Village Squire, 1979-12, Page 36The second course is more advanced and
includes control room and studio equip-
ment review, overdubbing and 60 hours of
live recording.
"It's a fairly 'hands-on' program,"
explains Gary. "There is a certain amount
of theory, but people also receive initial
practice on the equipment."
Some artists take the course to
familiarize themselves with the equipment
and how it works. Then, when they come in
to record, the facilities do not seem as alien
to them. Sound men from local bands can
also update their expertise. For instance,
they learn how to place a microphone in
front of a guitar amp or drums to get the
best sound out of the equipment they have.
Facilities are constantly changing, and
even people from radio and TV stations
find that a course, such as the one offered
at Maxim, helps them, keep pace with the
changes.
Fanshawe College books time at Maxim
to allow students to work in a 16 -track
recording facility, which is considered a'
master studio. Most schools have 8 -track
facilities, that are now considered demo
studios.
Running a recording studio and two
publishing companies as well as creating
jingles and commercials would keep most
people busy, but somehow Tom and Gary
find time for another important interest -
their own rock band, MacKenzie.
Tom and Gary met about five years ago
when they joined the Kitchener -based
group. They left the band for approximate-
ly a year. but last spring they re -united
original MacKenzie's - Simon Farlowe on
guitar and Bernie Carroll on drums - for a
fresh start. Tom plays bass, and Gary plays
guitar; they share the lead vocals and write
much of their own material.
They are excited about the future of
MacKenzie,' because they believe the
experience 'they have gained in recording,
publishing and marketing will help them in
the promotion of their own band. They
know it takes time to be successful, and
they are willing to take the time. They are
selective about their material and the
places they play, taking only jobs that they
feel will benefit the future of MacKenzie.
They have performed with Max Webster
and Trooper.
"The music industry in Canada is still
maturing," says Tom. Investment in an
artist - any artist, not just a musician - is
still considered to be a high risk. The U.S.
or England might invest $1.000.000 in an
act, while Canada ,might put $200.000 into
an act.
On a more optimistic note, Gary adds,
"CRTC requirements that increase Canad-
ian content are trying to promote the
growth of the industry as a whole. New
studios are being opened all the time in
Canada, and the industry is slowly
growing."
Tom Waschkowski and Gary Hintz plan
to be a part of that growth, whether they
are behind the scenes at Maxim Canada
Recording Studio or with their publishing
companies of Carlingforrl Music and
Maxim Music or on stage with their band,
MacKenzie. E
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