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Crawling To The Water Well
While you are crawling to the water well, don’t give your obstacles too much power. What Is The Water Well I love this analogy: the water well is the source of my creative power. Not only do I need to quench my thirst, but the water I desire also sustains me. These are my notions:…
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It Ain’t Over Till The Fat Lady Sings
It ain’t over till the fat lady sings. It’s not over till it’s over. The saying is a general colloquialism used in a great many references. That’s all I have to say about that. After passing from this world, how will you be remembered? Is that something that concerns you? Wouldn’t it be amazing if…
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NightWatcher
Home Recording at it’s finest. The Nightwatcher Crew : Calvin Rossman, Eric Ritts, David Tieman, Jeff Fried and moi, Bryan DeHart
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Mackncheeze Music Recipe: Chicken Thighs Ala Brion
The magic part of the chicken thighs is the fat content. Thighs are so easy to cook; just a little seasoning, let them slowly render, and, BAMM!!! Delicious, juicy cluck. Marinade I like to plan my meals ahead of time. I’m starting with twelve medium-sized chicken thighs. I have a big Tupperware-like container made by Rubbermaid. Line…
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Mackncheeze Music Video Podcast # 10
EQ and Panning Featuring Adam Puchalski Can We Help You?
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Attitude And Belief
To quote a famous teacher, “When I was a child, I thought as a child.” Now that I’m older I want to be mature in my thought process. The reason Why Attitude and belief are foundations of purpose. It’s okay to be happy without one. Lives have been ruined because of persons exercising their purpose.…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast #33
Featuring Chris Hogan Chris Hogan Shares His work In seattle Can we help you? Thank you for following. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us.
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Vision
If there is no dream, how can there be a guide post?View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
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The Why
What are the reasons and motivations for doing what we do?
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Who Are The Experts?
Yeah, Sure, I’m an expert. Just ask me. Proof Of Expertise Correcting the mistakes others validates my self-belief. You know what I have found: it’s easy to be critical when someone is not around. An Analogy I have encountered major blunders when correcting the work of others. My favorite mistake is the over use of…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 27
Featuring Mickey LaRosa Film Curator, Writer, Former Film maker, Master of Arts, Editor in Chief MLR Movie and Live Music Reviews Mickey Shares his insights and Influences in the Film Industry Can we help you? Thank you for following. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us.
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Opportunity
Opportunity. There are available chances for personal success. What is your mindset? Associating with like minded people.
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Passion
Damn The Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead Why do we care what other people think? I have good friends who are super prolific in their craft, but can’t write a song good enough to climb out of paper bag. They are always happy to share their music with out even a thought. Their songs outright suck.…
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The Compelling Reasons
Why are we driven to do the things we do? I can only speak for myself and what are my compelling reasons. Need I have to play music, record and associate with like-minded people. There is no choice. How do I know? There have been seasons when I have not been musically involved. The results…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 25
Featuring William Kenower Author, Lecturer, Coach Can we help you?
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Perspective
What is an outlook? A life view point? What id your perspective? Is it a specific vantage toward or way of seeing things? Is it a capacity to interpret comparative importance of something or its true relation? An attitude toward or a way of regarding something? I truly believe we desire an understanding of what…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 24
Arami Walker Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Educator and Recording Artist Arami Share Her Journey From Los Angeles To Seattle, Her Influences and Philosophy You Tube Can we help you? Thank you for following us. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us.
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Folksy Wisdom
Wisdom Where there is a will there is a way. Sometimes I’m just operating on pure faith. Build it and they will come. A wise Chinese person said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched. I’ve got great expectations. The only thing I can…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 23
Featuring Robert Brewer Rob Shares Music Industry Insight Can we help? Thank you for following us. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us. If you have found us interesting, please share.
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Discipline and Perseverance
Most of us have average intelligence and mind sets. Discipline and perseverance can allow us to reap the full capacity of our brains. Some Thoughts “He who lives without discipline dies without honor.” An Icelandic Proverb “Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.” Thucydides “The first and…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 22
Chris C. D. Littlefield Producer, Bandleader, Composer, Educator, National Touring Artist Chris shares his observations of Seattle Music History, Influences and Recording Techniques Can we help you in any way? Thank you for following us. We appreciate comments and sugestions. You know where to find us.
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Brewing Is Art
Video Interview with Award Winning Brewer, Dan Haff Dan Haff shares his insight into Brewing, Ownership and The Experience of Craft Brewing Is there any way we can help you? Thank you for following us. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us.
