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Job title: Sound Engineer and part owner of Point Blanc productions

Company: Point Blanc Live Audio Productions

Highest standard passed at school: Matric

High School attended: Lincoln Heights Secondary

Previous occupations: None

Qualifications:  Advanced Diploma in Sound Recording Engineering from City Varsity

I financed my studies with:
Help from my parents

I love what I do because…
I get to work with many acclaimed artists and work on some of the best recording and mixing gear the world has to offer.

A typical day at work:
Record bands, mix bands, work on televison adverts, set up live rigs

Highlights:
It is exciting because there is lots of pressure and I am challenged everyday to meet new and different demands. It is rewarding when clients are satisfied with the work i have done.

Challenges:
The hours can be long and sometimes I have to put up with negative and impatient musicians.

I would recommend this career because:  It’s a lot of creative fun and if you enjoy music and sound, you get to do what you love for a living.

Future plans:
To grow our business!