In this blog post I’ll explain several stereo techniques often used to record classical guitar – AB, ORTF, XY and MS (Mid-Side). You’ll be able to hear the difference for yourself and vote for whatever sound(s) you prefer! The microphones used for this experiment were my Oktavas Mk-012 modded by Michael Joly with cardioid and … Read More
How to set up your Custom Domain’s Email with Google
One of the things every musician should consider at the start of their career is using Custom Domain Email. After acquiring a domain and setting up a website at yourdomain.com, it’s only reasonable to set up a domain name email to go along. Sending out concert proposals, newsletters and emails to music industry people, agencies … Read More
AirString Duo Wins International Competition “Enrico Mercatali”
I’m excited to announce my flute&guitar duo – AirString Duo – has just been awarded 1st prize at VIII. International Competition “Città di Gorizia” – Enrico Mercatali Prize – in the category of chamber music with no age limit! All the results are available here. To hear the entire winning program that we recorded in … Read More
Recording Classical Guitar: Hi-End Studio vs. Home Studio
Here’s a little experiment I did – I’ve recently transcribed a baroque sonata by Giovanni Zamboni and recorded it twice – once in a high-end studio facility here at University of music in Vienna and once in my home recording studio. Let’s call them Recording A and Recording B. To make this experiment just a … Read More
Making My New Official Website
So… I’ve just finished making my brand new Website. WordPress powered. It includes some of the new HTML5 and CSS3 features so modern browsers like Chrome, Safari and Firefox are highly reccommended. On my Website you’ll find a new Studio section, downloadable Press Kit, Video of the Month feature, loads of new Recordings, Videos etc. The audio recordings … Read More
Classical Guitar Recording – Jure Cerkovnik
I had to privilege to host guitarist Jure Cerkovnik in my recording studio a few weeks ago. It was a two-day session and the repertoire included compositions by Sergio Assad, Antonio Jose and Domenico Scarlatti. You can hear the mp3 samples below while the uncompressed AIFF files are available on request. Please, make sure to … Read More
Moving Locally Installed WordPress Website on a Live Server
Three weeks ago: The First Steps to Building Your Website in WordPress Two weeks ago: Installing WordPress on a Web Server Last week: Installing WordPress on a Local Server (MAMP) This week: Moving a Locally Installed WordPress (MAMP) on a Live Server In the last tutorial of the WordPress series, I’ll explain the process of moving your locally installed … Read More
Making of the Los Ungaros Website
I’ve just finished making a presentation website for Los Ungaros Guitar Trio. Take a look at the website – it’s based on Nova WordPress Theme by Elegant Themes, which I only slightly modified to match Los Ungaros’ identity design. All the photos in the gallery were taken by outstanding Viennese photographer Julia Wesely, whom I … Read More