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Re: Last-Minute Learning
Thanks, this was helpful advice and discussion!
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Recording Guitar and DAW Fundamentals
General basics, and fundamental concepts to recording. Not so much the techie side of it, just the essentials to working with Reaper and a mic to computer setup. Recording, adjustments, editing.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Recording Guitar and DAW Fundamentals

It would be great if Martin could go through it again maybe in a more high level abbreviated version of setup, DAW basics, techniques etc. for the casual user.
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
Thank you Rick, it is coming along, brick by brick. It is fun to play and easy to memorize. I wish I had more material on-call in my head.
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
@Jack Stewart Thank you Jack. Its a tricky one, but also fun and quirky.
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: DRESS REHEARSAL for the tonebase Community Concert
It was fun, but performing is a process and skill that you have to work on, it doesn't just come together easily. A poor performance by me overall, but I know I can do better and won't beat myself…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
Tango dry run 11/20 update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YOkq0MkGU
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
@Brooke 11/19 Update I am seeing a lot of variability listening to different versions of this song to make it work for that player. I have already deviated from the page a few times to make it work…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Ivan Paolo Bolognesi on Andrew York and Roland Dyens.
Ive been messing around with this piece too. Very fun and challenging to pull off. It's a speed trap for me.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
@Martin Yes it does. Now I have to get that descending a-m-i arp. trill to try and keep up. Its hard to hide the slowdown..
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Life at the Conservatory
I just caught the replay! A very informative and insightful summation Mircea, thanks for sharing your expertise and opinion in this area. I was always curious about it and learned a lot from the…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Music Schools, Conservatories, Universities - What to Expect?
I just caught the replay! A very informative and insightful summation Mircea, thanks for sharing your expertise and opinion in this area. I learned a lot.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: DRESS REHEARSAL for the tonebase Community Concert
I'm pretty sure I can't deliver the whole song yet (Tango en Skai). It is very much a work in progress but I will try to suffer through a rehearsal run if I can make it.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Villa Lobos Prelude No 5
Sounding great Eric!
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Remedial basics
its a journey for sure.. glad you found some inspiration to change/learn. keep stacking little victories in your playing, they add up quickly if you are focused. best of luck.
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
@Nora Torres-Nagel Hi Nora, Thanks, I still have a lot of decisions to make on how to play the song. Just trying to get the notes under my fingers at a reasonable tempo first.
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
yikes...okay here ya go.... tough song man... https://youtu.be/iFv3nLnT6AY
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Blaise's Practice Diary - Dyens's Saudade No 3
There is a lot of interesting and odd techniques called upon for this song. Some dissonant sections that are also kind of random and improvisational. I feel the same way about the Brouwer El…
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
11/8/21 Update Practicing with the new fingerings and shifts for this upward scale run. It is definitely more efficient than my initial approach (Thanks Martin for the recommended approach).…
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Music Schools, Conservatories, Universities - What to Expect?
Okay, i'll throw out a bunch of thoughts: What kind of students do well/not so well in this structured environment? What is a typical week of work consist of in hours or material?…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Music Schools, Conservatories, Universities - What to Expect?
Great! Looking forward to the discussion and insight!
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
@Nora Torres-Nagel thanks, I hope I can do the song justice!
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Blaise's Practice Diary - Dyens's Saudade No 3
love this piece! i'm learning it as well, but went with the tango. it will be fun to see your progression.
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
@Martin Hi Martin, I took your suggestion I think it will definitely be more stable. Just a few minor changes though: 1. Why not have the thumb push through the D string* rather than use the i…
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Brooke's Tango en Skai
@Martin Thanks for the feedback, I will have to experiment with your approach here. There is definitely some benefits to it. Will let you know how it goes.
- Brooke
- 3 yrs ago
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