1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?
yes
What instruments?
Guitar (classical & electric), Bass (in the studio)
When did you start playing?
1996
Did you teach yourself?
Partly, and some classical-schooling as well.
2. Are you in a band or bands?
yes
What is the name of the band?
GLADIUS
What do you play?
Guitar
What other instruments are in the band?
Drums, bass, vocals
Do you have a band website?
www.gladiusmusic.com
3. Do you write songs?
yes
Do you write lyrics, music or both?
both, but mostly music
Do you have a writing partner?
Not usually
4. Do you record your music?
yes
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use?
yes. (Guitars): Gibson SG, Charvel San Dimas, Cordoba 40 R, (Recorder): Zoom R16, (Pedals): Tech21 SansAmp GT2, (Rack Effects): DBX Compresser/Limiter/Gate 166 XL, Alesis Quadraverb GT, Yamaha E1010 Analog Delay, (Microphone): MXL V63, (Mic. Pre): ART Tube MP
Do you use a recording studio?
Home studio
Do you have music available on the web? if so where?
www.gladiusmusic.com
5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?
Everything
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?
Yours truly! DIY
6. Are you a tech head?
Sort of. I'm nerdy enough; just perhaps more nerdy than knowledgable,. ha!
7. What country do you live in?
USA
8. What are your ambitions?
“Then let us all do what is right, strive with all our might toward the unattainable, develop as fully as we can the gifts God has given us, and never stop learning" -- Ludwig Van Beethoven
9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?
Write stories. At least I used to, before guitar became full-time...
What are your pastimes?
practice, practice, practice...
10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?
Inspiration, feedback, motivation, good advice, tips...