it’s been a long time since i was in a really good studio groove. i blame a lot of that on ike and the very precarious place i was in with regard to the level of productivity i’d had up to that point. long story short, the storm and it’s 10 long days without power really did a number on my routine. and yeah, that sounds a lot like a cop out and i wouldn’t buy it either.<\/p>\n
i was off for most of the last two weeks and it seems like now is as good a time as any to get back into the groove. it wouldn’t be fair to say that i haven’t accomplished anything creative during this time. much progress has been made on the construction of a lute and a guitar. there has also been a lot of reviewing of the material that i have to date and what needs to be changed and where before i can begin moving with what i’ve got. i have some pretty good ideas but there is still a lot of fleshing out to be done. lots of work.<\/p>\n
as for getting back in the groove, well, i replaced the table in my studio with a nice mixing desk and put my monitors up on stands that i whipped together out of some scrap lumber. the entire room has been rearranged to allow for more comfortable working and a lot of the stuff that was out and available to small hands has been stowed. in the very little recording that i did tonight it felt like a completely new space in a very good way. all in all, it seems like the way forward has opened up.<\/p>\n
i am hoping to have something in the way of a sketch for a new tune available by the end of the week. that’s pretty much going to be my weekly goal: a new sketch or mix by friday and a blog update once or twice a week. i find that talking to myself on the internet motivates me.<\/p>\n
more instrument pictures will be up soon. let’s say that i’m not even novice quality in the luthier department but i’m having fun. also of note: i will not use plastic bindings ever again. it’s wood or nothing from here on out. scratches suck and i don’t feel good about plastic in general anyway.<\/p>\n
it’s a new year. i have high expectations for myself. let’s see if i can’t hold myself accountable. happy new year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
it’s been a long time since i was in a really good studio groove. i blame a lot of that on ike and the very precarious place i was in with regard to the level of productivity i’d had up …<\/p>\n