Category Archive: Education

Mar 28

Logic Tuition 101 Unit 8 Channel Sends Advanced (includes description of the difference between pre- and post- fader sends.)

This is the next Unit on Channel Sends, including description and demonstration of pre- and post- fader sends. Share this:

Mar 14

Songwriting for the Musician: class notes

Songwriting for the Musician Masterclass RULE 1: THERE ARE NO RULES…… Topics: • Why should I write? • How do I write? • What should I write? • When do I write? • Who do I write with? WHAT is a song?????? What’s the difference between a song and a track? Why should I write? …

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Mar 04

Logic Pro Tutorial 101 Unit 1: start a new project.

This video shows how to start a new project in Logic Pro. Share this:

Mar 01

When am I a co-writer and when am I not a co-writer?

OK, hedged about with the usual caveats that there are no rules and there are always exceptions to whatever rules we make up, here’s the answer to the questions I get asked constantly about writing credits. Much confusion reigns and many arguments are caused by disputes over who is a writer in band and/or production …

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Dec 15

Tips and tricks for session musicians

A common question from young musicians: “I want to be a session musician: any advice you can give me?” OK, here are a few tips and tricks. Fellow sessioneers, please feel free to add to the list! Don’t be late. Ever. Not even a bit. At all. Studios are expensive places. It’s bad enough if …

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