Bryan Mansell’s career has been on the fast track since he graduated from the Conservatory in February of 2003. For starters, he interned at Bay 7 Studios in North Hollywood and was hired on full time within three weeks of starting. “The hours were extremely long, but it was all worth it because I was working with producers and engineers such as Howard Benson, Joe Barressi, Eddie Kramer, and Mike Plotnikoff” says Mansell. Although Bryan was the studio “gopher” during the day, after hours he was sitting in and helping on sessions with Bad Religion, Queens of the Stone Age, Theory of a Deadman, The All American Rejects, Vendetta Red, and even got his first credit for My Chemical Romance's Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge which just recently went platinum.
Never one to pass up a new opportunity, Bryan answered an ad online that read "National rock act needs live sound guy, call this number." Two hours later Bryan was talking to Jerry Dixon of the 80s rock band Warrant. “I couldn't believe it!,”exclaimed Mansell. “One of the biggest bands from the 80's and early 90's wanted me to come out on tour with them and be their Tour Manager and Front of House Engineer.” Mansell is now one of the youngest Tour Managers/Front of House Engineers in the industry.
I have been touring with them ever since and in the down time, I have been able to use this job as a calling card for other gigs. It has opened doors for me I never would have thought possible in this industry for someone my age. I have had the opportunity to tour with and meet Great White, Poison, Twisted Sister, Supertramp, Firehouse, and many others.
“Bryan’s experience shows that a grad’s determination and hard work coupled with a Conservatory education and internship works,” says Administrator Kirt Hamm. Bryan sums it up quite well “I love my job, and I can thank the staff at the Conservatory for helping me build a foundation of knowledge that has helped me to achieve the goals I have set out for myself.”
Picture caption l to r, (Warrant) Steven Sweet, Erik Turner, Joey Allen, Bryan Mansell, Jaime St. James, and Jerry Dixon
Never one to pass up a new opportunity, Bryan answered an ad online that read "National rock act needs live sound guy, call this number." Two hours later Bryan was talking to Jerry Dixon of the 80s rock band Warrant. “I couldn't believe it!,”exclaimed Mansell. “One of the biggest bands from the 80's and early 90's wanted me to come out on tour with them and be their Tour Manager and Front of House Engineer.” Mansell is now one of the youngest Tour Managers/Front of House Engineers in the industry.
I have been touring with them ever since and in the down time, I have been able to use this job as a calling card for other gigs. It has opened doors for me I never would have thought possible in this industry for someone my age. I have had the opportunity to tour with and meet Great White, Poison, Twisted Sister, Supertramp, Firehouse, and many others.
“Bryan’s experience shows that a grad’s determination and hard work coupled with a Conservatory education and internship works,” says Administrator Kirt Hamm. Bryan sums it up quite well “I love my job, and I can thank the staff at the Conservatory for helping me build a foundation of knowledge that has helped me to achieve the goals I have set out for myself.”
Picture caption l to r, (Warrant) Steven Sweet, Erik Turner, Joey Allen, Bryan Mansell, Jaime St. James, and Jerry Dixon