Living the Audio Life

A Guide to a Career in Live Entertainment Sound

Brad Schiller

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English

Focal Press
17 May 2022

Music recording & reproduction; Acoustic & sound engineering; Advice on careers & achieving success

Living the Audio Life details the aspects and procedures necessary for one to have a successful career in live entertainment sound. Encompassing a wide range of topics, the text clearly guides anyone interested in working in a position within the live entertainment audio field.

The guide is broken into clearly defined sections, allowing the reader to easily navigate through various subjects including jobs, career, business, creativity, lifestyle, and travel. Real-world examples and documentation from the author and key industry experts allow the reader to gain insight into the essential practices that are helpful throughout a career. Additional in-depth interviews provide details of careers from industry veterans.

Whether considering a career in live entertainment audio or just starting out, readers will find the resources for the key to success in audio. Students, those new to sound, and workers already within their careers can refer to the text as a guide throughout their journeys. With benefits to anyone interested in the audio field, Living the Audio Life is a key navigational resource for success.

By: Brad Schiller
Imprint: Focal Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032037790
ISBN 10: 1032037792
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 17 May 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brad Schiller has over thirty years of experience in the entertainment field. His deep-rooted passion for the technical arts began at a very early age and his career has allowed him countless opportunities to work around the globe across diverse facets of the industry. He is also the author of Living the Lighting Life (Routledge, 2020) and The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook, now in its fourth edition (Routledge, 2021).

Reviews for Living the Audio Life: A Guide to a Career in Live Entertainment Sound

I am often asked How do I get your job? This is the handbook that accurately talks about all the opportunities in the live event industry, and how to go about getting those jobs. I wish I had something like this when I started over 30 years ago. If you are interested in pursuing a career in audio, this book is for you. Ken Pooch Van Druten, FOH Live Sound Engineer for Justin Bieber, Jay-Z, Iron Maiden and ZZ Top