So, how about an open mic?
There’s always something new to try with music: how about hosting an open mic?
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Amplify Your Digital Piano: The 3 Best Ways
How can you best amplify your digital piano or keyboard? Here is a starting point for your exploration.
Top Virtual Instruments for Songwriters and Composers
Two of my favorite virtual instruments for creating arrangements and recordings.
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Unmixing – separating logistics and creation
Unmixing – sort of the reverse of a mixing/recording session where the technology gets untangled from the creativity.
Your Guide to Making Music That Sounds Like You
When making music, there’s nothing that compares with sounding like yourself.
How to Pick the Best Digital Piano for Any Pianist
How to Pick the Best Digital Piano for Different Levels Are you are looking for a digital piano for yourself or a loved one, but don’t know what to buy? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This article will shed some light on how to choose the best one for your level. Digital pianos
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Piano Library Comparison – 4 worthy contenders
Music geek alert… Until “Interdependence Suite” I used only one piano sound per release. But this time, I changed that up completely. For this release, I used four different piano libraries. I tested each of the four sound sets against each of my improvisations and tried to choose the one that sounded best. As you
Meditations on Moving From Guitar Playing to Banjo Playing
If you play guitar, chances are you’ve been intrigued by the thought of playing the banjo as well. However, playing the banjo and the guitar are two different things. It can be done, but it also takes quite a bit of practice. If you are interested in making that transition from guitar playing to banjo
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5 Ways to Make Your Piano Lessons Awesome
Today’s guest post on making piano lessons awesome is by Catherine Palmer. Cate is a psychologist, writer, music teacher, and a huge geek. Her fields of expertise could be summed up in psychology, productivity, and education-related topics, while her interests are wide and ever-evolving. While it’s true that getting used to a certain routine can be
Mixing, mastering, & recording plugin essentials
I know that this post will be of interest to some of my readers. Frequently I am asked on social networks about my favorite plugins for recording and producing music. (To skip straight to the list of plugins, click this sentence.) Furthermore, while creating PresentSongs, I’ve had to streamline my recording setup. Knowing which audio
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