Peter Trimbacher
Course Coordinator and Lecturer of Electronic Music Production, SAE Institute

Written by Cj Stuart on 2011-10-15

Peter has been a course coordinator and lecturer of Electronic Music Production at SAE Institute for approximately four years

Does SAE Institute offer internships / work-experience?

Yes, I actually acquired my position through work-experience.

What do you find is the most common mistake a graduate can make?

Being under prepared for a task they have imagined to be simple.

If someone could have given you one piece of advice at the beginning of your career, what should it have been?

There are many paths that can take you to your ultimate goal, whatever your situation may be manage resources at hand in a way that ensures success in an efficient and timely manner.

What are the significant steps you took in creating the career you have today?

Having an open mind to new possibilities and being fearless of challenging prospects.

What challenges (if any) does your company face in regards to new media technologies?

The audio industry is forever changing on a daily basis and it is up to our diverse staff to stay in tune with emerging technologies and monitor their use in the industry to ensure up to date curricula.

Describe a typical day in your role at SAE Institute?

My day begins with miscellaneous administrative tasks in my role as course coordinator for electronic music production. The tasks form a backbone for the courses smooth delivery. With administrative work out of the way I switch to teaching my class of 20 – 30 students, it is the latter duty I most enjoy, I am sure any teacher would tell you the same.

Best and worst part of your job?

The best part of my job is seeing a student light up with joy when they understand something that has eluded them for weeks, months or years. The worst part of the job is getting comfortable seeing a certain group of individuals regularly for months and realising the last week of a course is approaching, though being active in the industry I do get to catch up with past students from time to time.