Canadian Musician Magazine

Anything & Everything

Blog: www.canadianmusician.com/blog

Canadian Musician magazine is Canada's magazine for professional and amateur musicians. Published since 1979, the magazine covers prominent Canadian artists, the latest gear technique and the business of music.

Published bi-monthly, Canadian Musician features regular columns on Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds, Vocal, MIDI, Business, Songwriting, Live Sound, Recording and On-Line Music. Also included are classified ads, opportunities for musicians, new releases and new products.
Visit: www.canadianmusician.com

Latest From Canadian Musician:

CM's Vancouver/VIMBC Adventure - Part 1 - Thursday, May 16th, 2013
[caption id="attachment_1734" align="alignleft" width="300"] Studio 2 Live Room at The Warehouse Studios[/caption] Andrew here, checking in courtesy of BC Ferries' f... Read More

Sari Delmar

Ticket to Ride

Blog: saridelmar.canadianmusician.com

It's hard not to feel like you're always getting the short end of the stick in the music industry or that there's some big inside joke you're not a part of, whether you're a developing artist or budding music industry professional. In this blog Sari Delmar, President of Audio Blood and her team, will give you tips on navigating the independent music industry in Canada!

Sari Delmar got her start in the industry at a young age as a freelance writer for top music publications such as Exclaim! and Clash Magazine (UK).
Visit: www.audioblood.com

The Latest Ticket to Ride :

An Artists Resources - Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
  Article by: Kaitlyn Davies   So, you’re in a band. You’ve got the look, you’ve got the sound, but now what? It can seem impossible to get a start in the music industry but thankfully, there are tons of resources to help out independent artists like you.   First off, you’re going to need to get some fans. Social media (i.e Twitter, Facebook) is great for gaining new followers, and maintaining the ones that you alrea... Read More

Hal Rodriguez

The Six String Shed

Blog: halrodriguez.canadianmusician.com

A blog on improvising, comping, and practicing for guitarists of all styles. Both practical licks and theory will be discussed to expand your vocabulary and mind.

Hal Rodriguez is a Toronto based guitarist, bassist, and music teacher. For lessons and transcription services, he can be contacted at halromusic@gmail.com.

Latest From the Shed:

Diminished Arpeggio Licks Part 1 - Monday, April 29th, 2013
by Hal Rodriguez If you're looking for new ideas to use while soloing over minor or dominant 7 chords, you can step outside of the usual modes with a well placed diminished arpeggio. I came across this idea recently after transcribing a Mike... Read More

Michael McConville

Elevating the Art of GRAD

Blog: michaelmcconville.canadianmusician.com

From useful guitar set-up, maintenance, and repair tips and accessory installs to full-fledged vintage restoration and guitar design features, this blog will keep you in-the-know on all things guitar-istic.

Luthier / Teacher of Guitar Repair and Design. Over the last 40+ years, Michael has worked on 10's of thousands of instruments for Individuals, Retail Music Stores, Collectors, Wholesale Instrument Distributors and Schools. McConville remains grateful for every opportunity to "Elevate the Art of Guitar Repair and Design".
Visit: www.mcconvilleguitars.blogspot.com

Latest From the Art of GRAD:

Conestoga College Guitar Repair and Design Courses - Friday, April 26th, 2013
    Spring Session 2013  Conestoga College Stratford Campus ... Read More

Aaron Collier

Making Music in the Matrix

Blog: aaroncollier.canadianmusician.com

From the studio to the stage, the world of digital audio is an ever-changing place where new technology creates new instruments, new types of music, and new implications on existing instruments and music. In this blog, digital audio artist Aaron Collier offers advice from experience and explorations on finding the warmth, the wonder, the consistency, and the curious aspects of making music and art with ones and zeros..

Aaron Collier is a keyboardist, controllerist, and composer. For more than a decade Aaron has consistently toured Canada as well as the U.S., China, and Bermuda with his band Scientists of Sound and previously with the now-defunct Jimmy Swift Band. He¹s a composer for live theatre, film, and TV with various companies and is continuously raising his own bar on what is possible in the world of live digital audio performance.
Visit www.aaroncollier.ca

Latest From Making Music in the Matrix:

Understanding the Fundamentals: Pt. 1 (Sample Rate) - Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
When talking to folks about the bit depth and sample rates of their music, I often find that people understand that yes, higher numbers means higher quality audio. They also most often understand that higher quality audio means higher CPU usage and more disk space requirements. Most people know too that when it comes to delivering your music to your audience, at best they're probably going to get it at 16 bit / 44.1 kHz. At worst, they'll be list... Read More

Jason Raso

Jay Walking

Blog: jasonraso.canadianmusician.com

Jason Raso's "Jay Walking" will focus on all things bass. Topics will include teaching, learning, gigging, listening, influences, gear, and just about anything that comes to Jason's mind. (And a lot comes to Jason's mind). Also, look for artist interviews and more surprises...

