I remember it like yesterday... When I got that phone call to audition with the Jolly Boys, it was a dream come true. I knew nothing about playing the banjo, but I wasn't about to say no to a great opportunity…LOL! I drove to Portland from Kingston, in Jamaica, for a 12 noon audition. I…Read more The Jolly Boys University
Inspiration
Is it possible to get an amazing drum sound in your basement?
The short answer is maybe! There are several factors that go into creating a great drum sound. For instance, the way in which you tune your drumset can make or break your chances of producing an awesone drum tone. The first step in a great sound is drum tuning. How you tune your drums will…Read more Is it possible to get an amazing drum sound in your basement?
My First Signature Bass. Yay! 😊
As a kid I used to put my initials on the headstock on my bass with a sharpie...LOL! I wanted to see what it felt like to have my own signature instrument. This all seemed impossible, but I do believe in miracles. I decided to practice everyday for up to eight hours a day, and…Read more My First Signature Bass. Yay! 😊
Game Changing Gear Volume 18
If you use the computer keyboard as much as I do, you probably feel quite a bit of discomfort in your wrists and shoulders like I did. I knew it was time to get a good ergonomic keyboard, but I didn't want to pay several hundreds for one, so I went with Microsoft's ergonomic keyboards.…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 18
Drum and Bass addict!
Hi my name is Donald Waugh and I am an addict...LOL! The first time I got introduced to drums and bass was back in the early 90s while at my local church in Jamaica. I remember hurrying to church so I could listen to the drummer groove and the bass player play cool licks. It…Read more Drum and Bass addict!
Celebrate The Moment!
Wow! Just when you thought your world was about to end... someone sets you straight with an encouraging word. It's amazing how we can take a problem and then we amplify it and make it worse than it is. Sometimes we need to step back and take a look at the big picture and see…Read more Celebrate The Moment!
Game Changing Gear Volume 16
The Behringer Bass V-Amp pro is a great way for musicians to get into bass effects on a low budget, while maintaining a very high quality sound. Welcome to another game changer. When I had just left college I was broke, no joke 😂. Hey, I could write a song with that rhyme. Hahaha. Anyway,…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 16
Game Changing Gear Volume 15
Just when you thought the bass was a pain to travel with NS Design went ahead and created the Omni Bass WAV Series. Welcome to another game changer. I have been searching for a fretless bass for several years, but couldn't find one with the sound and feel I liked, until I found the Omni…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 15
Three countries come together in harmony!
With all the problems we have around the world, there is always one thing that seems to bring people together and that's MUSIC! Usama Allati the incredible 9 String Bass player from Bethlehem contacted me on Facebook about possibly doing a video/song together, which I thought was an awesome idea. I quickly pulled out my…Read more Three countries come together in harmony!
The coolest music making tools!
Wow! The future is here. Imagine a time when you could make great sounding music in the comfort of your home at a very affordable cost; that time is now! As I continue working on album number three, I find myself getting inspired by the technology I use daily. A cellular phone is now a…Read more The coolest music making tools!
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