The influence of the Conservatory has been felt throughout the music and recording industry. Here are some things industry professionals have to say about the Conservatory. |
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 "I have been taking Conservatory interns since 2003 when I was working on Pirates of the Caribbean. They are dedicated and get the job done. They are really into learning and working at the highest level of audio production"
Allison Clark, Music Supervisor/Producer,
Seven Pin Studios |
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"I take CRAS interns because of the curriculum taught, and because the placement department at the Conservatory really knows what I am about, what my expectations are, what gear I have, and who my clientele is. They direct to me the students who are suited for me. I hire CRAS graduates because of the fundamental knowledge and familiarity with the equipment, which is key, as well as the etiquette the Conservatory emphasizes."
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Candace Stewart, Studio Manager,
Firehouse Recording Studios |
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"We only take CRAS students as interns. The program is intensive, the students have Pro Tools skills, and they rise to the occasion when given the opportunity." |
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Kathleen Wirt, Owner, 4th Street Recording |
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"We have had a great experience with CRAS interns. We are really proud at having been able to place them at various facilities around the Los Angeles area. They have really helped us out a lot. We find that CRAS interns come in the most clued in. They are responsible, they show up, they are ready to work, they are ready to learn, and the have a great attitude in general." |
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Rob strickland, Owner/Manager, El Dorado Recording Studios |
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"I think the Conservatory really gives the best education of any of the schools I have worked with. I have taken on lots of interns from the school and I really enjoy the program. The Conservatory send people that are ready to work and know a good amount of the gear. I keep finding good students and good people." |
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Jim Kaufman, Owner, American Voodoo Records
Guitarist, Opiate for the masses |
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| I have lost count of how many students I have hired from the Conservatory. I have complete confidence in the students and the Program, the audio foundation they have when they come in prepares them for the work we do here. |
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...Rueben Veleso, CCI Digital, Survivor, CSI, Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, and Lost. |
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| A worthwhile intern must be able to follow instructions with attention to details, asking questions if not sure, never assuming. Clay is doing great; he will be our 3rd engineer in the near future. Great attitude! I believe your school must be one of the best. |
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...Jerry Hudson, Owner of Eagle Audio Recording. |
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| I have spent time working with students from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences here in Los Angeles. One of the students that I worked with is John Cavanaugh. While he was here, he assisted me with projects I was working on, and I found that he was very intelligent, had a very strong work ethic, and personally handled himself well around the other professionals and talent in the various places that I took him. |
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...Elan Trujillo, Freelance Engineer, Los Angels, CA. BFD Drums Software, MxPx, Goldfinger, TAXI. |
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I find a majority of Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences graduates to be the most focused in achieving their goals from entry level positions to assistant engineering.
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...Terri Wong-Swanson Studio Manager Resonate Music |
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 "Thanks to the certification that the Conservatory has taught Jonathan Winkler, he has successfully installed the T.C. Electronics hardware in the O2R and is in the process of completing the installation of a new Pro Tools rig in our facility. Jonathan Winkler has done outstanding work for us and we are glad to have him aboard at Bluff Road Recording Studio."
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.... Harold Cowart - Bluff Road Recording Studio
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 "I would like to take the opportunity to tell you how much we are enjoying Mac Hatton as an intern in our studio.... While he has completed his graduation requirement, we hope that he will continue with us for a while until he can find permanent placement.... keep sending us great interns!!!"
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.... Davina L. Sprinkle, Office Manager - Dark Horse Recording
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 "Michelle Nunes, Tony Nunes, and Kris Lewis will be completing their internships at Classic Sound very soon. I am happy to report that they were wonderful to have here over the past weeks.... We will be having two Production Assistant positions opening up in November. I hope to hire two Conservatory graduates. If you need a placement site for future interns, we would be happy to have them."
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.... Andrea Yankovsky, General Manager - Classic Sound, Inc.
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 "Conservatory Graduate Kurt Rettersdorf recently completed an internship in audio production at Sound Works, following an intensive training course in recording technology... He is competent in multitrack recording & mixing, digital editing... we were pleased to have been able to add him to our staff, and look forward to a long and satisfying professional relationship with him."
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.... Patrick F. Colgan, owner - Sound Works Audio Productions |
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 "Brian Bulman has proven to be a great asset to our organization. His knowledge is greatly enhanced by his excellent attitude and his desire to 'go the extra mile'. You and your staff are to be commended for preparing him for the all-important people side of this industry."
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.... Jeffrey S. Way, Production Coordinator - Sound Techniques |
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 "Thank you for sending Cliff Hutchinson to Smith/Lee to fulfill his internship requirements. Cliff was a joy to work with and was prepared. Cliff has a great understanding of audio concepts, along with a great attitude. Cliff has completed his internship requirements with great ease. I would give Cliff an A+. I hope you continue to keep Smith/Lee in mind when trying to place students in the St. Louis area."
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.... Jason Hollowell, Engineer - Smith Lee Productions, Inc. |
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 "I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how much we really enjoyed having Tom here for the term of his internship. It really worked out well. The crew and I are extremely grateful to have had his help in the studio. I'm sure Tom will do great things in this industry, he is so eager to learn and his attitude is exceptional. Thanks again for including us in your program. I hope we can accommodate more of your students in the future."
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.... Kirsten Smith, Studio Manager - Todd-AO Scoring |
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 "Thank you so much for your interest and participation in A&M Records, Inc. internship program. Having an intern from you Conservatory was indeed quite a pleasure. Tracy was fantastic to work with and very prepared."
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.... Kelly T. Candelaria, Personnel Assistant - A&M Records, Inc. |
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 "[Mike] Giffin is working out great - and, as he is a full-time engineer here, it should look good for the Conservatory. Thank you for sending him to us so well-versed in gear and practice"
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.... Steve Gooding, Sixth Sense Studios |
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"...last week I had the privilege of working with Jason Artega (a recent Conservatory graduate) while I was on tour mixing FOH for Mercury recording artist Shelby Lynne. The performance had to be spot on, as Shelby was playing a special showcase for the executives from the Universal Music Group. With Jason's assistance, we were able to achieve our sonic goals, making it the best show of the tour. I hope that I get to work with more people like Jason in the future. Thank you and keep up the excellent work." |
.... Mark Cross, Associate Producer - Beavis & Butthead film soundtrack
Co-producer - Alien Resurrection film soundtrack
- Engineer for Bill Bottrell
- Independent producer/engineer |
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"When I get the opportunity to hire Carl Smith, there will be NO hesitation on my part or the company's. If all the students at your institution are similar to Carl Smith, what a wonderful industry we will have within the next five years." |
.... Chelsea M. Gray, National Director of College Promotion
- LaFace Records |
