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May 17, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Tutorials

Logic Pro X - Navigation Tips

May 17, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Tutorials
Logic Pro X - Navigation Tips

Here are two handy tips that will get you moving around and auditioning sounds quickly and naturally.

May 17, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Tutorials

Source: https://youtu.be/D4PHnieBY1Y

Tagged: Logic Pro, Music Production, Quic

May 5, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Thoughts

Music is a Language

May 5, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Thoughts
Music is a Language

This is a picture of the moment I finally played Bach’s first two part invention without messing up. It took me 6 months with about 15 minutes a day. 

May 5, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Thoughts

Tagged: Creativity

February 24, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Music

Heart Beat

February 24, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Music
Heart Beat

This is a song I wrote the day I heard my son's heartbeat for the first time.

February 24, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Music

Tagged: Song, Electronic, Happy

February 22, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Thoughts

Hole in the Sock or Rock in the Shoe?

February 22, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Thoughts
Hole in the Sock or Rock in the Shoe?

Sometimes producers (and any artists for that matter) can get what I call “producer-itis” where they get so hyper focused on some part of a production they can’t sleep till its fixed.

February 22, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Thoughts

Tagged: Creativity

February 17, 2016
Candace Joseph
Tutorials

Logic Pro X - Pencil Tool Composing

February 17, 2016
Candace Joseph
Tutorials
Logic Pro X - Pencil Tool Composing

Learn some great features in Logic Pro 10.2.1 for composing music with the pencil tool.

February 17, 2016
Candace Joseph
Tutorials

Tagged: Logic Pro, Music Production, Composing, Quick Tips

February 17, 2016
Candace Joseph
Tutorials

Pro Tools - Comping Vocal Takes

February 17, 2016
Candace Joseph
Tutorials
Pro Tools - Comping Vocal Takes

Quick tips for comping the best of multiple vocal takes in protools. Save tons of time and get the best vocal possible!

February 17, 2016
Candace Joseph
Tutorials

Tagged: Pro Tools, Music Production, Editing, Quick Tips

January 6, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Music

Change The System

January 6, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Music
Change The System

This is a collaboration with a really talented rapper out of Memphis TN via Houston TX. Rufus aka Young Ru AKA Rufus Raps BKA bars for days son! 

January 6, 2016
Kirk Kienzle
Music

Tagged: Song, Hip Hop, Agressive

February 19, 2014
kirkkienzle
Music

Every Time Beside

February 19, 2014
kirkkienzle
Music
Every Time Beside

This is a piece about faithfulness. It started as a progression just to learn how to use my midi controller. 

February 19, 2014
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Song, Singer Songwriter, Contemplative, Electronic

September 15, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Open Up

September 15, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Open Up

Here is a short little ditty about a budding flower that is just waking up. The story begins as an early morning rain shower ends. Its been a long night and the storm was pretty intense.

September 15, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Instrumental, Film Score, Peaceful, Piano

August 8, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Brave & New

August 8, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Brave & New

This is my first attempt at epic space age thriller music thanks to the inspiration of a young local graphic artist.

August 8, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Instrumental, Film Score, Electronic, Ambient, Tense

June 10, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Curious Climber

June 10, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Curious Climber

My nephew is a climber. If you are not around kids a lot, the deep and terrifying reality of that statement might not fully register with you. 

June 10, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Instrumental, Film Score, Happy, Electronic, Piano

June 3, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Moonrise

June 3, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Moonrise

Look at the moon!!! I remember yelling this one day when I was on my honeymoon. We were in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

June 3, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Instrumental, Electronic, Agressive

May 25, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Christmas With You

May 25, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Christmas With You

I had the opportunity to write a Christmas song last week which I know is totally random but thought I would share it with ya’ll. 

May 25, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Song, Holiday, Happy

May 20, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

I Am The Other

May 20, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
I Am The Other

Here is a song I wrote after marrying my lovely wife. I think it was her birthday song but it might have been our anniversary song. 

May 20, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Song, Singer Songwriter, Happy, Piano, Strings

May 13, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

It Is A Race

May 13, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
It Is A Race

Remember when you used to rush and your mom would tell you, “Its not a race.” Well she was wrong. It is a race. 

May 13, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Instrumental, Electronic, Uplifting, Synth

May 7, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Stay

May 7, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Stay

There are always moments to do what you love. Don’t be afraid to take them. This weekend was a great example.

May 7, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Song, Cover, Piano

April 29, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Into The River

April 29, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Into The River

They say seeing is not believing, but it sure helps. Sometimes we can know or “hope know” something is going to happen without seeing it, but when it actually happens it takes our hope to a new level.

April 29, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Song, Ambient, Peaceful, Piano, Strings

April 22, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

The Lost & The Lion

April 22, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
The Lost & The Lion

This was my first attempt at a full on ambient track. I love the simplicity and space this type of music offers. 

April 22, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Instrumental, Film Score, Ambient, Peaceful, Serious, Electronic

April 17, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Packing Up

April 17, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Packing Up

Do  you ever have trouble waking up in the morning? Yeah me too. Even when there is something you want to do. 

April 17, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Instrumental, Electronic, Uplifting, Synth

April 8, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Come Along

April 8, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music
Come Along

I love to explore, whether hiking with my wife or going for long drives not knowing where we will end up. 

April 8, 2013
kirkkienzle
Music

Tagged: Instrumental, Ambient, Electronic, Uplifting, Synth

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