Damn, that's interesting. Did he ever mention which jazz pianists he liked or was influenced by? The guy played some real hip stuff on the jazz things they did, and even burned like a maniac on the...
If I remember correctly Reaper had an app called ReaJam… it seemed to work ok. I have not thought about that in years. I have no memory if the latency was bothersome or not. I just remember it...
I realize I may sound immodest, like a total douchebag, but…unlike most of you, I admit I’m gifted, genetically inclined, “talented”, whatever you want to call it, at wandering in circles, flitting...
Sure, lots of practice and hard work narrows the gap, but a player with natural talent, who also does the work, will always have an "edge". I know some will disagree, but for me this is personified...
Although this post is mostly off topic, I do agree that playing things LOUD in an exaggerated way is a great way to gain dynamic facility, particularly with your picking hand. I'm still in 2 minds as...
I play finger style guitar in a duo with a female singer. I use a tube amp with an SM57 mic draped over it. The mic goes into the PA so the sound of the guitar is blended with the vocalist.
This...
As the old saying goes, there are many ways to skin a cat. Whatever gets the job done. I'm having trouble visualizing how that works, though.
Edit: The out of focus photo had me confused, I...
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