On Tuesday, October 21st at 6:30PM, IAR will host a special Do It Yourself event for IAR students and friends. Wendell Hanes, a successful music producer and composer for television commercials, will deliver a seminar to IAR students and invited guests. Wendell has created music for over 600 commercials, themes and promos for almost every possible network including MTV, VH1, ESPN, ABC, CBS, NBC, The Discovery Channel, HBO and Showtime. Wendell is also the author of the book “Making 30 Grand in 30 Seconds: Producing Music for Commercials!” and Owner and Executive Producer for Volition Sound Branding.
Topics Wendell will cover include:
- Creating music for film
- Scoring structure and technique
- Sound design and sound priority in your mix
- Making money making music
Be sure to sign up for the event at the Front Desk on the 3rd floor, and arrive early to get a seat.
You are cordially invited to IAR’s Demo: Blueprint for a Hit Song, on Thursday, October 16th at 6:30pm, to learn more about the process of making broadcast quality music. Also, you’ll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won’t want to miss! To reserve a spot, please call 212-777-8550.
There has never been a more exciting time and place to launch a career in audio.
You are cordially invited to
IAR's Demo: Producing Your Song, on Thursday, September 18th at 6:30pm, to learn more about the process of making broadcast quality music. Also, you'll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won't want to miss! To reserve a spot,
please call 212-777-8550.
There has never been a more exciting time and place to launch a career in audio.
This fall, you’re invited on Saturday, September 6th, between 1:00-4:00pm to one of IAR’s best events, the Fall Open House. Our format gives you a broad selection of demos to attend at your convenience. You will also be able to meet with Admissions and other staff to discuss IAR’s Audio Recording and Production program, and you will become a possible raffle winner.
Special Guest HOT97 DJ Bobby Trends will run a break out session on the music business. Attend exciting presentations including a hands-on mixing session where you will be in front of a Yamaha DAW, an audio post-production demo, and a chance to join in the live recording of a band in IAR’s state-of-the art studio suite. You can join an Apple Computer session on Garage Band/podcasting, and IARecords will host performances by our Next Level New Artist Search participants.
IAR and our event partners Apple Inc, Disc Makers and HOT 97FM will be contributing to a raffle of valuable gifts. If you are considering enrolling at IAR, all you need is a high school diploma and a burning desire to succeed in the music business. Why not join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that could change your future?
To make reservations for you and your guests for Saturday, September 6th between 1-4 pm, please call (212)777-8550.
What: The Music Business
When: Thursday, August 21st, 6:30 PM
Where: IAR, Room 21/21A
Who: Charles Feldman, VP of writer/publisher relations at BMI, and Larry Hamby, Senior VP A&R at Sony/BMG
On Tuesday, July 22nd @ 6:30pm, IAR will host a special Do It Yourself event for IAR students and friends. Two music industry executives with decades of experience will deliver a seminar on the business of music in today’s world. Charles and Larry have worked with such artists as The Neville Brothers, R. Kelly, Rihanna, and Michael Jackson. They’ll speak about a number of topics including what it takes to get started in the industry and creative rights.
Be sure to sign up for the event at the Front Desk on the 3rd floor, and arrive early to get a seat.
You are cordially invited to IAR’s Demo: Music For Picture, on Tuesday, August 12th at 6:30pm. Come see how movie soundtracks are created including tips and techniques on scoring, foley, SMPTE time code and dialog replacement using Pro Tools and Reason. Also, you’ll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school.
This is an evening you won’t want to miss! To reserve a spot, please call 212-777-8550.
There has never been a more exciting time and place to launch a career in audio.
You are cordially invited to
IAR's Demo: Producing Your Song, on Thursday, July 24th at 6:30pm, to learn more about the process of making broadcast quality music. Also, you'll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won't want to miss! To reserve a spot,
please call 212-777-8550.
There has never been a more exciting time and place to launch a career in audio.
The Summer Audio for Picture (AFP) Awards Festival will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd at 6:30pm. The student-only festival showcases audio/video projects from IAR students. Students were required to take a pre-existing video of their choice and recreate all sound effects, dialog, musical scores, and foley. The projects are limited to three categories based on time length: Short Format, Medium Format, and Long Format.
Don’t miss out on the fun and cheer for your favorite projects. It will be held in Room 21/21A.
You are cordially invited to IAR’s Demo: Fix Your Mix, on Wednesday, July 9th at 6:15pm, to learn more about the process of making broadcast quality music. Also, you’ll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won’t want to miss! To reserve a spot, please call 212-777-8550.
