Joe Vaughan
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Joe Vaughan is a Canadian recording engineer, musician
, and currently, professor of audio engineering in the Music Industry Arts
program at Fanshawe College
. He is also a founder and co-owner of EMAC Recording Studios
in London, Ontario.
and began playing drums at the age of 10. He played in local area bands while in high school, and later joined Stytch in which guitarist Derry Grehan
of Canadian rock band fame Honeymoon Suite was a member.
In 1977 Vaughan attended the Music Industry Arts
program at Fanshawe College
in London, Ontario and graduated in 1980 with a diploma in recording engineering. During his last year at Fanshawe, Vaughan started EMAC Recording Studios
with fellow classmate Robert Nation. Throughout the 80's busy punk scene, Vaughan and Robert Nation
recorded albums for the likes of 63 Monroe, the Zellots, Sheep Look Up, the Crawling King Snakes, Mettle and others.
While continuing his audio engineering
career in the 90's, Vaughan also would play drums on recording sessions and live shows for various local area talent. One act that he played for, Canadian children's performer Glenn Bennett, eventually broke out and Vaughan went on to release three albums for BMG America, music videos for Disney, and he toured with the band throughout Canada, the United States and Japan. Through this relationship with Bennett, Vaughan also had the opportunity to play on and engineer the music soundtracks for a number of The Olsen Twins' music videos featuring Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.
In 1999 Vaughan departed on a career change, returning to his alma matta Fanshawe College
to teach part time in the Music Industry Arts
program. In 2003 he accepted a full time professor position and continues today to mentor young students in art of making quality music recordings.
Vaughan is also a member of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
and since 2005 has been the chair of the engineering committee for the Juno Award
category of Recording Engineer of the Year
. He also participates in educational panels for the Audio Engineering Society
.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, and currently, professor of audio engineering in the Music Industry Arts
Music Industry Arts
The Music Industry Arts Program at Fanshawe College was the first school of its kind in Canada, , to train young people for careers in the contemporary music industry...
program at Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College is one of the largest colleges in Ontario, Canada. The main campus is in London, Ontario, with additional campuses in Simcoe, St. Thomas, Woodstock, and Tillsonburg. There are about 15,000 full-time students and 40,000 part-time students. Fanshawe College has more than 112,000 alumni...
. He is also a founder and co-owner of EMAC Recording Studios
EMAC Recording Studios
EMAC Recording Studios is a music and commercial recording facility in London, Ontario, Canada, established in 1979 by Robert Nation and Joe Vaughan.- The Building :...
in London, Ontario.
Biography
Vaughan was born in Niagara Falls, OntarioNiagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Falls is a Canadian city on the Niagara River in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario. The municipality was incorporated on June 12, 1903...
and began playing drums at the age of 10. He played in local area bands while in high school, and later joined Stytch in which guitarist Derry Grehan
Derry Grehan
Derry Grehan, formerly of St. Catharines, is a guitarist for the Canadian rock band Honeymoon Suite. The band was formed by Grehan, Johnnie Dee, and Mike Lengyell in 1982.-Biography:...
of Canadian rock band fame Honeymoon Suite was a member.
In 1977 Vaughan attended the Music Industry Arts
Music Industry Arts
The Music Industry Arts Program at Fanshawe College was the first school of its kind in Canada, , to train young people for careers in the contemporary music industry...
program at Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College is one of the largest colleges in Ontario, Canada. The main campus is in London, Ontario, with additional campuses in Simcoe, St. Thomas, Woodstock, and Tillsonburg. There are about 15,000 full-time students and 40,000 part-time students. Fanshawe College has more than 112,000 alumni...
in London, Ontario and graduated in 1980 with a diploma in recording engineering. During his last year at Fanshawe, Vaughan started EMAC Recording Studios
EMAC Recording Studios
EMAC Recording Studios is a music and commercial recording facility in London, Ontario, Canada, established in 1979 by Robert Nation and Joe Vaughan.- The Building :...
with fellow classmate Robert Nation. Throughout the 80's busy punk scene, Vaughan and Robert Nation
Nation
A nation may refer to a community of people who share a common language, culture, ethnicity, descent, and/or history. In this definition, a nation has no physical borders. However, it can also refer to people who share a common territory and government irrespective of their ethnic make-up...
recorded albums for the likes of 63 Monroe, the Zellots, Sheep Look Up, the Crawling King Snakes, Mettle and others.
While continuing his audio engineering
Audio engineering
An audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
career in the 90's, Vaughan also would play drums on recording sessions and live shows for various local area talent. One act that he played for, Canadian children's performer Glenn Bennett, eventually broke out and Vaughan went on to release three albums for BMG America, music videos for Disney, and he toured with the band throughout Canada, the United States and Japan. Through this relationship with Bennett, Vaughan also had the opportunity to play on and engineer the music soundtracks for a number of The Olsen Twins' music videos featuring Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.
In 1999 Vaughan departed on a career change, returning to his alma matta Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College is one of the largest colleges in Ontario, Canada. The main campus is in London, Ontario, with additional campuses in Simcoe, St. Thomas, Woodstock, and Tillsonburg. There are about 15,000 full-time students and 40,000 part-time students. Fanshawe College has more than 112,000 alumni...
to teach part time in the Music Industry Arts
Music Industry Arts
The Music Industry Arts Program at Fanshawe College was the first school of its kind in Canada, , to train young people for careers in the contemporary music industry...
program. In 2003 he accepted a full time professor position and continues today to mentor young students in art of making quality music recordings.
Vaughan is also a member of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences is the organization responsible for conducting the Juno Awards, Canada's primary national musical honours...
and since 2005 has been the chair of the engineering committee for the Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
category of Recording Engineer of the Year
Juno Award for Recording Engineer of the Year
The Juno Award for "Recording Engineer of the Year" has been awarded since 1976, as recognition each year for the best recording engineer in Canada.- Recording Engineer of the Year :* 1976 - Michel Ethier, Dompierre by François Dompierre...
. He also participates in educational panels for the Audio Engineering Society
Audio Engineering Society
Established in 1948, the Audio Engineering Society draws its membership from amongst engineers, scientists, other individuals with an interest or involvement in the professional audio industry. The membership largely comprises engineers developing devices or products for audio, and persons working...
.
Selected Discography
- Sectorseven – Along the Way, Dual & Sectorseven
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– Sid the Karaoke Kid - Denise Pelley – I'm Home
- '63 Monroe – 63 Monroe NFG, Stinkin' Out The Joint, Henry VIII & White Christmas
- Randy Carville – You'll Be The First To Know
- Twice Shy – Take Me Dancing
- Mettle – Mettle
- Glenn Bennett – Let's Go On Safari, I Like My Music With A Beat, I Must Be Growing & London Orchestra & Glenn Bennett
- The Adventures of Dudley the DragonThe Adventures of Dudley the DragonThe Adventures of Dudley the Dragon is a children's television series which aired in Canada on YTV and the United States on public television stations, through Tampa, Florida PBS member station WEDU. The show ran for four seasons from 1993 to 1997. It was a live-action show incorporating actors,...
– Soundtrack - The Olsen Twins – The Olsen Twins - Greatest Hits: Vol.2, The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley - The Case of the Mystery Cruise [VHS] 1997 / The Case of the United States Navy Adventure [VHS] (1997) / The Case of the Hotel Who-Done-It [VHS] (1996) / The Case of the Volcano Mystery [VHS] (1997),
External links
- EMAC Recording Studios
- [ Joe Vaughan on AllMusic.com]
- Industry Canada: Joe Vaughan
- Music Industry Arts