Understanding Sound Waves: The Foundation of Audio Engineering Sound is an integral part of our lives, shaping experiences from the music we listen to, the conversations we have, and the environments we inhabit. At the core of all these auditory experiences are sound waves — complex phenomena that, when understood, can help make better decisions […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of music production, the role of an audio engineer continues to be integral, shaping the way we perceive and connect with the music we love.
Since much of modern music is no longer reliant on these major studios, this can make it tricky for a new engineer or producer to figure out how to learn the basic skills and connect with solid mentorship. This is where modern audio engineering schools enter.
In this blog, we’ll talk about what mixing and mastering is, how they differ, and the overlapping skillset that allows an audio engineer to manage both tasks.
5 Steps to Landing Your Audio Engineering Job Before you decide to take the leap and start your audio engineering job search in the world of audio production, you may want to learn more about the career itself. There are numerous job possibilities in the audio production sector. The most important thing is finding the […]
7 Easy Ways To Improve Your Electronic Music Productions As an electronic music producer or any genre of producer for that matter, having your productions on par with the largest names, in terms of popularity and especially quality should be important to you. At times this may seem impossible to a beginner and even an […]
DHI Graduate Ryan Ploch partnered with the non-profit group, Bravo Waukegan, for a Charity Networking Event at Arlington Ale House in Illinois. The event was a success for both Bravo, who received over 80 instrument donations, and Dark Horse Institute, who was given a $500 scholarship which was to be split up for future students. […]
So, you’re looking into selecting the right audio engineering or music production school for you. It’s tough. We’ve all been there. There are many different schools to peruse through, and multiple questions you should ask for each one. Maybe you’re a recent high school graduate wanting to pick a trade school over the standard four-year […]
Want to start a career in Audio Engineering, but are unsure whether the salary of an audio engineer is worth investing your time and money? Unsure whether the ROI will be worth it, and wondering which city may be the best place to even begin your search in? There’s a plethora of research and data […]
Audio Engineering Careers Live Sound Engineers: Welcome to the second in a series of Dark Horse Institute blogs covering some of the dozens of jobs available to a person who has the skills, ears, and passion for pursuing a career as an Audio Engineer. Besides Studio Engineers, another excellent career path for those wanting to […]
