Living the Audio Life details the aspects and procedures necessary for one to have a successful career in live entertainment sound. Encompassing a wide range of topics, the text clearly guides anyone interested in working in a position within the live entertainment audio field.

The guide is broken into clearly defined sections, allowing the reader to easily navigate through various subjects including jobs, career, business, creativity, lifestyle, and travel. Real-world examples and documentation from the author and key industry experts allow the reader to gain insight into the essential practices that are helpful throughout a career. Additional in-depth interviews provide details of careers from industry veterans.

Whether considering a career in live entertainment audio or just starting out, readers will find the resources for the key to success in audio. Students, those new to sound, and workers already within their careers can refer to the text as a guide throughout their journeys. With benefits to anyone interested in the audio field, Living the Audio Life is a key navigational resource for success.

Brad Schiller has over thirty years of experience in the entertainment field. His deep-rooted passion for the technical arts began at a very early age and his career has allowed him countless opportunities to work around the globe across diverse facets of the industry. He is also the author of Living the Lighting Life (Routledge, 2020) and The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook, now in its fourth edition (Routledge, 2021).

Living the Audio Life details the aspects and procedures necessary for one to have a successful career in live entertainment sound. Encompassing a wide range of topics, the text clearly guides anyone interested in working in a position within the live entertainment audio field.

The guide is broken into clearly defined sections, allowing the reader to easily navigate through various subjects including jobs, career, business, creativity, lifestyle, and travel. Real-world examples and documentation from the author and key industry experts allow the reader to gain insight into the essential practices that are helpful throughout a career. Additional in-depth interviews provide details of careers from industry veterans.

Whether considering a career in live entertainment audio or just starting out, readers will find the resources for the key to success in audio. Students, those new to sound, and workers already within their careers can refer to the text as a guide throughout their journeys. With benefits to anyone interested in the audio field, Living the Audio Life is a key navigational resource for success.

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Part 1: The Job -

• 1 - Audio Jobs and Roles
• 2 - Audio Genres
• 3 - Audio Skills
• 4 - Organizational Skills
• 5 - Working Requirements
• 6 - Ethics of Audio
• 7 - Best Show Ever

Part 2: The Career -

• 8 - A Growing Career
• 9 - Attitude is Everything
• 10 - Training and Learning
• 11 - Promoting Yourself
• 12 - Networking with Others
• 13 - Keep on Moving Forward
• 14 - Giving Back
• 15 - Moving On

Part 3: The Business -

• 16 - Types of Workers
• 17 - Business Structure
• 18 - Personal Business Paperwork
• 19 - Business Operations
• 20 - Tax Form Basics
• 21 - Getting Gigs
• 22 - Planning for your Future

Part 4: The Creativity -

• 23 - Abundant Creativity
• 24 - Creative Inspiration

Part 5: The Lifestyle -

• 25 - Why We Do It
• 26 - Work/Life Balance
• 27 - Allure of Celebrity
• 28 - Healthy Living
• 29 - Time to Sleep
• 30 - When it Stops Being Fun

Part 6: The Travel -

• 31 - Travel is Work
• 32 - Earn the Perks
• 33 - Air Travel
• 34 - Tour Busses
• 35 - Hotel Living

Part 7: The Interviews -

• 36 - Jim Yakabuski
• 37 - Big Mick Hughes
• 38 - Jessica Paz
• 39 - Jim Ragus
• 40 - Kelly Epperson
• 41 - Cricket S. Meyers
• 42 - Shared Advice

Index