Sunday, November 27, 2011
This week 11/28
This week we will try to finish up our tracking! If we still have a part for you to track or redo, please be there!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
This week 11/22 and 23
On Monday let's work on Walk. Track bass (including solo section), re-track guitar, also maybe solo. Maybe background vocals.
Tuesday Let's get up Dear Prudence and see about finishing it up. Bass is top priority.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Monday 10/24
Due to a family emergency I am out of town and must cancel class for Monday 10/24. We will resume on Wednesday.
AN
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Thursday Class 10/20/11
Due to a family emergency I need to cancel Studio Orchestra for Thursday 10/20. I'm very sorry for the late notice. I was hoping to get the class covered.
We will resume recording next week on Tuesday.
If you are in my MIDI 1 class on Thursday, class is NOT cancelled. You will have a substitute teacher proctoring your exam.
I will see you next week!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday Class
Little Wing original by Jimi Hendrix
Little Wing cover by Stevie Ray Vaughn
Little Wing cover by the Corrs
Little Wing cover by Derek and the Dominos
Little Wing cover by Sting
Little Wing cover by Skid Row
Monday, October 3, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Thursday Class
By popular request:
If I Had $1Million by Barenaked Ladies
BRING YOUR ACOUSTIC GUITARS!! And your accordion if you have one.
I suggest clicking the link above! If you google "Barenaked Ladies" you may get results other than the band...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday Class
I thought we might try an instrumental jam today--
Cissy Strut by the New Orleans Funk band The Meters.
Original Version 1969
Cover by John Mayer
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 5
Sorry for the late post, and not really sure what we will be doing this week... I left the list in my office and had a very busy weekend! Come to class and be surprised!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 4
This week we will continue trying some of the songs we suggested.
MW Class:For Monday let's try Another One Bites the Dust by Queen. Maybe our rappers can write some original lyrics over the riffs? Or we can do with original lyrics if someone will sing it..
On Wednesday how about we try Bring the Noise by Public Enemy and Anthrax.
TTh Class: I had requests for some Beatles-- I'm thinking maybe Dear Prudence.
Also Frankie Beverley and Maze-- we could try Golden Time of the Day.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Week 3 Wednesday
OK, let's try All Along the Watchtower. Written by Bob Dylan, also an iconic version by Jimi Hendrix. Covered 100s of times in a variety of styles. Check out Youtube, iTunes etc.
We will get to some more of our suggestions next week!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 3
This week we will begin playing songs you suggest. Got any ideas?
MW Class- We will do 1 more day of Reggae on Monday, then your suggestions on Wednesday.
TTh Class-- Tighten Up by the Black Keys
Ms. Jackson by Outkast
Don't forget to bring in your Listening Assignment!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 2
Sorry for this late post! I was in Holiday Weekend mode...
This week we will play some reggae music. Check out these classic Bob Marley songs:
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 1
Welcome to Studio Orchestra! By now both classes have met and we have jammed a bit. There is lots of talent this semester, and I can tell we will have fun.
Please bookmark this page and my Learning Web Page. The Learning Web will have files of any assignments and handouts. Right now you can access the Syllabus, Survey, and Listening Assignment.
We will play some Blues this week, so get ready!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Studio Orchestra This Week
We will continue writing our original song on Tuesday, and begin tracking on Thursday. Please plan to be in class every time, as we will need to collaborate and probably will track this one a lot faster than the last!!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 3
This week we will try some of the songs you suggested!
Tuesday: Voyage to Atlantis by the Isley Brothers. I will have a chord chart and lyric sheet.
Thursday: not sure yet! Check back.
Bring in your Listening Assignments!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Studio Orchestra Summer 2011
Welcome to Studio Orchestra! I hope you are ready for a fun semester. We will be playing music and listening to some of your favorite music every class. Please bookmark this page and check here every week. I will be posting some information about the class regularly, along with some links you may find interesting.
What to bring:
Guitarists and Bassists: bring your instruments, cables, picks. HCC has amps and I'll bring one or 2 of mine.
