What I've Learned So Far

What have you learned to do since you started working on your senior project?
I've learned the fundamentals of setting up a live band in a concert venue.

before:

during:

soundcheck:

after:

What research helped you to do this and how?
Note By Note: A Guide To Concert Production by Redwood Cultural Work because it breaks down everything you need to know about setting up a concert whether it be pertaining to sound, lighting, or business.

Independent Component I Plan Approval

1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.
For my independent study component, I will be working an additional 30 hours at The Glass House. This will include, but is not limited to, set-up and break-down of live concerts, working with Rene Contreras on promotion, and learning the fundamentals of live sound mixing and venue acoustics.

2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours of work.
If I help with the set-up and break-down of shows and learn about mixing, that's about 8 hours, so I could go to a few of those and work with my dad. Since he's not at The Glass House all the time, I can use one of my other options to complete whatever hours I don't do with my dad.

3) How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?
My independent study component will show me some of the different jobs that go into the whole concert production business. I have a variety of people at The Glass House that are willing to help me with it.

Defining the Essential Question

1. What is your EQ?
What is most important in producing a successful concert?

2. Define the words in your EQ:
important: distinct, successful: not only going well technically, but also making a significant amount of profit.

3. What are some possible answers to your EQ so far?
-A significant amount of promotion through all sources possible.
-Organization and clarification of information.

4. What has been your most important source and why?
The book, Note By Note: A Guide to Concert Production by Redwood Cultural Work because it's the perfect overview of everything that goes into concert production. It goes over not only the technical aspects, but the business and promotion ones too.