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  1. Dan Shipway

    Guitar is just nothing but frustration 24/7

    Thanks for everything Ed, there is so much useful advice here! I will admit I am harsh on myself and probably more than I need to be. Guitar for me has always been more about getting good than having fun because it was something that always gave me a sense of achievement and that kept me going...
  2. Dan Shipway

    Guitar is just nothing but frustration 24/7

    Over the years I have been playing guitar I have become very aware of the problems I have when playing guitar but no matter how hard I try or how many hours I put into watching YouTube videos on the issues nothing seems to get better. It's getting to the point where I dont want to play because...
  3. Dan Shipway

    Schecter Hellwin

    Your best bet is to get something similar like a Bogner Uberschall. They are also not very common on the market it is much easier to acquire.
  4. Dan Shipway

    arm exercises to reduce rigidness

    One of the things the video may not show is that my hand tilts upwards slightly (as if im doing upwards pick slanting) which makes going from the 6th to 5th string difficult as my hand does not start on the bridge) I hope it highlights a few issues with my fretting hand a there is more movement...
  5. Dan Shipway

    arm exercises to reduce rigidness

    Thanks guys! I will post a video tomorrow but I have found that quite a lot of tension in my shoulder down to my wrist so I will work on exercises to help with it
  6. Dan Shipway

    arm exercises to reduce rigidness

    I have been noticing some issues recently with my picking arm and after a lot of thought into what the cause could be, one of the possible hypothesis I came up with was possibly an issue with which arm I am using. I am a lefty naturally and other than guitar I do everything with my left arm...
  7. Dan Shipway

    ALPOH orchestra info

    Yeah, that helps a whole lot! I will check out the making of ALPOH and see what else I can find! Cheers for the sheet music, I'm sure the performers will understand it a lot better than I do haha
  8. Dan Shipway

    ALPOH orchestra info

    Hey dudes, I have been planning a huge project. My friend and I are taking on the challenge of recording a cover of ALPOH, but here's the catch, all orchestral sections are being recorded live, no plugins or virtual instruments. THE REAL DEAL. I was wondering if anyone had information they...
  9. Dan Shipway

    difficulty changing picking techniques

    I will try doing that, and yeah I have seen many classical guitarists play that way. I will have to check the setup of my guitar also as it could be fighting against me. Lots of things to look at but I'm hoping to eliminate them as I go along
  10. Dan Shipway

    difficulty changing picking techniques

    Thanks! I think one of the issues that I have failed to neglect is tension in my wrist and arm. Its been something that has been halting my progress and although I have been playing for 10 years, it has been a constant setback that has stopped that time being productive. A lot of my issues seem...
  11. Dan Shipway

    difficulty changing picking techniques

    I can for sure say that I have my pick quite high up in an attempt to glide over the strings so thanks for the tip!
  12. Dan Shipway

    difficulty changing picking techniques

    Wow, these are ll such great tips, I think practicing and wrist angle will be crucial. If I get time I will post a video of my playing as I feel it may also be of benefit when analysing where improvements could be made. In the meantime I will try to find songs as well as afterlife to try and...
  13. Dan Shipway

    difficulty changing picking techniques

    Hi, I have been finding recently that I have had issues with picking hand when doing fast picking (mainly rhythm playing and more specifically triplets) but it is very prominent when switching between techniques such as downstrokes to alternate picking or between large strums and tighter chugs...
  14. Dan Shipway

    Recording, Tech and mixing tips

    After thinking hard about the things I would want to aim for when teaching. The main things were to do with delving into the recording side of things. Admittedly this is not as widely focused as mixing but it is useful when trying to get good source material. Personally I have always been a...
  15. Dan Shipway

    Recording, Tech and mixing tips

    Protools is a monster of a DAW and can seem confusing. I was in the exact same boat and used nothing but reaper for years but once you get the shortcuts and basic layout its the easiest thing in the world. These are life savers...
  16. Dan Shipway

    Recording, Tech and mixing tips

    Hey guys, its been a while! Over the past 7 months I have been working my absolute ass off at university which gave me not free time but it has given me the chance to gain a good understanding of a lot of mixing, music gear and live sound (venue design etc). I thought it would be nice to give...
  17. Dan Shipway

    Uni Experience and Q&A

    Sorry for the late response, had to throw together a few drum mixes. Using a real amp shouldn't affect the process too much, a graphic or parametric EQ thrown in should do the same. I will need to test it however.
  18. Dan Shipway

    Uni Experience and Q&A

    The first thing to note, which I was guilty of for a long time, is to turn down gain on each track. That will stop muddiness. EQ wise its probably easier to do everything post recording. I am assuming you are working with amp sims and therefore it should be easier to throw an EQ plugin after. I...
  19. Dan Shipway

    Uni Experience and Q&A

    Okay guys, I wanted to make this thread as a chance to share my experiences on an undergraduate level sound engineering course and as a chance for you to ask any questions you may have regarding tech, production, digital audio etc. What does a pad switch do? Why is a ribbon mic good for a...
  20. Dan Shipway

    Double tracking and timing issues

    Wow, I never realised the different ways to track guitar and tricks to get them double tracked, I would just like to say thank you again for all the support.
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