Buena Park, CA, November 2017 — Hosa Technology, Inc., the leading innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions for the modern musician and audio/video professional, is pleased to name Sanket Varadkar as the winner of the fifth annual Hosa Technology Audio Engineering Program Scholarship at Musicians Institute (MI). Varadkar was chosen for providing clearly articulated career goals in a scholarship submission essay.

Asked why he chose to study in the Audio Engineering Program at MI, Varadkar stated, “I chose to study at MI because it is located at the epicenter of the entertainment industry, has award-winning faculty and great support for international students. I hope to learn how to record and mix/master on the latest version of DAWs like Pro Tools HD and consoles like SSL, API, and Neve and other analog gear.”

Varadkar has clear career objectives and the knowledge he receives at MI is essential to achieving them. When asked about his professional aspirations, Varadkar added, “I want to be a vital member of the entertainment industry and help in shaping the future of the music industry. I want to win awards for the quality work I deliver with my mixing and producing skills. I aspire to become a world-renowned audio professional, and an inspiration for other aspiring engineers/producers from India who are trying to do the same.”

Mayumi Martinez, CEO of Hosa Technology, commented on the latest recipient of the Hosa Technology Audio Engineering Program Scholarship. “We are thrilled that Mr. Varadkar is this year’s scholarship winner. Musicians Institute is an integral link in the education of up and coming musicians and audio engineers, and we are delighted to play a role in helping Sanket reach his career goals. I believe our partnership with MI allows us to give back to the community while investing in the next generation of audio professionals. We wish Mr. Varadkar the very best as he begins his education at Musicians Institute.”

The Hosa Technology Audio Engineering Program Scholarship is available to new students enrolling in the Audio Engineering Program at MI. Eligible students must provide a completed application along with an essay detailing their career goals in the audio industry. The awarded tuition credit is applied to the initial quarter of the program as long as the recipient maintains satisfactory progress.

- Hosa