Me!

Finally!

Louder Than a Bomb

Right now I am confident.

I am confident because I finally completed the most awaited event in my college history: my portfolio preparation review. This was more nerve wracking than the actual portfolio class because if I pass this then I go into the portfolio class confident, and with not much work left.

I passed the class.

Everyone at the table inside the portfolio prep review praised my work. They all sat happily listening to my work. They listened to me talking about my passion for my major. They listened to me talking about my favorite projects, they were actually interested! This was a huge confidence booster. I worked for so long to achieve this goal. I have worked on some of these projects for years and finally polished everything for my portfolio. I am beyond ecstatic that someone would find my work enjoyable.

I have compared some of my work with some of my peers and although I know that I still need lots of practice and experience, I am very comfortable at the position I am in. I have a job as an audio technician. I have two band albums under my belt and I even recorded a mariachi. I have done a series of short films and I'm currently another one and have been booked for a feature film at the end of the year. I am very happy at the opportunities I've had in the past few months; and now more than ever, I have seen my growth since day one definitely pay off.

I am now calm.

Just a few days ago, I could not sleep, I had forgotten about the existence of food, and I focused my whole being in finishing my work. I did the best I could. My website, collateral and paperwork for my portfolio look just the way I pictured, with a clean minimalist look that represents my brand. My reel sounds better than I hoped and it looks way better than I ever thought it would. Now I’m at the homestretch. I am a quarter off from finishing; its now time to buy all my materials and focus on growing as a brand and a business.

Networking Events I Need To Attend

NAB Show

NAB Show, the world's largest annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage, and distribute entertainment across all platforms. The world craves quality content. And for the pros who hunger to create and deliver it NAB Show® is the only source to satisfy your appetite. Overindulge in hands-on experiences with emerging technologies and the latest innovations, limitless networking and learning opportunities, and the inspiration to take your work to the next level.

CES

The International CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Held in Las Vegas every year, it has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.
The International Consumer Electronics Show (International CES) showcases more than 3,600 exhibitors, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more; a conference program with 250 sessions; and 150,000 to 160,000 attendees from more than 140 countries.

Musikmesse

Musikmesse in Frankfurt am Main is the world’s most important fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections. At Musikmesse, manufacturers from all over the world present a complete spectrum of products for making music. From classic instruments, acoustic or electric guitars and basses, brass and woodwind instruments, percussion and keyboard instruments to electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, Musikmesse is where all innovations are presented to international visitors at the same time and place. Additionally, all important publishing companies exhibit at Musikmesse and show their works in all genres, from classic to jazz, rock and pop.

InfoComm International

InfoComm International is the trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries worldwide. From offices around the world, InfoComm serves its members and the industry through: Education, including technical and business courses, in the classroom and online. Resources, such as AV standards, thought pieces and market research. Events, including local roundtables and international trade shows.

NAMM Show

The NAMM Show is the world's largest trade-only event for the music products industry. It is held every January in Anaheim, California, US at the Anaheim Convention Center, and is one of the two largest music product trade shows in the world. The music begins at The NAMM Show—and for that reason, it attracts the world's most powerful buyers. Exhibitors and buyers alike make the annual trip to Anaheim from across the globe.