Drummers: Bring sticks. HCC has drums and cymbals, but not the best.
Keyboard Players: HCC has a Korg Triton for us to use.
Singers and Rappers: Bring your voice. We have PA system and mics.
Everyone else: Bring yourself. We'll find something for you to do.
You will also need a pen and a folder or binder to keep handouts and take notes. Good news: no textbook to buy!
Also please bookmark my Learning Web page. You will be able to print out the syllabus, handouts and assignments from there.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 14
This week we will be finishing our original songs. If you are writing lyrics/singing/rapping I need to get you recorded!! Please come to class and stay till we get your part.
If you are designing a CD cover I need to see it ASAP.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 13
This week we will begin recording our original songs in both classes. Please be on time and prepared to record your parts!
Rappers/singers/ lyric writers: Please write out your lyrics so I can see them! I would prefer if you can make me a copy. I will need to arrange the order of the verses, etc.
We only have this week and next to record, so please help out by being prepared, focused, and willing to work!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 12
OK, this is the time some of you have been waiting for! We will begin writing some original music in both classes this week. Bring your creativity! Rappers, please be in on the creative process from the beginning. We will want your input, and will need to plan the number of verses.
Also, if you haven't brought in music to listen to, this is a good week to do it!
Lastly, don't forget your journals every week!!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 11
This week we will try to finish up our recordings of song #1. We will track lead vocals, backgrounds, percussion, etc.
If we don't finish this week, we will either take some time next week, or make a "to do" list and begin working on some original music.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Songwriting Workshop
Next week we will attend a songwriting workshop led by singer/songwriter Rebecca Black, and hosted by HCC. Check out her music here.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Time to Record!
Spring Break is OVER! Time to get down to business. We will be recording in both classes this week.
MW Class-- Beat It. We will track drums, bass, guitar, keys, and scratch vocals on Monday, and add other parts as we go in the next few classes.
TTh Class-- Hard to Handle. We will track guitar solos and keyboards on Tuesday, vocals on Thursday, and everything else in the next class or 2.
We will begin writing something original after we finish basic tracks on the first song.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 6
Hope you enjoyed the long weekend! I did...
Here's what I'm thinking:
Tuesday: Sublime Doin' Time Uptown
Wednesday: Original Metal/Rap
Thursday: ???
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 5
This week we will be trying some of the songs you suggested. Please feel free to make more suggestions. You may post them here, email me, or bring them to class.
MW Class: Long Train Runnin' by Doobie Brothers. What else?
TR Class: New Year's Day by U2. What else?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 4
This week we'll be trying out some new songs. Please feel free to make some suggestions!
MW Class:
Erase Me by Kid Cudi
TR Class:
Hard Times by John Legend and the Roots
More to come!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 3
This week we will be playing some Reggae music. Check out these songs by Bob Marley and the Wailers:
Monday, January 24, 2011
Studio Orchestra Week 2
This week we will be playing some blues. We will also begin listening to the songs you bring in for the Listening assignment. Please remember to fill out the Listening Assignment sheet and bring it to class. You will turn it in when we listen to your song.
You will also need to begin the Journal assignment. Please write 1 journal entry per week, and clip it into the notebook, filed alphabetically under your last name.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Studio Orchestra Spring 2011
Welcome to Studio Orchestra! I hope you are ready for a fun semester. We will be playing music and listening to some of your favorite music every class. Please bookmark this page and check here every week. I will be posting some information about the class regularly, along with some links you may find interesting.
What to bring:
Guitarists and Bassists: bring your instruments, cables, picks. HCC has amps and I'll bring one or 2 of mine.
Drummers: Bring sticks. HCC has drums and cymbals, but not the best.
Keyboard Players: HCC has a Korg Triton for us to use.
Singers and Rappers: Bring your voice. We have PA system and mics.
Everyone else: Bring yourself. We'll find something for you to do.
You will also need a pen and a folder or binder to keep handouts and take notes. Good news: no textbook to buy!
Also please bookmark my Learning Web page. You will be able to print out the syllabus, handouts and assignments from there.
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