In this video, SAE Institute Instructor Frank El Medico Rodriguez discuss the various polar patterns a microphone can have, what they look like, and how they pick up sound.
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Singing Confidence – 8 Quick Tips
Confidence is such a key issue in your development as a singer. People can often be quite shy about their voices – not just in front of crowds, but also singing in front of a singing teacher, or even at home or alone where they may be overheard by a friend, family member or neighbor. […]
How to Mix Vocals in a Two-Track Instrumental
In this video, Frank Socorro at SAE Institute Miami takes a look at how to mix vocals in Pro Tools. To learn more, visit usa.sae.edu.
Korn: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
One of the world’s biggest Nu-metal bands, Korn, started out when they were just a couple of kids in high school.
Grace Kelly Plays Yamaha’s Venova
Yamaha’s latest wind instrument, the Venova, is compact, durable, and great for a saxophone sound on the go. Check out Grace Kelly’s demonstration!
Seven Things That Do Not Make Guitars Expensive Anymore
We are living in the golden age of affordable guitars, from entry-level beginner instruments by companies like Rogue and First Act to semi-professional low cost electrics and acoustics made by brands like Epiphone and Squier. Although you may, like many others, associate low cost instruments with low quality, time-saving manufacturing processes and cost-saving materials sourcing […]
How Musicians Incorporate Artificial Intelligence into Their Songs
It seems as though we are hearing new stories nearly every day about how artificial intelligence use is growing and having a greater impact on our daily lives. In some instances, these changes are obvious; in others, the ways AI is impacting our lives can be subtle. Take music, for example. Unbeknownst to many of […]
Tempo Mapping in Pro Tools
In this video, SAE Institute audio instructor Maria Barona explains the process of tempo mapping, specifically in Pro Tools.
How to Play Clarinet Scales: Bb Minor
Welcome back to our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Cassidy will teach out how to play the Bb minor scale on clarinet. We also recommend you follow along with the Bb minor scale below so you learn how to read these notes on the staff: Please also download our free clarinet fingering chart […]
Logic Pro X Mixing Tips
In this video, Jon Wygant, an instructor at SAE Institute, goes over some of his best practices to set up a mixing session in Logic Pro X. To learn more, visit usa.sae.edu.