{"id":44531,"date":"2017-09-27T18:59:02","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T18:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=44531"},"modified":"2017-11-28T15:27:05","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T15:27:05","slug":"acc-professor-helps-students-navigate-the-recording-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2017\/09\/27\/acc-professor-helps-students-navigate-the-recording-world\/","title":{"rendered":"ACC professor helps students navigate the recording world"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tim Dittmar publishes new book to educate future sound engineers<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

One of the many hats Tim Dittmar wears is musician. He is a recording and live sound engineer, producer, and songwriter. Since 2001, Dittmar has also worked as a professor at\u00a0<\/span>ACC\u2019s Music Business, Performance, and Technology (MBPT) program<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMusic motivates me,\u201d says Dittmar<\/span>.<\/span><\/i> \u201cI relate to my students because I was once an 18-year-old musician trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I\u2019m driven to help students find a job that aligns with their passion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dittmar\u2019s students have become stage managers, live sound engineers, and more. He first joined ACC as a guest lecturer, sharing his experiences. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAustin is unique because it is a huge music city. The MBPT program has great faculty and staff with a lot of professional experience. We\u2019ve all worked in the industry. Besides teaching, professors\/teachers record in studios and play in bands. We do what we teach.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As an industry expert, Dittmar served as a technical editor for several textbooks. He realized many \u00a0books were not suited for a beginner.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOut of the 700 pages, 500 don\u2019t relate to students. They expressed frustration. The books presented advanced topics for beginners.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>He was inspired to write a guide that appealed to musicians new to the field, for \u201creal beginners.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWriting a book was hands down the hardest thing I\u2019ve done in my life,\u201d he says. \u201cAudio technology is technical, but I wanted it to be unintimidating.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The release of the second edition of his book, “Audio Engineering 101,” is set for mid-October. The book contains practical advice on how to navigate the recording world based on Dittmar\u2019s first-hand, real-life experience. He has worked in numerous studios in Austin, Chicago, and Los Angeles, compiling more than 300 album credits.<\/span><\/p>\n

His beginner\u2019s guide presents a clear overview of the science and art of sound recording. It also includes information and instruction about equipment, studio acoustics, and more. The text includes a section with questions and answers from professionals to provide readers with industry insights.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis book is understandable even for your mom,\u201d he emphasized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dittmar\u2019s first edition has been translated to Chinese and is already used in classrooms nationwide, from Berkeley to Harvard.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople think music and art is a hobby, but it got me to where I am today. Being in this field takes courage, motivation, and initiative. I make a living doing my passion,\u201d Dittmar concluded. \u201cI\u2019ll be 90-years-old and still playing in a band. That\u2019s my number one passion and I want to motivate students as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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