Amplify Jordan Duguay: From his recent misfortune to his early beginnings and what the RAC philosophy means to him Despite landing what was arguably one of basketball’s greatest moments this month, Kwahi Leonard from the Toronto Raptors is known for his zen approach to life, detaching himself from all of the highs and lows of working in an emotionally demanding industry. RAC’s philosophy reflects the ideals that Kwahi lives by. Here, we approach our […] Written by @recordingarts 31 May 201927 April 2021
Amplify Grad Profile on Dimitri Marshall On successfully launching a second career in sound design Once a passionate forest firefighter, Dimitri Marshall suddenly felt the need for a change after attending an electronic music festival in his hometown of Nelson, British Columbia. “I remember hearing Dubstep for the first time and was interested in how they made those sounds and wanted […] Written by @recordingarts 21 May 201919 April 2021
Amplify Recording Arts Canada Grads and where they work. Here’s a partial list of Recording Arts Canada grads and the labels, studios, live sound, major media broadcasters, film post production, game design, and many other creative organizations around the world. Want to join this growing list of succes stories? Click here to apply to RAC. RAC Toronto Graduates and Where They Work: Adam Herdman […] Written by @recordingarts 1 January 201827 April 2021
Amplify RAC Grad Luke Leveille’s credits include Drake, Wiley, and other outstanding artists. RAC grad Luke Leveille has worked with artists Drake, Wiley, Ghostface Killah, P. Reign, The Weeknd, Gentlemen Husbands, Majid Jordan, and producers Noah “40” Shebib, Boy1da, Carlos Illangelo, Damon Sharpe, Pro Logic and Gavin Brown, to name a few. Luke discusses the path that led him to working with some world renowned artists and producers. […] Written by @recordingarts 26 October 201727 April 2021
Amplify Astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield w/ RAC grad Luke Leveille RAC Sound and Recording graduate, recording engineer Luke Leveille and Canada’s “singing astronaut” Colonel Chris Hadfield addressed a conference of 500 school counselors this month in Toronto. On November 10, 2014 the Ontario School Counselors Association (OSCA) hosted its annual conference at the International Plaza in Toronto. This OSCA conference was titled Creating Pathways to […] Written by @recordingarts 30 March 201727 April 2021
Amplify Recording Arts Canada Student Review: 2013 RAC Montreal grad and Juno nominated Roxanne Potvin Originally from Hull, Quebec, Roxanne has laid roots in Montreal and is a 2013 graduate of RAC Montreal. “The idea to come to recording school came very suddenly. Last summer, I was sort of reflecting for a while on what my next step was going to be. “I knew I wanted to do something music […] Written by @recordingarts 27 November 201627 April 2021
Amplify RAC Montreal 16th Concert Series – Urban Music 16th RAC Concert a huge success. Earlier this week RAC students and staff put on an amazing show featuring some of Montreal’s best up and coming Hip Hop and Urban artists. RAC students delivered great sound and near flawless production for the packed house at la Sala Rossa. Featured acts included Safe in Sound, Serenity, […] Written by @recordingarts 25 November 201627 April 2021
Amplify RAC Alumnus Interview: Mario Anzola What is your background in music prior to enrolling at RAC? “I learned to play classical guitar by the age of 13, by 15 I bought my first electric guitar and started to learn the riffs from Punk Rock bands. At 18 I was a part of a couple of bands and got into in […] Written by @recordingarts 17 November 201627 April 2021
Amplify RAC Student Review: Patrice Lavoie I was on tour with Prince recently and I had the opportunity to be part of the team that was giving a concert at the White House for President Obama. I met the president and his wife. Very impressive, at least for me as a Canadian! Lol. It was a memorable experience. Prince is an […] Written by @recordingarts 16 October 201627 April 2021
Amplify Recording Arts Canada Student Review: RAC Montreal Grad Alexis L. Lemay “I was fortunate to be hired by RDS through an internship offered by Recording Arts Canada for RDS. Since November 2014, I’ve worked in television for the Sports Network RDS, as an assistant audio technician”. What is your background (education, music, recording, personal)? My academic journey spanned from 2007 to 2009. I did a DEC […] Written by @recordingarts 10 July 201627 April 2021
