Lessons learned from recording

Well, after about a week after hearing what I actually sounded like (via the USB mic) I have cut my practice speed by about 10%. So far I'm liking the result. The tone has improved a good bit, and I'm closer to reaching Norman Blake's right hand goal of "shaking water off your hand". It's a whole arm motion, similar to throwing a baseball, with little wrist effort involved.

On another note, Mike has pictures from the Millions More March.

Testing the condenser mic

I just recorded the old warhorse "Whiskey Before Breakfast" with myself on the lead and rhythm. On the whole I'm liking the new mic. It seems to do a fine job. I need to educate myself a bit on the whole recording process, but I do like it.

Dreamcatcher Guitar Workshop

The Lawrence Juber workshop at Dreamcatcher was interesting. There's no denying that he's an incredibly talented and innovative player, as well as a master of different tunings. He seemed to be playing a bit too much for the guitar nerd (which is his market) and it wound up being something of an acoustic Satriani, which is good, but not to my taste.

New Picks

After 2 months of loyal service, it is time to retire custom Fender Extra Heavy, and move on to the Dunlop Stubby 2.0 mm.