You never know when opportunity will knock, it may be sooner than you think. That was certainly the case for Conservatory grad Nathan Lee who graduated at the end of January 2005 and a mere two weeks later was hired as monitor engineer for Chicago’s 2005 tour.
The story started seven weeks before he left campus when the Conservatory’s internship department set Nathan up with an opportunity to intern at Las Vegas-based tour company PRG. Roger Gibbons, PRG’s general manager quickly recognized Nathan’s abilities and offered him the job. “After I left school, my goal was to get on a tour, travel and make enough money to pay the bills,” says Nathan. “I think things are looking very well for meeting my goals.”
Nathan’s experience speaks to what education, hard work and an opportunity can give you; a chance to realize your dreams. The Conservatory’s 30 week intensive training starts by teaching students the basics of signal flow and takes off from there. Advanced studies emphasize the importance of work ethic, techniques used by the pros and what it takes to get, and keep a job in audio. Nathan himself sums it up nicely. “I loved my experience at the Conservatory. I feel that I took away a great deal of knowledge and I'm extremely grateful that I came there.” 