Three CRAS Graduates Headlined the Recent Event
Gilbert, Ariz., August 20, 2024 – The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS; www.cras.edu), a leading institution for audio engineering education, is proud to announce it recently hosted a new Grad Panel event at its Gilbert campus to inspire its current student body. The panel consisted of three CRAS graduates who shared their stories of success in the audio industry.
“Learning the skills in our studios and classrooms are necessary to get the technical knowledge for our students’ craft, but being able to hear stories of success from their peers is invaluable,” said Kirt Hamm, CRAS administrator. “It is always a great day at CRAS when our graduates return to campus to discuss their journeys from students to industry professionals as it helps shape the students’ transition from student to professional from those that have already done so.”
The Grad Panel included:
- Jeremy Hinskton; a 2010 CRAS graduate, Hinkston is a Freelance and A2 Engineer for Music Mix Mobile. He has traveled the world running audio for numerous bands and festivals, including the iHeart Radio Festival in Las Vegas, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Performances in Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Rob Moreno; a 2017 CRAS graduate, Moreno is an Engineer at Sound Factory in Los Angeles. In his time as an engineer and assistant engineer at Sound Factory, he has had the opportunity to work with Miguel, Wiz Khalifa, HER, Andre 3000, Doja Cat, Kali Uchis, SZA, and many others.
- Will Harp; a 2013 CRAS graduate, Harp is a Mix Tech and EMMY Award-nominated Dialogue Editor for Formosa Group in Los Angeles. Some of Will’s credits include The Last of Us, John Wick Chapter 4, Atlanta, Welcome To Wrexham, and many more.
“In my time here at CRAS I’ve been able to see two grad panels, each unique and offering different aspects of the audio world outside of CRAS,” explained Jacob Heidrick, a current CRAS student. “I’ve learned from these panels that while confidence is important and every route you take will have road bumps, above all, humility is going to shine because when confidence waivers, the act of humility in whatever scenario aids in being a ‘good hang.’ Hearing alumni talk about their greatest to their lowest moments is encouraging and reminds me I am not alone in this journey, We just have to humble ourselves and divert when things don’t go the way we expect.”
Added current CRAS student Avery Guy, “The CRAS grad panels are a great way for students to meet graduates and hear about their experiences within the industry. During the last grad panel, there were many interesting discussions not limited to just audio. We heard about self care, tips for future interviews, and insight on the engineer’s experiences during their internships. I was able to attend two grad panels during my time here at CRAS. These events provide a deeper look into what we would learn at CRAS, as well as how far our education can take us.”
The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences is composed of two nearby campuses in Gilbert and Tempe, Ariz. A CRAS education includes broadcast audio, live sound, film and TV audio, music, and video game audio, all taught by award-winning instructors who have all excelled in their individual fields, including sound reinforcement, audio recording and production, digital recording, troubleshooting/maintenance, and music business.
CRAS structured programs and highly qualified teaching staff provide a professional and supportive atmosphere, which is complemented by its small class sizes allowing for individual instruction and assistance for students in engineering audio recordings. CRAS has been providing quality vocational training in audio recording for more than three decades. The curriculum and equipment are constantly being updated to keep pace with the rapid advancements in the music and sound recording industries. CRAS’ course offerings and subject matter have always centered around the skills and knowledge necessary for students’ success in the audio recording industries.
The 11-month program is designed to allow every student access to learn and train in all of the Conservatory’s studios which are comprised with state-of-the-art audio recording and mixing gear, the same equipment used in today’s finest studios and remote broadcast facilities, including Pro Tools 12, API Legacy consoles, SSL AWS consoles, Studer Vista consoles, and much more. All students must complete a 280-hour industry internship to graduate from the Master Recording Program II that may ultimately lead to industry employment.
To stream the event, please visit www.youtube.com/live/hm9fMX5Wwy0.
For more information on the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, please visit www.cras.edu, contact Kirt Hamm, administrator, at 1-800-562-6383, or email to info@cras.edu.
About The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
Based in the heart of The Valley of the Sun with two campuses in Gilbert and Tempe, Ariz., The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS) is one of the country’s premier institutions for audio education. The Conservatory has developed a unique and highly effective way to help the future audio professional launch their careers in the recording industry and other related professional audio categories.
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