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Success
Seven Considerations of Success, Maybe More Do we say to ourselves, “I’m gonna bust ass and become a success?” If we love what we’re doing, if we’re passionate, does it matter how far we go? Sometimes, just getting that one cut which you have been struggling with will make your day and build confidence. Success…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 21
Featuring Ed Maloney Club Owner, Music Promoter and Producer Ed Maloney Former Owner of the Seattle Landmark Highway 99 Blues Club Ed shares his music business insight Is there any way we can help you?
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Vision
Terms like mission statements, objectives, purpose, values, and vision. What do I get when I utilize search engines for a definition of vision? A bunch of corporate speak on the how, why, and variations on said subject. Seems to me it’s a parroting of various courses offered by universities.
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In Process
I consider my ego a tool, as opposed as to reflection of who I am. The sweet spot of my self confidence is strongly correlated within the function of my belief that I can do more than facts suggest. I’m waiting to see how this all turns out. Of course this applies to music, the…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 20
Featuring Darnell Scott Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist Can we help you in any way? Thank You for following. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us.
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The Genius Factor
Genius is an absolutely important component of creativity; not necessarily an Einsteinian genius. Most of us are not revolutionizing scientific theory. How about actionable design which translates to a ton of effort and process. Some folks are great song writers. I realize that the process can be perfected by constantly composing. I have one friend…
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These Boots Were Made For Walking
We were doing some gigs as a jazz quintet. We had only been together for a couple of months, still trying to feel one another out. As we went along, the realization came: Harry, our lead singer, liked to imbibe; a lot. Harry didn’t play an instrument, but had an amazing ability to stay in…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 18
Steve Smith, Percussionist, Music Professional, Engineer, Producer and Author, Shares his Musical Expertise Is there any way we can help you? Thank You for reading. We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us.
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Perspective Is A Super Power
What if I could just go back and do it over? The age old concept of being smarter at a younger age. I guess that brings up being regretful for previous actions and decisions. Some of the undertakings and determinations I have made require contriteness. Feelings of guilt and self recrimination have literally haunted my…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 17
Featuring Daniel Haff Award Winning Brewer and Owner of Crooked Label Brewing Company Can we help you in any way?
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This Tool Ain’t Getting Any Sharper
I have serious management potential. I believe I care enough to actually affect change. Yep, Sharp as a marble. A few bricks shy of a load. Not the brightest spoon in the drawer nor sharpest tool in the shed. I have spent a life time pursuing my dreams. Of course there have been interruptions and…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast # 16
Featuring Adam Puchalski of Wind Studios Deciding Instrumentation and Voicings in Recording Projects Can we help you in any way? We appreciate comments and suggestions. Thank You for reading. You know where to find us.
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast 11
An Interview with Knuckles Front Man Dan Manier and Guitarist Sean Hudson Can we help you in any way? https://www.mackncheeze.com/ We appreciate comments and suggestions. You know where to find us. Thanks for listening.
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Finding My Core Values
I have been on a path of discovery. Since I have started blogging I have had to do a lot of inner searching. I understand that I need to be who I am and not try to fake my way through this process. Friends who read my blog have told me that that they can…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast 6
Finding High Quality Guitars On A Budget We are podcasting on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. Just key in Bryan at Mackncheeze, or click the link below. Can we help you in any way?
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Seven Considerations For Working With A Band
Is there respect? Am I receiving the accreditation I deserve? Is there reciprocation? Level of commitment? What are the goals? Is the band a social club, which is fine, if that’s the definition of the band. Does it match my expectations? Environment. Do you feel comfortable? Are you welcome or are you a door mat?…
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Goals
My absolute, top priority is to become a better player. Honestly, I believe I require practice four hours per day to actually achieve needed results. I know this is true; when I can consistently commit time day in, day out, week in, week out, I rise above plateaus and keep pressing on. I have spent…
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Mackncheeze Music Podcast Episode 5
Crazy Things Can Happen At Gigs! An interview with Eric Ritts (Marco Bass Guitars) and Sean Hudson (Guitarist for Knuckles and The Disco Cowboys). We are Podcasting on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. Just key in Bryan at Mackncheeze or click the link below. Is there anyway we can…
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Embarrassment
We all have been there. Forgetting our vocal line, missing the cue, blowing the arrangement; one domino falls over and the entire band goes with it. As uncomfortable as it can be, revealing our disappointment on stage, telling the audience how badly its been blown with body language and comments to one another, should never…
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Mackncheeze Podcast Episode 4
https://www.windstudiomusic.com We are Podcasting on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. Key in Bryan at Mackncheeze. Or just click the link below… Is there any thing we can do to help?
