Sep 06, 2008 | IAR 2008 Fall Open House

This fall, you’re invited on Saturday, September 6th, between 1:00-4:00pm to one of IAR’s best events, the Fall Open House. Our format gives you a broad selection of demos to attend at your convenience. You will also be able to meet with Admissions and other staff to discuss IAR’s Audio Recording and Production program, and you will become a possible raffle winner.

Special Guest HOT97 DJ Bobby Trends will run a break out session on the music business. Attend exciting presentations including a hands-on mixing session where you will be in front of a Yamaha DAW, an audio post-production demo, and a chance to join in the live recording of a band in IAR’s state-of-the art studio suite. You can join an Apple Computer session on Garage Band/podcasting, and IARecords will host performances by our Next Level New Artist Search participants.

IAR and our event partners Apple Inc, Disc Makers and HOT 97FM will be contributing to a raffle of valuable gifts. If you are considering enrolling at IAR, all you need is a high school diploma and a burning desire to succeed in the music business. Why not join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that could change your future?

To make reservations for you and your guests for Saturday, September 6th between 1-4 pm, please call (212)777-8550.

Aug 21, 2008 | DIY: Music Business

What: The Music Business
When: Thursday, August 21st, 6:30 PM
Where: IAR, Room 21/21A
Who: Charles Feldman, VP of writer/publisher relations at BMI, and Larry Hamby, Senior VP A&R at Sony/BMG

On Tuesday, July 22nd @ 6:30pm, IAR will host a special Do It Yourself event for IAR students and friends. Two music industry executives with decades of experience will deliver a seminar on the business of music in today’s world. Charles and Larry have worked with such artists as The Neville Brothers, R. Kelly, Rihanna, and Michael Jackson. They’ll speak about a number of topics including what it takes to get started in the industry and creative rights.

Be sure to sign up for the event at the Front Desk on the 3rd floor, and arrive early to get a seat.

Aug 12, 2008 | Demo: Music For Picture

You are cordially invited to IAR’s Demo: Music For Picture, on Tuesday, August 12th at 6:30pm. Come see how movie soundtracks are created including tips and techniques on scoring, foley, SMPTE time code and dialog replacement using Pro Tools and Reason. Also, you’ll have the chance to speak with our admissions staff about the IAR program and learn about the school.
This is an evening you won’t want to miss! To reserve a spot, please call 212-777-8550.

There has never been a more exciting time and place to launch a career in audio.