Chris Lord-Alge, five-time GRAMMY®-winning producer, engineer, and mixer, will be presenting a TEC Tracks Session at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm PST. Titled “Chris Lord-Alge on commanding your career: wisdom from five-time GRAMMY® award-winning mix engineer on succeeding as a producer/engineer,” the session will take place in Room 204B at the Anaheim Convention Center.
In the dynamic and competitive world of music production and engineering, the ability to command your career is essential for success. At this TEC Tracks Session, Chris Lord-Alge (whose credits include Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, Muse, Pink, Dolly Parton and dozens more) will share invaluable words of wisdom on navigating the industry and building a thriving career. This session is a comprehensive guide on how to command your career based on his insights.
Topics will include:
• Getting clients and networking: building a strong network within the industry.
• Communication/professionalism with clients.
• Creating your rules/define boundaries.
• Collecting money: How to establish systems and guidelines that are clear.
• Scheduling: Including time management and setting realistic timelines for projects.
• Artist relations: Dealing with the artist, including understanding their vision and creative.
• Manager relations: How to deal with the manager.
• Social media: Strategic presence, community engagement.
• Transfer of mixes: When, where, to whom and how.
