Crush It Or Caress It..It’s Your Choice
I love finding new gear that makes my job easier and more fun. Especially when I find gear that is extremely versatile and doesn’t require me to mortgage any body parts.
Enter the Overstayer VCA Stereo Compressor!
I’m going to start off by saying that this baby ROCKS! You want smooth? [...]

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The State Of Being Certain!
There are many reasons why someone becomes a great player. Relentless practice routine, good technique, focus, dedication, natural talent, ability to overcome limitations, comprehension of material, physical prowess and good hair are just a few.
I’m sure there are many more but there is one trait that all great players have; Confidence. [...]

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From Graduation to the House of Blues
This past weekend saw a new generation of musicians conclude one chapter of their musical journey and begin a new one. Graduation is one of my favorite parts of teaching. Why? Because it’s fun to see the look of accomplishment on each of the students faces as they walk [...]

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MXL Microphones - V67N (with video)
In “The Most Mic For Your Money - Part 1” I talked about the MXL V89 Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone and why it’s part of the backbone of my recording arsenal. For Part 2 I want to talk about my favorite MXL Small Diaphragm microphone; the V67N.
Overall the V67N is [...]

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