Application Deadline February 19, 2025
Program Dates Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
Overview
The Audio Recording Engineer program is a continuing education opportunity designed for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight, professional experience and/or formal professional/educational training. Learning objectives have been integrated into artistic residency programs, inviting exciting opportunities for collaboration and connection in this redeveloped applied-learning program.
Participants will receive mentorship from experienced professionals, enhancing their technical abilities and learning about new equipment, software, and recording techniques while supporting selected musicians in the Jazz and Sonic Arts 2025 program.
Description
Emerging Audio Engineers from around the world are invited to participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity, and elevate their recording abilities in diverse genres of music. Successful applicants will benefit from:
- Close mentorship by international faculty, staff producers, engineers, and technologists.
- Experience recording live concerts in jazz and related genres, dependent on the repertoire of accepted musicians.
- Developing communication skills and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience.
- Gaining experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire.
- A deepened knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Networking opportunities with other audio engineers, professional musicians, artists in other disciplines, and invited guests.
- Access to professionally equipped studio spaces.
- Materials/assets for professional portfolio.
Requirements
Applicants should have a combination of formal training and/or professional experience or aptitude in audio engineering. Required skills include:
- A working knowledge of Pyramix, and ProTools is desirable.
- A practical understanding of file creation and management.
- Ability to participate collaboratively and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Applicants should be able to manage resources, produce to schedule, and multitask effectively with strong time management, diplomacy, and communication skills. Please note, Banff Centre Professional training programs are instructed in English.
You Pay (accommodation & meal plan costs after scholarship applied): $2 097.90
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