Hi all! Now that my studio has transformed from a really cool high-tech teaching studio to a full-blown recording studio, I am asking for help in renaming (rebranding) my studio. Gregory Tech Drum Center is the current name, but only really...
Read moreSetting Goals
I have found that it’s been a great thing for me to set goals. Last year, I set a goal to upgrade my studio in an effort to expand on what I can offer potential clients. My studio went from a really cool high-tech teaching studio to a full-blown...
Read moreHappy Holidays
Hi everyone! During this 2012 holiday season, I have had the pleasure of playing White Christmas at The Buell Theater and will continue to do so through December 24. The Buell is part of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. I am grateful...
Read moreSharing Files and Recording
One of the reasons I made an upgrade at Gregory Tech Drum Center was to have the ability to record drum tracks for others — whether they are in my studio or not. Well, I just recorded a drum track for someone who sent me an mp3 of piano and...
Read moreOn With The Show
I have been very busy recently learning music and rehearsing for a show. I have been re-learning how to follow a conductor and I realize that it’s been a while! I think I’m finally getting it and things are starting to settle into a groove...
Read moreTrack Lighting
Track lighting was installed in my studio today. We’re not quite done, but already the look and vibe is way different. The HD video cameras seem to like this new lighting! Once the rest of it is up (most likely, tomorrow), I’ll post some pics...
Read moreIn the Studio
I spent this past weekend at Colorado Sound Studios laying down tracks with Bad Brad and The Fat Cats! It’s always fun for me to get to play with good musicians and get recorded in a professional environment, too! Up until recently my own studio...
Read moreSound Panels!
I recently installed sound panels in my studio. The difference is beyond words. I now really hear the instruments the way they should sound without hearing the room, as well. I’m very happy!
Read moreMore on Studio Upgrade
I’m starting to get the hang of ProTools (a little) and have recorded a few things for fun. My Toft mixer, Lynx Aurora converters and ProTools all seem happy together. What seemed like a daunting task (understanding all this new gear) is slowing...
Read morePatience
My newly updated studio has lots of new gear. I am trying to be patient with myself in learning the possibilities. For some reason, this is fairly easy sometimes and then not as easy other times. It’s all a part of the process and I try to...
Read moreUpdate on Studio Upgrade
My studio upgrade installation is basically done. Yay!!! I’m still in need of a few cables and the acoustical treatment, but otherwise I’m in business. The new Toft mixer sounds amazing. I can already hear a huge difference and I haven’t even...
Read moreMy Studio Is Changing
As stated on my home page, Gregory Tech Drum Center is a state-of-the-art facility that features professional drum sets and the latest recording, sound, and video technology. Cameras surround both the instructor’s drum set and the student’s, and...
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