LSS Student Profile: Nadim Amir

Name: Nadim Amir

Courses Taken: Electronic Music Production (SU510) Summer Program

Featured Track:

Nadim - MMXI ( original mix ) by Dj Nadim

Links: 

http://soundcloud.com/dj-nadim

How was your time at LSS? And how did it help you develop your music career?

To be honest I had an amazing time at LSS, the atmosphere is fantastic and I enjoyed the fact that there are students from different backgrounds and musical tastes all together in one class. This made me love the process of learning! 

Taking a course in music production was the perfect step from taking my love for music and my curiosity towards music production towards the right track, and LSS was the ideal place to take it to the next level.

What have you been up to since you left LSS? 

Since I finished my courses in LSS I have been working non-stop for the past year locked away in my room producing tracks and trying out new equipment and techniques. It is important to say that experience is very important, and through it each new track sounds  better than the last because the learning process never stops with music production.

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LSS Student Profile: Andreas Pallikaras

Name: Andreas Pallikaras

Courses Taken: Professional Certificate: Music Production 101, Sound Engineering, Structure Form & Creativity, Sound Design & Synthesis.

Featured Track: 13 Stitches (Dubstep Remix) 

13 Stitches (Dubstep Remix) by NΕΚΡΟΛΥΤΕ

How was your time at LSS? And how did it help you develop your music career?

When I came to LSS I wasn't familiar to anything really and I can say with certainty that I wouldn't be able to learn all the things I have learned so easily. 

LSS for me is a fun place to be at in general and even more fun studying, the people there are always helpful and no question ever seams hard for them to answer so I would say that I had a great time. 

What have you been up to since you left LSS? 

As for now, I'm in Cyprus working a full time job and on my extra time I make music, mostly Psychedelic, but I've also started working on a dubstep project that will be followed by more to come.

 Links: 

http://soundcloud.com/necrolyte

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LSS Student Profile: Philip Row

Name: Philip Row 

Courses Taken: Music Production Professional Certificate

1.) How was your time at LSS? And how did it help you develop your music career?

So basically there no work to describe my amazing experience with LSS, first time in my life to study and have fun in the same time. LSS gave me some powerful knowledge in all aspects of sound engineering, music production, music theory, and sound design. Even though I started the course with basic knowledge I initially felt bit "smarter" but than I discovered that there was a lot of more things to learn! 

2.) What have you been up to since you left LSS? 

LSS gave me the opportunity to work with music on a professional level since I just ended the course. We'll see what happen in the future. That's all thanks for the support!

Links:

Supported by Dave Clarke on Whitenoise!! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7qREw0ZLMA&feature=player_embedded 
Whitenoise 3rd of September Episode 302: 
http://weblogs.vpro.nl/whitenoise/2011/09/04/whitenoise-3rd-of-september-episode-302-this-week-features-tracks-by-c-system-gregor-tresher-george-lanham-and-a-whitenoise-set-by-christopher-kah / 
Whitenoise 17th of September Episode 304: 
http://weblogs.vpro.nl/whitenoise/2011/09/18/whitenoise-17th-of-september-episode-304-this-week-features-tracks-by-the-exaltics-humandroid-gregor-tresher-and-a-mix-by-sheffield-bleep-aka-chris-smith/comment-page-1/#comment-12278
Fabio Agostini & Philip Row – Autofix EP
Cat Number: elek139
Label: Elektrax Recordings
Release Date: 15 Dec 2011
Featuring: Fabio Agostini, Philip Row, Shaun Mauren
Preview Page:
http://www.elektraxmusic.com/elek139 /

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LSS Student Profile: Nima Khaste

Student Name: Nima Khaste

LSS Courses Taken: Music Production Diploma 

Featured Song: Love Was There


Love Was There by C'est la Soupe

1.) How was your time at LSS? And how did it help you develop your music career?

After I finished my music foundation course in Cambridge, I wasn't sure if I wanted to continue studying music or music production. Fortunately I decided to go down the Music Production road and I have learned and developed myself in many ways more than I expected. I now have a greater knowledge about the process of making a track, skills to be a better producer and sound engineer, the industry and most importantly knowing what I want to do as my career.

2.) What have you been up to since you left LSS? 

