OIART Leads SSL Sponsored "Studio Apprentice" Workshop in Los Angeles
The Studio Apprentice Workshop is a new series of “real-world” classes based in Hollywood, CA, designed to help those in entry-level recording positions advance in their career. OIART's Robert Breen was called upon to lead the first workshop, sponsored by Solid State Logic, Chalice Recording, and Mad Labs that focused on signal flow in SSL consoles and Pro Tools DAWs. Bob had the following to say about the workshop:

“It was a tremendously satisfying experience. In delivering a short OIART-style course to working graduates from other programs, I re-discovered for myself how effective, practical, and remarkably unique the OIART approach to audio education is.”

OIART Alumni Success: Ryan Castle (1998)
OIART grad Ryan Castle has made the leap from assistant to engineer in the last year, and in a big way. His recent credits include OASIS' “Don't Believe the Truth”, The Rolling Stones' “A Bigger Bang”, and Elliot Smith's “From A Basement on a Hill”. He also has done work with Sir Paul McCartney at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Congratulations on your success Ryan!

SONY Donates APR-24 Analog Multitrack machine to OIART
This additional 24 track analog machine has been installed into studio 2. In this studio tracks can be recorded on RADAR, Pro Tools, DA88 or 2” analog tape. The integration of these machines allows the students to utilize any combination of multitrack devices and compare the various sonic differences unique to each media.

OIART Guest Lecturer Tim Kingsbury's group, The Arcade Fire, Hits #1, Opens for U2
Tim Kingsbury lectured at OIART in April '05 and spoke to our students about labels, contracts, recording, touring, and of course, his sudden brush with international fame. Continuing one of the most remarkable independent music success stories of all time, The Arcade Fire's “Funeral” was recently nominated for 2 Grammy's: Best Alternative Music Album and Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for the song “Cold Wind” written for the TV series Six Feet Under. They recorded the track for the finale of the HBO series with legendary producer Chris Thomas (The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Pretenders, Pete Townshend, The Sex Pistols). The group has also opened a series of three shows with rock legends U2, performed on David Letterman, Conan O'Brien and the Much Music Video Awards and appeared on prime time US Network television with David Bowie (with whom they released a download-only EP).