Welcome to episode #53 of Music Tech for ME. After a year delay, the Music Tech for ME podcast is back. I’m so excited to be back on-line with new, and I hope improved, podcast episodes. As before, topics will cover music, music technology, and music education. The BIG new addition to the show… I now have a co-host. Joe Pisano from MusTech.net will be my regular co-host for all episodes. Joe and I have been discussing this for several months. We are looking forward to working together in bringing you some of the best content we can find. This first show covers some introductions along with some info about Joe’s new service (MusicPLN) and the upcoming ATMI 2010 National Conference (Sept. 23-26,2010 in Minneapolis, MN). Blessings!

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Welcome to episode #52 of Music Tech for ME. Well it has been a month and a half since out last podcast. My only excuse is just simply due to the fact that my life has just been very, very busy. But anyway… here we are with a new episode and one I think you will find of great value. I learned a valuable lesson this summer as it relates to loading music software on computers that are setup with multiple accounts. By listening to this episode, I’ll share some information that could save you from running into the same trouble I did this past summer. Please drop me a line and let me know you all are back and are listening to the shows. Blessings!

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Welcome to episode #51 of Music Tech for ME. This week, I give a brief overview of two “Web 2.0″ based music applications. With the assistance of a computer, internet connection, and a web browser, you can have access to a “Free” music notation program and a “DAW”. Check these out and let me know what you think. Blessings!

Links

• Noteflight
• IndabaMusic

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Welcome to the 50th episode of Music Tech for ME. Our guest for this week is Joe Pisano from MusTech.net. Joe and I discuss various topics including his trip to the national MENC conference that was held in Washington, DC this past June.

Link

• MusTech.net
• MENC

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Hello everyone. This is a very short podcast announcement explaining why there was not an episode this week. Please stay tuned for the 50th Episode of Music Tech for ME on July 15th. Thanks for your understanding. Blessings!

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Over the last several years, users of Macintosh computers have had the opportunity to use the simple, powerful, and very affordable DAW program “GarageBand”. Well Cakewalk, Inc. has now introduced an equivalency for Windows based computers called “Music Creator 5″. For this week’s episode, I interviewed Kate Watt (PR Specialist) and Samuara Krugman (Product Manager for Music Creator 5) from Cakewalk, Inc. to talk about the new DAW. For more info and educational pricing, visit the website from the link below.

Link

• Music Creator 5
• Pricing Information

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If you are looking for a versatile, compact, and great sounding guitar effects processor, I suggest you investigate the PX5d from Korg. I provide a short review (with playing examples) of this powerful small form factor processor. You will see and hear that it has many features and functions. It would also make for an excellent  guitar lab device. Blessings!

Korg PX5D

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The “Icicle”, from Blue Microphone, offers a flexible option for recording audio into your computer. Check out this week’s podcast as I do a short review of this handy little USB Audio converter.

Link

• The “Icicle” from Blue Microphone

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Wayne Lytle, the founder of Animusic LLC, is our very special guest for this week’s show. Wayne is the producer, director, and music composer for those amazing computer animation videos. I was delighted and honored to have the opportunity to interview Wayne Lytle for this week’s episode of Music Tech for ME. Blessings!

Link

• Animusic

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I’ve had a history of ear and hearing issues for most of my life. In fact, I just had some minor ear surgery back on April 9th before producing this podcast. So for this week’s episode, I thought I would share with you my history of hearing health as well as my thoughts on how we should be educating others about the importance of hearing health. Please share with me any stories you may have as it relates to musicians and hearing issues.

Links:

• House Ear Institute
• H.E.A.R.