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Larry Crane Visits with 小黄猫传媒 Recording Technology Students
Jake Kelly
During Larry Crane鈥檚 May 6 visit with the 小黄猫传媒 Recording Technology students, the Portland-based recording engineer who has visited 小黄猫传媒 classes in the past again offered insights and advice on starting out in the industry. As the founder of Tape-Op Magazine and an experienced musician, producer and recordist, Crane shared his process and thoughts on the field.
He spoke about the evolution of the industry, from analog to digital and the intermingling of the tools, and emphasized the importance of fundamentals like mic placement and critical listening. Crane made specific pains to emphasize the importance of broad community relationships for music and recording professionals.
He also shared practical tips for recording, drawing from his experiences with artists like Elliott Smith and Sleater-Kinney. Students were engaged as Crane highlighted the collaborative nature of recording and stressed the significance of integrity and passion in the field. His visit left a lasting impression, inspiring students to pursue their goals with renewed determination.
Overall, Larry Crane’s visit provided valuable insights and encouragement for aspiring audio professionals, leaving a positive impact on the students.
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Larry Crane鈥檚 visit was generously funded by the 小黄猫传媒 HARTS Fund, which supports programming and scholarships that increases student access to the arts and humanities. To donate to the HARTS Fund, please go to the donation page and choose 鈥淥ther鈥 in the designation form. Then enter 鈥淗ARTS鈥 in the box that appears.