What Is STEM A sound engineer adjusts the controls on a soundboard A sound designer creates a new effects tool A music therapist helps someone recover after a stroke These people all have jobs in music Yet each one is in a STEM field STEM means science technology engineering and mathematics Music is using sound to express emotions through combined notes in a pleasing way It’s also a big part of STEM jobs Many music jobs involve STEM subjects 4
STEM jobs relate to many fields In music the jobs range from developing new effects to recording performances STEM jobs meet needs people have It then allows them to work in a field they enjoy Talent in music helps but not every STEM music job requires great musical talent A STEM education can prepare you to work in the exciting field of music W hat does STEM stand for Science Technology Engineering Mathematics 5
Creating Great Sound The latest album from your favorite band just came out You hit play and you hear perfection You can thank the sound engineers for a first class listening experience They make the recording just right What would you think if you heard muffled voices Too loud drums Off key notes The sound engineer balances the music so you hear the song the way you are meant to Technology and creativity come together when an audio engineer mixes a recording 6
Artists have a vision for the sound they want They discuss their plans with the audio team They decide how to record the music what equipment to use and what effects to apply The sounds are mixed to make the recording come together The sounds you hear in recorded or broadcast music have been controlled and adjusted by people working in this field They use layers of sound to make movies songs and videos come alive 7
