AES Education

Welcome Letter from the Education Chair

Welcome

Being a Student Member of the Audio Engineering Society has never been more important, as technology whips forward and many segments of our industry literally reinvent themselves. A successful career in audio must be built on future-proof knowledge and skills, supported by a community of professionals who share your passion for audio and commitment to the highest audio quality.

Knowledge & Skills

Future and current students need the chance to study in the Educational Program best-aligned with their interests and abilities, so the AES maintains an online directory of educational institutions worldwide. You'll see the directory is vast, and the Programs are diverse. You'll find courses of study for every level: from vocational studies to associates, bachelors, and graduate degrees. You'll find the place to help you begin a career, or to help you navigate a change of career. It's daunting at first, but click around and you'll find the program that suits your needs.

Community of Students & Professionals

Your chance to network with colleagues needn't wait until that first job. Students should jumpstart their careers by becoming active in all AES Section activities nearby. Student Members of the AES are always welcome at meetings of both Full Professional Sections and Student Sections. At these meetings, you'll meet fellow students and active professionals - a chance to make friends, fine-tune your audio knowledge, and get a job.

If you don't find an active section in your area, a motivated and active group of students can start their own section.

In addition to local and regional meetings, an active student web presence offers the chance to stay immersed in audio and connected to others 24/7. Here, you'll find Articles, News, Tutorials, Forum Posts, Listings of Opportunities, Events and Scholarships, all tailored for Student Members.

Learn & Network

The opportunities to learn and the chance to make professional contacts grows several dB at international conferences and conventions, and students members receive discounted access, so keep an eye on upcoming events. You'll find Tutorials, Workshops, Master Classes and more that dig deep into topics you care about, no matter what specific areas of audio interest you: live, studio, music, tracking, mixing, mastering, video post, sound design, game sound, hardware, software, design, marketing, research and development, manufacturing, etc. It's all there and accessible by any Student Member of the AES who takes advantage of the discounted student registration.

On a Personal Note

My career in audio is not unique in that I've progressed over time from one position to the next, from one studio to another, finding clients and landing projects, each more fun and more challenging than the one before. It would not be an overstatement to say that every gig I have worked over the last 15+ years has come through personal connections. You meet someone who likes what you did, and who knows someone, who needs someone... And the next amazing opportunity presents itself. It doesn't come from luck. It comes from being in the right place at the right time. Every AES meeting - local, regional, or international - is a chance to become a visible part of the community of audio professionals. I don't just attend AES events because I think it's fun (which, to be sure, it indeed is). I also attend AES events because it quite literally keeps my career rich and growing. AES meetings are the right place to be every time. I hope you'll join the AES and attend a future meeting. And when you do, please, introduce yourself.

Alex U. Case
Chair, Education Committee
March 2009
AES Member since 1993