I setup my old Sony HD video camera, which promptly ran out of battery about 5 songs into the set. From that footage, I decided I would publish these two songs. Enjoy! Oh.. and consider subscribing to my YouTube channel. […]
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New Music – The Path – a folk song
I wrote a couple new songs last week. The first I’ll classify as rock & roll. It is titled, “Tumbleweed Into the Fire.” I’ll post a basic recording of that soon. The other song came even more quickly. It has […]
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Forays into Photography – hawks, a nest, and more
Recently I began taking pictures. My 2nd child had been given a Canon EOS T3i but wasn’t using it. My girlfriend was always taking me out to take pictures and wanted me to know more about it. I cleaned it […]
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How to Create Transparent Images for Merch Using Microsoft Publisher
I don’t use Photoshop or Illustrator. But, as a DIY songwriter/performer, I still need to be able to create merchandise. And in order to create merchandise, you need transparent images. What is a transparent image? It is an image that […]
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Giving a workshop on Google Apps – includes video
Last week I gave a workshop at the Camarillo Library. You can watch the video below. Plus, I’ve provided links to a more complete blog entry on my consulting website if you are interested in downloading the slides. I hope […]
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Do It Yourself Recording: Using Reaper for Songwriters
Recording with Reaper for Songwriters I’m back at Songsalive! Orange County for another workshop. Rather than technology tools or social media and promotional strategies, I’m going to cover how to record yourself using Reaper – the popular DAW from Cockos. […]
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Giuliani’s Twitter Conspiracy – idiocy & ignorance or incitement
We could also title this: The journey from America’s Mayor to spittle-dripping, frothy-mouthed, ignorant conspiracy-theory uttering village idiot. Or, perhaps just a planned liar. Giuliani’s Tweet Back on Nov 30th, Rudy Giuliani tweeted (an untruthful one at that) about the […]
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About Confidence: Feedback, Preparation, & Performing
I’m Confident That’s what people tell me anyway. I’ve got them all fooled! 😉 The truth is, I am confident in certain, very noticeable, areas – performing live (at times), speaking in public, running meetings, meeting with clients, and writing […]
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Updates and About Updates
This is like the frequent, semi-committed, YouTuber who starts every video with, “It’s been awhile since I posted, let me catch you up…” Although, truth is, I haven’t been on hiatus or gone… I’ve been right here. Well, sometimes I’ve […]
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