Online Mixing & Mastering
Have you been recording your album at home, but it doesn’t quite have the depth you had hoped for? Did you blow your budget tracking, and you’re short on cash to finish the project? Just because you didn’t track in my studio does not mean that I can’t help improve your album! It can all be...
New Service: Re-Amplify Your Guitar Sound
Are you recording at home (or another studio)? Do you feel your guitar sounds thin or weak in comparison to your favorite records? Have you always wondered what your sound would be if you had that rare amp or pedal? There is now a low-cost option to improve your tone! Re-Amplify your sound! The process is simple: You record your...
How to Prepare for Recording [Part 3]
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Now, let’s take a look at things guitar and bass players can do to prepare. For both instruments, before anything, make sure it is setup by a professional. Ensuring that the action is comfortable, the intonation is accurate, the pickup height is adjusted, and the electronics are clean. You should have this done annually anyways, but...
Video Lesson: Minus the Bear
Here is my first attempt at a video lesson. Minus the Bear has been one of the most requested bands I have taught, so I thought it would be fun to try making a video.
2011 Music Review
Every year, I run through the list of the best music I’ve heard during the year. Thanks to things like Spotify and BandCamp, it’s increasingly easier to find great music. This year, there has been no shortage. Here are the list of my favorites, in no particular order. Top Records: Cloudkicker – Let Yourself Be Huge Cloudkicker’s...
Mike Kinsella: Owen
When I was in high school, my guitar teacher always tried to open me up to new music. Around 1999/2000, he gave me a record by a Chicago-local band called American Football. The guitarwork was beautiful. Clean, melodic, complex without being complicated, and just created a wonderful mood. The man behind the music was Mike...
Come Shoot a Live Video!
My student’s band Weye has finally released their DVD, Live at Greg’s II. This DVD was filmed entirely in-studio. It was shot with multiple cameras, in HD, as well as having fully multi-tracked audio. Check out an example here: Email for prices and availability!
Nick Steinborn: The Wonder Years
Is guitar your primary instrument? At this point, I would say it is. Do you play any other instruments? I also play drums and a bit of keys. How long have you been playing guitar? It’s been about 11 years now. Did you take any lessons growing up? (guitar or other) I took maybe 10 drum lessons total in...
Chris Crisci: The Appleseed Cast / Old Canes
Chris Crisci music has been a part of my life for over a decade. He was a founding member of The Appleseed Cast, one of my favorite bands. I feel like i’ve matured with them as they grown from their indie roots, to more of a progressive, atmospheric sound. He also formed Old Canes,...
New Studio Pictures
My good friend Artty came over this week and took a few new shots of the studio.
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