Overview:
The Louisville Academy of Music is offering a student internship for one LAM student to gain knowledge and hands-on experience with recording, mixing, and mastering for live musical instruments. This internship will take place between October 2024 and May 2025. Students will receive several hours of intensive personal instruction and a small honorarium upon completion of the internship. Upon completion of the internship, the student will have the knowledge and experience to assist with recording sessions around Louisville and will have a valuable item to add to applications and resumes.
Student Expectations:
During the internship, students are expected to:
Attend regular private lessons with a mentor from LAM and complete all assignments from the previous lesson
Assist with at least 2 LAM recording days
Assist with recording and producing at least 2 LAM recitals/showcases
LAM Provisions:
Free private lessons with a mentor
Extended, unsupervised access to LAM’s studio workstations and equipment (microphones, audio interface, and cords) during LAM business hours
$200 honorarium upon completion of the internship
Topics Covered:
Different types of microphones and polar patterns
Microphone placement for different musical instruments and ensembles
Recording session etiquette
Mixing and mastering
Ableton Live Suite
Other topics at the discretion of the mentor