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Violinist Andrew Finn Magill plays Northeast State October 31.

by northeastnation October 25, 2024

Magill brings music across Ireland to Northeast State Oct. 31

North Carolina violinist/fiddler Andrew Finn Magill returns to Northeast State bringing the musical sounds of the enchanted island to Appalachia.Continue Reading

by northeastnation September 19, 2024

WWII aviation history event set for Tri-Cities Airport

A historic new air exhibit, “Soar Tri-Cities: LEADing to New Heights,” will be hosted at Tri-Cities Aviation from Sept. 25Continue Reading

by northeastnation August 6, 2024

Northeast State and King sign Nursing transfer agreement

King University and Northeast State Community College (NeSCC) have partnered on a new agreement that streamlines the admissions process andContinue Reading

by northeastnation August 5, 2024

Tennessee Instrumentation Co. donates $75,000 in equipment to NE State

The Kingsport-based Tennessee Instrumentation Co. has donated $75,000 of specialized instrumentation equipment to Northeast State Community College, enhancing hands-on learningContinue Reading

by northeastnation July 16, 2024

NE State celebrates top-level advising endorsement

Northeast State Community College has earned the prestigious Level III Postsecondary Aligned Advising (PAA) Endorsement for the 2023-2024 academic year.Continue Reading

by northeastnation July 12, 2024

NE State Foundation announces 12 new scholarships and programs

Today, the Northeast State Community College Foundation announced 12 new scholarships, introduced one new program, and welcomed two new membersContinue Reading

by northeastnation July 12, 2024

Kingsport, Sullivan County honored with TBR Excellence in Philanthropy award

Today, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) named the City of Kingsport and Sullivan County recipients of the Chancellor’s AwardContinue Reading

by northeastnation June 26, 2024

Garrett Jones signs J.A. Street apprenticeship agreement

Northeast State Community College recently announced the addition of recent Tennessee High graduate Garrett Jones to the JA Street &Continue Reading

Student to Studio: Jordi Barradas and Northeast State’s Entertainment Technology Program - The Sound Bearier

In this season finale of The Sound Bearier, co-hosts Thomas Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent turn the microphone toward someone usually behind the scenes: sound technician and Northeast State alumnus Jordi Barradas. A graduate of the College’s Entertainment Technology program, Jordi shares how his time at Northeast State helped shape his path from student to staff member and how hands-on learning prepared him for a career in audio production and media. The group also discusses the evolving world of entertainment technology and the importance of creative collaboration. Thank you to Jordi for everything he does behind the scenes to make The Sound Bearier possible and for sharing his own Northeast State story with us for the season finale. #TheSoundBearier #NortheastState #EntertainmentTechnology #HereToGetYouThere #WereJustGettingStarted Chapters (00:00:00) - Behind the Soundboard(00:00:51) - Meet the Lab Tech at Northeast State(00:02:36) - Capstone Program First Year Class(00:04:23) - Having just graduated from the AV Program at UVA,(00:06:14) - How to Make a Podcast(00:07:46) - Post-Bacc MS in Journalism(00:09:01) - Working on a Live Event(00:11:08) - How Does Wireless Work On the Field?(00:15:36) - Several certifications available in AV and Entertainment Technology at Northeast State(00:18:03) - Post-Bacc MS in Music Program Alumni(00:19:41) - What You Need to Know Before Recording a Podcast or Concert(00:26:03) - How To Edit Your Music(00:28:30) - Flat Rida and Billy Joel(00:32:25) - Mixing Music and Entertainment Technology(00:36:59) - How Much Does Equipment Cost For Live Sound?(00:38:30) - How To Make Music In A Pro Studio(00:42:54) - In the Studio: Brandon and Will(00:44:50) - Do Independent Artists Need To Be Signed?(00:50:26) - Kanye West On Sampling(00:53:44) - How Lighting Is Advancing With AI(00:57:03) - Mixing Producers: What You Need to Know(01:01:00) - What's A Chunky Drum Sound?(01:02:32) - What Makes a Podcast or a Video Look Professional?(01:08:56) - Local EDM talent coming through NE Tennessee(01:17:00) - An Oregon Organ in the Studio