I have a really silly question.

To start off, I got layed off from what was once my dream job as a sound engineer/composer. Now I am looking into instructing recording and/or digital music tech. I know the salary would be alot less but I need to tone it down in life. I am not familiar with degrees and what not, but it requires a bachelors in my equivalent field and a masters in humanities...I am a certified recording engineer, and wondered if that qualifies for a bachelor's?

Do you think this is a good idea? Or long road to a stalemate?

ehh..unemployment gives me alot of time to think. Any teachers in here?

 

the only thing that qualifies anyone for an after the fact bachelors degree is money and hoop jumping.

You can apply to any school and they may give you some credit for life experience and/or certifications but you will have to satisfy the school curriculum requirements in some way. Testing out of some classes, transferring any credits they afford you etc etc all equals money. You will have to pay for and attend a certain amount of classes to get a degree.

and you will have to satisfy the masters degree fully by attending and paying for a masters degree at an accredited college

I suggest trying to find another job more closely associated to what you have been doing and not trying to form a new career that is loosely associated with your skill set.

those who cannot do, teach

 

and those who can not teach, teach gym.

 

Technical and trade certifications are not college degrees. Usually technical training is very focused and specialized, while a B.S. / B.A. has general and core requirements outside your area of focus.

 

Sound Engineer
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes274014.htm

Excerpt:
Both broadcast and sound engineering technicians usually receive some kind of formal training prior to beginning work. Audio and video technicians usually learn the skills they need through a year or more of on-the-job training, but some have formal education after high school. Radio operators usually train for several months on the job

Education and training. The best way to prepare for a broadcast and sound engineering technician job is to obtain technical school, community college, or college training in broadcast technology, electronics, or computer networking. For broadcast technicians, an associate degree is recommended. Sound engineering technicians usually complete vocational programs, which usually takes about a year, although there are shorter programs. Prospective technicians should take high school courses in math, physics, and electronics.

When starting out, broadcast and sound engineering technicians learn skills on the job from experienced technicians and supervisors. These beginners often start their careers in small stations and, once experienced, transfer to larger ones. Large stations usually hire only technicians with experience. Many employers pay tuition and expenses for courses or seminars to help technicians keep abreast of developments in the field.

Audio and video equipment technicians generally need a high school diploma. Many recent entrants have a community college degree or other forms of postsecondary degrees, although they are not always required. These technicians may substitute on-the-job training for formal education requirements. Many audio and video technicians learn through long-term on-the-job training, lasting from 1 to several years, depending on the specifics of their job. Working in a studio as an assistant is a good way of gaining experience and knowledge.

Radio operators usually are not required to complete any formal training. This is an entry-level position that generally requires on-the-job training.

In the motion picture industry, people are hired as apprentice editorial assistants and work their way up to more skilled jobs. Employers in the motion picture industry usually hire experienced freelance technicians on a picture-by-picture basis. Reputation and determination are important in getting jobs.

Continuing education to become familiar with emerging technologies is recommended for all broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators.

Other qualifications. Building electronic equipment from hobby kits and operating a

 

This sounds good enough for me. The only reason i wanted to instruct was, it is all too easy and laid back. I agree to stick with my skillset and just expand my career into a different branch. I wish I can find a job in the FBI. They're pretty cool about posting salary ranges down to the dollar lol.

 

[QUOTE=GateCrasher,Jun 4 2009, 09:56 AM] Sound Engineer
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes274014.htm

Excerpt:
Both broadcast and sound engineering technicians usually receive some kind of formal training prior to beginning work. Audio and video technicians usually learn the skills they need through a year or more of on-the-job training, but some have formal education after high school. Radio operators usually train for several months on the job

Education and training. The best way to prepare for a broadcast and sound engineering technician job is to obtain technical school, community college, or college training in broadcast technology, electronics, or computer networking. For broadcast technicians, an associate degree is recommended. Sound engineering technicians usually complete vocational programs, which usually takes about a year, although there are shorter programs. Prospective technicians should take high school courses in math, physics, and electronics.

When starting out, broadcast and sound engineering technicians learn skills on the job from experienced technicians and supervisors. These beginners often start their careers in small stations and, once experienced, transfer to larger ones. Large stations usually hire only technicians with experience. Many employers pay tuition and expenses for courses or seminars to help technicians keep abreast of developments in the field.

Audio and video equipment technicians generally need a high school diploma. Many recent entrants have a community college degree or other forms of postsecondary degrees, although they are not always required. These technicians may substitute on-the-job training for formal education requirements. Many audio and video technicians learn through long-term on-the-job training, lasting from 1 to several years, depending on the specifics of their job. Working in a studio as an assistant is a good way of gaining experience and knowledge.

Radio operators usually are not required to complete any formal training. This is an entry-level position that generally requires on-the-job training.

In the motion picture industry, people are hired as apprentice editorial assistants and work their way up to more skilled jobs. Employers in the motion picture industry usually hire experienced freelance technicians on a picture-by-picture basis. Reputation and determination are important in getting jobs.

Continuing education to become familiar with emerging technologies is recommended for all broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators.

Other qualifications. Building electronic equipment from hobby kits and operating a

 

p o r n

 

Aside from pRon, you'll need to get either:

1. A B.S. in Recording Arts/Sciences
2. A B.M. (bonus if the school you go to a school that has their Recording Sciences program with the music department).

A lot of schools offer full Bachelors degrees in Recording Sciences now. Chances are, with your Certification (and depending on your certification), you'll only need to fulfill the General Ed. components, unless you get your B.M., in which case you'll need to get your General Ed. along with the your Music Core (Ear Training, Theory, etc.).

IMHO, go get your B.M.; I've been able to be WAY more effective behind the console because of my degree than many other guys who have their B.S. in Recording Sciences.