We’re Having an Open House!

JamesMead — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:08:09 +0000

On Sunday April 22^nd, we’ll be holding an open house for anyone interested in recording music. We’ll open up our studios to the public and let them see where our students get to learn their craft.

We will also have a number of demonstrations to illustrate some of the things our students learn.

DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE:

12:00 – Cable Making

The folks at Sly Goose cables will share their tips on how to create great cables.

1:00 – 5.1 Surround Sound

See post-production projects created by our students.

2:00 – Peluso Microphones

We’ll record acoustic bass, drums and vocals, to give you an idea of what these great sounding microphones can do. Attendees can receive a 10% discount on Peluso microphone purchases.

3:00 – Digital vs. Analog

We’ll record drums in both analog and digital formats and compare them against each other in Protools in our studio.

Our admissions staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the school, the program or how you can apply.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Emmanuel Jal visits TARA

TARAOneTwo16 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:16:38 +0000

Former child soldier and now world-renowned hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal visited TARA’s new studios for a session with Sean Gugula in St. D on July 21rst and returned on the 22nd to rehearse for his Hillside Music Festival performance. On a break in studio, Emmanuel wandered down the hall into another studio and sat in with a TARA student admiring and discussing her most recent student project….
Check out his We Want Peace video featuring Alicia Keys. www.emmanueljal.org

Emmanuel Jal visits TARA

Everybody’s working for “The Weeknd” even ‘Doc’

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:34:01 +0000

Ex TARA teacher, guest lecturer and all around great guy Martin “Doc” Mckinney is continuing his production work with The Weeknd, who have just been shortlisted for the Polaris Prize. Many of the The Weeknds vocals for his critically acclaimed House of Balloons Mixtape were recorded in TARA’s Studio D. We wish him all the best and look forward to seeing him as soon as he can dig himself out of the studio.

Congrats to Phil on winning another Gemini!

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:52:16 +0000

TARA postproduction teacher Phil Strong won his second Gemini this year for his work on Cat Ladies- Best Original Music Score for a Documentary Program or Series. Phil is no stranger to the Geminis. His first win came in 2003 for Best Original Music Score for a Documentary Program or Series for Year of the Lion, and in 2005 he was nominated for both Best Original Music Score for a Documentary Program or Series and Best Sound in an Information/Documentary Program or Series for Continuous Journey. Congratulations Phil. See you in Class.

TARA teacher at the Junos

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:51:33 +0000

The Album didn’t win, but TARA’s Sean Gugula was still proud to have been co-engineer on the Juno nominated album by Derek Miller (featuring Willie Nelson).

‘Doc’ all Red Hot and Rio

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:50:11 +0000

Martin “Doc” Mckinney just finished up a track on Red Hot and Rio- “Baby” w Alice Smith. TARA teacher Blair Robb mixed the track and TARA alumni Leadro Marcondes played bass. Some of the tracking was done in TARA’s studios.

There’s no place like home!

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:47:42 +0000

We’re finally in! TARA has moved (just down the street) from it’s original home and into a brand new custom built facility in the Magic Building at 60 Sumach St. The new studios have been built with amazing attention to detail, so that they provide amazing sound and sightlines for engineers, but also so that students can see what teachers are doing, and move around to easily get hands on the equipment. We’re very proud of the new space and would love all of our friends new and old to come down and see it.

Chris Caddell debut album to be released early 2012

admin — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:22:23 +0000

Chris Caddell and the Wreckage was co-written and produced by Casey Marshall one of the regulars in the EMI Music Publishing Studio. The debut album is about to be released early 2012 on Tiny Ogre/ Sony ATV records.

Originally Hailing from Victoria British Columbia. Casey Marshall is one half of the musical production team called Publickwurks Inc. Founded in 2010 with partner Neil Sanderson a member of the multi platinum band Three Days Grace. Casey was signed to EMI Publishing in 2004 as a staff writer and has worked with, and helped develop countless artists since. Publicwurks Inc. is currently enjoying the success of their co written single ” Every Lie ” performed by My Darkest Days. Casey was a pivotal factor in the early development of My Darkest Days. Helping them catch the attention of NickelBack’s Chad Kroeger who signed them to his label 604 records in Canada, and then Island Def Jam/ Mercury Records in the United States. “Every Lie” debuted in the top 40 on the American Active Rock Charts, and is climbing.

Whats new at TARA

admin — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:15:39 +0000

There’s always something happening at TARA or with our Grads. Check back here for our latest news.