ABSTRACT

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.

part 1|33 pages

The Job

chapter 1|8 pages

Audio Jobs and Roles

chapter 2|3 pages

Audio Genres

chapter 3|4 pages

Audio Skills

chapter 4|4 pages

Organizational Skills

chapter 5|4 pages

Working Requirements

chapter 6|6 pages

Ethics of Audio

chapter 7|2 pages

Best Show Ever

part 2|39 pages

The Career

chapter 8|6 pages

A Growing Career

chapter 9|3 pages

Attitude Is Everything

chapter 10|6 pages

Training and Learning

chapter 11|9 pages

Promoting Yourself

chapter 12|3 pages

Networking With Others

chapter 13|4 pages

Keep on Moving Forward

chapter 14|4 pages

Giving Back

chapter 15|2 pages

Moving On

part 3|36 pages

The Business

chapter 16|7 pages

Types of Workers

chapter 17|3 pages

Business Structure

chapter 18|7 pages

Personal Business Paperwork

chapter 19|3 pages

Business Operations

chapter 20|6 pages

Tax Form Basics

chapter 21|3 pages

Getting Gigs

chapter 22|5 pages

Planning for Your Future

part 4|7 pages

The Creativity

chapter 23|2 pages

Abundant Creativity

chapter 24|3 pages

Creative Inspiration

part 5|22 pages

The Lifestyle

chapter 25|3 pages

Why We Do It

chapter 26|5 pages

Work-Life Balance

chapter 27|3 pages

Allure of Celebrity

chapter 28|3 pages

Healthy Living

chapter 29|3 pages

Time to Sleep

chapter 30|3 pages

When It Stops Being Fun

part 6|18 pages

The Travel

chapter 31|2 pages

Travel Is Work

chapter 32|2 pages

Earn the Perks

chapter 33|5 pages

Air Travel

chapter 34|3 pages

Tour Buses

chapter 35|4 pages

Hotel Living

part 7|34 pages

The Interviews

chapter 36|5 pages

Jim Yakabuski

Director of Audio Projects for Solotech-US Live Productions

chapter 37|6 pages

Big Mick Hughes

Front of House Sound Engineer

chapter 38|5 pages

Jessica Paz

Tony Award Winning Sound Designer

chapter 39|3 pages

Jim Ragus

Audio System Engineer and Crew Chief

chapter 40|6 pages

Kelly Epperson

Audio Designer & Mixer

chapter 41|5 pages

Cricket S. Myers

Freelance Sound Designer

chapter 42|2 pages

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