Hey
thought this might be an interesting exercise:
1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?
What instruments? I sing and play acoustic guitar mainly, I also play a little piano and mandolin.
When did you start playing? I've been taking voice lessons for 7 years now, I've sung in choirs for 4 years and I've played guitar 6 years
Did you teach yourself? I'm mostly self taught, I've had a few lessons here and there to get some technique
2. Are you in a band or bands? Yes I'm in one band
What is the name of the band? I'm not here to promote it, it doesn't make sense for me because I'm not touring at the moment.
What do you play? I sing and play guitar
What other instruments are in the band? Its a three piece band, acoustic guitar, classical guitar piano and three voices.
Do you have a band website?
3. Do you write songs? yes
Do you write lyrics, music or both? both
Do you have a writing partner? I write with my bandmates on rare occasion
4. Do you record your music? We have an EP and we're working to get grants for an album
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? At home I sometimes use my mac, but thats just for fun
Do you use a recording studio? Yes, my band uses a recording studio we are quite find of.
Do you have music available on the web? if so where? yes, won't say.
5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? I do a little managing and promoting but really not much
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?
6. Are you a tech head? not at all
7. What country do you live in? Canada
8. What are your ambitions? I want to make a living with my band
9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?
What are your pastimes? Music? haha. I love going to local shows, skiing and I'm a big animal person.
10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?
I'd like to learn about other people's songwriting methods!