Job Title: Professor of Practice
Company:
Michigan Technological University
Status: Member
Member since: 2006
Primary Section:
Upper Midwest
Company Website: http://www.mtu.edu/vpa/
Other Professional Website: http://www.joshloar.com
Contact: Josh Loar
LinkedIn Address: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshloar/
I am a sound designer, engineer, music producer, and multimedia artist. I have designed sound systems for theme parks, concerts, theaters, and more, and I have a book—"The Sound System Design Primer" coming from Focal Press in 2019.
I am available for freelance work in addition to my work as an educator.
SAE Institute NYC - Outstanding Achievement in Live Sound 2013
UCLA—BA, Theater (2001)
SAE Institute NYC--Degree, Audio Production (2007, graduated top of class)
Professor of Practice—Michigan Technological University (2013-present)
AVC Designer—The Producers Group (freelance, 2013-present)
AVC Engineer—Technical Multimedia Design, Inc (2012-2013)
AV Designer—WSDG (2012-2015, freelance)
Sound Supervisor, Lecturer—Yale Repertory Theater, Yale School of Drama (2009-2012)
Head Engineer, Production Manager, Technical Director—Le Poisson Rouge NYC (2007-2009)
Head Engineer, Technical Manager—Carroll Music, NYC (2006-2007)
President, CEO, Chief Engineer—Electric Lights Music (2004-present)
Head Engineer, Technical Director, Lighting Director—Galapagos Art Space, NYC (2005-2006)
Acoustic modeling, system design, content design, multi-instrumentalist/composer, FOH engineer, recording/mixing/mastering engineer, etc.
If it's a sound job, I've probably done it!
To keep up on the latest technologies and techniques, and to network with my colleagues.
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