Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker visits Loyola University, New Orleans for a conversation with George Howard (of ArtistsHouse and Loyola) about her long career in the music business. She discusses her years-long struggle to break into pro recording, how she balances her engineer and producer duties, why communication is the key to a successful recording session, how to go about getting into pro recording yourself, her “tiny band” trick for mixing down recordings, and much, much more.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker explains to ArtistsHouse’s George Howard how she works successfully with artists as diverse as Sheryl Crow and Queens of the Stone Age.

Producer and engineer Trina Shoemaker explains to ArtistsHouse’s George Howard her ten-year journey from secretary at Capitol Records to novice recording engineer, and shares her opinions on what it takes to be a success behind the board.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker explains to ArtistsHouse’s George Howard why communication skills are a critical part of an engineer’s or producer’s toolbox, and why solid communication skills can separate the great from the merely good.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker explains to ArtistsHouse’s George Howard why, in her opinion, a good producer should also be an engineer, A&R rep, artist, and counselor all in one, and how she came to be both a producer and a recording engineer.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker explains to ArtistsHouse’s George Howard why a producer or engineer has to sometimes work with artists or music that they personally may not like, and how to cope with such situations.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker explains to ArtistsHouse’s George Howard how someone can break into the field of professional recording.

Trina Shoemaker, an independent recording engineer, talks about different records she has worked on over the years.

Trina Shoemaker, an independent recording engineer, talks about the different sessions she has worked on and the challenges they present. She stresses the importance of communication between the artists and the engineer.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker discusses how she made the career transition from engineer to producer.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker explains a producer’s role in seeing a recording session through from start to finish, and explains what a producer takes care of in order to allow an artist to focus on their music. She also discusses whether artists should ever self-produce their own material.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker sits down with ArtistsHouse to discuss her career as a producer and engineer, explain what a producer’s role is in a recording session, assess what qualities make a good producer or engineer, and more. She also demonstrates proper technique when miking a guitar cabinet.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker sits down with ArtistsHouse to discuss her career as a producer and engineer, explain what a producer’s role is in a recording session, assess what qualities make a good producer or engineer, and more. She also demonstrates proper technique when miking a guitar cabinet.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker discusses her typical strategy for tracking a project and, evaluating takes and scratch mixes, and knowing when the record is done. She also shares her thoughts on what the most important instrument is in the mix.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker shares her thoughts on what kind of person is best suited for a career in recording.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker shares her thoughts on getting your start in the recording industry, and how to make a living as an engineer or producer.

Producer and engineer Trina Shoemaker demonstrates proper miking technique for guitar amps and cabinets.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker shares some basic hints on mixing a successful song or album.

Engineer and producer Trina Shoemaker explains to a group of students at Loyola University, New Orleans how she has stayed motivated throughout her career.

Trina Shoemaker, an independent recording engineer, talks about the difference in analog recording and digital recording. Trina has worked with famous artists inluding Sheryl Crow, Queens of the Stone Age, Neil Young, and Victoria Williams. In this segment, she explains why she prefers recording to tape instead of digitally for certain sounds such as drum sounds.