2017 was incredible! I am still alive and playing music. Being so close to sharing something so beautiful is quite a humbling experience. The third album is almost complete and I am so excited to present it to the world. I have so many stories to tell; some happy and a few sad ones. To…Read more Here We Go… 2018 yes!
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Game Changing Gear Volume 8
Wow! It's crazy how something so light, weighing only 2.9 lbs, could be so powerful at a whopping 350 watts class D power. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". The Phil Jones Bass BP400 is the new standard for the working bass player. I remember back in the day I would have a…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 8
Game Changing Gear Volume 7
Outstanding! Can you imagine a time without looper pedals? It's like trying to remember a time without cellular phones. It's a new era of music creation, fusing live performances with digital recording on the fly. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". The Boomerang III Phrase Sampler is by far one of my most…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 7
Game Changing Gear Volume 6
Yay! Finally a light weight, full size, 34" scale length bass that fits easily in a electric guitar gig bag. For all my bass player readers that travel on airplanes with your bass, you know exactly how annoying it is when they ask you to gate check your instrument because it's too large. With the…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 6
Game Changing Gear Volume 5
Incredible! There are some things in life that I categorize as essential, and the Mobile-Catch multi-purpose clamp is certainly one of those things. Welcome to another volume of "Game Changing Gear". I have been using the Mobile-Catch for almost a year now and I am still finding more unique uses for them every day. Some…Read more Game Changing Gear Volume 5
The easy way to record drums and bass!
Welcome to the second episode of “Inside These Walls”. Please join me on this wonderful journey exploring the beauty of music. Enjoy the video and follow the blog here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MKlK_1QsEU Learn how to use Pro Tools in the video below. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GssVHvEh5O8 Episode one below. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhFx492Dw7k
No man is an island!
I have been a solo bassist/guitarist since 2013 and it's been an awesome experience. Imagine not having to set specific rehearsal times, not needing to book multiple hotel rooms, never dealing with bickering band members while touring, and not having to worry about ticket sales to a show because you need to pay your band…Read more No man is an island!
Writing songs with the looper pedal?
Welcome to the very first episode of "Inside These Walls". Check out the second video below, which explains what I am doing in this series. Please join me on this wonderful journey exploring the beauty of music. Enjoy the video and follow the blog here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhFx492Dw7k Intro to "Inside These Walls" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIRxleJVBW8 Airplai band on…Read more Writing songs with the looper pedal?
Let’s find out what happens ‘Inside These Walls’.
There are a number of ways to find motivation when you are essentially your own boss. A great way I have found is to make deadlines, because otherwise things will drag on forever. Knowing when to stop and say, "Yes! It's complete" is one of the hardest things for most creative people. Here we have…Read more Let’s find out what happens ‘Inside These Walls’.
Five Albums – Musical Resolution!
I made a promise to myself to compete five albums before I am 40 years old... wow! Not sure why I keep setting these challenging tasks… I just can't help myself. LOL! The process of writing songs can be a lot of fun and sometimes a bit frustrating. The tough part is putting these songs…Read more Five Albums – Musical Resolution!
Donald Waugh 