Beyond Sound: The College and Career Guide in Music Technology [Paperback]

Beyond Soundis for anyone who wants to build a career in the exciting world of music technology. The book describes education programs, gives practial guidance on career preparation, and offers plans for career paths. It includes interviews with professionals, giving readers a rare insider glimpse inside this industry.Beyond Soundis a must-read for anyone who loves music technology and wants to build a career in this competitive, fast-paced world. Author Scott L. Phillips draws on his seventeen-year career as a technology trainer and educator, and his extensive network of music technology professionals, to present an intimate view of the exciting world of music technology. The book offers an in-depth consideration of music technology education, including looks at specific programs and a clear explanation of different types of degrees. Moreover, it provides practical guidance on career preparation, including how to get a great internship, how to land that first job, and how to make connections and move up in a variety of businesses from recording to television and film to video games. And Phillips brings stories from successful professionals, who share their experiences, advice, and suggestions.AcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1: The Professional Music TechnologistChapter 2: Preparing to Be a Music TechnologistChapter 3: Studying to Be a Music TechnologistChapter 4: Starting Your Career as a Music TechnologistChapter 5: Music Technologists in the Recording StudioChapter 6: Music Technologists in Live SoundChapter 7: Music Technologists in Film and TelevisionChapter 8: Music Technologists in Digital MediaChapter 9: Music Technologists in Sales and SupportChapter 10: Music Technologists in EducationChapter 11: ConclusionAppendix A: College Programs by SchoolAppendix B: College Programs by StateAppendix C: Graduate Programs by SchoolIndexScott L. Phillipsis Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Music Technology at the University ofl³)