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jujueye · 06-04-2003, 11:37 AM

Welcome to my life.

Okay, I'll try to make this short, but I'm also an insatiable music lover, just so you know. I have a music degree, and far too much computer training, too.

For music editing: you most likely will need music training to move forward in that field. Knowing the basics of how songs are put together (chorus, verse, bridge, etc) would increase your chances of getting ahead.

With your physics background, you might ask yourself what you plan on doing with it. Loudspeaker design relies very heavily on physics, so you could be around music while creating new gear. You could also work at some audio design places, too. These two items would allow you to have music in yrou daily life. Unfortunately, a lot of what you listen to might well be test tones.

I'll give you a little insight. I spent two years working as a DJ on weekends. While fun, I found that I got really tired of music and always drove home in silence. It just was too much.

As far as interesting or fun jobs, it really depends on what you find interesting. I personally hated computer programming, and found it very tedious. Other people absolutely love it. Woudl that be described as a fun or interesting job? Not by me, but certainly by others. So, what interests YOU?

Your best bet, really, would be to chat with someone doing the job you are interested in. I know that might be a bit difficult, but if you can get yourself to a studio or place where this is done, most people absolutely love to talk about THEIR job. You'll get some real insight there. You can also ask just what type of education they would look for.

In the end, what did jujueye do? Jujueye went with computers. Seriously, I love music so much that I didn't want anything to interfere with it. I sense that music and film might be that sacred to you, too. You're mixing business with pleasure. It could very well work, so do some research. For music editing, try downloading some audio apps (CoolEdit 2000, etc) record a song, and do some editing. See if you like it. If you decide to stay with physics, there are hundreds of things to learn from how sound works in your own room and house. Hobbies are never ending fun. While music is listed for me as a hobby, its more of a passion. And at the end of the day, I'm rarely tired of it.

Do some research, bud.

06-04-2003, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
jujueye alpaca lunch for the trip Location: in my computer	Welcome to my life. Okay, I'll try to make this short, but I'm also an insatiable music lover, just so you know. I have a music degree, and far too much computer training, too. For music editing: you most likely will need music training to move forward in that field. Knowing the basics of how songs are put together (chorus, verse, bridge, etc) would increase your chances of getting ahead. With your physics background, you might ask yourself what you plan on doing with it. Loudspeaker design relies very heavily on physics, so you could be around music while creating new gear. You could also work at some audio design places, too. These two items would allow you to have music in yrou daily life. Unfortunately, a lot of what you listen to might well be test tones. I'll give you a little insight. I spent two years working as a DJ on weekends. While fun, I found that I got really tired of music and always drove home in silence. It just was too much. As far as interesting or fun jobs, it really depends on what you find interesting. I personally hated computer programming, and found it very tedious. Other people absolutely love it. Woudl that be described as a fun or interesting job? Not by me, but certainly by others. So, what interests YOU? Your best bet, really, would be to chat with someone doing the job you are interested in. I know that might be a bit difficult, but if you can get yourself to a studio or place where this is done, most people absolutely love to talk about THEIR job. You'll get some real insight there. You can also ask just what type of education they would look for. In the end, what did jujueye do? Jujueye went with computers. Seriously, I love music so much that I didn't want anything to interfere with it. I sense that music and film might be that sacred to you, too. You're mixing business with pleasure. It could very well work, so do some research. For music editing, try downloading some audio apps (CoolEdit 2000, etc) record a song, and do some editing. See if you like it. If you decide to stay with physics, there are hundreds of things to learn from how sound works in your own room and house. Hobbies are never ending fun. While music is listed for me as a hobby, its more of a passion. And at the end of the day, I'm rarely tired of it. Do some research, bud.