All lectures are one hour long and include a Powerpoint presentation. An additional half hour is alloted for Q&A and interaction with students. To book a lecture contact Susan Healy.   Lecture #1   Digital Audio: From Theory to Reality The evolution of digital audio is a fascinating journey - from mathematical theory in the 30's to the download revolution of the late 90s. Bells Labs, NASA, Sony, Philips, Napster, Microsoft and Apple were all decisive players in the events that revolutionized audio and rocked the computer industry. Included is a powerpoint presentation, along with insightful sonic examples to help explain how digital audio works. A must for any student who wonders how their favorite appliance, the iPod, actually operates.     Lecture #2   Pursuing a Music Career - College and the Workplace Students and parents are concerned about the viability of a career in music. As it turns out, even in a recession there are lots of opportunities, but not in the usual places. What does an aspiring high school musician need in their portfolio to bolster their college application? What kind of a job can a music major find in the arts these days? What will be the "hot" areas for performers, music business majors, and audio engineers? All of these questions and others will be explored and answered.     Lecture #3   The Future of Digital Music: mp3s and Beyond Record stores are disappearing. CD plants are going out of business. Record labels are consolidating. There is a huge independent music movement brewing on the internet. How does this affect the music we listen to? How will music be delivered and utilized in the future? What role will video play? Will technology influence our tastes and affect our listening habits? These questions lead to some startling conclusions about the convergence of media in the next decade.