Beyond Sound: The College and Career Guide in Music Technology

by Scott L. Phillips

Overview

Beyond Sound is a must-read for anyone who loves music technology and wants to build a career in this competitive, fast-paced world. Author Scott L. Phillips draws on his seventeen-year career as a technology trainer and educator, and his extensive network of music technology professionals, to present an intimate view of the exciting world of music technology. The book offers an in-depth consideration of music technology education, including looks at specific programs and a clear explanation of different types of degrees. Moreover, it provides practical guidance on career preparation, including how to get a great internship, how to land that first job, and how to make connections and move up in a variety of businesses from recording to television and film to video games. And Phillips brings stories from successful professionals, who share their experiences, advice, and suggestions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199837687
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/12/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Scott L. Phillips is Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Music Technology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A highly sought-after trainer, clinician, and consultant, he has represented major music technology companies and worked with hundreds of audio professionals and music educators.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Professional Music Technologist
Chapter 2: Preparing to Be a Music Technologist
Chapter 3: Studying to Be a Music Technologist
Chapter 4: Starting Your Career as a Music Technologist
Chapter 5: Music Technologists in the Recording Studio
Chapter 6: Music Technologists in Live Sound
Chapter 7: Music Technologists in Film and Television
Chapter 8: Music Technologists in Digital Media
Chapter 9: Music Technologists in Sales and Support
Chapter 10: Music Technologists in Education
Chapter 11: Conclusion
Appendix A: College Programs by School
Appendix B: College Programs by State
Appendix C: Graduate Programs by School
Index

Editorial Reviews

"Scott does an excellent job of providing an outline of a number of different potential career paths that you might not have been previously aware of or considered. It's a much larger industry than initially meets the eye. Beyond Sound will also provide a great overview of the different music technology courses available, what the differences between them are, and the qualifying requirements of each. All of this comes in an extremely easy to read package that you'll find as enjoyable as it is informative. You'll read some interesting career anecdotes, get lots of advice, and have a clearer idea about your future when you're finished." —From the Foreword by Bobby Owsinski

"For students dreaming of a career pursuing their love of music and technology, for the parent seeking viable career choices for their children, or for someone looking for a career change into this exciting profession and industry, Beyond Sound offers an excellent resource of background material, practical information, and rich anecdotal advice from successful professionals in the multifaceted field of music technology." —David Brian Williams, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Music and Arts Technology, Illinois State University

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