John James

Hey Songstuff people, I'm really glad I found a site like this. I don't really know where to talk about my music where I live. 1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? What instruments? Guitar, drums, bass, piano (just have basic knowledge my proficiency is probably best on guitar and bass) When did you start playing? When I was 15 Did you teach yourself? some lessons on bass and piano. The rest is just reading or watching videos 2. Are you in a band or bands? I used to be, not currently What is the name of the band? N/A What do you play? N/A What other instruments are in the band? N/A Do you have a band website? I have a youtube Channel I just started posting songs I come up with: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnysaidWhat?feature=watch 3. Do you write songs? Yes Do you write lyrics, music or both? I do both Do you have a writing partner? No 4. Do you record your music? Yes Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? Right now I'm using a mac mini with a usb mic and a usb keyboard Do you use a recording studio? No I record in my bedroom with headphones Do you have music available on the web? if so where? I have 1 song so far on my youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnnysaidWhat?feature=watch 5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? None Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other? None 6. Are you a tech head? No 7. What country do you live in? U.S.A. 8. What are your ambitions? I want to put together an album of my music 9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? No just play instruments and I like have fun taking things I record and seeing what they sound like with effects added and other post production tools. What are your pastimes? I enjoy spending time with my wife 10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? I would like input on my music and if there are things people like or don't like about the songs I post on youtube. I think that covers the main musical things!