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Janine Rotter N/A Posts:15	Ok I have two questions: ONE - do I have to do both tunes AND blues lessons right after each other, like start sophomore blues 1 after I finish sophomore tunes 10? I'm just not that interested in Blues, I prefer Folk and Bluegrass, fast stuff where you play a lot of single notes. So could I just do all the blues lessons after I finish all the tunes lessons or does that not work out? TWO - how do you post songs on the forum?
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 01:36 Back to top

Kate Wakeling N/A Posts:179	Hi Janine - I'm glad you asked the question. I was also wondering in what order to do the lessons. I'm more interested in blues.
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 01:44 Back to top

Christine Georgenson fox point Posts:1350	Hi Janine! The guys will definitely help you out with the recording and posting techniques. They helped me a lot. I don't think there are any hard and fast rules about which order you do the lessons in. It's more a question of how you like to learn. But if you are really interested in the tunes, do those classes first and then go back to the blues. One genre informs the other so that you will be able to play bluesy tunes and melodic blues eventually, Good luck with what ever you decide. Christine
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 01:47 Back to top

David Ashlock (Hobostubs) wagoner Posts:1279	I do them both at the same time ,But theres no rule as to what you do,I have about 6 musical things going at once so Im allways jumping from project to project,but that just how I do it,Im not really concerned with time,Cause I can allready play music , but then it takes alife time to master,So I do what ever I feel like doing;-)
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 02:14 Back to top

Garry Crew, Western Australia N/A Posts:377	Via the sophomore page on this academy is info on how to record. cut and paste this link if you can't locate it. There are obviously many ways to record but this one worked for me and if I could work it out anyone can:-) Good luck http://www.harmonicaacademy.com/categories/20080504_3
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 02:50 Back to top

Janine Rotter N/A Posts:15	Thanks guys. Now I know how to record but how do I post (like on a forum or something)
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 02:57 Back to top

David Thomas The Gap, Queensland Posts:2482	Hi Janine, I think it's up to you as to how you want to approach the lessons. I really don't like blues however I have tried to learn some blues techniques that can be applied to tunes with a bluesy feeling eg Gospel , Bluegrass , Country & Jazz. I sometimes wish that I could find a stronger interest in blues but as a genre it fails me. Obviously to become a proficient player it is advisable to study blues also it will be a necessary part of your learning should your goal be to graduate. With posting a recording the steps are quite simple. 1) The format needs to be MP3. Audacity + Lame gives you the recording & conversion tools to make an MP3. 2) Open an account with Box Net or Sound Cloud. These can be accessed for free up to fairly sizeable upload limits. You then upload your MP3 recording to your account. 3) Your tunes can then be easily accessed and alongside each one is a share button. Hit the share button and a code will appear. This code can be copied & pasted into the message area on the forum. Once pasted highlight the code and hit the URL button (above the message area). Once message is submitted others can get access simply by clicking on the code. One step at a time though & don't hesitate to ask along the way.
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 04:33 Back to top

David Ashlock (Hobostubs) wagoner Posts:1279	Yea Everybody here has a different way to go about the school,No one has graduated yet,were in about our 3rd year a half dozen or so of us are,and each one has studied this course in there own way,You just have to jump in;-)
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 05:31 Back to top

GUNSMOKE layton Posts:638	Both will help and make you better player.The big thing is take your time. You might want try and study Jerry Portnoy masterclass it's free and gives you stronger basics in learing,and stick with Tony he has a lot valuable information here.
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 13:46 Back to top

Guest	I host a tv show so before I get into cennott I'll talk about structure & appearance. The set is fine. Either the lighting from above needs to have the angle changed or he needs a little more powder on his forehead (I need to do my whole head). The glare is a bit distracting. I would also suggest a little more dynamics with the camera shot. Fr instance, when he's talking, pan the shot just a little bit. When he's playing/demonstrating zoom in to the shot that I see above.That will serve to allow the viewer to feel like he's coming forward to really share the information with the student. When he's done playing and goes back to dialog, pan back.I've done some lessons/training with Jerry in his studio. When he's telling me about a particular phrasing of a note or chord he generally will sit back a little in his chair. He creates the necessary space, as opposed to being right on you. But, when he's actually playing the riff he will slide forward so that you can really get the feel of what he's doing.I think that's what you want to create here. Also, mix up the angle. Instead of having him look dead on, have him move his head off to one side just a little. It's a mannerism that he does when I'm with him and very effective.I've not reviewed all of the posts; just a bit of the first one and this is my initial reaction to it. The cennott thus far was just like being their with him. It was great. I think with some minor, subtle changes, it will take on a much more personal feel and allow the viewer to connect in that very special way that I did when I was with him.Hope this helps. I'll have more as I view more.Bob Stannard
Posted: 02 May 2012 22:46 Back to top

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Posted: 03 May 2012 04:29 Back to top

Guest	I host a tv show so before I get into content I’ll talk about structure & appearance. The set is fine. Either the lighting from above needs to have the angle changed or he needs a little more powder on his forehead (I need to do my whole head). The glare is a bit distracting. I would also suggest a little more dynamics with the camera shot. Fr instance, when he’s talking, pan the shot just a little bit. When he’s playing/demonstrating zoom in to the shot that I see above.That will serve to allow the viewer to feel like he’s coming forward to really share the information with the student. When he’s done playing and goes back to dialog, pan back.I’ve done some lessons/training with Jerry in his studio. When he’s telling me about a particular phrasing of a note or chord he generally will sit back a little in his chair. He creates the necessary space, as opposed to being right on you. But, when he’s actually playing the riff he will slide forward so that you can really get the feel of what he’s doing.I think that’s what you want to create here. Also, mix up the angle. Instead of having him look dead on, have him move his head off to one side just a little. It’s a mannerism that he does when I’m with him and very effective.I’ve not reviewed all of the posts; just a bit of the first one and this is my initial reaction to it. The content thus far was just like being their with him. It was great. I think with some minor, subtle changes, it will take on a much more personal feel and allow the viewer to connect in that very special way that I did when I was with him.Hope this helps. I’ll have more as I view more.Bob Stannard online auto insurance buy auto insurance online
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