Conservatory grad Eddie Mapp is carving a niche for himself in live sound. Read about what he's been up to since his graduation and how a Conservatory education helped him on his path to success.
Age: 22
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Last School attended: High school
Last Book Read: Willie Nelson's biography
Most Recent Concert Attended: Joe Cocker and Tina Turner
What made you choose the Conservatory?
The curriculum was put together very well and when talking to the staff everyone was friendly and outgoing.
When did you graduate? Was the education all you had hoped it would be?
I graduated in September of 1997. I thought the program was great, it really gave me a chance to get in there and see what everything was about. Even outside of class there were always opportunities to be learning.
Tell us what path your career has taken since you graduated from the Conservatory.
I worked in several project studios and small clubs before deciding to focus on live sound in 1999. I then began working with a couple of production companies out of New Orleans and started touring after that.
What are you doing now?
I just recently finished working on a solo album with Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society (Ozzy Osbourne guitarist) which will be released in March 2002. After that I'll be going out on Ozzfest as F.O.H. (Front Of House) engineer with Zakk.
What do you like about working in audio?
Seeing the big picture, just being able to stand back at the end of the day and look at what you've created. That always makes me appreciate what I've learned.
What are your goals for your career now?
I'll be returning to the Conservatory to take the JBL SIA/Smaart training program that they're offering. Other than that I just want to stay out on the road and keep learning.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I'd eventually like to do more studio work but as of right now touring is a lot of fun. I've been fortunate in that most everyone I've worked with has been very helpful and supportive.
