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[deankripp]

Hey all 'yall.... (That's how we say it in Seattle)

I haven't posted very much on this forum in the last year or two and I don't know a lot of the "new" people here. If you're going to be at the Rally please come up to me and introduce yourself, or say "hey" or kick my butt, or whatever... I'm easy to recognize - I'm usually the tallest guy in the lobby/bar - holding a scotch..... and I'd like to get to know the people behind all these posts I've been reading.

I'm also doing a class on creating cues for TV, Film and other media. In this workshop (called "Demystifying the Cue") we'll be talking about everything from what the music sups and libraries are looking for and how to get it, to, how to become faster at producing while maintaining quality, the differences between writing a radio "song" and a TV "mood," how to get a "bigger" sound in your recordings, how to make you Virtual Instruments sound more real, the psychology behind recording a vocalist, writing lyrics for TV vs Radio, as well as addressing royalties, networking, writer's block and where the music industry may be heading and what that means to your music and career.

I'll be playing a couple examples of cues that have worked VERY well for me and also cues that have spectacularly failed. We'll dissect them and try to discover why a few do so well and others of mine - suck. (There will not be a projector in my classroom but I will have a slide deck outline available online both during the class and for easy reference afterwards... so bring your laptops, pads and smartphones - and shock, amaze and impress that cute girl or guy sitting next to you with your technological coolness)

AND I PROMISE... this won't be a class about me trying to pawn my book off on you. In fact, I won't even bring it there. This class will be about tips, tricks and strategies that have helped me and others create music that gets tons of placements.


I'm also doing some mentoring and other stuff at the Rally - but mostly, I'm just truly looking forward to hanging with my music family again - and maybe gaining a few new "siblings." The Taxi Road Rally - IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!!!

WhooHOO


dean krippaehne

[andygabrys]

cool! Looking forward to hearing more. The book is good stuff

[Geir]

I'll be at the bar, hopefully sitting on a stool, in which case I'll be looking up at most everybody there. But I hope to catch you - with or without a scotch in your hand - in which case I'll gladly replenish whatever you had in the glass (I'll also take in your class).
See you there.

Geir

[kclements]

I'll be there, (but you won't see me), and looking forward to your class.

Cheers
kc

[teleblaster]

This is great news. Looking forward to your class Dean.

[Sly]

Too bad I'm going to miss you...I'm currently reading your book and really enjoying it! Thanks!

[deankripp]

Thanks guys!

The Taxi Road Rally always teaches and inspires me. AND it's filled with the coolest people you'll find anywhere. Look forward!




dean k

[almccool]

I am a new Taxi member, looking forward to my first Road Rally. Can’t wait to take your class. Thanks for putting it on.

-Allen McCool

[allen]

I really enjoyed your book. I am unable to get to the road rally. Your book is my road rally this year.

Thanks for the insight in this business.

Allen
https://soundcloud.com/allen-myers

[Russell Landwehr]

Cool, Dean. I'll be checking the schedule for your class. And checking the lobby for your glass.

Russell