Studios and Paula Salvatore, VP of Client Relations and Studio…
February 3, 2026
Check out the three Blackbird Academy Live Sound Engineering grads who are part of the Florida Georgia Line “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country” Tour crew. They are: Rachel Rozzi – Monitor Systems Engineer…
February 3, 2026
TBA recently got the chance to sit down with one of our grads, Rachel Rozzi, and talk to her about her time touring with the Rolling Stones and their historic…
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