Tag Archives: sound

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.

Monsters, Podcasts, Sounds

November 21, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, monsters, podcast, projects, recording, sound, sound designJohn D. Costello

Well, Its been almost 2 months of living in Los Angeles. I’ve been to more studios than I can count. I’ve sent more emails than I can count. I work at a bar and a catering/staffing agency. So, yeah, LA is exactly what you would (or should) expect. It still cool. I’m still trying to figure out how to get a sound job, a paying one at least. Yep, got my first job, doesn’t pay but its awesome.

I’m doing sound design for an audio-drama podcast. Its called Earbud Theater, check it out at EarbudTheater.com. Its a fairly new podcast. They don’t have any actual sound people on their crew, just a bunch of people trying to figure it out. They guy in charge seemed to like what i came up with for a soundscape to the upcoming episode about monsters. I’ll post a link when its up.

This seems like its gonna be really fun and a great portfolio piece. The people seem cool and everyone really enjoyed making the show. So I can’t wait to post it and see what people think.

Jobs, Interviews, Life

November 8, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, dream, live sound, los angeles, podcast, projects, recording, sound, start-up, workJohn D. Costello

So I met with a guy who writes for this podcast. They do sic-fi/fantasy/horror audio dramas. Its all unpaid now and done just for fun. They don’t have any real sound guys on their crew so I’m gonna work on their next episode and see where it goes from there. It’ll be fun and cool. Check them out at earbudtheater.com! Download the episodes when I start working on it!

I’m also having a phone interview with PSAV for a part time A/V tech job. Hopefully that goes well and they give me decent amount of work. It should defintly pay well too! If i get that then I won’t really have to work with the catering, which I don’t like doing. I’ll keep the part time job at the bar though. That should give me enough money to pay my bills and enough time to keep looking for a job to turn into a career.

Seems things are working out fairly well. Slow but its going. I still have high hopes for the next few months!

See ya guys.

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.

Somethings…..

December 13, 2013Uncategorizedaudio, projects, sound, start-up, video, workJohn D. Costello

So, I’ve been thinking about work. As I am still not employed full-time as an audio engineer I am constantly looking. I’ve been thinking about maybe doing some podcast work. Or maybe doing audio for an indie film maker, possible a start-up, like short videos online or something. Basically something small, on a budget, and start-up. It can grow into something bigger. Hopefully with someone(s) like me, have day job but willing to put the work in a personal project until it makes money. So, with all that being said, does anyone have ideas of people or projects to work with/on? Lemme know.

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!