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glitchinglab OP t1_jacityq wrote

Reply to comment by liquid_at in how do I burn a CD? by glitchinglab

is it possible to log in to my iTunes and have access to my song library on a computer that isn’t mine? I was getting the impression online that this would be an issue (that is, getting access to my iTunes library somewhere that isn’t my computer)

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homophobicgalleta t1_jaci3rv wrote

Reply to How do i tell the lead singer of my band that they aren’t that good? by MiniFestSam

if you guys want to be serious about taking more gigs, consider making a 'feedback session'. where you openly discuss where you want to go and how everyone can improve. this can go sideways when not approached the right way so look up some tips and tricks so people will not feel attacked.

If are all receiving some compliments and some criticisms, maybe he will feel less ganged up upon and singled out.

My best tip is to try to emphasize its you guys vs. stagnant progress problem. not you guys vs singer. unless you've got your mind set on kicking him out of course, maybe first give him the opportunity to improve and work on the feedback from you guys. Playing an instrument is not a skill that's learned in one day, and similarly just becuase he doesn't have it naturally doesn't mean that there's no opportunity for him to become a stage animal in the long run.

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Lostdredd t1_jachxu3 wrote

Reply to how do I burn a CD? by glitchinglab

Go on your sisters computer Go to I tunes Go to make new playlist Drag and drop songs on playlist Then go to burn playlist to disc Pop in a blank disc Hit ok Wait till it’s done Then eject

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dandle t1_jachqf2 wrote

Reply to I miss walking in to a record store and discuss music recommendations with the owner by MaybeTheDoctor

The experience that unfortunately is no longer accessible to you is living on strong in other places. I live in a rural town in the exurbs of a large city, and I have two great record stores within 20 minutes where I can go and tap into the knowledge of the owners to discover new music I might like based on what I already do.

I'm not familiar with the album you mentioned. Perhaps try other artists from ECM in its earlier period.

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AlanZero t1_jacgvz6 wrote

Reply to how do I burn a CD? by glitchinglab

Oh god. This is like asking about operating a telegraph or something. It’s been so long since I thought about this, but I used to know how to do it.

Back in the day, you’d get Nero Burning ROM or some software like that, put a blank writeable cd in the burner (not the reader, if there are two drives) and then load the files into the program and make sure you burn it as a music cd otherwise there’s a chance your stereo won’t know what to do with it.

If the files are mp3’s you may have to convert them to wav or some other format first, on the off-chance that there still exist stereos that can’t read mp3’s even when you do burn it as a music cd.

I’m sure you can find a modern and comprehensive guide on YouTube these days.

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atomicitalian t1_jacglln wrote

Reply to how do I burn a CD? by glitchinglab

You need software for it, of which I'm sure plenty free programs exist. More importantly though you need to make sure your sister's drive can actually burn a CD. Not all CD-ROM drives have the ability to write on black discs

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Kee134 t1_jacgf5m wrote

Reply to How do i tell the lead singer of my band that they aren’t that good? by MiniFestSam

It sounds to me as if you're unhappy being in the band and would prefer to focus on your solo thing?

Or that you'd rather do the lead vocals?

If that's the case and you're sure, then just take your shot. There's no good way of telling somebody it isn't working that they'll be happy with. Especially when egos are involved. But obviously be prepared for the consequences. If he leaves, then the songs he's written are gone.

Being a front man is a hard gig. Especially at the amateur level where the crowds are small and mostly composed of friends/family. If he's struggling in that department you also could get him to watch good frontmen on youtube to see what they do and try to pick up some tricks.

As for vocals, there's no shortcuts to being good, you need to just keep practising.

Also beware of family and friends feedback to a certain degree, unless you trust their musical opinions enough to have them in your band. They may be trying to give you feedback they think you want to hear!

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