The Blackbird Academy — Local services in Berry Hill

I had just graduated high school before coming to The Blackbird Academy. I knew exactly what I was going to do with my life, I knew exactly what i wanted my future to look like, I wanted to go into the profession of a audio engineer. But the LAST thing i wanted was to go to a big university, spending all of my time and money studying for math tests or writing essays and doing assignments for other classes that Idid not need in my life or had no use for that knowledge, then maybe spending two or three hours a day in the audio class that I actually wanted to be in. My thought process was "why do I need to waste my time concerning myself with other subjects? why would I not want to dedicate as much time and effort as I was physically and mentally able to towards being an audio engineer?". After looking at several college opportunities as a nineteen year old kid fresh out of high school, the options were overwhelming, but then I stumbled upon The Blackbird Academy. As i researched more into this program, I noticed that classes are taught by real professionals who have been in the audio career all of their lives, so many known artists work with and trust Blackbird, and there are no other subjects to sidetrack you from the audio engineering course. Blackbird has taken the knowledge that i came into with, filled it to the brim with tons of useful information and converted it into a professional grade tool that I am able to use daily in the audio...

There is nowhere like The Blackbird Academy, I assure you. John McBride, Director of Blackbird Studio and The Blackbird Academy, has gathered the all star staff. An acclaimed number of highly experienced, established members of the community not only sit across from the students, but, guests of the highest caliber and achievement are constantly invited to speak, record, mix, and master. I came to The Blackbird Academy with little to no practical knowledge of the technology, techniques, or professions that encompassed the Music Industry. Although I had a strong foundation in music itself, having played for, almost literally, my entire life; I began to question myself. Life is meaningless, to me, without music. For several years, I put my sticks down, defeated by my own objections to happiness. Only by good fortune was I struck; by a coincidence of being at the right place, at the right time, I met a strangely humble man. The referral to Blackbird, literally, changed my life. The Blackbird Academy has given me the tools, hands-on experience, in-the-box training, technical knowledge, and the connections to stand proudly in the career field that, both, inspires and motivates me. A big, Thank You, to the staff at blackbird for encouraging and nourishing...

Blackbird Academy has helped me grow tremendously as an Audio Engineer. If you're considering enrolling at this school, it could be the best decision you'll ever make - It definitely was mine. Industry professionals are constantly popping in-and-out, utilizing and appreciating everything that Blackbird has to offer. The entire studio (from microphones to outboard gear to all of the studio rooms) is available for the academy. This school is 'the real-world experience'. The Academy also provides tremendous support for their soon-to-be graduates and helpes them land internship/work opportunities all over the globe!

Blackbird Academy is the...