Audio Recording and Live Production Internship

Job Overview

Stages Music Arts is the area’s premiere music school and recording studio. We are looking for a talented Audio Recording and Live Production Intern professional to assist with our recording studios, performance hall and outdoor patio stage. If you’re excited to be part of the ever changing professional world of recording and live production, Stages Music Arts is a great place to start your career. 

Responsibilities for Audio Recording and Live Production Intern

• Work with a team of professional audio recording, video and live sound engineers to set up, run and tear down recording sessions and live sound and video productions.
• Learn the basics of setup and breakdown for recording sessions – running and properly wrapping cables, setting up microphones and stands, setting up headphone systems.
• Learn the basics of setup and breakdown for live stage events – running cables, setting up microphones and stands, setting up monitor systems.
• On the mixing console, learn the basics of signal flow, patchbay/patching, types of microphones, microphone patterns, eq, effects, 
• On the video side, learn the basics of setting up cameras and tripods, cabling, audio through the Dante system, streaming, switching, camera positioning, lighting and camera operation.
• Setup as needed for events – crowd control, audio/video
• Setup as needed for band classes – microphones, monitors, backline

Qualifications for Audio Recording and Live Production Intern

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in recording, music, sound or related field.
• Familiar with relevant DAW platforms – Pro Tools primarily, but also Ableton Live, Garage Band/Logic Pro, Reaper, Wavelab mastering software.  Experience in all is not necessary.
• Comfortable working with Mac computers and accessories.

About This Position:

We are looking for someone who can commit roughly between 10-20 hours per week across multiple days/evenings, and for at least for 2 months duration, preferably 3-5 months.  The position must be in-person to capture happenings in and around the facility.  High school or college credit is preferred. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

As a Front Desk Associate, you are the first point of contact for our company, welcoming guests and greeting people who visit, call, or email our business. Front Desk Associates are responsible for booking appointments, checking in clients, checking out lessons, and maintaining the accuracy and efficacy of the POS system.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Must be outgoing and comfortable in unfamiliar social situations.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include…

• Customer Service:

• • Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive inside the building
  • Use and learn all student and parent names
  • Direct visitors/guests to the appropriate person and/or area
  • Give knowledgeable tours to clients and prospects 
  • Provide basic and accurate information on products and services that we sell and offer
  • Politely and pleasantly answer, screen, and direct incoming calls within the first 2 rings
  • Build relationships and rapport with staff and contractors, customers, students and parents
  • Ensure reception area, lobbies, and lounges are tidy and presentable at the start of your shift and end of the business day
• Scheduling and Client Accounts

• • Support company operations by maintaining the accuracy and efficacy of the calendar/POS system
  • Receive payments and maintain the accuracy and efficacy of client billing in accordance with our policies
  • Enforce lesson, studio, and event rental policies
• Inventory and Supplies

• • Restock office, studios, lesson rooms and kitchen supplies as needed

• Administration

• • Receive and distribute daily deliveries 
  • Report any instances of concerning or inappropriate behavior from staff/instructors or clients to management
  • Maintain building security by following safety and alarm procedures and controlling access to spaces during publicized hours and special events

Do you love music and working with kids?

Stages Music Arts is looking for passionate musicians to help kids discover the thrill of playing an instrument.

Lessons are 1-on-1 and small group classes.

Requirements and expectations of the job include:

• Authentic passion for music and teaching
• Exceptional communication skills (email, phone and text)
• Student retention and relationship building skills
• Previous experience teaching private music lessons to kids and adults
• Consistency of availability
• Ability to provide high quality music lessons
• Promote and participate in events such as recitals, open mics, and instructor concerts
• Adaptable to the needs of each student

Qualifications and training required:

Although there are no qualifications required across the board for private music tutors, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge of music. In particular, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of – and aptitude for playing – the instrument(s) you will be teaching.

You will also need to show that you can teach and you are good with kids. We prioritize teachers who are “the right fit” for our culture over those who are virtuoso instrumentalists.

Private music teachers are self-employed and work on a contractual basis with our organization. It may take time to build up a client base and become fully established.

Pay Rate and hours and room for growth:

Pay for instructors varies depending on experience and qualifications and ranges between $22-33/hr. Because many people take music lessons as a hobby in their spare time, openings are typically in the evenings and on weekends. It is possible to teach in addition to taking classes or working around other work and gig commitments.

Our community is rapidly expanding. There is room for upward mobility for driven and motivated individuals who wish to make a positive impact on the community through education.