[Originally published on SoundBetter on 6/28/16] The topic of this article may seem self-explanatory and barely warranting an article written about it. Yet, in this age of online recording, where musicians rarely work in the same room anymore, it becomes one of paramount importance. And that is, staying in sync with the rest of the […]

[Originally published on AirGigs on 8/13/15] Songwriting, like any art form, is a very personal and complex process. Sometimes it is easy and effortless, as if something (or Someone?) else is guiding your pen. Sometimes it is laborious and even strenuous, keeping you up at night and requiring all of your skill and concentration in […]

[Originally published on AirGigs on 3/15/15] For general information on when or why number charts might come in handy, see part 1 – “Number Charts: introduction”. First, a disclaimer… You don’t HAVE to know how to write number charts. Many professional session musicians (myself included) are willing to work with whatever materials clients give them, […]

[Originally published on AirGigs on 3/08/15] Also known as “Nashville number charts”. In Nashville, simply known as “charts”. Who needs them, anyway? Say you’re a songwriter/producer and would like to create a recording of your latest composition. You may not necessarily regard yourself a virtuoso musician, but you’ve got what you believe is the makings […]