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!  

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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!

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LSS Student Profile: André Di Napoli

Name: 
André Di Napoli

Links:

http://soundcloud.com/de-di-napoli

http://www.facebook.com/E.R.DNA.MUSIC

LSS Courses: 
Music Production Essentials 
Structure, Form & Creativity


Featured Track: Dark Rainbow




Dark Rainbow - André Di Napoli (Full Track) by London School of Sound




Q&A With André

-    Where are you from?  

I'm from Brazil,Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre.

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

The best city in the world for music must be London, I have never found a place like this before.

-    When did you first start making music?  

I started making music when I was really young. My oldest memory is playing drums with my uncle in his music school. But I started to make music in a more professional way when I was 16. Piano, guitar, pen and paper.

-    What is your favourite/most used DAW? 

I don't even need to think about this question, Logic with no doubt, everything sounds better in Logic. Why? Well, Logic is a perfect platform for producing, mixing and mastering. Everybody says that Ableton is easier, but thats just because they don't know how use Logic. But that's just my opinion.

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

Roger Waters,Syd Barret, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Carl Palmer, Tiesto, Jimi Hendrix, Fat Boy Slim,Eric Clapton, Deadmau5, B.B. King, Kaskade, Gui Boratto. My Father and my Mother, definitely. They were always there for me and supporting me when I needed them.

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

I've been studying music production since 2006, but always online, I started to study with real teachers this year. Music Production and Structure, Form and Creativity.

-    Why did you pick LSS?  

Because I heard that LSS was the best place to study music production in Europe. After that I talked with a counselor at LSS, I felt like they where real musicians trying to teach music, and enjoying what they do.

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

I feel completely satisfied, I don't have not even one complain about the LSS, my teacher are the best ones on the market, and all of them where really nice. Let me put in this way, I have learned more in a day than 2 years studying in Brazil. I just have good things to say about LSS.

-    What tune do you simply wish you wrote?  

Thats a tuff one… But i think Roundabout by Yes.

-    What do you aim to do after your time at LSS?  

I will make my first album, open my studio in Brazil and keep my work as a DJ/Music Producer.

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

My advice is don't expect nothing for now. Study hard, and put your heart in to it. Start making your music with the same passion that you where studying, and if you do that, good things will start to flow in to your life with time.




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LSS Student Profile: Gabriel Aguilera

Name: 

Gabriel Aguilera

Links:

http://soundcloud.com/gabriel-aguilera

LSS Courses:
Structure, Form and Creativity

Featured Track: Illuminate

Illuminate - Gabriel Aguilera (Full Track) by London School of Sound

Q&A With Gabriel

- Where are you from?

My dad's from Chile and my mums British, but I was born in England so im technically just British.

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

The music scene in Brussels is excellent, supporting a lot of up and coming dubstep artists as well as drum and bass. But really I have to say London due to how diverse the music scenes are, ranging from garage, uk funky, various forms of house and electro, jazz, reggae, indie and many more. 

-  When did you first start making music?

I first started making music when I was fourteen, circuit bending children's toys. I wouldn't really refer to it as music anymore, just creating bizarre noises. I created my first track when I was sixteen.

- What is your favourite DAW? Why?

So far I have only used Logic and Abelton, I found Abelton quite complex and not very user friendly. Logic on the other hand is straight forward, has some good synth presets and an excellent selection of EQ and compression.

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

I listen to so much music its really impossible for me to specify who is my favorites are, but currently Synkro is producing amazing garage/dubstep. My main inspiration is an artist called Burial, he produces a combination of ambient soundscape and garage. His ability to create such emotion and thought provoking music really is inspirational.

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

I started a one year course when i was sixteen and I then stopped for a year when it finished due to other college work. I chose Structure, Form and Creativity at LSS.

-    Why did you pick LSS?

I had heard good things about it so I decided to visit one of the campus's. I was shown around and met a few of the head teachers and it made a very good impression on me. 

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

LSS has not only provided me with real head start in production, but a certain mind frame as well. I have progressed so much in the past 11 lessons and I have learned information thats invaluable.

- What tune do you simply wish you wrote? 

This has to be one of my favorite tracks of 2011, http://soundcloud.com/boddika/swims. The use of the cowbell is just genius and the bass line means business. 

 -    What happened after your time at LSS?

Im going to finish off an album i have planned that contains various genres such as dubstep, drum and bass, garage/uk funky, ambient and electro. Im going to give it out for free and try and get signed as soon as possible but with a label that respects the producers and I know will take me as far as possible. 

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

I'm not even close to where I want to be in music as I think im still in a really early stage of my production so its hard for me to offer advice, but all I would say is dont give up and be as original as possible. 

