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Focusrite Control

Focusrite Control is the software used to control our audio interface. Understanding how this software works is essential to having a successful recording session.

Special Report: Iran (CBC)

The death of Mahsa Amini fuelled a worldwide protest movement challenging Iran’s theocratic regime. This CBC News Network special presentation looks at the events of the past several months — how the movement began, where it stands and what you can expect in the months ahead.

The CBC is the Canadian public broadcaster for both radio and television. It is a federal Crown corporation that receives funding from the government.

Audio-Technica Basic Recording Techniques

This tutorial series features 20 different videos covering the basics of recording solo vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, saxes and more.

LinkedIn Learning: Audition Essential Training

Discover how to professionally edit and mix audio with Adobe Audition CC 2019. Click here to learn how to access LinkedIn Learning using your WVML card.

Access Information: LinkedIn Learning is licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, staff, and business owners only.

LinkedIn Learning: Ableton Live 11 Essential Training: The Basics

In this course, music professor Rick Schmunk walks you through all the essentials of using Ableton Live 11. Click here to learn how to access LinkedIn Learning using your WVML card.

Access Information: LinkedIn Learning is licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, staff, and business owners only.

LinkedIn Learning: Learning Audacity

In this course, instructor Garrick Chow demonstrates how to download and install Audacity on both Mac and Windows, record live audio, and import and play existing audio files. Click here to learn how to access LinkedIn Learning using your WVML card.

Access Information: LinkedIn Learning is licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, staff, and business owners only.

LinkedIn Learning: Digital Audio Foundations

In this flagship course, author Matt Mayfield demonstrates a wide array of audio and music fundamentals. Click here to learn how to access LinkedIn Learning using your WVML card.

Access Information: LinkedIn Learning is licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, staff, and business owners only.

Ableton Live 11 Suite

Live is easy and fun to use, yet at the same time capable of helping you create music with unlimited depth and sophistication. You can also watch video tutorials here.

Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Audio Interface (3rd Gen)

The Scarlett 18i8 audio interface provides the means for connecting microphones, musical instruments, line level audio signals and digital audio signals in both ADAT and S/PDIF formats to a computer running compatible versions of Mac OS or Windows.

Shure SM7B Microphone Guide

The Model SM7B dynamic microphone has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response appropriate for music and speech in all professional audio applications.

Medici.TV

Medici.tv streams videos of classical music, opera, dance, and jazz, offering a catalogue of over 4,000 programs, including concerts, ballets, operas, documentaries, and master classes, filmed from the 1940s to the present day. Every year medici.tv streams over 150 live events from the world’s most prestigious concert halls, opera houses, festivals, and competitions. Replays are usually available for three months.

Download the App: iOS | Android

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

Film & Music (streaming)

Residential Schools and Reconciliation

The Royal BC Museum’s curated collection of books, videos, images, and numerous resources relating to Residential Schools.

Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation leads the B.C. Government in pursuing reconciliation with the First Nations and Indigenous peoples of British Columbia.

Canadian Industry Statistics

Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) analyses industry data on many economic indicators using the most recent data from Statistics Canada. CIS looks at industry trends and financial information, such as GDP, Labour Productivity, Manufacturing and Trade

Canadian Business for Social Responsibility

Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) is Canada’s only membership association for companies co-creating a sustainable, equitable future. Established in 1995, CBSR is a pioneer in championing the idea that businesses do better – by every measure – when they operate in a socially and environmentally responsible way.

New Ventures BC

New Ventures BC (NVBC) was initiated 24 years ago by Wal van Lierop to support early-stage tech startups. They run the annual New Ventures BC Competition, and a Distance Venture Acceleration Program. This Competition has helped over 3500 startups across the Province.

Innovation Canada

This Government of Canada service provides funding and expert advice to drive new collaborations. Their flagship programs and services are designed to help businesses innovate, create jobs and grow Canada’s economy.

Indigenous Business Navigator

ISC has launched the Indigenous Business Navigator service, to assist Indigenous individuals, businesses, organizations and communities in accessing Government of Canada programs and services that could support their business and economic-development needs.

BC CHARMS Refugee Claimant Navigation Website

If you have fled from your home country because your life is in danger and you have come to British Columbia to seek asylum (make a refugee claim), this website will help you with information.

NewtoBC – 5 Career Mentor Programs for Newcomers

NewToBC  is a library settlement initiative that connects newcomer immigrants and refugees with essential settlement information, public libraries, other service provider organizations, and, ultimately, BC communities.

Career mentors are trusted guides acting as informal coaches, role models, and connectors, who offer encouragement and advice. As a newcomer to Canada, it can be difficult to find a mentor. A number of options are specifically available for newcomers. It may seem daunting to approach an individual or organization for mentoring; however, these programs were created specifically to help you understand the world of work in Canada. They can help you learn answers to questions you don’t know you have.