Graduate Profile: Patrick Ermlich

Patrick Ermlich

Patrick Ermlich took himself and his Conservatory education to New York City, and now works at one of the busiest studios on the east coast.

Age: 26
Hometown: Cooperstown, New York
Last School Attended: Northeastern University in Boston prior to the Conservatory
Last Book Read: 1984 by George Orwell, a depressing and ominous novel but still one of my favorites.
Favorite CD: Norah Jones "Come Away With Me". A simple but beautiful record.

What brought you to the Conservatory?
After studying the music business at Northeastern I felt the need to explore to the technical side.

Did you try other schools? What made you decide on the Conservatory?
I researched other schools and the Conservatory had the best reputation. It was a pretty easy choice really.

What classes helped you most once you got into the process of looking for a job?
Coming out of the Conservatory with Pro Tools experience was extremely valuable. There were very few people at the studio that knew how to use it. That definitely gave me an advantage. I was also able to come to a studio with a SSL 4000G plus, so I felt comfortable fairly quickly.

What did you like most about the school?
I felt like I left with a really strong knowledge base that I could build on. The Conservatory really prepared me for the industry and I was very thankful for that.

Where are you working now? The Cutting Room Recording Studios in New York City.

Who have you been working with? We just finished mixing some live Red Hot Chili Peppers. Its great to be working with an artist that I grew up listening to.

What do you like best about your current job? Client interaction. Its very rewarding to build relationships with your clients and help them achieve their artistic goals. We also have such a great staff, so it is fun to come to work on a daily basis.

What are your goals? If you could have your dream job, what would it be? I am heavily involved in producing and I get to work on my own music projects here during off hours. It is truly my passion and I would love to do it on a full time basis. The studio provides the perfect launching pad for my career goals.