The Daily Adventures of Mixerman (Book) Review

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(More customer reviews)Anybody who has ever spent time in a recording studio should read this. And those that haven't spent time in a recording studio should read it just to get a taste of what they DON'T miss.

As a musician and engineer/producer, some of the accounts in the book had me ROFL while other stories just ring VERY true.

And behind all the sarcasm and outrageousness of the (true) tale of a band without any clue and little proficency but too much time and (loaned) money on their hands, there actually is much to be learned about record-making and producing.

Highly remommended!

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Mixerman is a recording engineer working with a famous producer on the debut album of an unknown band with a giant recording budget. Mixerman is supposed to be writing about recording techniques, but somehow, through that prism, he has hit upon a gripping story. Like all great narratives, Mixerman's diary has many anti-heroes for whom we, the readers, can have nothing but contempt. The band consists of the four most dislikable human beings you can imagine. The singer is vain and pretentious. The guitarist is a serious depressive. The drummer is as "dumb as cotton," and the bassist is merely mean and petty, making him the only one that Mixerman can stand. All four of them hate each other's guts, and they haven't even been on tour yet. Mixerman takes you through the recording process of a bidding war band in over their heads with a famous record producer (also in over his head). Many find Mixerman's diary entries side-splittingly funny. Some find them maddening. And a select few feel they are the most despicable accountings of record-making ever documented.

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Making Money Making Music: The Musician's Guide to Cover Gigs (Book) Review

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(More customer reviews)First, making money playing music is an oxymoron.It doesn't happen for the vast majority of musicians.We play because we love music.We have day jobs to feed our families.That being said, if you have never played in a band and gigged out, then this gives you the basic information you need to start a band and get gigs.If you have been in bands and played gigs, save your money, there is nothing really new or ground-breaking in here.You already know the drill.

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Written in straight-forward language by professional gigging musicians, Making Money Making Music guides artists through every aspect of achieving financial success through cover gigs. This easy-to-use reference shows readers how to start or join a cover band, choose the right cover songs, land the first gigs or get better ones, handle marketing and promotion, use proper sound and lighting systems, and much more.

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The Winds of Change: The Evolution of the Contemporary American Wind Band/Ensemble and its Conductor (Meredith Music Resource) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is a must for any band director or conductor who is a scholar and would like to know where our craft came from.It brings up details about composers and their significant contributions to our genre.The challenges wind literature faced in its early stages were significant and this book will walk you through who was a significant part of that process and who refused to be a part of that process.

The Winds of Change will also state significant pieces of literature that The Goldman Band, The Sousa Band, and many others were performing while the genre was still in its infancy.This is a must for any conductor that wishes to move beyond waving the stick.

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This expansion on Battisti's The Twentieth Century American Wind Band/Ensemble includes discussions on the contribution of important wind band/ensemble personalities and organizations, and provides important information on hundreds of compositions for this medium. Challenges facing the 21st century wind band/ensemble conductor including training and development are also discussed.

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Hot Licks for Bluegrass Banjo Review

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(More customer reviews)Just wanted to give my 2 cents here. The book has some great licks for the banjo. They will definitely get you picking an jumping all around. The problem with the book is that if you have used a lot of other instructional books that have tablature where the notes are on the line, then this book will through you off. All of the tablature in the book is between the lines which is a little tricky on the eye if you are trained otherwise. This may not be a big deal at all to those that are very skilled, but to a few of us beginners, it kind of throws us off. That's it. Besides that a great book.

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Over 650 bluegrass, blues, and jazz licks in Scruggs, single-string, and melodic styles. Learn to use licks to create solos, play back-up, expand your musical knowledge and understanding of the fingerboard.

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Improving Intonation in Band and Orchestra Performance (Meredith Music Resource) Review

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(More customer reviews)A very good book - mostly for band directors, although the author gives some insights on orchestral performance. Would be great if there were more practical exercises. Instruments charts seem to be a bit scholastic.

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The most comprehensive yet practical intonation book ever written. Includes tuning guides and intonation charts for all instruments.

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Art of Elementary Band Directing (Meredith Music Resource) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is outstanding.It reads well and is of use.I have suggested it to several of my elementary teacher friends because I think it will help them as their career into music education takes off.

The book has useful information and it is presented in a way that is easy to read and understand - and importantly implement.I particularly like the approach used to write the book - it does NOT talk down to the reader, rather it helps by delivering a positive tone in a clear manner.

Not every teacher begins teaching music at the elementary level, as the name might suggest.Consider purchasing this book if your teach music at the beginning level (either elementary, middle school, or high school) because there are useful tidbits for every beginning teacher.

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A "How-To" guide that no elementary band director should be without, this book covers all aspects of the elementary band program from recruitment through the final concert. Beginning teachers, as well as those with years of experience, will find a wealthof useful information in this handbook. Thirteen chapters include information on the recruitment process, band method books, scheduling and grouping of classes, everyday instrument repairs, grading, selection of elementary band music and solo and ensemble music, ideas for maintaining student interest and becoming an integral part of the school, performance suggestions and area band. An appendix containing sample informational letters, sample concert programs, sample practice cards and more is included. This is a great resource to have on hand when teaching elementary band!

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Music Flash Cards Set A (Hal Leonard Student Piano Library) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Music Flash Cards are fine and arrived in good shape, but it takes three weeks or more to get them to my house. They must ship it by bicycle!! I am not sure if I will use them again.

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120 color-coded cards to review basic musical symbols, all notes from low ledger C to high ledger C, and rhythm patterns in 4/4 and 3/4. Perfect as a supplement for all piano methods.

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