Also known as:
Studio Tech, Maintenance
Skill Level:
Entry & Experienced
What does a Studio Maintenance Engineer do?
Studio Maintenance Engineer handles the maintenance, repair, and installation recording equipment in Recording studios
Watch and read (links to videos /cases studies):
https://www.jamesonline.org.uk/jamesresources/careers_advice/
Tools of the trade:
Electronic Test Equipment
Maintenance workshop tools and computers
What is a Studio Maintenance Engineer good at?
Repairing and installing electronic recording equipment and computers
Who does a Studio Maintenance Engineer work with?
Studio Recording Engineers and Assistant Engineers, music producers and musicians
How do I become a Studio Maintenance Engineer?
At School or College: FE College Levels 2 &3 Music Technology Diplomas / Music Technology A-Level at Schools and Sixth Form Colleges.
Access Creative College (UK Music MAP member) offers a fantastic range of courses at a range of locations: https://www.ukmusic.org/map-institutions/access-creative-college/
Electronic Engineering courses at FE and HE levels
Look for an apprenticeship: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/assistant-recording-technician
Get a degree: Check out UK Music’s MAP members for trusted course deliverers: https://www.ukmusic.org/education-skills/music-academic-partnership-map/
Music Technology / Audio courses accredited by Music & Media organisation JAMES:
https://www.jamesonline.org.uk/accreditation/accred_courses/
Is the role a skills shortage?
Yes
For more inspiring ideas on careers in the Creative Industries check out: https://discovercreative.careers/#/