Usa, Knoxville, Tn

[Zson]

Hi All,

 

Just a quick hello:

 

I've been writting a long long time, but mostly crap stuff.  I've played guitar since high school, also mostly crap.

 

 

I've only lately gotten a bit better, I think the 3 years playing in a cover band really helped, plus I practiced for hours everyday.

 

So I've been taking the time to write and spending countless hours there. I don't really want to.

 

 

I hope all of you can take some time and listen to my work.

 

 

I go from being happy about it to being convinced it's just a big waste of time. Perhaps after more feedback I'll start to believe in myself more.

 

I also hope to enjoy meeting other songwritters and learn new things from all of you.

 

 

James

 

https://soundcloud.com/jameszarubin

 

[benjo]

hey zson,

 

hello man welcome to you...

[Janeva]

Hi

 

Welcome to Songstuff

 

Jan

[Zson]

Hi

 

Welcome to Songstuff

 

Jan

Thanks, I'm glad to be here

 

Hello, and welcome to Songstuff.

Hello and thanks for the welcome

[Zson]

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?

What instruments?

Guitar, Bass, Piano, Harmonica

When did you start playing?

16

Did you teach yourself?

Yes

2. Are you in a band or bands?

Yes I been playing in a Beatle Cover Band

What is the name of the band?
 

The Beat 64

What do you play?

 

Rhythm Guitar
 

What other instruments are in the band?
 

Drums, Bass, Lead Guitar

Do you have a band website?

ttps://www.facebook.com/thebeat64

 

 

3. Do you write songs?

 

I try.

Do you write lyrics, music or both?

Both.

Do you have a writing partner?

No partner

4. Do you record your music?

Yes

 

Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use?

Yes I record at home. 

Instruments:

    Fender Bass, BassStar Graphite Neck, EMG pickups
    Yamha 336SB, Dreadnough Acoustic Guitar, with fishman passive pickup
    Rickenbacker Semi-hollow Electric 330
    Sennheiser e935 microphone for vocals
    Shure SM58, microphone for instruments



Software:

    Mixcraft 6,
    Guitar Rig 4.0,
    FabFilters, http://www.fabfilter.com/
    Audacity

Drums, programed and loops with the Mixcraft 6 online Library

 

Do you use a recording studio?

Not right now

Do you have music available on the web? if so where?

https://soundcloud.com/jameszarubin

 

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?

 

Some of all that but then again I would like to just write and perform and for now promote.

6. Are you a tech head?

 

I am sort of....I know my way around, enough to be dangerous.

7. What country do you live in?

USA

8. What are your ambitions?

1. Create a huge fan base that want to hear my music
2. Earn a living from the songs I write
3. Do the hard work to get there
4. Be grateful that I get to do what I love

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?
I enjoy drawing and computer 3d work
What are your pastimes?

Cars, Dogs, Art, speaking to the world

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?

• I'd like to learn to be a real and amazing songsmith
• Learn how I can work hard to promote my self and work
• Try things I haven't before
• Help others as I have been helped.