Robert Brock, MIDI/Digital Audio/Electronic Music Instructor is co-author of the Apple Pro Training Series: Logic 6 with Martin Sitter. He also works as Apple’s trainer for Logic Pro instructors worldwide. In 2005, Brock logged thousands frequent flyer miles by teaching Logic Pro training classes in London, Berlin, Sydney and Tokyo. If you’re at any of the industry’s top trade shows such as NAMM, NAB or AES, you will also see him in the Apple booth running training sessions. Brock’s keeps his plate full and gives students the benefit of his expertise while teaching classes at the Conservatory.
Kevin Becka, Audio Recording and Production Instructor and Director of Education at the Conservatory’s Gilbert satellite facility flew to Denmark in October to teach surround recording at the state-run Danish Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. He was one of a group of 20 top musicians, engineers and producers asked to teach Danish students about the production of American music. The story appeared in the December issue of Mix Magazine. Apart from being a Conservatory instructor, Becka is the technical editor of Mix magazine, and before coming to Arizona to teach, was the editor of Pro Audio Review and Audio Media magazines.
Live Sound Instructor Keith Morris was in Moscow the week before Christmas working as Front of House mixer for UK pop sensation Jem. The concert event in the capitol city brought celebrities from around the world to perform for the Russian New Year’s celebration. Actor Jim Belushi acted as host for the event that featured many top acts including Pink, Jem and others. When Keith arrived at the venue, he was happy to see a Yamaha PM5D waiting for him. It is the little brother to the Yamaha PM1D found in the Conservatory’s 6,000 sq. ft. live sound classroom at the Gilbert location. Keith certifies the students on the JBL Vertec line array and SIA Smaart Pro software.
The international experience of these instructors translates back into the classroom as students hear and see the benefits of their teacher's expertise. The Conservatory offers a unique education that is based on mastery of the principles of sound, flavored with the experience of their excellent staff of instructors.