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It’s been a month….

February 22, 2015Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineer, audio engineering, dream, los angeles, music, projects, recording, sound engineering, Sound recording and reproduction, workJohn D. Costello

Woa, this job is pretty awesome. The night shifts for a while were 15 hours, I did like 75 hours that week. Its cool tho. I’m on days now so its a little more high-strung, like the management is there and stuff. But at least we know when we’ll be done. Some cool clients have been in. Today was slow so I got to check out the gear and get a little hands-on with it. definitely learning a lot. So far its really cool.

I also recorded a song with this girl, Jess. We’re probably about 85% done recording it. Its come out pretty good so far. If it turns out good it could end up in the short film she is in and based the song off of. So that would be really fucking awesome.

New Job

January 25, 2015Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineer, dream, los angeles, music, podcast, projects, recording, sound, sound design, sound engineering, workJohn D. Costello

So, I’m working at Jim Henson Recording Studios. Its pretty cool so far. I’ve only worked two days, tonight I’m on the nigh shift for day 3. I’m a runner, so I do a lot of seemingly stupid stuff but its all the things that go into making the studio experience go well for artists. I have to make sure all the studios and lounges are clean and stocked up on snacks, drinks, coffee, pens, papers, markers, etc. I go to starbucks like 5 times a day, haha. I make the runs to restaurants and stores for lunch or anything else an artist may want throughout the day. It’s pretty cool and all the mixers and even management here started as runners.

Working on the next episode of Earbud Theater as well. I’m doing the whole mix and sound design for this one. Its pretty cool and I can’t wait for it to be released. As always I’ll post a link here.

All in all, everything is going well right now. I no longer work in restaurants and am employed full time(7 days a week possibly) at a recording studio. Pretty freak’n sweet.

A week and a half in L.A.

October 9, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineer, audio engineering, dream, live sound, los angeles, moving, music, recording, sound, sound engineering, Sound recording and reproduction, start-up, workJohn D. Costello

So, its pretty awesome out here. Applied at a studio and a venue as well as a few restaurants so far. Possibly may get a job at Domino’s. It’s something to pay the bills for now. Tomorrow I have a list of about ten venues and studios I’m going to apply for. They’re all within a few blocks of each other. Over the weekend I’m going to map out other areas to hit. Gonna look at some post-production houses.

Talked to a guy today who seemed really cool. He’s from Mayfair and Father Judge, like me. He’s an established writer out here and seems like he really wants to help me out. He knows a few sound guys and is gonna take me to Fox Studios next week. He seems very Philly-like. So I’m pretty stoked about that.

I also have a job on Halloween with a lighting production company. So, it may not be audio but its a job and its a step in the right direction. Last few days were pretty stressful but today went pretty well. All in all I think it’ll all work out.

In Northeast Philly born and raised…..

October 1, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineer, blink 182, dream, kevin smith, live sound, los angeles, moving, music, projects, workJohn D. Costello

So, I moved to Los Angeles. It is awesome here! I never want to leave. So, I’m here to follow my dream. Being a bit of a tourist while my sister and dad are here but Thursday starts working. To prepare for this, I’m obviously doing research on places for work. But I’m also looking at things to remind me why I’m here. Im re-reading “Tough Shit” by Kevin Smith. If you want a job in the media arts read that book. Its about another east coast no body who made it. Kevin Smith is a big inspirations to me so naturally I’m also streaming his podcasts, and Tell ’em Steve-Dave. I also brought a stack of his movies along too. I’ve got all the bands on my ipod that made me want to do this as well. This obviously includes Blink 182, my biggest inspiration. They made me want to do what I do. I’ll be blasting some Starting Line, a bunch of PA kids who made it! SO here goes my adventure on the west coast!

It will be hard at first. I’ll miss my home and family. I’ll miss late night drinks with my friends. I miss my cat. But you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. I may have to mop floors and flip burgers for a while. But here its goes.

Summer’s almost over…

August 14, 2013Uncategorizedfestival, live sound, music, recording, schoolJohn D. Costello

So I just got off the phone with a studio owner. I might have a studio to work out of, awesome! Tomorrow theres a festival on South Street that I’ll be working, food, drink, and music! Next week I’ve got a gig at La Salle. Done school on Friday! If any of you are looking to record email me!

Hey Guys!

August 7, 2013Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineering, college, music, recording, school, soundJohn D. Costello

So, not much going on lately. The sound effects and stuff i had to add to the SIN songs is done. They’re planning a release show so I’ll be posting about that. Talked to another band who is doing their own recording but having me mix a song or two. Also got a bunch of gigs with Eventions coming up, so I’ll be pretty busy doing live sound stuff. Now I’m off to revise a few projects for school and send them in. MY LAST PROJECTS EVER! only a week and a half left of school!

Getting stuff DONE!

July 23, 2013Uncategorizedcollege, music, recording, schoolJohn D. Costello

Hey all, today has been pretty busy. I finished mixing Strength In Numbers. At least got enough done for them to give the final OK. Also sent in my first three projects to my summer class. I’m DONE all my projects for my last class too. Just gotta review the lat couple before I send them in. So, basically I’m DONE college! Next week is my graduation interview and then I’ll know for sure. haha, probably going to have to take another 3 years. Well, schools pretty much done for me. SIN is done. Just need the final OK from both of them! As soon as i get the final word from SIN I will post it on here! This summer has been BUSY! Got another gig tomorrow with Eventions. Hopefully that goes well. I think I’ll be the only sound guy on it!

Talk to ya’s Later

John