Michael Held
Last week my mentor Joey invited me to sit in on a live video shoot and audio recording for a band. I got there around 8:30 at night and the studio was alive with energy... Read More >>
Major: Audio Engineering
Hello, my name is Michael Held. I was born on July 30, 1988 in Chestnut Hill, PA. From a young age I was interested in music, film, writing, technology, and all forms of creativity. In my early teens I picked up a guitar and instantly fell in love with it. Throughout high school I played my guitar every day, writing songs and attempting some amateur recording. I played in the Pep Band at all the school football games and other events. I also participated in Television Production, Digital Video Production, and Theater classes. I was involved in morning news announcements which were broadcasted throughout the school.
After high school I collaborated with a friend in a musical project. We formed a duo calling ourselves The Wells. During this time we recorded a 12 song album. With what little knowledge we had, we recorded using a laptop, a couple microphones, and a lot of trial and error. Though not perfect, we were very proud of what we had created, considering our inexperience in recording. As time went on I picked up the drums and we started playing live as a guitar-drum rock duo. All the while I was working full time as a chef.
I did not enjoy cooking. It was something I just fell into. Passion is important and cooking didn't give me that spark. I worked with many chefs that had a great passion for cooking and I envied them. I knew I had the same passion for music, film, and technology.
In spring of 2013 I followed that passion and discovered the Recording Connection. As I write this I have yet to have my first lesson. When I first began researching the school it almost seemed to good to be true. After meeting my mentor and seeing the studio I am now more excited than ever to start learning as much as I can and continue to grow as a creative individual.
Michael Held
Last week my mentor Joey invited me to sit in on a live video shoot and audio recording for a band. I got there around 8:30 at night and the studio was alive with energy... Read More >>
Michael Held
Recently I learned the basics of a digital audio workstation and how sound waves are represented on a computer. I have learned the various forms of digital audio formats and how they effect the audio... Read More >>