Darrell L Dixon - hoaxwagon
Country:
USA
For twenty years I have been working with bands. Either doing sound, recording,
writing for or playing in the band. I did sound for The Squirrel Nut Zippers
in the mid 1990’s when they were just doing wedding receptions and
parties.
I remember piecing together PA systems in high school for big parties
that included a band that latter became Hooty and the blow fish. I played
bass in a bluegrass band that did four shows a day for three months at
Leo Foo Village in Taiwan and toured in Bavaria and The Chek Republic
as part of a folk duo called Driftwood (that was the all washed up tour).
An alternative country band called WAKE kept me busy in the 90’s
as well. We toured the east coast of the US extensively and in 1998 we
were invited to play at the NEMO music showcase and conference in boston
(during a monster snow storm). In 2000 I joined a rock band called ‘something
else’ and we did shows in central California. This band was fortunate
enough to open for bands like Los Lobos ( twice), North Mississippi Allstars
and Tag Mahal as well as create a mighty following in Santa Cruz CA, USA.
In 2001 I was introduced to the computer music world and I haven’t
looked back much since. I now love recording on cubase, editing on soundforge,
mastering the tapes that I make of live bands and putting together drum
beats. Thanks to Audiocourses.com I can still enjoy music without hauling
around heavy equipment. Since completing the courses I have already mastered
a demo for a friends band and they are pleased with the attention I gave
it. So, while working at a natural food market and squeezing in around
of disc golf here and there, I will keep on doing the music thing. But
now with more knowledge.
"The
learners (from all over the world) had a lot of influence on me. Its good
to hear how others learn and communicate with them about it."
"The
module discussions cemented the whole experience. I looked forward to
the workshops on Sunday. The interaction kept me on the right track."
"This
was the a great deal of fun and will do it again with another course at
audiocourses.com."
"Both
Chris and Ben were most helpful and cared about the students requests"
"Although
the assignments were a challenge, it was a ‘make it hurt so good’
kind of situation. I learned a lot."
"The
students did create a community, time permitting. Without this community
we would of struggled a bit more." |
My
present job is as a Financial Systems Development Assistant for a Local
Authority.
I
am a singer/ songwriter/ producer/ arranger from Trinidad West Indies.
