Dirk Terrill - Byron Bay
Byron Bay
12 Nov 2018
12
Nov
Dirk Terrill - Byron Bay
12 Nov 2018
Dirk Terrill is a multi-award winning composer, producer, engineer & educator at SAE Byron Bay. Today he features in our staff profile series #SAECREW
Portfolio:
http://thefortunatesouls.com/
Professional Bio:
Dirk Terrill is a multi-award winning composer, producer, engineer & educator based on the North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Dirk holds a Masters in Music (by Research) from the Queensland Conservatorium and heads up the Audio Department at SAE Institute Byron Bay.
Dirk teaches and supervises in both music and sound technology disciplines and has been an integral part of the SAE Institute Byron Bay team since 2006 where he has not only operated on an academic leadership level, but also helped realise many of the studio learning and research environments.
A member of the initial team who designed and released the Custom Series 75 (powered by Neve) audio console, Dirk authored the operators manual and has provided technical and sales support for the company for a number of years.
THE FUN STUFF
Why do you love working at SAE?
The SAE community and wider network of constantly evolving, progressive, like-minded creatives.
What is the best fun fact about yourself?
My pseudonyms are 'Surfing Spout' and/or 'Malibu' Terrill due to my enthusiasm towards surfing in cyclonic conditions.
How do you like to spend your time outside of SAE?
Surfing, Family, Gigging (not necessarily in that order)
What is your life motto?
Stand on the shoulders of giants
What is your dream holiday destination?
The Greek Islands of course.
Are you working on any exciting projects at the moment?
About to release the second Fortunate Souls album (www.thefortunatesouls.com) - tour imminent.
JOIN THE #SAECREW
SAE offers courses in Animation, Audio, Design, Film and Games. We also offer Postgraduate certificates, diplomas and Masters programs.
If you are interested in meeting Dirk and learning more about the programs on offer, or the facilities on campus you can book a personalised tour of the Byron campus today by calling 1800 723 338 or by visiting sae.edu.au.