Mark Eldridge is a living icon in the car audio industry, having been involved in it since he was 16 years old. He purchased his first vehicle, a 1974 Chevy Blazer, and installed an audio system in it. From that point forward, he was always upgrading the system for better sound. After college, he worked at General Dynamics and joined the Air Force, where he discovered a car audio magazine that taught him about cars, audio, and competition. He started competing in 1993 and went on to win his first world championship in 1995.
Mark enjoyed going to shows and showing off his car while getting critiqued, but has since moved his focus to education. He continues to be passionate about teaching people how to make their audio systems sound the best they can. He teaches two-day classes where he covers everything related to music, the auditory system, and the interior of the car. His classes have grown from seven to eight people to as many as 20-24, and he expects to hold at least 6 classes this year.
Apart from car audio, Mark also runs Artisan Customs, a business that creates custom exotic wood pieces such as guitar hangers, stands, and tables. He has been doing this since 2015 as a retreat from car audio. Being a musician also helps him in the car audio industry, but he believes that anyone can learn to be a better technician by simply understanding how different instruments sound live and knowing a little bit about recording.
What You’ll Learn:
What the ultimate goal of Mark’s classes is.
How being a musician makes Mark a better car audio technician.
Why speaker placement is the most important part of the audio system.
And much more!
Favorite Quote:
“For me, from day one, it has always been about making it sound as good as it can.” -Mark Eldridge
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