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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Yep, lent a drum throne to a one my drummer friends. Never saw it again. Hey man, that ain’t a book, it’s a drum throne; it has importance and a purpose. Drove the band across state, did any one offer to help with gas? Booked the gig, provided the P.A., set up the equipment and…
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Brain Damaged
I’m not sure what I did. Rumor has it, as an infant, I was dropped on my head. I don’t know, I can’t remember. Perhaps my amygdala smashed in to my hippocampus, resulting in memory loss. Could have been the drugs or maybe my continuing love of alcohol. Or that last bicycle accident; was that…
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Mackncheeze Podcast Episode 3 Part Two
A Conversation With Master Guitarist Dave Tieman https://davidtieman.com/bio https://thegingerups.com/ Check out our podcasts on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. Key in Bryan At Mackncheeze. Or, just click on the link below. Enjoy. Can we help you in anyway?
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Mackncheeze Podcast Episode 3
A Conversation with Master Guitarist Dave Tieman Check out our podcasts on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and Radio Public. Just key in Bryan at Mackncheeze. Or, just click on the link below. Enjoy. Can we help you in any way?
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Mackncheeze Podcast: Episode 2
We are podcasting on Itunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts and Radio Public. Just key in Bryan at Mackncheeze or click on the link below. Enjoy and keep kicking hard. Can we help you in any way?
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Darnell Scott
Blues Artist, Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter Part 2 Where to start… I was attending a wedding in Wenachee, Washington and happened to drop off a business card at a local music store. My friend called me to do a series of gigs; that’s how we hooked up. Darnell is an absolute joy. We are currently working…
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Darnell Scott
Blues Artist, Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter Part 1 Where to start… I was attending a wedding in Wenachee, Washington and happened to drop off a business card at a local music store. My friend called me to do a series of gigs; that’s how we hooked up. Darnell is an absolute joy. We are currently working…
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Excuses
How about one more excuse?
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Mackncheeze Is Now Podcasting
We are now podcasting on seven different platforms: ITunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Breaker and Radio Public. Just key in Bryan at Mackncheeze on of these podcast stations. Or, just click on the link..https://anchor.fm/bryan-s-dehart. We will be posting on You Tube soon. Can we help you in any way?
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Adam Puchalski
Artist Focus Part Two Guitar, Song Writer, Recording and Mastering Engineer https://www.windstudiomusic.com/ Adam: My first experience with digital audio was Voyetra. It was basically a MIDI orchestral arranger. Before Voyetra I was using Cakewalk for its MIDI capabilities. Do you remember how you discovered MIDI? Mackncheeze: Yeah. Adam: A buddy of mine had a Yamaha…
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Adam Puchalski
Artist Focus Part One Guitar, Song Writer, Recording and Mastering Engineer https://www.windstudiomusic.com/ Mackncheeze: My very first question, who are you? Adam: I love music. I do what I say I’m going to do and that nails it. If I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it; I’m not going to tell you…
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Technical Difficulties
My Apologies- Fridays post is delayed because of technical problems. Please Check Out My Latest Podcast. Is there anything we can do to help you?
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Sarcasm: Just Another Service I Offer
Sarcasm = Superpower!
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When Bryan Was In Pharaoh’s Land
The People Who Understand Me
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Sean Fairchild
Interview with Sean Fairchild, Part Three. Sean shares his approach and direction. Read On!
