User:Thomasyoungjr

Summary
Thomas Young Jr. started his audio recording career in 1990 as an apprentice of Robert Troy (Producer Engineer) at the Tracking Station Recording Studio in Ferndale MI. After learning a great deal of information and experience Thomas worked freelance with Primeau Productions for and with Ed Primeau. Thomas then moved on to attended "FULL SAIL" School for the Recording Arts. In 1993 - 94" and received an Associates Degree in Audio Recording. After graduation from Full Sail Thomas completed a two month internship with KIVI Recording in Memphis TN.  The in house client during this internship was Isaac Hayes.  After this Thomas returned to Florida and worked on and off with the Florida Philharmonic until relocating back to MIchigan in late 1995.

After relocating to Michigan Thomas worked a few different jobs but still remained focused on the long term goal of owning his own recording facility. Thomas was also reunited with his Kindergarten sweetheart, Debbie Peake after returning to MI. After a few years of dating Debbie & Thomas married in 1999.

Since 2000 Thomas has been involved in all types of audio projects. i.e. Live sound and stage for the Geraldine Dodge foundation Poetry Festival and Floyde Wickman’s Master Sales Academy. Thomas also worked as an audio technician and worked up to Director of Audio Visual Services for ITA Audio Visual Solutions an in house full service hotel AV company. Thomas has since 2001 worked as a freelance engineer for Stoney Creek Studios in Rochester MI. Stoney Creek Studios is owned and operated by Jeff LaDuke. Working with Jeff LaDuke Thomas has worked on countless eLearning projects and numerous live events including the Rochester MI Holiday Parade for 9 straight years. From studio recording to Live Sound Reinforcement to digital editing Thomas has gained years of experience. From his early years at the Tracking Station Thomas gained the ability to work in both the Analog and Digital world. Thomas is an accomplished Digidesign Pro - Tools editor who has now moved into the Video editing world.'' I am a minimalist when it comes to FX and EQ. I feel less is more!''

Thomas has since 2006 worked completely freelance as an Audio Engineer & Stage Hand under the name Sound Graphics. During late 2009 Thomas moved from a home based business into a complex in Royal Oak MI - Studio 628. His company of Sound Graphics has set up a vocal studio in this complex to record voice narration's and eLearning projects.

Documentary Project
Thomas & Sound Graphics has been creating a documentary since February of 2009 about the No Kill Pet Rescues. This program covers where these pets come from, how the organizations get started, how they find funding, and the challenges they go through to save and care for the animals. This project when completed will help build awareness and provide some funding for some of these rescues. Due for completion in 2010.