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The Lost Art of 4 Tracking

I love recording. I record several EPs, a few brainstorming sessions, and about two LPs a year. I once owned an expensive analog (cassette) four track but sold it. A few weeks ago, just as I was about to burn my first LP in over a year to disc, the ...

Hitting the Wall (Tips for Creative Blockages)

There are several experiences that all songwriters face. Every songwriter has had writer's block at some point. You either become bored, frustrated, or just plain blocked. Writer's block is a terrible experience but have you ever hit "that wall". I know that the wall is considered synonymous with writer's block ...

Singer Songwriter? Not with That Voice!

I write my own songs. I love my songs. But my songs are nothing without lyrics. The music is beautiful but the words set to that music make it truly beautiful. Singing goes along with songwriting but what if you don't have a beautiful voice? I definitely don't have a beautiful ...

Inspiration is Like True Love (Escape Writer’s Block)

As songwriters we are obsessed with inspiration. We ask for it every time we sit down with out instrument of choice. In my case I sit down my guitar or keyboard and hope for the best. But sometimes you draw a blank and when that happens you feel like your ...

Your Guitar’s Brand Doesn’t Matter

When I bought my fist guitar back in 2000 I chose it because my favorite color is green. It was an ugly Washburn with dual humbuckers and a rosewood neck. It sounded terrible. Not because it was a bad guitar but because I'm not a fan of humbuckers on a ...

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Welcome, for the fourth time!

Hello everyone and welcome to the fourth incarnation of 'to the Left of Bill', the site that started out politically, got into programming and music, widened its horizons and is now what you see today. If you're confused let me clue you in. This site is run by me, Bill. I'm ...

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