I am now studying a B(Mus) course of Songwriting at London Centre of Contemporary music. I decided to develop my songwriting and performing side as well. During my study at LSS, I started working with a lot of different singers and musicians from various genres. From Hip Hop, Trip Hop, and Instrumental to Pop, Commercial, Rock etc. 

I also finished my instrumental album the first of year the study in LSS ( http://www.myspace.com/nimakhaste ). Then formed my band in the second year ( soundcloud.com/cestlasoupe). Now I am in a new band called Turbulenze ( http://www.facebook.com/TurbulenZe ). I still produce for other artists as well.

3.) Links to your works: 

I composed and produced all the track in this band:    

http://www.facebook.com/cestlasoupe

soundcloud.com/cestlasoupe

http://www.youtube.com/cestlasoupe

This is my first instrumental album which was a personal project:

http://www.myspace.com/nimakhaste

This is my new band which I play keyboard in:

http://www.facebook.com/TurbulenZe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKvNGwRK2RQ

Few track I have produced for other people:

http://soundcloud.com/troyrook/white-lies

http://soundcloud.com/masakosugi/house-demo

http://soundcloud.com/johngalea/rain-down

http://soundcloud.com/johngalea/detonate

My collaboration with BBC Persian:

http://www.catscollege.com/en/cambridge/static/news/?newsitem=159

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9ypM8A3jDY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxZnLO3plsQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gErhZHSiquc

Playing piano:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QKYDfX8tRU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otD9kMYZpkc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCQOd5WiBNA

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LSS Student Profile: Hassan Mohyeddin

Interview With Hassan Mohyeddin

Course(s) taken: Music Production Diploma

Links to more works:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mo-yo/203286383072527

http://soundcloud.com/moyosmusic

Featured Track: Strummer Boy


Strummer Boy by mo yo


1.) How was your time at LSS?

My time at LSS was enjoyable and fruitful... I think that the teachers I had were inspirational and also motivational... and the open access to the school's facilities was/is great... I also made some great friends in the 2 years I studied there, allowing me to develop diverse collaborations... and of course, I learned so many technical skills, from music production and sound engineering, live sound and sound design to elements of composition, structure, and creativity, and advanced mixing and studio techniques.

2.) What have you been up to since you left LSS?

Since I left LSS in February 2011, I started doing live sound at The Gallery Cafe, a small live music space, art gallery and cafe in Bethnal Green, where I continue to work at weekends. I also started working as a percussionist/collaborator and composer at Tara Arts, a theatre company based in Earlsfield, South London. Both these experiences have been invaluable, and have made me learn a whole lot more, especially with the know-how I acquired at LSS. I also am working with a couple of sound design projects for student films and a few musicians on singles and EPs... Im trying to focus most on my music playing and production, trying new things and looking to keep move forward.

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LSS Student Profile: Luca Cerruti

Name: 

Luca Cerruti

Links:

www.myspace.com/lc-space 

LSS Courses:
Music Production Diploma
Music Production
Sound Engineering
Sound Design

Featured Track: Underage

Underage - Luca Cerruti (Full Track) by London School of Sound

Q&A With Luca

- Where are you from?

Genova, Italy 

- What is the best city for music in the world?

I really think it's London, the city has so many talented artists and great opportunities everywhere you look and go. Not to mention that in my opinion most of the bands that left a mark in music history came from the UK.  

- When did you first start making music?

When I was 15. Back home in Genova I put up a band named Snapped-Out, I was a guitarist. We used to play mostly crossover and nu-metal. We had some gigs but then split up at 19 because we were way too busy with studies and work. 

- What is your favourite/most used DAW? Why?

That would be Logic. So far is my favorite because its pretty simple and straight forward; I'm hoping to get used to Pro Tools, I'm actually working a lot on it, but I still  need way more practice. I soon hope to be able to know it as well as I know Logic which I've always used last year to produce Electronic tracks.  

- Who are your favourite artists and who inspired you the most to pursue your music studies and career?

Nowadays I'd say Queens Of The Stone Age first, that band is epic!

When i was in the band I was very fond of Slipknot and Limp Bizkit, but also bands like Incubus and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

When i first started to listen to electronic music, I loved Loco Dice, Claud Vonstroke and Sven Vath, I'd say minimal techno kind of area.

The LSS helped me to learn of some of the the coolest producers around such as Wolfgang Gartner, Deadmau5 , Skrillex and so on, even though my music is kind of different from theirs!   

