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  • The IDF Principle: Insuring Efficiency, Excellence, & Expedience During Creative Production Processes
    by Derris Lee on March 5, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    Many arts entrepreneurs—such as music producers—may not be aware of the personnel and itemized roles that come with executing a creative endeavor with efficiency, excellence, and expedience. It is common for producers to take on new clients’ projects within a moment’s notice, and thus, make deadlines the arch-nemesis against the perceived reliability of producers to... The post The IDF Principle: Insuring Efficiency, Excellence, & Expedience During Creative Production Processes appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.

  • APME Graduate Conference: Where We Came From and Where We Are Going
    by rsanguinetti on January 19, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    By Rachael Sanguinetti, APME Graduate Conference Committee Member APME is excited to be hosting the 2nd annual Graduate Conference this weekend. This year, we have presenters from five different countries bringing together their ideas about popular music, diversity, and the future of music education to attendees from across the globe.  The theme of the conference,... The post APME Graduate Conference: Where We Came From and Where We Are Going appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.

  • Mentoring: The Long Game
    by rsanguinetti on December 9, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    Many musicians and educators can point to mentors who have helped in various ways across our lives and careers. Individual mentors’ roles are unique, but below I share some thoughts on what might be common traits. The post Mentoring: The Long Game appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.

  • Diagnosing and Solving Issues with Beginner Guitar Students
    by Amir Dawarzani on November 8, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    During my eleven years of experience teaching guitar, I have recognized a root problem in beginner guitar students. This problem is the reason for many subsequent errors in playing the guitar. You are probably asking what it is. Do not think you are in a hurry? Yes, the answer is the same uncontrollable urge to rush.... The post Diagnosing and Solving Issues with Beginner Guitar Students appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.

  • Music Production: Encouraging Girls and Young Women
    by Kelley King on October 5, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    The world of music production has always been, and continues to be, the ultimate boys’ club. In fact, according to a 2021 study by Stacy Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Institute, women make up only 2.6% of music producers. I asked five women at various stages of their music industry careers for advice they... The post Music Production: Encouraging Girls and Young Women appeared first on The Association for Popular Music Education.

News Archive - AES Audio Engineering Society

  • AES Europe 2023 Convention Releases Preliminary Program Details for Papers and Workshops Presentations; Early Bird Rates End March 20
    by Corey Walthall on March 17, 2023 at 12:30 pm

    — Highly anticipated AES Europe Convention to highlight prevalent audio topics through a variety of formats including a series of immersive audio Workshops and a sweeping cross-section of audio technology and production sessions — The AES has announced its preliminary listings of Papers and Workshops presentations for the upcoming AES Europe 2023 Convention, being held… Continue reading AES Europe 2023 Convention Releases Preliminary Program Details for Papers and Workshops Presentations; Early Bird Rates End March 20 The post AES Europe 2023 Convention Releases Preliminary Program Details for Papers and Workshops Presentations; Early Bird Rates End March 20 appeared first on AES.

  • AES Educational Foundation 2023 Scholarships and Grants Submissions Open Today – March 15
    by Corey Walthall on March 15, 2023 at 9:47 pm

    — AES Student Members are encouraged to apply for a grant to help with their studies, made possible by individual and corporate financial support to the AES Educational Foundation — The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating “75 Years of Audio Innovation” in 2023, has announced details on this year’s AES Educational Foundation scholarships and grants. Applications… Continue reading AES Educational Foundation 2023 Scholarships and Grants Submissions Open Today – March 15 The post AES Educational Foundation 2023 Scholarships and Grants Submissions Open Today – March 15 appeared first on AES.

  • Speaker and Special Event Updates Shared for AES Europe 2023
    by Corey Walthall on March 1, 2023 at 4:09 pm

    — The Audio Engineering Society has announced Jamie Angus-Whiteoak as Heyser Memorial Lecturer, plus student, social and pre-convention events — The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, has revealed details on highlights of the upcoming AES Europe 2023 Convention being held at Aalto University, Espoo, Helsinki, Finland, May 13 – 15. AES’s… Continue reading Speaker and Special Event Updates Shared for AES Europe 2023 The post Speaker and Special Event Updates Shared for AES Europe 2023 appeared first on AES.

  • AES DE&I Mentorship Program 2023 Term 1 Enrollment Open
    by Frank Wells on February 25, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    AES Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee's Mentorship Program 12-week 2023 Term 1 runs Mar 6 - May 19 The post AES DE&I Mentorship Program 2023 Term 1 Enrollment Open appeared first on AES.

  • Audio Engineering Society Recipient Of A Technical GRAMMY® Award
    by Frank Wells on February 7, 2023 at 10:52 pm

    AES acknowledged for its contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field. The post Audio Engineering Society Recipient Of A Technical GRAMMY® Award appeared first on AES.