Summary: Today we take a peak at a great tool to take yor practice time to the next level, and from my book Get Your Band Out of the Basement, we talk about the importance of choosing an "official communication channel" for your band. Riff Station Review Riff Station is a great software program for Mac or PC that can eliminate any hurdles you may be having trying to learn new material. You can isolate, slow down, your music files. You can check out what key the song is in (as it figures it out). Tired of retuning your guitar or bass to the song? Now you can change the pitch of the song without changing the tempo (unless you want to). Both the tempo and pitch can be changed in small (or large) increments. All I have to say is where was this when I was 16? You can also build riffs from your favorite music and stitch them together to make your own songs. The software is designed by a bunch of nerdy musicians. I really like it. You can download a free version at www.riffstation.com if you decide to purchase the software its $49. Choosing a Communication Tool For Your Band In this episode we hear a snippet from my book "Get Your Band Out of the Basement" and we talk about how "Communication is the lubrication" of the engine that is your band. If one person checks email, while the other check voicemail, you're going to have issues. There are so many tools to pick from, and you need to get on the same page with all the members of your band. It will take discipline to make sure it all goes smooth. If you are looking for a free way to share calendars, check Google Calendar. This can be used to share your calendar with the rest of your band members. [easyazon-block asin="B00CAC6DXO" align="none"]
