Interested in a career in the Music Industry??

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::: FREE OPEN DAY AT THE SOUND TRAINING CENTRE
SATURDAY 11TH MARCH 2006 – 11.00AM – 4.00PM
TEMPLE BAR MUSIC CENTRE :::

The Sound Training Centre will hold an open day on Saturday the 11th of March between 11am and 4pm. Interested school leavers and members of the public are invited to come along to workshops and discussions in all aspects of Sound Engineering & Music Technology. Full tours will be provided around our state of the art facilities; including our newly refurbished – Apollo Studios & Sun Studios. The tour also takes in the college recording studios- Elektra Studio, Protools HD Studio, PC & MAC Labs, with demonstrations in the venue extending an insight into the live aspect of Sound Engineering; i.e. lighting, back line, stage production etc. Industry professionals and course lecturers will be on hand to answer any questions about all of the courses on offer including our new DJ and Production course. This is an opportunity not to be missed. All are welcome to this free event.

In 1986 the Sound Training Centre was established to meet the needs of the burgeoning music industry in Ireland which followed the phenomenal worldwide success of bands such as U2. The STC set out to provide this developing industry with highly trained personnel in the areas of Sound Engineering, Live Sound & Stage Production and Music Production. The Sound Training Centre courses and examinations have effectively set standards for the training within the industry providing City & Guilds (1820) Part 1, 2, & 3 qualifications along with STC Sound Engineering & Music Technology Diploma.

The Sound Training Centre places a strong emphasis on the ‘hands on’ element on all courses (full-time and part-time).
Sound Engineering & Music Technology (full-time and part-time)
Advanced Music & Media Production (2nd year full-time)
Sound Engineering, Lighting & Stage Production (Live) (full-time)
Electronic Music Production (15 week part-time) – Suitable for DJs and music producers
Protools 101
NEW 15 WEEK DJ COURSE- STC have introduced a new DJ and Production course which will cover everything from basic mixing and setting up to advanced mixing and scratching. There will also be an introduction to production and how to get started making your own music. Guest lecturers include top Irish DJ John Power from 2FM and also world Scratch Champion DJ Flip.

The syllabus has been developed in conjunction with employers and is regularly updated to reflect technological advances and variations in employers’ requirements. In addition to technical training, an introduction to the structure of the industry is provided as part of each course.

Every student is given the opportunity to run their own recording sessions and in the case of the stage production course, take charge of the production of a live performance situation.
The courses are delivered by a team of experienced industry professionals, all of whom are acknowledged experts in the music business. Additional specialised areas of the course are taught by a panel of guest lecturers (past lecturers have included Elvis Costello, Tim Finn (ex Crowded House), Daniel Lanois (producer of the ‘The Joshua Tree’ by U2), Pete Holidai (producer) and Martin Clancy (Jack L Manager).


STC have been successful in preparing their advanced students for 3rd level higher education programmes, including Queens Belfast and the MA in Music Technology Trinity College Dublin. Having worked closely with industry for the past 10 years STC have developed various programs for students wishing to gain employment after the course. Based in the largest professional training facility in Europe, the sound training centre boasts an impressive placement record for ex students including:
Temple Bar Music Centre / Temple Lane Recording Studios, RTE, Channel 4, Formula 1 Administration, Windmill Lane, Grouse Lodge Warner Brothers, Sony, 98 FM, The Church (Dave Stewart), Westland, The Helix, Slane Castle, Robbie Williams, U2, BBC, The Ark, MCD, Mecury Records, Brian McFadden, Def Leppard and many more.
Applicants can register online at www.soundtrainingcentre.com.