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Sean Fairchild
An Interview with Sean Fairchild
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Sean Fairchild
Artist Focus Bass, Producer, Engineer, Recording Artist, Singer/Songwriter Part One Endorsed by Genzler Amplification, MTD Basses, GHS Strings, Tsunami Cables, Access Bags and Cases, Bartolini Electronics, Sonic Nuance Electronics Mackncheeze: Tell me about yourself. Sean: My parents were in the Foreign Service. I was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. There is an economic and racial…
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Robert Brewer
Artist Focus Singer, DJ, Songwriter, Producer and Guitarist Part Two https://www.facebook.com/RobertBrewerSeattle/ Mackncheeze: When you were at the Art Institute, did you study vocals? How did you learn to sing the way you do? Rob: A mixture of church, singing by myself, with my quarter inch reel to reel, some vocal training; at the Art Institute…
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Robert Brewer
Artist Focus Singer, DJ, Songwriter, Producer and Guitarist Part One https://www.facebook.com/RobertBrewerSeattle/ Mackncheeze: Who Are you? I am Robert Brewer, son of Shirley Brewer, grandson of Lula Bell Brewer, from Seattle Washington, born and raised in West Seattle, at High Point. Back in World War Two, High Point was subsidized government housing for military personnel, all…
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I Have No Children
The Gene Pool Stops Here Times were when I used to envy my married friends. But enough about my thirties. When I hit forty it was like, “What was I thinking?” I’ve been told I would be a good father. Yeah, maybe when I cared. Now I’m selfish and jealous with my time. Life’s priorities…
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Impatience
Pardon me, but I sometimes forget an ordinary human being is not interested in sitting down for hour upon hour trying to perfect an imperfection. Basic nature of artistic endeavor of any sort requires lots of time spent by one’s self, working out a path of accomplishment. Social Distancing. Wood Shedding, the old timers called…
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Tom Glase
Artist Focus Part Two Wine Maker, Owner Of Beresan and Balboa Wineries Mackncheeze: Who are you? In my entire life, my kids are the best thing that’s ever happened. My kids are centered and focused and on their way and they are artists. I told them if you’re not ready to go to college, don’t…
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Wasting Time
I haven’t really talked about the Corona Virus outbreak. I thought maybe folks might be able to identify with a few of Memes. For the truly idle, there is danger from from Covid 15; fifteen pounds from a shuttered lifestyle. One of my friends, in two and a half weeks, has gone from ignoring Facebook…
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Consummate Optimism
Why not? I believe people on our paths have been put here to help us navigate life. Aren’t I the driver of this car? I get to drive with who and where I want. I will put aside envy. My grass is green enough; I will keep fertilizing my own lawn. I will not internalize…
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Marco Cortes
A Mackncheeze Music Artist Focus Featuring Marco Cortes. Marco Cortes has developed a unique take on building bass guitars guitars that sound as incredible as they feel. Artist Focus Mackncheeze: Who is Marco Cortes? Marco: ( Laughs ) Somebody crazy ( More Laughter ). Why was Jesus a carpenter? When God had the ark of…
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Failure
It’s not A Choice But A Life Style I remember when I dumped a cup of coffee over a hard drive recorder, AAARG! Thank God it was creamless. One week under a blow dryer cured that potential disaster. Hats off to the manufacturer for apparent musician proof design. When on stage as a warm up…
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Things We’ve Lost
But Not Forever Guest Blog By Todd Ainsworth When I first started contributing to the Mackncheeze Music Blog, I thought I’d just give a few stories from the front lines of Seattle’s early 90’s heyday, or give a personal story of how music has affected my life. What I didn’t expect was that our lives…
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Drama, Don’t Leave Home Without It
I’m astounded at what a comfort zone drama can be. Personally, I try to minimize conditions which allow for its growth. Politics, avoid politics. Some folks crave ongoing bad news and having vitriol for public figures. Yes, it is deserved, but there are more interesting subjects that get my panties tied into a knot. I…
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John Passarelli
Artist Focus John Passerelli Has Been Local Force In The Seattle Area For Decades Mackncheeze: My first question-who are you? John: I have some cute answers. I consider myself to be, how do I put this, a positively charged rhythmic and melodic confluence of heart and mind. That’s my musical self, which is most of…
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Revelation
My first real understanding of digital recording actually occurred when I purchased a Roland VS 1680. I didn’t understand crap; having spent weeks in front of my old PC, scratching my head, staring at a Cakewalk Software program I had down loaded from CD-Rom. I would execute commands and sigh in disbelief as nothing would…
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Remix
Let’s Remix The Tune Photograph Compliments of James Kovin “Hey Bro’, I’ve got these tracks laid down. The song is finished, just need to pull it all together and do post-production. Can you help me?” I cough up the usual excuses; not interested in working on someone else’s recording, not enough time for myself, too…
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Picking Low Fruit
