Music Lessons

Interview: Laptops Do Not Make Live Sound Simpler

The pros and cons of gigging with a laptop. read article
–Posted: July 16th, 2012

Article: Gigging With A Laptop

Basic setup tips and advice for taking your laptop on gigs. read article
–Posted: December 16th, 2011

Video: Abelton Live Soft-Synth Host

This video shows you how to use Abelton Live as a host for soft synths
in a live performance setting. read article
–Posted: October 15th, 2011

Video: Synth Basics - Episode 1

This two-part instructional video covers the basics of subtractive synths. It contains an overview of the different controls and what they do. read article
–Posted: June 20th, 2011

Article: A Basic Guide to Proper Piano Technique

In this article for Rain Pro at RainComputers.com, keyboardist Howie Gordon offers advice for finding your most comfortable and effcient playing position. read article
–Posted: December 22nd, 2010

Video: Groove Concepts for Keyboards

This two-part instructional video covers the fundamentals on playing grooves on keyboards or piano. read article
–Posted: November 29th, 2010

Article: A Gigging Keyboardist's Survival Guide

In this article for Rain Pro at RainComputers.com, Howie Gordon covers what keyboardists should always have with them at a gig. Plus some great tips and tricks for solving common live performance issues. read article
–Posted: November 1st, 2010