Jason Raso has a funk heart and a jazz head. They are hard wired together by the four strings of his bass guitar and an innate ability to craft music that will turn you into a bobble head. For over 20 years, Raso has pursued the groove to such excellence that Exclaim Magazine declares, ³Jason Raso¹s bass is a full-on orchestra of ground vibrating pleasure.² Jason maintains a busy teaching and gigging schedule and is endorsed by Spector Basses, TC Electronic Bass Amplifiers, Lava Cables, and DR Strings.
Visit www.jasonrasomusic.com

Latest From Jay Walking:

Lathon Bass Wear! - Monday, May 13th, 2013
In addition to featuring great bass players, one of my goals for “Jay Walking” is to spotlight cool bass gear and it doesn’t get much cooler than Lathon Bass Wear.  Recently, I had a chance to interview the head of LBW, Kerry Lathon. JR: When did your love affair with bass start? KL: At the age of 14 I believe. JR: What is your main bass? KL: It's a Custom Jazz that was made YEAR... Read More

Ken Tizzard

Observations From My Life With Music...

Blog: kentizzard.canadianmusician.com

In my career, I have worked in the touring rock world, musical theatre, classical, blues, folk, and singer/songwriter genres performing with a variety of instruments. You may say I lack focus; however, I see it as being open to new ideas which keep me interested. As with my life in music, I will not set any boundaries for this blog. I will try my best to pass along some of my thoughts and ideas from a long list of experiences. Hope you enjoy...

In his more than 15 years in the music industry playing with acts like Watchmen, Thornley, and his own project, Ken Tizzard With Bad Intent, Ken has performed on the big stage of Toronto¹s Air Canada Centre to the dark cabarets in northern Russia, received numerous JUNO nominations and MuchMusic Awards, six gold and platinum records, and licensed songs to such TV shows as CSI and Fashion Television. He has also appeared on everything from the Tonight Show with Jay Leno to Bob Izumi¹s Real Fishing.
Visit www.kentizard.com

Latest From Observations From My Life With Music...:

So you want to play the pedal steel guitar... - Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Where do you start? Finding a pedal steel guitar can be a challenge in itself.  Combine the rarity of the instrument with the endless set-up options and you may find yourself looking at instruments that may or may not be right for you. FIND A GUIDE – I recommend Al Brisco at Steel Guitars Canada.  A Canadian steel legend, Al now has an amazing shop in Colbourne, Ontario. Steel Guit... Read More

Dale Boyle

Exploring Your Song Routes

Blog: daleboyle.canadianmusician.com

In this blog, Dale provides songwriting tips and insights and offers questions to engage the reader and have them share their own views and opinions!

Dale Boyle is a Gaspe-born, Montreal-based folk, roots, and blues singer/songwriter. He is an International Narrative Song Competition Winner, Lys Blues Songwriter of the Year award winner, and founder of Song Routes (SongRoutes.com), an online magazine that explores the art of songwriting. His PhD research at McGill University explored the role of music as a teaching tool and Dale has taught McGill Education courses including "Music Listening for Education" and "Listening for Learning."
Visit www.daleboyle.com.

Latest From Exploring Your Song Routes:

Writing with Rhythm - Monday, May 6th, 2013
I want to share a video of guitarist Paul Gilbert discussing how he draws upon and adapts rhythm elements from songs to compose new music. The technique demonstrated in this video can apply to any instrument, from voice, bass, piano, sax, percussion, and so on…so this can be used by anyone who is involved in the art of composition! As Gilbert mentions, it’s a great way to break out of a songwriting rut! ... Read More

Chris Donnelly

...And All That Jazz

Blog: chrisdonnelly.canadianmusician.com

Chris' writings are about the piano, music, the music business, creativity, solving your music problems, and, yes, the spoons. He can be contacted at www.chrisdonnellymusic.com and will be basing a lot of this content on reader questions, comments, and feedback, so get in touch and let him know what you want to learn or talk about.

Chris Donnelly may be one of the best spoon players in the world. Do you dare challenge a spoon master? Pick a date, place, and prepare yourself! But seriously, Chris is a JUNO-nominated pianist, improviser, composer, and educator from Toronto. He's currently an instructor at the University of Toronto.
Visit www.chrisdonnellymusic.com.

Latest From ...And All That Jazz:

Lets Have a Conversation - Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
  It’s a pleasure to be writing for CM’s Blog Central. Over the next few months, I’ll be writing about my experience as a pianist, performer and educator. Though, what interests me most is you. This blog isn’t meant for me to spew uninteresting, unrelated information at you.  It’s meant to be a conversation. So PLEASE.  Make comments.  Engage.  Ask questions.  I want to solve your music problems. Easier Said Than Done ... Read More

Jason Borys

Loose Wires

Blog: jasonborys.canadianmusician.com

Loose Wires will look at the world of live audio production and electronic music and the tools involved.

Jason Borys is an audio engineer and modular synth artist from Edmonton, Alberta. Borys has spent the last four years touring the world with the band Junior Boys. Previous tours have had him work with such artists as Shout Out Out Out Out, Chromeo, Matthew Good and the New Pornographers. When not on tour, Borys creates audiovisual art using modular synthesizers to patch deep listening and viewing environments. Jason also spends time as the house technician at Pawnshoplive in Edmonton.

Latest From Loose Wires:

Matmos in Vancouver!!! - Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
Matmos - Very Large Green Triangles This thursday the amazing duo Matmos hits the Media club in Vancouver. The group has always found a way to apply interesting ideas or concepts to each album without creating the typically dubious "Concept Record". The following is a clip from the bands press release, speaking on how they used ganzfeld experiments to help develop ideas for the their lat... Read More