Monthly Archives: August 2007

Learn how to play the friggin’ guitar

So I’m working into the rotation at the big studio. Right now I’m not getting the most “prestigious” gigs. I’m working with a hack acoustic guitar player and I just can’t get his guitar to sound very crisp. I’ve got

Posted in Musicians, Rants, Recording

Sub gig tonight

After writing the last post I realized I should have mentioned that my day is only half over. Tonight I’m doing a drum sub gig for a variety band. This’ll be my first time playing with these guys but they’re

Posted in Gigs

Finished harp session

Today I was pretty much on my own. Started up with the harp client, finishing tracks and then mixing. The chick’s harp sounded a little different. I started to wonder if my trims were the same as yesterday and while

Posted in Recording

Figuring out how to get in the rotation

Like I said before, I’ve been a bit frustrated with getting in the rotation and actually “working” gigs in the studio. I’ve been sitting in a lot but not working or making any dough. The owner just works his ass

Posted in Recording

Rapper makes $34 million in 2006

Man there are a lot of poor musicians. Even the famous jazz musicians don’t make a lot of money. Yet “JayZ” (or however you spell it) made $34 million last year and is the richest rapper. For those of you

Posted in Rants
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