2023-07-06 Summer 2023 - Week 2

Census Tuesday, July 11, 5 PM

Students who have not yet participated (logged in or shown up to the class Canvas website) will be DROPPED. This is a mandatory LAW in the State of California. You have been warned.

Foothill Bookstore

I can no longer recommend the Foothill College Bookstore to anyone to purchase anything. They are terribly understaffed, and it has been VERY difficult for the FH Bookstore to fulfill textbook orders, PureMix Pro passcodes, etc., to students. Therefore, I recommend AVOIDING the FH Bookstore when at all possible!

I will update all the Course Syllabi, Canvas Assignments with recommendations on where the BEST places are to buy stuff (instead of the FH Bookstore).

Bookmark: Student Resources

• Student Wiki Resources
  • This is a password-protected area with cool and valuable stuff
  • Worthy of bookmarking!

Changes and Upgrades

1. Canvas vs. Wiki
   1. I decided to separate out all Module Content pages into MusicTech Wiki
   2. Backlinks to the required content will be provided in Canvas Assignment instructions
2. Assignments will be delivered in Canvas
   • Go to Syllabus in Canvas menu
   • Or Grades in Canvas menu
3. Multitracks
   • I recently created a database in Airtable (which is like Google Sheets on steroids)
   • Collection of amazing multi-tracks and STEMs
   • https://airtable.com/shrO3nTtPAjP4ksIJ
     • Password: Mixing
   • I will be updating all the Canvas Mixing Assignments accordingly
4. MixUp
   • Mixup is a required application used in ALL my classes
   • I will no longer be including SoundCloud, or any other music streaming services, in my Music Tech classes
   • MixUp allows uploading 24bit WAV files that sound MUCH better than SoundCloud etc.
     • Easier on my ears and also easier for me to score and grade in Canvas
   • MixUp Pro comes free with a PureMix Pro Subscription
   • There is also a FREE VERSION of MixUp

Upcoming Events and Collaborations

1. We had a super cool Zoom hangout last Thursday night. We're editing that video to share if you want to check it out
2. We had an AMAZING gathering at Reynolds Circle Studios last Saturday!
   • I'm going to post notes on what happened and what we learned
   • I will also post links to the audio files recorded and mixed
3. If YOU have any Music Production ideas that you are working on?
   • And you want to collaborate in our recording studios?
     • San Jose and Foothill College
     • Let me know! text or email (BruceT)
4. Join Music Tech Circle Community
   • Circle is an amazing platform we have started to use instead of Discord
   • The Music Tech Circle Community is by invitation only and password protected
   • You’re Invited!
   • Click Here to JOIN Circle!
     • I plan to make this an extra credit assignment in Canvas

Time Management and Productivity

1. Students should carve out time to study, explore, practice, and CREATE!
   • Consider Time Blocking in your Calendar
   • Consider TRACKING your TIME!
2. Take Good Notes! - Article by Iasos
   • Read More Notes about Notes... ;)

Jobs and Internships (Paid and Unpaid)

• If you have more time on your hands this Summer and want to work on various projects? (paid and unpaid)
  • Give me a shout!
  • text or email
  • Audio, Video, Music, Podcasts, Marketing, Studio AV Tech work, Admin tasks etc.)