“When I was approached by Robert Honablue and Tatyana Ivanilov about their concept for developing a school of Sound Engineering and A&R Producing, I was very interested. They both are masters in their crafts and it is rare privilege to have their level of experiences passed onto future generations. Sac Academy will be a tremendous asset to future engineering and producing students. Robert and Tatyana’s eagerness to share their passions to teach further illustrates their commitment to education.”

“Robert Honablue has had the training and work experience that adds up to knowledge that is more than just technical. It is historical. That he wants to focus on education at this stage in his career provides a special opportunity for learners and will draw people who are serious, creative, and motivated to him. Sac Academy will be a tremendous asset to the California communities – and beyond – at large. It is the school’s goal to develop the next generation of successful leaders in the sound recording field.”

“It is with great pleasure that I recommend and express my full support for Sac Academy. Founders, Robert Honablue and Tatyana Ivanilov, are now sharing his years of professional experience in the field of production and audio engineering with select students. My experience working with Tatyana was great! She is talented, focused and professional. I look forward to working again with the talented team at Sac Academy.”

“Within my first five years as a professional bassist, I landed the gig with 10X Grammy Winner, Vocalist, & Guitarist, George Benson.  I was fortunate enough to be on a number of those hits. About 30 years into my tenure with Mr. Benson, I decided to take a course on recording to see what sound was all about. After taking Robert’s course, I can now professionally hear and know what I’m doing. Robert takes you through the scientific history and art of sound and also shows you how to “see” the colors of what you’re hearing. This course should be a requirement of any musician or vocalist thinking of going professional.”

“My course entailed recording, mixing and stage preparation which included microphone placement for drums, piano, vocals and other instruments. The experience and knowledge that I gained from this course enabled me to enhance the quality of sound in my church setting. For the last two years I have had the opportunity to work with AJ Sound Company. The knowledge that I gained through stage preparation, qualified me to share uniquely the mic’ing of the drum kit and many other difficult assignments. Robert Honablue is an excellent teacher and engineer. I will encourage anyone to attend this school. He is a great master of this art and I am grateful and thankful for my growth and success. This is where you separate the professionals from the amateurs.”

“Studying under Robert Honablue was my first introduction to what a potential career behind the music scene looks like. Before attending his school, my understanding of engineering was limited to what I saw on television. Robert’s hands-on teaching style helped me learn the fundamentals of engineering: from understanding how to mic instruments in a live recording, to identifying the proper instrument placement during mixing. We did all of this using analog, reel to reel tape! I can confidently say that my time as a student of Robert changed my appreciation for engineering as a profession.”

“Learning how to record and mix live sound with Robert Honablue has been an unforgettable experience. The knowledge I’ve gain through his audio program has given me tremendous confidence and professionalism in the studio.”

“My experience with Robert Honablue was fantastic! I had the opportunity to learn within a real world context at my pace. We worked on actual projects in studio and on location. I even have an album credit!”

“During my time, studying under Robert, I learned how to be comfortable and productive in the studio environment. Crucially, I also learned hot o hear a mix. You have to learn how to listen before you can learn to mix. Robert’s approach to teaching engineering starts with listening. My ears opened up to the different mixing techniques like compression and gate, but most importantly level and panning. Robert’s perspective as a person who learned in the analogue world is invaluable. He would often say ‘Listen with your ears, not your eyes.’ and my personal favorite, ‘If you can’t hear it, it’s not there.'”

“Training in Sac Academy was an invaluable experience. Robert Honablue’s expertise has made me a capable and successful audio engineer. Through him I had the opportunity to build an excellent working relationship with George Benson and other music industry legends.”