Top 3 SoundCloud Tips
Before I discovered SoundCloud I used to email an mp3 of my latest song around to a group of friends I’d deemed my “critics’ circle” – it was a nice way to take my creations to a small… Read More
Review: Arturia Experience “The Factory” Hybrid Synth
For a long time, keyboards were a blind spot for me. I’d played a bit of piano as a kid, but over the years as I became more comfortable with a stringed-instrument fret board, my understanding of and… Read More
Original Song: Clean Up
Time for November’s song. This one is different in a couple of ways. For starters my lyrics are often a bit dark (simple because lyrically it’s generally more fun to play with dark concepts) but this time I… Read More
Shuffle Aces: Sweet Thursday – Matt Costa
I was listening to Matt Costa’s “Songs We Sing” last night which is always rewarding. This track , Sweet Thursday, in particular just slays me – a perfect pop song with all the elements I wish I could… Read More
Jake Shimabukuro: Bohemian Rhapsody Live In Japan
I’ve been hunting around online to get some ideas on how best to record ukulele for my next song – it’s tough as it never feels like the sound is “pure”. Until that is you check out this… Read More