Here is a recording of a project that we have been working on with Matilda (6), Sarah (7), Laura (8) & Kate (?). It is our version of The Lava Song which comes form the 2015 Pixar movie ‘Lava’.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a very relaxing holiday!
Read MoreThe benefits of recording your work can have a real impact on your overall growth as a performer/songwriter.
Here are some of the advantages:
You face the fear of how ‘good’ you sound and learn to ‘get over yourself’ by re-listening to your song over and over.
2. You begin listening to the sections of the song that need improvement - like phrasing, instrumentation,
technique, etc.
3. It gives you the chance to develop parts of the song that may be too repetitive in an effort to create some
variation.
4. It gives you the opportunity to LEARN, rather than expecting to have the perfect song or performance
straight away.
5. And it gives you the chance to GROW as a performer/songwriter.
Over time, having a series of recordings of your work, will give you the benefit of seeing your own development. This on- going practice of reflection and feedback can build your confidence, which is a great motivator to keep going in your pursuit of a good musical habit.
Read MoreMidi stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. This is where you can create some really good instrument sounds through software such as GarageBand and Logic. What makes it even better is that you can manipulate notes, change durations and alter the sounds once you have recorded them. This gives a songwriter so much more scope in manipulating sounds and creating really good backings for their songs.
I’ve created a quick introduction video in how to use midi. (My apologies for some of the background noise, my husband decided to start washing up half way through….not that I’m complaining…)
Nothing can really top a recording of a live performance, however, Midi can be used in the creation of some really beautiful and professional backing tracks.
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