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Most of us have at some point seen an episode of the Fox TV reality show American Idol. If you haven’t seen an episode, you’ve probably heard a song on the radio by one of the contestants that were on the show.
While many of them are really good, there are many other artists out there that are just as good and sometimes better that are playing shows and putting in tons of hard work and lots of hours travelling, playing, and working at their career. Does that discount the talent …
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To start, I’ve never been to the annual GearFest event put on by Sweetwater Sound in northern Indiana. It’s quite a large production, with four tents of gear and instruments, and indoor workshops covering evertything from “How to Choose a Drumkit” to “Grammy Award Winning Recording Tips”. They have an “All Stars Producers Forum” and “Pro Tools Master” workshops. It’s quite the gauntlet of available information. then there’s the Musicican’s Flea Market where you can buy and sell your own gear.
So far, I’ve found this event to be rather hit or miss. …
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Being an audio engineer, I am fortunate to live somewhat close (2 hours) to one of the greatest audio gear companies in the country. Sweetwater in Fort Wayne, Indiana has been my go-to resource for everything from XLR cables to studio monitors, and boom stands to digital interfaces. My sales engineer has been great in assisting me with purchases, helping me meet my needs and ensuring I’m getting the best price possible. Not only do they sell new and used audio gear, instruments, and more, but they also have professional …
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We’re all aware that music, like any other art form, evolves. It has trends. These trends change, fade away, and eventually return. Some for the better, others for worse.
I was born in the early 80′s, which means I was witness to a huge swing in the music pendulum come the early 90′s. In the 80′s, we had Twisted Sister, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Guns N’ Roses, 10,000 Maniacs, AC/DC, and plenty more. And it was cool…in its time. If I had to describe the late part of the decade in …
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Recently, a friend of mine was putting together a lesson plan and asked me to comment on the following questions. While they are very broad subjects, I’ve tried to touch on the base of each one. Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts. Who knows? Maybe I’ll turn each topic into a post of its own. Each subject has plenty to write about!
1: How does music affect a person?
Music is just as powerful as smells, sights, and the sensation of touch. I might even go so far …