There has never been a more exciting time and place to launch a career in audio.
What: Tips for the REASON Power User (Part I)
When: Thursday, June 26th @ 6:30PM
Where: IAR, Room 21/21A
Who: Dana McCurdy (IAR Instructor and award-winning Electronic Music Specialist)
On Thursday, June 26th, current IAR students and their guests will have the opportunity to unlock the secrets of REASON, the powerful music production program, and learn to do more with it than thought possible (yep, even REASON ADAPTED has hidden depths!)
Faculty member Dana McCurdy will show how to CONQUER THE AUDIO WORLD using this one great program and a creative imagination!
Dana will explore such myriad topics as:
-‘Back of the rack’ and creative patching techniques
-“New school” sounds for REASON’s “old school” Subtractor synthesizer
-Unleashing the power of REASON’S automation effects
-Discover the magic of “LFO’s Gone Wild!”
-Building unique grooves with uncommon uses of Dr. Rex and Redrum
Be sure to sign up for the event at the Front Desk on the 3rd floor.
(COMING SOON: REASON Power User Part II with tips on using what’s new in Reason 4)
You are cordially invited to
IAR's Demo: Producing Your Song, on Wednesday, June 18th at 6:15pm, to learn more about the process of making broadcast quality music. Also, you'll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won't want to miss! To reserve a spot,
please call 212-777-8550.
There has never been a more exciting time and place to launch a career in audio.
This summer, you’re invited on Saturday, June 7th, between 1:00-4:00pm to one of IAR’s best events, the Summer Open House. Our format gives you a broad selection of demos to attend at your convenience. You will also be able to meet with Admissions and other staff to discuss IAR’s Audio Recording and Production program, and you will become a possible raffle winner.
Attend a can’t miss session with two music industry professionals, Charles Feldman, VP of writer/publisher relations at BMI, and Larry Hamby, Senior VP A&R at Sony/BMG, who will speak about the music business and creative rights. Other Open House presentations include a hands-on mixing session where you will be in front of a Yamaha DAW, an audio post-production demo, and a chance to join in the live recording of a band in IAR’s state-of-the art studio suite. You can join an Apple Computer session on Garage Band/podcasting, and IARecords will host performances by our Next Level New Artist Search participants. Bring your family too: we will have a special room set aside for them to relax during your visit.
IAR and our event partners Apple Inc, Disc Makers, HOT 97 FM, and the Village Voice will be contributing to a raffle of valuable gifts. If you are considering enrolling at IAR, all you need is a high school diploma and a burning desire to succeed in the music business. Why not join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that could change your future?
To make reservations for you and your guests for Saturday, June 7th between 1-4 pm, please call (212)777-8550.
When: Wednesday, May 21st
Time: 6:15 PM
Where: IAR Room 21/21A
Who: Dave Hill and Sam Walker (Ableton Product Specialists), Matt Parisi (Tekserve Director of Special Promotions)
Topic: Producing and Performing Live with your Computer
IAR will host a special DIY event with the music software company Ableton. IAR students will be given a demo including a performance of the popular and exciting music production software Ableton Live 7.
Ableton Live 7 provides a new way of creating, producing and performing music live with a computer. Ableton with the help of IAR student volunteer musicians* will take students through the basics of Ableton Live 7:
- Sketching out song ideas on a computer
- Recording and manipulating audio ‘on the fly’
- Beat-making in Ableton Live 7
- How to DJ with a laptop using Ableton Live 7
Make sure to sign up for the event at the Front Desk on the 3rd floor.
This DIY is being brought to you by IAR, Ableton and Tekserve, who will be offering special event-only pricing for attending students.
- IAR STUDENTS: Want use Ableton and play your music at this event? Ableton will be demonstrating their software with the help of one or two guitarists/ keyboardists. If you are interested in playing your music with Ableton Live at this event, please contact Noel Smith on the 4th floor before the event to arrange the details.
What's involved in the process of making broadcast quality music? Find out at our Blueprint for a Hit Song demo on
Thursday, May 8th at 6:15pm. Also, you'll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won't want to miss!
To reserve a spot, call 212-777-8550.
On Tuesday, April 29th, IAR alumnus and professional DJ Nicholas Bivona a.k.a. DJ React will provide students with an in-depth clinic in DJing. Learn tricks of the trade for DJing live events and for broadcast including the use of turntables, mixers and the popular DJ tool Serato. If you’ve ever thought about DJing or want to hone your craft, this is a must-attend-event.