- How long have you been studying music production? Which courses at LSS did you take?

I've been studying Music Production for a year now, along with the Sound Engineering and Sound Design courses. I'm actually takin the full two-year Music Production Diploma Certificate due to finish in the summer of 2012. 

- Why did you pick LSS?

I was looking for a sound engineering school, and found a couple in Italy. But then I discovered LSS and decided to move to London and study as much as possible in this music area. I was willing to learn everything regarding music even thought I already knew what path I was going to take. 

- How do you feel your learning at LSS has contributed to your musical development?

I'd say LSS has contributed to everything apart for my background music theory knowledge.

Music Production wise for example: when I first got here I didn't even know of the existence of Logic/Reason/Ableton, I had no clue of how to produce an electronic song (structure wise as well).

Sound Engineering as well, all the knowledge I got now is because of LSS and I have to say, I think I made a great decision coming here.  

- What tune do you simply wish you wrote?

Well if we speak about electronic music I'd say Undertaker by Wolfgang Gartner, Rock n Roll by Skrillex or The End by Pryda or Raumgleiter by Daniel Strauss. All great tracks each one from a different genre.

- What are your plans after LSS?

Get into the record engineering business right away, trying to make my way by assisting in every possible studio that will take me. And possibly keeping my music production skills as an hobby, never know what it can lead to.  

- What advice would you give prospective students interested in starting studying music or music production?

Good choice if you really know what you're getting into. Loving music is not everything. 50% of work here has to be done by you and only you, working hard and making an effort in every chance you're given.  Once you know that, it's gonna be a great adventure and I'm sure you'll enjoy it and definitely won't regret it!  

LSS students and ex-students are available for collaborations, internship, work opportunities. Contact them directly using the links provided above or contact info@londonschoolofsound.co.uk if you have specific requirements.

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LSS Student Profile: Adrian Charras

Name: 

Adrian Charras

Band: 

Dario Nicolau Group

Members:

Dario Nicolau : Guitar and vocals

Marcos Giraudo: Bass

Adrian Charras: Piano and accordeon

Anibal Guevara: Percusion

Links:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Dario-Nicolau-Canciones-para-pobres-y-ausentes/198975810128994

LSS Courses: 
Mixing and Mastering

Featured Track: Remo 

Remo - Dario Nicolau Group - Adrian Charras by London School of Sound

Q&A With Adrian

- Where are you from?

Buenos Aires, Argentina - the Dario Nicolau band performs songs using the native rhythms of Argentina and Latin American, incorporating folklore in modern and simple context.

- What is the best city for music in the world?

Buenos Aires. London too. I love these two music cities!

-  When did you first start making music?

Don't even remember, my father is a musician so there was always music in my house, but professionally I started at around 18 years old.

-    What is your favourite/most used DAW? Why?

My favourite DAW is Pro Tools. It's easy and fast.

-    Who are your favourite artists and who inspired you the most to pursue your music studies and career?

I am a musician and sound engineer so the two vary. As musicians, from Latin America: Astor Piazolla, Cuchi Leguzamón, Bebo Valdez, Horacio Salgán ... many.

 As Engineers: Jorge Da Silva (a legend, and the best sound engineer from Argentina) Osvaldo Acedo, Eduardo Bergallo, Andres Mayo and many others.

-    How long have you been studying music production? Which courses at LSS did you take?

I have spent 16 years learning and practicing music production. I took the Summer Course in "Mixing and Mastering" at LSS. 

-    Why did you pick LSS?

For many reasons: for its prestige, because it was an advanced and short course, and because it was in London!

-    How do you feel your learning at LSS has contributed to your    musical development?

LSS has helped me see new techniques in mixing and mastering, showed me a different way to start a mix, correct common mistakes, and helped me to appreciate what is important in each song.

-    What happened after your time at LSS?

Working hard ! Trying to sound even better. Many of my customers appreciate the new techniques applied. I'm really happy with my experience in London.

-    What advice would you give prospective students interested in    starting studying music or music production?

The sound is not in the machines, or expensive equipment. The sound is in yourself. You just have to learn how. LSS is the place!

LSS students and ex-students are available for collaborations, internship, work opportunities. Contact them directly using the links provided above or contact info@londonschoolofsound.co.uk if you have specific requirements.

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