When and how was music first captured? What discoveries and innovations had to occur to make sound recording possible? The business of recording has its own history, as much as any musician or musical era does. It’s a fascinating mix of audio recording technology, social movements, and eccentric visionaries, further shaped by world events. Some of its “a-ha!” moments are, in retrospect, impossibly random. Associate Professor Gabe Herman will spend two sessions reprising known and lesser-known critical junctures in the history of this industry. He’ll discuss modern industry trends and blue-sky some future changes. In session three, Department Chair Justin Kurtz joins in to lead a tour of The Hartt School’s state-of-the-art recording studio facility, including a demonstration of how today’s digital tech keeps artistic music recording alive, while offering new, creative options.
Gabe Herman is Associate Professor of Music Production & Technology at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School, as well as a music producer, audio engineer, and sound designer.
Justin Kurtz (BA linguistics and music, MA in sound recording, McGill University) is Associate Professor of Music Production and Technology at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School.
Thursdays, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 | 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m. | Room 410/Fuller Hall | $75 | Register Here
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