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08/31/2024

In the mood for some original funky blues tonight (Saturday)? Come out and hear the Vince Junior band at the Asheville Guitar Bar at 8 pm. Yours truly will be playing drums.

06/13/2024

Established band looking for bassist who can play funky original roots music. I’m the drummer. Go to www.vincejunior.com to see videos and get info. We're a four piece band (Guitar, bass, drums, keys) and have been playing together more than 10 years. We are not a jam band, but work on meticulous arrangements where kick and bass lock in and everything else is built on that. Looking for mature player with commitment, acute awareness of where the kick lands, no substance issues, and can take and give arrangement direction for original music.

We rehearse bimonthly Tuesday or Wednesday nights, gig 2-4 times a month, have day jobs/retired. We're looking for a person who is in their 40s or up. Love George Porter, Duck Dunn, and James Jamerson. Not looking to tour. We have regular gigs at Asheville Guitar Bar and Joint Next Door. Questions, reply to this post with email or phone and I'll get back to you. Preferably folks in Asheville area. Thanks!

The latest information about Asheville based singer, guitarist, songwriter Vince Junior (Floriani) and vince junior band.

09/25/2022

The parts between

Listen to one musician’s track in isolation on any record (like this one) and you might be amazed at how trivial they sound. Paul McCartney, one of the great bass players, in one the great groups of all time–it sounds a bit like a school music recital.

But we don’t listen to the tracks in isolation, because the isolation isn’t the point.

Human beings care about harmonies. About originality. About the tension that comes from the new. And we care about the dynamics between and among people who are working together.

That’s why we listen to the whole song, not one musician’s isolation track.

Seth Godin

12/06/2021

This is a really great song writing contest for songwriters 50+ that I’m supporting and would encourage songwriters 50+ to check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/talentistimeless/posts/325607576064808

50+ and written an original song? Now is your time to shine with our free acoustic songwriting competition for experienced generations! World class prizes, celebrity judges, and a community of likeminded people across the world. Find out more on our site: www.talentistimeless.com

07/30/2021

05/03/2021

How to get great tone when recording vocals at home presented by Robert George from Sound Temple Studios.
To get your free copy of The 5 Hidden Home Studio Mistakes just email me at [email protected]

05/03/2021

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04/30/2021

Are you having issues getting inspired when recording vocals at home without an audience? There are simple, technical things you can do that can help. Are you having other audio challenges with your vocals? Tell me what the issues are and ask your question in the comments section and I'll answer it at my “Home Studio Solutions” Facebook live on Monday May 3 at 12 PM EST.

Prevent hidden home studio mistakes without spending hours watching “how to” videos on YouTube. Join me for “Home Studios Solutions” Facebook Live on Monday May 3 from 12:00-12:15 EST. Just click this link https://fb.me/e/4ZXudZH3Fhere or just go to the Sound Temple Studios FB page for the live feed. For this Facebook live, please submit your questions only about recording and mixing vocals.

Let me help you solve and prevent everyday vocal home studio mistakes. My name is Robert George and I’m a 30 year veteran producer/engineer, owner of Sound Temple Studios in Asheville NC and a former instructor of Audio Technology at UNCA. In addition to recording, mixing and mastering projects for artists and bands from all over the country, I offer ProHome Tracks virtual mentoring for musicians recording at home and professional engineers.

Please submit your questions in the comments of this post and then tune in to Home Studio Solutions Facebook Live for the answer on Monday May 3 from 12:00-12:15 EST. Just click https://fb.me/e/4ZXudZH3F or go to the Sound Temple Studios page.

For this Facebook live, please submit your questions only about recording and mixing vocals.

P.S. To prevent other home studio blunders making your recordings sound unprofessional, get your free copy of the Top 5 Hidden Home Studio Mistakes. Just email me at [email protected]

04/28/2021

Are your vocals on your home studio demos sounding weak, hollow and unprofessional? Or are you having other audio challenges with your vocals? Tell me what the issues are and ask your question in the comments section and I'll answer it at my “Home Studio Solutions” Facebook live on Monday May 3 at 12 PM EST.

Prevent hidden home studio mistakes without spending hours watching “how to” videos on YouTube. Join me for “Home Studios Solutions” Facebook Live on Monday May 3 from 12:00-12:15 EST. Just click this link https://fb.me/e/4ZXudZH3Fhere or just go to the Sound Temple Studios FB page for the live feed. For this Facebook live, please submit your questions only about recording and mixing vocals.

Let me help you solve and prevent everyday vocal home studio mistakes. My name is Robert George and I’m a 30 year veteran producer/engineer, owner of Sound Temple Studios in Asheville NC and a former instructor of Audio Technology at UNCA. In addition to recording, mixing and mastering projects for artists and bands from all over the country, I offer ProHome Tracks virtual mentoring for musicians recording at home and professional engineers.

Please submit your questions in the comments of this post and then tune in to Home Studio Solutions Facebook Live for the answer on Monday May 3 from 12:00-12:15 EST. Just click https://fb.me/e/4ZXudZH3F or go to the Sound Temple Studios page. For this Facebook live, please submit your questions only about recording and mixing vocals.

P.S. To prevent other home studio blunders making your recordings sound unprofessional, get your free copy of the Top 5 Hidden Home Studio Mistakes. Just email me at [email protected]

04/09/2021

Do your drums sound wimpy in the mix?