Some days I find it hard to be inspired. When I reach a point of nothing, which can be alcohol induced, I usually plop down in front of the TV and enter a state of, “Since it’s TV time I should be eating.” This condition usually shows up about midnight. My basic understanding of Circadian…
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Get A Clue
As a drummer, my most important function is to keep time. In the 80’s I learned how to play live with sequences, time delay, arpeggiators and click tracks. In another band, we were recording an album, with out click, and I could not get past the fourth song. I was second guessing every beat and…
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The Third Place
There’s your family, there’s your job. In your life, where is the Third place you derive your sense of community? It used to be church, or civic clubs, some sort of lodge, maybe the library. Nowadays, Starbucks has laid claim to being a place of gathering. All I see there are people with coffee and…
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Steve Smith and The Seattle Drum School: Part Three
Artist Focus Steve is an intellectual heavy weight; a modern renaissance individual. Look for Steve’s upcoming book, Keys To The City. https://seattledrumschool.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA4Y7yBRB8EiwADV1hacJP6X-VNbOAh-Xd08qO269OQv8IqjU_gPWFF3ApOSXSiFRL-NntORoCyr4QAvD_BwE Part 3 of 3 Mackncheeze: What inspired you to become an audio engineer? Steve: I love listening to music, that’s what got it started. When I was going to Central I didn’t have…
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Steve Smith and The Seattle Drum School: Part Two
Artist Focus Steve is an intellectual heavy weight; a modern renaissance individual. Look for Steve’s upcoming book, Keys To The City. https://seattledrumschool.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA4Y7yBRB8EiwADV1hacJP6X-VNbOAh-Xd08qO269OQv8IqjU_gPWFF3ApOSXSiFRL-NntORoCyr4QAvD_BwE Part 2 of 3 Mackncheeze: With all that background, how did you come up with your Physics Analogies applied to your teaching methods? Steve: It’s more of an intuitive understanding that I represent…
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Steve Smith and The Seattle Drum School: Part One
Artist Focus Steve is an intellectual heavy weight; a modern renaissance individual. Look for Steve’s upcoming book, Keys To The City. https://seattledrumschool.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA4Y7yBRB8EiwADV1hacJP6X-VNbOAh-Xd08qO269OQv8IqjU_gPWFF3ApOSXSiFRL-NntORoCyr4QAvD_BwE Part 1 of 3 Mackncheeze: Who are you? Steve: I’m Steve Smith. My lot in life is that 34 years ago I started the Seattle Drum School. Most people know me by that…
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Absurdity
The times are changing. It seems so much moves so quickly that is getting harder to keep up. Maybe it’s my age, maybe it’s my look of perceptive skills, probably, it’s the alcohol. Looking for my sunglasses while I’m wearing them. Another pointless meeting at the job. One more cancelled studio date because people don’t…
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Driving By Braille
Why not drive without head lights? Isn’t that what curbs and side walks were made for? Just kind of feel your way down the street risking flat tires. For a time it seemed to partially work. Example Number One: I spent a year traveling with a band that disregarded our booking agents parameters. The only…
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Life Is Precious
Back in the day, when gigs were booked by the week, we played a one month stint in small coastal town. Four live music venues, tons of bars, and some pretty good restaurants. The local industry survived on fishing. Quite a prosperous place. In a town such as this, it was quite natural to develop…
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Terry Jones
Guest Blog By Todd Ainsworth I’m not dead yet! Unfortunately, that’s not quite true anymore for Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. We, who “got” the Monty Python humor ( and I remember many of my friends when I was younger didn’t ) were saddened on January 21st. by the news of his passing. Now,…
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Cognitive Dissonance
I’m stressed out. I believe I am the Cat’s Meow of players but the best of the best are not flocking to play with me. I don’t want to believe I am an average player but perhaps the proof lies in the pudding. Evidently I have an area of my brain that wants to avoid…
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With The Sea On The Horizon
And The Future In My Hands…. I’m not sure about you, but for me, I love looking out upon the ocean shores, looking at the expanse of the sea, peering into the horizon. My God, regardless of the weather, its so beautiful. And peaceful. I could just sit and watch and write and let it…
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Bad Gig
Outdoor venue, great PA, big stage, no covering on stage; open to the elements. Its the 80’s. Our keyboard players are running Roland and Oberheim gear. I’m running a hybrid: acoustic snare, Paiste cymbals, Pearl DRX 1 Analog Drum Kit with an Emulator sample package for the kick drum, and Roland 707 Drum Machine. We…
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Toxic People
We all know them. We all run in to them. They are everywhere. I say, “Don’t let the bastards get you down.” The socio-political landscape is full of them. My neighborhood is full of them. The grocery store is full of them. The streets are full of them. Then there is your job. The best…
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Rhythmic Harmony Part 2
Guest Blog by Finn Music Geek Stuff Today we will look at one of my favorite tools. The Baiou’ rhythm and its modes. Baiou’ is pronounced Bayonne (The spelling? Someone kept yelling ” I’ld like a vowel, Vanna”). You’ll need paper and pencil for this one. This is Linear Harmony as opposed to Vertical Harmony.…