Modern Recording Techniques, Seventh Edition

Appendix A. Continuing Education

As the equipment used by engineers, producers and musicians places an ever-increasing emphasis on technology, education must play a greater role in the understanding of basic industry skills. Education can take many forms, ranging from a formal education to simply keeping abreast of industry directions from the many industry magazines.

Beyond getting the necessary hands-on education by playing with all of the tools and toys, one of the best ways to get a better handle on the pulse of this industry is to read. Read all the magazines, books and articles that you can get your hot-little hands on. Of course, there’s a ton of schools that offer courses in recording, media and music production. If this approach works ...