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James regularly keeps his friends and fans informed and entertained with his newsletter, which comes out every 2-3 months.
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Most importantly, all newsletter subscribers get exclusive access to free downloadable resources that James does not share anywhere else. At present, subscribers get access to:
Recording Yourself on Guitar - This free guide takes you through the basics of recording your guitar on a PC or mac, and includes some tips on how to use recording as a practice tool. It also includes a guide on how to sync audio up with video so that you can create practice and performance videos using studio quality sound. (pdf format)
Getting the Best from MIDI Drums - This free guide, exclusive to newsletter subscribers, gives you eight key tips and techniques for getting midi drums to sound as good as, or even better than, the real thing. James has worked with some top drummers and producers who use midi drums on major label recordings, and James shares their tips, as well as advice that helped him when he was beginning to program drums. (pdf format)
From Subject to Song - This free guide, again only available to newsletter subscribers, takes you through the process of creating lyrics that will move your audienced and be remembered. James works with songwriters across the world to improve their lyric writing and has taught students in person across Europe. By taking you through the process of turning songwriting inspiration into lyrical brilliance, the guide will enable you to create powerful lyrics on any subject, or even no subject at all! (pdf format)
To Ashes - A quick demo of a song featuring the lyrics discussed in this article. (mp3 format)
Zeitgeist Zero - United in Black (Axeman Jim Remix) - To hear the guitar recording and mixing techniques discussed in this article, Leeds-based industrial rock band Zeitgeist Zero have kindly allowed James to distribute the track exclusively to newsletter subscribers. (mp3 format)
Winter's Eve - Shadow - This exclusive free track from James' first album illustrates the songwriting techniques featured in this article. (mp3 format)
Producers - A Guide for Bands and Solo Artists - This free guide answers four questions that all bands and artists need to ask - What does a producer do? Do I need a producer? How do I find the right producer? How do I work with a producer? (pdf format)
Is Your Band Ready to Record? - This free evaluation form takes your band through a series of multiple-choice questions designed to test whether you are ready to get into the studio and record your first album. When you have answered all the questions you will get a comprehensive evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses, and advice on what areas to work on. (.xls format)
Using Compression to Manipulate Drum Sounds - A quick audio guide to how different compression settings can be used to alter the sound of a snare drum, goes with this article. (mp3 format)
James will be adding to this list all the time. All existing subscribers will be updated with the latest resources, so nobody misses out!
Recording Yourself on Guitar - This free guide takes you through the basics of recording your guitar on a PC or mac, and includes some tips on how to use recording as a practice tool. It also includes a guide on how to sync audio up with video so that you can create practice and performance videos using studio quality sound. (pdf format)
Getting the Best from MIDI Drums - This free guide, exclusive to newsletter subscribers, gives you eight key tips and techniques for getting midi drums to sound as good as, or even better than, the real thing. James has worked with some top drummers and producers who use midi drums on major label recordings, and James shares their tips, as well as advice that helped him when he was beginning to program drums. (pdf format)
From Subject to Song - This free guide, again only available to newsletter subscribers, takes you through the process of creating lyrics that will move your audienced and be remembered. James works with songwriters across the world to improve their lyric writing and has taught students in person across Europe. By taking you through the process of turning songwriting inspiration into lyrical brilliance, the guide will enable you to create powerful lyrics on any subject, or even no subject at all! (pdf format)
To Ashes - A quick demo of a song featuring the lyrics discussed in this article. (mp3 format)
Zeitgeist Zero - United in Black (Axeman Jim Remix) - To hear the guitar recording and mixing techniques discussed in this article, Leeds-based industrial rock band Zeitgeist Zero have kindly allowed James to distribute the track exclusively to newsletter subscribers. (mp3 format)
Winter's Eve - Shadow - This exclusive free track from James' first album illustrates the songwriting techniques featured in this article. (mp3 format)
Producers - A Guide for Bands and Solo Artists - This free guide answers four questions that all bands and artists need to ask - What does a producer do? Do I need a producer? How do I find the right producer? How do I work with a producer? (pdf format)
Is Your Band Ready to Record? - This free evaluation form takes your band through a series of multiple-choice questions designed to test whether you are ready to get into the studio and record your first album. When you have answered all the questions you will get a comprehensive evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses, and advice on what areas to work on. (.xls format)
Using Compression to Manipulate Drum Sounds - A quick audio guide to how different compression settings can be used to alter the sound of a snare drum, goes with this article. (mp3 format)
James will be adding to this list all the time. All existing subscribers will be updated with the latest resources, so nobody misses out!