Home Studio Solutions #21

Whenever I’m having a problem recording drums I always try and fix it at the source instead of grabbing the EQ k**b. About 2 years ago I was recording drums for a Papadosio record. They are a really great band and they really are very detailed about their production. They needed to get totally different drum sounds for most every song AND match the high quality samples that were used on the demo AND make sure the live drums sounded as good or better than the samples. For every song I had to retune, change mic placement and change mics. We used one basic kit and changed out snares and a few cymbals. The LAST thing I did was change EQ and that was the icing on the cake. On every song, the band thought the live drums beat the samples while getting super close to the same basic sound. That was one of the most challenging and enjoyable recording sessions I’ve ever had. Yes, it really helped that I’m a drummer. Pictured is the fabulous Mike Healy.

If you would like a free copy of The 5 Biggest Home Studio Mistakes and Solutions, just email me at [email protected].

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04/07/2021

Drool worthy drums!! I went to visit my friend Jeff Hankin, owner and master drum maker of Carolina Drum Works last week. I have known Jeff for quite some time and every time I need something drum related he gives me way more value and service than I expect. It’s such a pleasure doing business with someone who’s so passionate and talented. I’ve got one of his steam bent snare drums on my Christmas list already. Thanks Jeff. We are lucky to have you in the Asheville music community.

http://www.carolinadrumworks.com

03/24/2021

Home StudioSolutions #20 for DRUMMERS

Mistakes with mic placement on drums can make or break a recording. When using close mics, If you want a fat sound with lots of attack and less overtones there’s a placement that has worked well for me. Try aiming the close mics more horizontally toward the center of the drum (from near the rim) and you will probably like the sound and need a lot less eq. A lot of folks aim the close mics almost vertically right at the edge of the drum and I have found that you get tons of overtones and less fundamental with that approach. It’s like the difference between hitting a drum in the center with a stick verses near the rim rim. The mic pics up more where you aim it. Aim it near the rim and guess what you are gonna get in your recording.

If you would like a free copy of The 10 Biggest Home Recording Mistakes and Solutions, just email me at [email protected]

Rock on

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03/17/2021

Home Studio Solutions #19 for Drummers!

How to upgrade the sound of your drum kit AND cymbals for $10!!

Some of you know that I play drums and am crazy about getting great drum sounds at Sound Temple. Here’s something a surprising number of drummers don’t know. The shape (and size) of the TIPS of your sticks play a big part in the sound of your drums and I’m not talking about nylon verses wood tips. I’m talking teardrop, round, barrel and acorn shaped WOOD tips on drum sticks. Of course the type of wood and thickness of the shaft of the sticks also play a part too but today I’m talking “tips”. Over the last year or so I’ve had the pleasure of recording a couple of terrific jazz drummers on several recording sessions that both played those Peter Erskine pointy tip drum sticks. Many jazz drummers use them because the have a very detailed and cutting sound on the ride cymbal and on the drums. This can be helpful on stage but what you may not know is that they also do a number on the low end of the toms, especially the floor tom and also the snare. They kill the low end because there’s a tiny point trying to excite the drum head. The other problem is that the sounds from the ride cymbal and hi hat goes everywhere and bleeds like crazy into every mic! Much more so than other types of drum stick tips. Try it yourself if you have different sticks with larger teardrop shaped tips verses small round tip or the pointy tips. Totally different sounds. My favorite overall stick tip is the acorn shape. It makes my ride cymbal articulate and kills some of the weird overtones (your mileage may vary) and I still get a fat sound out of my toms. Experiment and see for yourself. Let me know what you find.

Feel free to reach out to me for my Top 10 Home Studio Mistakes and Solutions at [email protected].

Happy recording!

Sound Temple Recording Studios
Elevate Your Sound for the World to Hear

03/06/2021

Home Studio Solutions #18. Making the click track your friend (Part 2)

One of the reasons musicians hate using a click or a virtual drummer or drum machine while recording at home is because they are setting the click to the wrong tempo and then fighting to stay with it. Then they blame the click as the problem when the problem is many times just setting the click to the wrong tempo.

Start by setting the tempo to the section of the song that has the busiest lyric to where the words don’t sound rushed. This means starting to where they do sound a little rushed and work DOWN. Then try that same tempo on a section of the song where the lyrics are more sparse and this should still work. Typically musicians rush and you don't want the tempo to be too slow to where everyone fights to speed up but worse yet you don’t want the lyric to sound rushed.

Also, feel how the different tempos make your hands and body feel as you are playing. Sometimes the magic tempo will suddenly feel like the music all of a sudden locked into a groove. This is especially true for bass and drums. You can also start about 2-4 bpm SLOWER than your live performance tempo because most musicians always perform faster than what is ideal for a recording.

Slow tempo songs are the hardest to play to a click or drum machine and your secret weapon is to add more musical subdivisions at the same tempo. If the tempo is about 80 or slower always try setting the click to play eighth notes instead of quarter notes. This will REALLY help you lock in. Trust me.

Feel free to reach out to me for my free Top 10 Biggest Home Studio Mistakes and Solutions by emailing me at [email protected].

Sound Temple Recording Studios
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