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LSS Student Profile: Marco Viglino

Name:
Marco Viglino

Links:

http://it-it.facebook.com/people/Marco-Viglino/100003091050723

http://it-it.facebook.com/PolynomialB

http://soundcloud.com/polynomial_b

https://twitter.com/#!/Polynomial_B

http://www.myspace.com/polynomialb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lenrAuBwR64

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UBxk9GOMf8&feature=related

LSS Courses: 
Summer Course

SU550 Mixing & Mastering

Featured Track: Higher Burry 

Higher Burry - PnB - Marco Viglino by London School of Sound

Q&A With Marco

-    Where are you from?

 I'm from Padua, Italy but I recently moved to Berlin, trying to push my music forward.

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

I'm probably biased but actually Berlin is a real good place for music and for artists. And a great place to get inspired!

-    When did you first start making music? 

 I've been playing guitar in a hard rock band since 2001. In 2005 I started making music with my PC.

-    What is your favourite/most used DAW? Why 

 Ableton Live for sure. It's user friendly and has any tool I need. 

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

 I would say Danko Jones for the rock music, who still inspires my music. And T. Raumschmiere for electronic music because he was the first artist I heard, close to what I like to hear in a song.

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

 I studied sound engineering for three years in my town's Conservatory, then I picked the Summer Mixing & Mastering course at LSS which is designed to help improve mixing and mastering skills.

-    Why did you pick LSS? 

I've been studying sound engineering for 3 years but in a very theoretical way, nothing practical  on mixing or producing music, so I thought LSS would be a good chance to me  getting better. Also, I needed to unmask the secrets of mastering!

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

Better focus on "what I'm looking for" while producing and mixing music. Better knowledge of most important instruments used to produce music (vst, plugins...)

-    What tune do you simply wish you wrote?

Hard question... I can't decide - Scissor Sisters was the first track I loved, which came to my mind.

-    What happened after your time at LSS? 

After I have finished the LSS course, back home, I worked on my PnB project and I had some dates around North Italy. Since October 2011 I 've been living and working in Berlin for the PnB project.




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LSS Student Profile: Dominic Rippel

Name:

Dominic Rippel Links: www.microbang.com www.soundcloud.com/microbang www.myspace.com/gullwingclassic (previous band) LSS Courses:  MP151 Structure, Form & Creativity MP324 Advanced Mixing Featured Track: Nostalgia  Nostalgia - Dominic Rippel (Full Track) by London School of Sound Q&A With Dominic: -    Where are you from?   I was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where my mother's family is based.  Lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico until the age of 5.  Grew up in Connecticut, where my father was born and raised, until the age of 18, when I went off to the University of Colorado , Boulder.  After 3 years there, I transferred to the New School for Social Research in NYC, and lived/worked there for 15 years, before moving to London in 2008.  I'd consider myself a New Yorker at this point. -    What is the best city for music in the world? There are many many....  Brooklyn, New York, London, Austin, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Boston, Manchester, Glasgow, Berlin, Paris, Toronto, and Seattle. -    When did you first start making music?   My life in music started around age 6, singing in concert choirs, which I continued until age 17.  At the age of 11 I had my first electric guitar, and was probably writing silly songs by the age of 15.  I really started getting into recording in my mid to late 20's. -    What is your favourite/most used DAW?  At the moment it is Logic Pro. This is because is it fast and easy, and the included plugins help generate a suite of customisable instruments and sounds that require a sizeable investment from the other big DAWs.  I started with Protools 10 years ago and still use it, though now I can achieve faster results with Logic.  I also enjoy using Reason 6 for my more electronic pursuits. -    Who are your favourite artists and who inspired you the most to pursue your music studies and career?   Short list off the top of my head...  Velvet Underground, Dinosaur Jr., Treepeople, Built to Spill, Ramones, No Age, Pixies, Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Brian Eno, Bowie, Flaming Lips, Eddy Grant, Primal Scream, Johnny Cash,  Beach Boys, Bob Marley, ACDC, Simon & Garfunkel, Eagles, Wings, Queen, Sea & Cake, Rolling Stones, Shuggie Otis, Shellac, Stone Roses, My Bloody Valentine, Autechre, Bon Iver, Elliot Smith, etc... -    How long have you been studying music production? Which courses at LSS did you take?  I've been self learning for more than 15 years and just started taking courses this year to learn the multitude of things that get overlooked when you are working by and for yourself....  Last spring was Structure, Form & Creativity.  Next spring is Advanced Mixing.  -    Why did you pick LSS?   It seemed to be the most straight forward and lean out of all the programs on offer.  There is no filler in the curriculum...  It is all very applicable to producing music. -    How do you feel your learning at LSS has contributed to your musical development?   It's really taught me how to use the tools I have, properly and more confidently. -    What tune do you simply wish you wrote?   Wish you were here.  Simple and great. -    What happened after your time at LSS?   I've built a recording studio from the ground up, in Dalston, London.  I just began to produce and record new material that I hope will get released in some shape or form. -    What advice would you give prospective students interested in starting studying music or music production?   Try to bring something new to the equation.  Owning a bunch of gear and learning how to use it according to the manual is one thing... but bringing inspired ideas and well crafted performances is whole other bag of beans.

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