Question & Answer:
Yesterday I got the following question from a potential customer:
When you record live, do you then have the capability to raise and lower the levels to mix it out as it should be?? We have only made one recording. So this is still new to us. There will only be five or six of us on this recording. Regular acoustic stuff, Americana is the best description. Mostly our own songs. The last one (only) we did, the company gave us a price for a certain number of songs. That is why I am having to ask so many questions. How many hours would a rough estimate be for twelve songs recorded and mixed? (I know there are all kinds of extenuating factors, so just an average estimate in your best judgement.) Then I’ll have a little more info to work off of. I would like to talk with you about a replication source as well.
My answer may be helpful to anyone considering producing an album: Continue reading
Modal Improv 101 Book and Music are in Apple iBookstore!
This ePub and the music that accompanies it is a complete study course of basic modal improvisational concepts on the guitar. The course is conducive to both self-led or instructor-led study. The major part of this teaching product is the application of modal improvisational techniques in a very natural way, using real playing examples. With rhythm section accompaniment covering diverse feels, the music (available on CD or in iTunes) allows the aspiring improvisational guitarist to play uninterrupted lead guitar along with a rhythm section. The music contains examples of each of the seven natural modes in turn. The student plays lead guitar with the music examples and applies the principles in the book to real musical situations. Teamed with the music, this instructional book is packed with information that builds mastery in the application of these concepts in a very useful, organic way. This innovative courseware increases freedom in playing and mastery of the entire fretboard, while establishing a foundation to understand and apply more advanced concepts of tonal organization. A framework for organization of the Tonal Colors available to the practicing creative guitarist is thereby explored. Regardless of your current skill level, the wealth of information in this course will carry you to the next level in your quest for creative guitar mastery.
Get The Book Here —>
Get the accompanying music Here —>
ACT NOW… We have less than 100 of the printed books left… While supplies last, if you order from Apple’s Bookstore the Electronic Book (ePub) AND the Music that goes with it, we will send you a Free! copy of the printed book AND a copy of the CD… Act now, when books run out, offer ends!
To get your copy, buy the ePub Book and the Audio, and then e-mail me, the author here—>
Join Us For National Novel Writer’s Month
November is National Novel Writer’s Month. This is an event where everyone involved attempts to write a 50,000 word novel in one month.
I have wanted to do this a long time, having wanted to but never HAVE written a novel. I have toyed with ideas for years, and actually done quite a bit of research for a novel. Well NaNoWriMo.org (National Novel Writer’s Month website) is going to light that proverbial fire under my tail to do it!
So I would like to personally invite all you aspiring writers to join me, and a million others in writing, or attempting to! write a novel in November. Check out www.NaNoWriMo.org for more….
Our Book is up in Smashwords!
We published Creative Guitar Mastery: Modal Improvisation in ePub format available through Smashwords. Browse to http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/dplanet to get a copy today. We are working on getting picked up by other large retailers, so check back here for more updates. Get the music part of the course from iTunes, or any other large music download sites.
Keirsten Hedden CD Released!
Our latest recording project (in cooperation with Blue Ridge Music and Keirsten & Glenn Hedden) is released! The Title of the CD is Don’t Be Afraid to Dream, by Keirsten Hedden. Keirsten is not only a talented singer and guitarist, but an incredible songwriter as well. She brings a sensitivity and sensibility not usually found in a 17-year-old. Watch Keirsten, for she is going places with her talent.
DoublePlanet.com founder Chris Miller engineered the project. Chris also played Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Tambourine, and did Drum Programming on several tracks. Chris has also joined her band for shows around the region.
The CD contains 10 songs covering diverse feels, from Christian Rock, to Bluegrass. Topics include God, Country, Family, and more.
Get a copy today at Blue Ridge Music (Call 706-782-9852).
Live Music at Saturday Boggs Mtn. Humane Society Event
DoublePlanet.com owner Chris Miller will be performing with his impromptu band The Steevles on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Members include Bill Purvis (former music director of the Clayton Baptist church), Mark Little (of The Keirsten Hedden Band) and Steve McAdams of Mountain Hoodoo and The Ramcats.
Other artists performing are Bill Tillman (local musician extraordinaire) and two member of The Old Hippie Band. Others may play also, to-be-announced.
Event is to benefit the Rabun County Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter. Bring some pet food to help needy families feed their pets over the fall/winter. Music starts around 11 AM on Saturday, October 8 at the new Riding Arena in Clayton, Georgia.
Also pet clinics will be held. Check out the Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter website for more info. http://www.boggshumaneshelter.com
Keirsten Hedden Band Playing Oct 1
The Keirsten Hedden Band (DoublePlanet.com Owner/Operator Chris Miller is guitarist) will be playing on Oct. 1, 2011 at the opening of the Rodeo at the new riding arena as part of the Foxfire Mountaineer Festival. Doors open at 6 PM after the close of the Foxfire Mountaineer Festival. The Band will be playing for about 45 minutes at the opening of the Rodeo. More info will be published as it becomes available. Contact Chris for more info….
Coming Soon!
Double Planet Publishing & Consultation got accepted as an iTunes iBookstore partner, so expect great new editions of our first book Creative Guitar Mastery: Modal Improvisation 101
We will be doing several new editions. First, a standard ePub version. This is the format sold in iTunes iBookstore. This standard ePub version will allow users to download the accompanying audio material from iTunes to use with the course. This format is more backward compatible for older iBook readers.
We will also do another Enhanced ePub version. This will allow the audio to be right in the iBook so the learner can play it right in the book.
We are also using this as an excuse to update our print version as well. We will be doing a new version that is Perfect Bound, to be more durable, and meet the criteria to get in Amazon, and a few other outlets. Expect this in 2012.
Stay tuned here for more….
Highlands Chamber Site Mentions Us!
Reprinted from Highlands NC Chamber site ( http://www.highlandschamber.org/calendar/?m=8)
When: Friday August 26th 5:30
Where: Downtown Highlands and On The Hill
What: Friday Night Live
Where: Downtown Highlands and On The Hill
What: Friday Night Live
Johnny Webb and Band (Town Square). Born and raised in Highlands, Johnny and his popular band play country selections on guitar, slide guitar and drums. The group’s performance will be a special treat for Highlanders who remember him from days past.
Chris Miller (On the Hill). Chris, from Rabun County Georgia, performs an eclectic mix from rock to alternative country, pop, and indie rock. He teaches guitar and has recently published the first book in his upcoming series, “Creative Guitar Mastery.” Chris will be accompanied by Steve McAdams of Mountain Hoo Doo.
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