Writer, Creative Director, Musician, & Illustrator

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Archives for February 2009

Collaboration Tools & Process Seminar at Leo’s Pro Audio focuses on sharing large files online

February 14, 2009 @ 8:22 pm

From left to right: Gabriel Sheppard, Mike Wells, Mr. Ski, me, Michael Denton<br />Photos by Becky Ruden

From left to right: Gabriel Sheppard, Mike Wells, Mr. Ski, me, Michael DentonPhotos by Becky Ruden

What a cool Valentine’s Day. I just got back from being a panelist at this seminar and it was a total blast. The knowledge, expertise and passion of my fellow panelists was infectious and inspirational. I know the crowd learned a lot and I certainly did as well.

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I'm a panelist on a pro audio seminar this Saturday (Oakland, SF)

February 11, 2009 @ 10:22 pm

Hi all, this Saturday, I’m honored to be a panelist on the “Collaboration Tools & Process” seminar at Leo’s Pro Audio this Saturday Feb 14th.

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Guitars have souls

February 9, 2009 @ 2:05 am

I first heard this theory upon reading Michael Azerrad’s Nirvana biography many years ago; Melvins and one-time Nirvana drummer Dale Crover had said it in protest of Kurt smashing his guitars on stage at the time. Here’s Crover in Azerrad’s excellent book Come as You Are

“It’s anti-climatic. Kurt trying to break a guitar—it takes him 15 minutes. By the time it’s over, it’s like, big deal. I think that’s guitar murder. I think guitars have souls.”

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Easy, affordable web design software

February 2, 2009 @ 2:05 am

If you’re trying to promote your music, it definitely helps to know a little web design. If you think you aren’t tech-savvy enough to make your own website, or you think you can’t learn the software, don’t panic–there are options.

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