Why am I doing this? Because I want to use the things that I have to document my life, however boring it may be.
Daily Processes 1
This may or may not be daily to you. But I do this daily. Just a random documentation of stuff going on in my life.
Desk Workflow Example: 7 String Guitar
Here is a typical practice/recording workflow using my 7 string guitar. The bass side is plugged into a JHS Color Box and the guitar side is plugged into an Axe FX2. The Axe FX2 is on loan so when that’s gone I use the SansAmp amp simulator rack mount and it pretty much gets the job done the same way. Both are going into a B stock Black Lion Auteur that goes into to a used Apogee Ensemble firewire.
This is a sub-par cover of “A Team” by Ed Sheeran, but I just didn’t care so much about getting a perfect take rather I wanted to demonstrate how life is easier to record using this comfortable workflow.
Creating My Affordable Workspace Desk
I made a short video to show an important part of my workspace: My desk.
I built it myself and I think it’s multi functional. It was a learning experience but I was able to make something for myself that probably would’ve cost significantly more.
Thanks to Brandon “Monk” Munoz for sharing what hew did to a complete stranger at no cost. Definitely check out Monkwood and his works.
“Walk On By”
7 String Guitar and Drumset
Kyle Gentile and I jammed on the Burt Bacharach tune inspired by the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
“Stoner Hill”
Recorded 8/18/23
Steven Serra-7 String Guitar
Kyle Gentile-Drums
Written by Brian Blade
Aphex Twin “Flim”
Steven Serra: 7 String Guitar
Kyle Gentile: Drums
written by Richard D. James
NBC5 Chicago weekend show performance
“Save Me” Cover
Recorded in self-quarantine 3-20-3/23/20 at Small House Songs
“Blackbird” on unaccompanied Kamaka Soprano Ukulele
Song by P. McCartney
Arranged by Steve Serra
Small House Songs Tracking Services
If you are an artist or voice talent, Small House Songs provides a comfortable space to do any voice work or podcasts.
If you are in a band and you have exhausted most of your budget recording all your basic tracks in a studio and you need a small amount of overdub work or reamping, we have some reasonable rates.
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Small House Songs Student Resource Center.
I’ve noticed that my students don’t come with their instruments in tune. Perhaps it’s because music is new to them, they don’t know how to use certain tools like a tuner. With this video, I teach different ways to get you to pitch on your guitar, bass, or ukulele.
Small House Songs Drum Sample Pack
I made this drum sample pack. This video is showing my process and what you can do with the sample pack. It will be available once I figure out how to set up my store.
About
Small House Songs is a production studio located in Palatine, Illinois, just northwest of Chicago.
We are committed to providing a variety of high-quality audio and visual services, such as but not limited to:
Mastering
Audio Restoration
Songwriting (Original, Custom, or Covers)
Foley/Sound Design (Studio and On-Site)
We also provide online lessons for guitar and audio production. Please contact us for rates.
Input List
Do you want to use a specific instrument, microphone, preamp, or outboard for your session at Small House Songs? Check out our Equipment Options. Also feel free to print it out and bring it to us.
