On Saturday, Sep. 25. GCC Audio Engineering club will meet at five p.m. in the MU1-114 studio to arrange a carpool to go and tour Pyramix Recording Studios. Pyramix is offering the opportunity for students to see the inner workings of the studio along with a showcase of their latest audio technologies. Through its robust design and up-to-date equipment, the studio hopes to inspire future engineers and musical artists to further their careers.
Attending an opportunity like this is great for sparking creativity and curiosity. Learning in class is one thing, but seeing a working industry standard studio in action is a completely different ballpark. Talking to active professionals in the field offers invaluable insights into the industry and new and innovative ways to operate and work. Not only that; this club is a space to make connections with fellow students and future co-workers that are important for building a foundation in your career.
Upon entering the building, tourists find that Pyramix isn’t just a name; in fact, the entire studio is a triangular pyramid. From room to door, the three-sided shape is everywhere. James Maras; owner of the studio, built the entire building himself, initially as a retirement project and a labor of love. Now, it is a fully functional business that allows musical artists to pay hourly to have their work recorded and mixed. GCC alumni and current attending students have used the studio for a variety of projects. One of these students; DJ Chidow (Brandon Thompson), has used this studio to record a multitude of tracks and stresses that “it’s important to take opportunities as they come, man. Pyramix is a wonderful studio filled with wonderful people. It’s just magical, you really have to go see it.”
“It’s important to take opportunities as they come, man. Pyramix is a wonderful studio filled with wonderful people. It’s just magical, you really have to go see it.”
Brandon Thompson
Whether you’re an audio engineering student, a music major or just a curious GCC student; this is an enriching opportunity for all as it gives a realistic perspective into this career. Music Industry studies is a dynamic field and GCC prides itself on its interactive degree program that gives its students the real life skills needed to succeed in their careers. The Audio engineering club takes place every Saturday in MU1-114 at five p.m. It offers a variety of opportunities such as tours; access to the newly updated GCC recording studio and the ability to explore audio gear and work on personal projects with peer input.
Photo by Pierre Fernandez
Hi Pierre, Great work on this article! I really liked how you sparked excitement and curiosity in your first two paragraphs. The way you described the studio experience not only as a cool event but as something potential audio designers could learn from and use as insight really helped drive your promotion further. I also loved how you went into to describe why the Pyramix is named that way, it made your writing really enjoyable to read and I liked learning something new in each sentence. I noticed when I was done reading, as well, that you included the time details twice, at the beginning and end. I think this was a simple but very effective way to get the information across. really small details like that make it so the reader can easily grab and save information without having to do any work. Lastly, I think one of my favorite aspects of your post was the pictures you used. They really helped get the vibe across and made your post really aesthetic and nice to look at. I remembered from one of our lectures how just a nice-looking webpage can be really convincing to readers. Overall, I think you did fantastic work on this post and I really enjoyed reading through it!
Hi Pierre! I love this article. The title is snappy and informative, giving you just enough information to want to click through and learn more. The lede line is great, too; it gives you exactly the information that you need if all you have is 10 seconds, but each paragraph adds more necessary information as you read down. I think that the progression of information is smooth, going from the information required to less necessary. I think the addition at the end about the club itself and their meetings as a small plug for them was a nice touch, too.
The quote that you picked from the interview with Brandon Thompson was a great addition to the article. It’s a nice call to action and a testimonial from someone in the field. Great choice overall. I’m impressed by the visuals that you used as well, colorful and on-topic, though I would have liked to see an exterior image of the studio to give a face to the name, as it were. It’s clear from the article that this is something that you were not only interested in but very familiar with. It was an enjoyable read, so good job!
This is such an exciting opportunity for GCC students! Touring Pyramix Recording Studios sounds like an amazing way to get a firsthand look at how a professional studio operates. It’s great to see the Audio Engineering Club taking initiative to offer experiences like this to its members. There’s so much importance to seeing industry-standard environments from a student perspective, especially for those who want to pursue careers in audio engineering or music production. Classroom learning provides a solid foundation, but having the chance to interact with professionals and see how they work in real time takes that learning to the next level. The design of Pyramix being a literal pyramid is fitting, It’s incredible that Maras built it himself as a labor of love, and it’s even better that it’s now a functional studio where artists and engineers can work. It’s inspiring to hear about GCC alumni like DJ Chidow taking advantage of the resources there. His enthusiasm on seizing opportunities is an important reminder for us to stay open to experiences that can catapult our careers.