Upon completion of another scene in 1022 Ocean Avenue, I sit stretching upright breathing in a new day to reach for the light. Interested to read a bit from the screenplay? Whether you are or not, you shall be subjected to forthwith: INT. LIVING ROOM — DAY (interruption: I happily rediscovered how to make an em… Continue reading Disappointing Dream
Category: Education
Republican Jesus
Pretend Christians tweet “thoughts, condolences, and prayers” while a nation weeps and seethes with anger at an inept government who beholds itself to a terror organization known as the NRA. We let them steal the word “Christian” which means to embody the teaching of Jesus Christ but they act NOTHING close to Christ. They are,… Continue reading Republican Jesus
Contemplative Cloudlifting
I sit sipping a deep and dark cup of java staring out the large window of my hotel room at the clouds casting a welcome gray pall over the landscape. It’s perfect weather for a 3-hour drive south to Lakeside in San Diego County where I’m about to reconnect with 2 of my high school… Continue reading Contemplative Cloudlifting
Human Consciousness – Waking Life
I find myself this morning in a hypertensive pondering about my wonderful friends, colleagues, and peers who have become enamored with the idea of list-making. Writing a list of things to do, buy at the store, books to read, etc seem to be a worthy, time-consuming effort. But today I feel judgment of my people who are… Continue reading Human Consciousness – Waking Life
A Visit to Hyde Street Studios
Last night I experienced (once again) the feeling of earning my place in the Bay Area world of audio. It happens when I attend a sound event or take my students on a field trip to some local amazing audio space where I have a personal connection with the engineer(s) behind the console because I’ve worked… Continue reading A Visit to Hyde Street Studios
Imagine Yourself…
sitting in front of a large format recording console monitoring the amazing performance of a popular, Bay Area band who sits behind you as you mix their last take to ensure it’s the best one. They clap and pat YOU on the back for capturing their musical genius just right. standing at the helm of… Continue reading Imagine Yourself…