In our third in a series of posts about results from our Collegiate Music Facility Information Project, Byron Harrison of TALASKE discusses observations regarding noise induced hearing loss. (more…)

In our second in a series of posts about results from our Collegiate Music Facility Information Project, Byron Harrison of TALASKE discusses the use of technology in music school classrooms. The observations and comments noted are based on responses from 78 schools. (more…)

As the first in a series of posts about results from our Collegiate Music Facility Information Project, Byron Harrison of TALASKE discusses how practice rooms can be more perfect. The observations and comments noted are based on responses from 78 schools. (more…)

Today, Byron is reporting from San Diego and the final day of the National Association of Schools of Music conference. (more…)

This year, like every other, we are gathered at the National Association of Schools of Music conference to discuss the advances and changes in music education at the collegiate level. (more…)

Rick Talaske and Byron Harrison will be attending the National Association of Schools of Music conference next week in San Diego. It has become our tradition (more…)

What are the most complex types of buildings? If you guessed hospitals or research labs, you’re close. The finishes and specialty equipment are signs that these are among the most complex. (more…)

As a Chicago area resident I am fiercely proud of our Shakespearean theater company Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Led by artistic director Barbara Gaines, CST presents exceptionally high quality work. (more…)

This week, TALASKE acoustics consultant Evelyn Way tells us about her experiences listening with a post she calls:  Ears Are Not Enough (more…)

Like most of us, you occasionally speak with a microphone in front of an audience. And like most of us you’ve probably experienced problems with feedback and clarity in the sound system. (more…)