LECTURE Series

Alex Tumay graduated Full Sail in 2010. Like so many audio engineers Alex left school burdened by the weight of massive student loans in a hyper competitive job market. Since graduating, he has sought to help and prepare people with a more thorough understanding of the trials and tribulations they will face in the music industry. No one should be saddled with debt in their quest to obtain a great education in music.

His solution is providing a low-cost, alternative service where aspiring engineers/producers/musicians can learn what it takes to be an audio engineer. After eight years in the industry, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and experience culled from working in multiple genres of music. The lecture series is an intensive day long class meant to prepare aspiring engineers with the information necessary to face the challenges one will face on their first day in a studio. However, it is not meant to replace a four-year degree, but instead, provide an alternative set of information and perspectives.

Institutions that offer Audio Engineering as a major promise job placements at a much higher rate than is attainable in an increasingly shrinking profession. As part of the lecture series, Alex will provide an applied and specific form of education that goes beyond the scope of what is generally taught in school. The lecture will include: a live demo of how to build a typical "prosumer" recording studio, explanation of the concept of signal flow, and a live recording/mixing session. Also included in the series are specifics lessons on theory, how to use Pro Tools, and learning proper microphone technique. Professional development tips, such as how to write a résumé, the process of getting an internship, how to get a job, how to collaborate effectively in the studio, and the ways in which to conduct yourself in the industry will also be provided.

Attendees will receive a flash drive containing mixing and recording templates, all the material covered in the lecture, and a drum kit created by Ricky Racks (production credits include Young Thug, Migos, and Lil Yachty) and Alex. Each lecture will also include multiple guest lecturers with a wealth of experience in different aspects of the music industry. By utilizing the sources provided accompanied with personal studying of the lessons you will be able to walk into a studio capable of doing anything asked of you.