It will be held in Room 21/21A at 6:15pm and make sure to sign up for the event at the Front Desk on Level 3.
IAR is set to host its NEXT LEVEL 6 Competition at Arlene’s Grocery on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00PM. The popular event will showcase IAR student musicians who submitted their material and were selected to compete for a packed venue of their peers and a great prize. The winner will be determined by audience votes, so come out and support your favorite IAR student artists and bands. Tickets are free and only available by E-mail. Send an email to Tickets@iar.edu to reserve your spot and please include your name, your guest’s name, and phone number in the E-mail. Only 2 tickets will be allotted per E-mail. Open to all ages and the public.
Thanks to all who submitted!
Arlene’s Grocery is located at 95 Stanton St., New York, NY. Phone: 212-995-1652. Subway Directions: F or V Train to 2nd Avenue, Exit at 1st Avenue, 1 block below Houston St., on Stanton St. between Orchard and Ludlow Streets.
What’s involved in the process of making broadcast quality music? Find out at our Producing Your Song demo on Thursday, April 10th at 6:15pm. Also, you’ll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won’t want to miss!
To reserve a spot, call 212-777-8550.
On Thursday, March 27th at 6:15pm, current IAR students will have the opportunity to learn how to build their own home studio. Topics such as acoustics, equipment, and wiring will be covered and, of course, how budget affects the studio make-up. Understand the costs and benefits of managing your own studio whether it’s for personal or professional use.
Come prepared with pen/paper and questions, because you will not want to miss a thing.
The event will be held in Room 21/21A at 6:15pm. Make sure to sign up for it at the Front Desk on Level 3.
Do you want to be a producer, run your own label and manage artists? Find out how on Thursday, March 20th @ 6:30pm, meet Akil Omari also known as recording artist MYSELF. MYSELF has worked with multi-platinum and Grammy winning artists including The Roots, Dead Prez, R. Kelly, and Arrested Development. He is the CEO/Founder of the record label Couture Music Wear and is also the first artist being released on his label. Pulling from personal and successful experiences MYSELF will detail important issues including:
-The functions of an independent label
-How to manage the business
-Being an artist AND manager
-Shortcuts and pitfalls
MYSELF will be performing an acoustic set and also signing copies of his album “Protest in Disguise.” Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from an entrepreneur making it happen and bring your questions. To reserve a spot, please call 212-777-8550.
For more information on MYSELF visit cdbaby.com/myself3.
Spring Fever rises to a new level each March, when IAR holds one of its rare Open Houses. This year, you’re invited on Saturday, March 15th, between 1:00-4:00 pm. Our format gives you a broad selection of demos to attend at your convenience. You will also be able to meet with Admissions and other staff to discuss IAR’s Audio Recording and Production program, and you will become a possible raffle winner.
HOT97 DJ Bobby Trends will run a break-out session on the music business. Other Open House presentations include a hands-on mixing session where you will be in front of a Yamaha DAW, an audio post-production demo, and a chance to join in the live recording of a band in IAR’s state-of-the-art studio suite. You can join an Apple Inc session on GarageBand/podcasting, there will be an analog mixing and a MIDI presentation, and IARecords will host performances by our Next Level New Artist Search participants.
IAR and our event partners Apple Inc, HOT97 Radio, and The Village Voice will be contributing to a raffle of valuable gifts. If you are considering enrolling at IAR, all you need is a high school diploma and a burning desire to succeed in the music business. Why not join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that could change your future?
To make reservations for you and your guests for Saturday, March 15th between 1-4 pm, please call 212.777.8550.
What’s involved in the process of making broadcast quality music? Find out at our Producing Your Song demo on Thursday, March 6th at 6:15 pm. Also, you’ll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won’t want to miss! To reserve a spot, please call 212.777.8550.
On Monday, February 25th at 6:15pm, in Room 21/21A , current IAR students will be able to sit down with IAR instructor Chris Neuner and receive a tutorial in Music Theory as it applies to today’s Producer. Timbaland, Dr. Dre, Simon Cowell, and Rick Rubin are among the leading and most sought-after producers in popular music today. Great producers are rooted in the basic understanding of music theory, and Chris will delve into critical topics such as:
- Basic Chord Structure
- Song Arrangement
- Producing Music Genres
- Pop Song Forms
Be sure to sign up for the event at the Front Desk on the 3rd floor.
What’s involved in the process of making broadcast quality music? Find out at our Blueprint for a Hit Song demo on February 13th at 6:15pm. Also, you’ll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school. This is an evening you won’t want to miss! To reserve a spot, please call 212-777-8550.
