It’s Christmas time again was originally written written way back in 2021, but I’m now proud to announce its completion and release. I’ve always wanted to write a song about Christmas, or more specifically about the joy of kids at Christmas, of waiting for Santa, building snowmen, and sledging till sundown. Of course, a Christmas […]
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Guitar Geordie is the new name for my YouTube channel. Check it out The Blogging Musician on YouTube is now Guitar Geordie Reason being? Although the original intention was to keep the branding between this blog and my YouTube channel consistent, as it turns out, the YouTube side has always been purely about guitar. Guitar
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We’re living at a time in which you have greater ability to be an independent recording artist than ever before. This isn’t just about having access to streaming services and social media so you can reach audiences. Recording equipment has become affordable to the point that renting studio space isn’t strictly necessary. With a little
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Audio mixing is a nuanced, technical, and artistic process involving collecting raw tracks and transforming them into a cohesive and polished final product. This is where artistry intersects with technical expertise. For upcoming musicians and producers, mastering this art is essential to ensure their music achieves the desired emotional impact and clarity. This post will
The Art of Audio Mixing: Techniques and Tips for the Aspiring Musician Read Post »
Having owned the BOSS BR-8, BR-600, BR-800, and the original Micro BR, is the BOSS Micro BR-80 worth buying? The Death of Digital Recorders? Digital recorders like the BOSS BR series and the Tascam Portastudios are a thing of the past, right? Everyone’s moved over to DAWs and computer-based recording, haven’t they? Well, I have,
Should I Buy a BOSS Micro BR-80 Digital Recorder? Read Post »
Review of the Maono PD200X USB/XLR Podcast Dynamic Microphone. I’ve been recording my own music at home for almost 30 years now, from a Tascam Porta 05 cassette-based multi-track, through most of the BOSS BR series, and finally onto GarageBand for iPad. In all that time, I’ve only ever used two mics: The Shure SM58
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It’s so easy to get caught up in the next big thing, the latest piece of gear or software that’ll transform your music production fortunes. But the answer to my latest bout of songwriting/music production paralysis has always been right under my nose. In the Beginning. Even with today’s mind-blowing technology, my music production gear
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A valuable Insight into the the basics of recording home demos. It is not exactly a bold statement to say that technology has come a long way in recent years. Naturally, that has had a big impact on music and the way it is made. There was a time, not long ago, where recording a
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I’ve recently uploaded my first 5 videos for a new GarageBand iPad YouTube playlist. Check the playlist out here… and here’s a quick rundown of the content. Also, please don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for all the latest uploads and updates here. The YouTube channel isn’t just about GarageBand, I also have playlists
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