Son needs help with recording engineer career please, thanks

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4. Formal education wastes money

My son, who has 2 gold records on his wall and has been in some major studios with Lucinda Williams and Eels, recommended these sites:
(when he was your son's age he had the same aspirations. He's now 45 and looking back, he's glad he didn't go into debt at one of the many trade schools offering 'placement' at some studio in the hinterlands)


http://forum.recordingreview.com/content/

http://www.recordingreview.com/killerhomerecording/ (somewhere at this site is a free .pdf that's full of info)

http://www.tapeop.com/ (free magazine subscription that focuses on recording engineering and gear)

http://www.pensadosplace.tv/

http://tweakheadz.com/guide.htm

Google "home recording"

The $$$ spent in one of those 'trade' schools could be utilized in purchasing the needed gear to set up a classy 'studio' at home.

Some high schools, and most community colleges, have music programs that focus on recording, that you might want to check out.

Many local radio stations have intern programs.