Work Evan MacDonald: From Jazz Musician to Prolific Composer Music composer Evan MacDonald’s work has been featured in over 25 films to date, as well as commercials for big names such as Dior, Google, Pepsi, the PGA Tour, and countless others. His music has been heard on every major television network, at world renowned film festivals (Cannes International Film Festival), and even international stadiums. […] Written by @recordingarts 8 September 20228 September 2022
Learn What is Mastering? This article breaks down what mastering is, its history and modern uses, and shares tips on how you can master tracks yourself. Written by @recordingarts 1 September 20221 September 2022
Learn How SoundCloud Changed Music Since its 2007 origins, SoundCloud has not only become one of the world’s most influential streaming services, but it’s spawned its own music sub-genre of SoundCloud rap, and helped popular independent artists of all genres thrive. In this article, we’ll revisit what made the platform so successful, and also review community practices that can help […] Written by @recordingarts 25 August 202225 August 2022
Amplify Frédéric Siron-Mazalon’s Soundscapes Immerse You in Another World How do you combine a love of films with a passion for sound design? For RAC alum Frédéric Siron-Mazalon, the answer is creating audio for games and interactive amusement park attractions. No matter the assignment – be it converting audio files or working with hundreds of speakers for a ride – Frédéric has always maintained […] Written by @recordingarts 18 August 202218 August 2022
Work From DJ to Club Owner: Andrew Pololos Makes His Passion Work Montreal born and raised Andrew Pololos found his passion for music early on. He first learned the ropes as a young teenager, mentored by his father who was a part-time wedding DJ at the time. Fast forward to today, Andrew is an accomplished house DJ and producer who has played at renowned events and venues […] Written by @recordingarts 11 August 202211 August 2022
Uncategorized Instructor Spotlight: Rob Sanzo Rapid-fire questions Age: Experienced Birthplace: Toronto Favourite food: Pasta (of course) Bands that were in constant rotation for you growing up: Beatles, Stones Favourite musical genres: All Dream band line-up for a show: Good question, I feel that at this point in my life I’ve seen so many incredible live shows with incredible acts in […] Written by @recordingarts 9 August 202219 September 2022
Work Your First Big Tour Part 2: Booking and Budgeting So you’ve set the groundwork for your first big tour. You’ve mapped out the most logical dates, located your audience and found similar-sounding artists to play shows with, harnessed social media connections and community support, and have all your travel and accomodations booked. You’re this close to taking the stage and sharing your music with […] Written by @recordingarts 4 August 20228 August 2022
Learn Mother of Rap: The Success & Controversy of Hip Hop’s Sylvia Robinson Sylvia Robinson, once singer-songwriter turned founder and CEO of Sugar Hill Records, set the musical landscape for many of today’s most recognizable names in hip hop. With millions of album sales under her belt and a handful of Billboard chart-toppers, Sylvia built a diverse – yet controversial – musical legacy. Dubbed “The Queen of Rap” […] Written by @recordingarts 28 July 20221 December 2022
Amplify Félix Laliberté Undertakes the Journey From Student to Master (Engineer) As a newly-minted RAC graduate, Félix Laliberté found himself facing a major decision that most students do; where to go from here? Through networking, an ability to recognize key opportunities, and a determination to continue pursuing his passion for audio and music in any form, Félix landed a studio assistant position at renowned Montreal mastering […] Written by @recordingarts 21 July 202221 July 2022
Work Grants: Why You Need Them & How to Get One There’s no shortage of hurdles for independent artists to get over before releasing new projects. Major labels are notorious for prioritizing their interests over their talents’, and self-funding just isn’t a reality for many musicians and producers. So what’s the best way to get your project across the finish line? Grants! If you’re looking for […] Written by @recordingarts 14 July 202214 July 2022
