I'm getting kinda tired...

The master recording critique went alright.

Dan and I didn't get too slammed with insults or anything.

It was a good learning experience.

After lunch, we had Hammer Time and I took notes on what I would do with lights for the show on Thursday.

Then I helped Dan do a scratch vocal and guitar for his next recording session. It took awhile but we both learned a lot during it. I learned a little about his songs and he learned that I can relax :)

We had Community Dinner and Time.

Today was a blah day. It wasn't that stressful...but the week is not over. ;)

"C-Money"

Can I go to sleep yet?

Today was busy again.

I went to church with Mom and Dad at Highland Park Church. It was a "seeker" church. They had no worship songs to sing but the sermon was good. It was about toxic words and how what God thinks of us is the only thing that matters.

It hit home for me due to some moments this weekend where people saw me at my weakest, including Warren.

(Proverbs 12:18)

Then we had lunch at Panera.

After lunch I went back to CMC and worked in the 002 room on Dan's recording session for 5 1/2 hours. Oh the joys. It's due tomorrow.

Dan was there to give his input. He was really patient with me. We had fun, I think. Haha.

At the end of mixing we had Joe come in and listen. He gave his kind input on a few things to change and alter and then I "finished" it.

...it's not finished because I'm a perfectionist but I had to stop at some point.

Next I had AnnaMarie's rehearsal. She is an amazing singer and her songs give me goosebumps.

I worked on my in-ear monitoring during her rehearsal. I am getting better at it, but I still have work.

Tomorrow we turn in the final recordings of our artists, the master. We will be critiqued on how good it sounds, etc.

Wish me luck.

I'm here to learn and I'm working hard.

"Candice. really. stop. working. on. it."

The F Word...

Today was stupid. It was stressful and busy.

I will not explain my day but it was a terrible day. Terrible.

It was a long day and I got overwhelmed and finally broke down after two months.

But tomorrow will be better; it can only get better from this moment.

In these times, you can find your strength and rise up.

It was a hard day.

But the day is over in ten minutes.

"THE MIC IS LOCKED!"

Great end to a stressful week...

Today was busy but ended great since Mom and Dad are here to visit.

We went over game tape today. Warren, Tom, and Rick were critical, but my role wasn't too harped on.

Sometimes it's hard to hear them critique my friends, but it makes them better.

After game tape we set up the in-ear monitors in the rehearsal room. It was very extensive and I'm not sure if I followed but I will get it.

I found out that now the techs will go to their artist's rehearsals. So I have AnnaMarie's rehearsals. Dan isn't going next Thursday so I don't have to worry about his rehearsals.

After learning in-ears and freaking out about them, I had recording with AnnaMarie.

Jason was amazing at explaining things to me. He understands how much I struggle. But he knows that I want to work hard to learn things. THANKS JASON!

We talked about equalizer, gate, and compression. It was great to hear things broken down; it made me understand everything better.

After session Mom and Dad arrived.

My schedule is going to be a lot busier now and I'm not sure if I will be able to take it, but more experience will help me get things down.

Right now we are hanging out in the apartment.

Tomorrow? Dan's recording session (with help from Joe), AnnaMarie's rehearsal and Will Gray's show in the evening. WHOOOOOOOO! :(

Good night.

"Good Evening Governor!"

And the day finally ends...

Wow. What a crazy 24 hours.

My recording session was from 11-3:30 am. We got a lot done and Jason taught me a lot along the way which was awesome.

Got to sleep for 3 hours, I think, and then up at 6:30 for sound check at 7:30.

Sound check was delayed by line check but everything worked out in the end and we were able to clear out for the showcase of the band, Royal Tailor. They were at CMC from noon to 5:45.

During that time I ate lunch and took a short nap. When I woke up, I was still exhausted.

We reset the stage for CMC Live and got ready for the show.

I was in charge of microphones during the show. I believe I did a really good job. A few times Jason helped me get stands offstage or in right places. But the show went really well. Everyone is great! :)

The after party is at a bowling alley, but I was too tired to go.

So I'm sitting here in my living room, enjoying the peace and loneliness. <3

...Except the lady across the way from us hates us CMC girls because we can be loud...and some other stuff, I guess. She was on the phone with someone and threatened to slit our wheels. :(

Next week I'm doing lights. WHOOO! Haha.

Hopefully it goes well. I'm gonna do my homework this next week.

Tomorrow Mom and Dad come to visit. I'm so excited!!!!!

"BROYG"

The day is not over...

Today has been a fun filled busy day.

We had our critical listening class with Tom this morning. We listened to soul and funk! I couldn't help but dance! :)

Then we had our tech class where we messed around with mic placement in the recording room.

Lunch.

Then Jerry and Miles McPherson came in to talk to us. Jerry is an exceptional guitar player and Miles, his son, is wicked on the drums. Miles is now Kelly Clarkson's drummer. Warren had them play to a track that is in the works, that's due on Monday. It was amazing to see them make up chord charts as they listened to it the first time and then play it. They are a very talented family :)

After that, we had our "production meeting," if you want to call it that.

Then I sat in on Josh doing his recording session. Joe was helping him and explaining things to both of us.

Then I started helping Jason re-patch the stage with the new sub snakes we got.

My day is not over, though.

I have a recording session tonight through the morning with AnnaMarie. Jason is her manager, so it will go well, but I am still nervous.

I'll get better at this at some point.

*breathing*

Dinner Time!

...I can't wait for Mom and Dad to get here this weekend. I need a flavor of Ohio and the Schlaegel's :)

"I'm not this idiotic at school."

Last Minute Emails Make Me Want to Punch Someone...

Today was filled with recording sessions, and they weren't even my artists. But I enjoyed it.

This morning we had class with Warren about the movie Almost Famous. It was a good class and I got a lot out of it. We talked about not being cool and redemption.

Then we had our tech class and talked about recording sessions.

Lunch.

Then we had class with Warren about Hearing Precautions. It was good to learn about so I don't mess up my ears.

After that, I sat in on Evan doing his recording session with Mike. It was really good to be in there because I observed both him and Jason working on the session.

Dinner.

Then I sat in on Joe doing his recording session with Stephanie. It was chaotic but was good to sit in on. I learn a lot, I think, when I do that.

...I think I'm gonna keep doing it as long as it's okay with the other techs. I have much to learn.

My inbox for CMC and Milligan is full. Just found out I'm working an event in the middle of the day Thursday between our sound check and the show :D YAY. Thursday's schedule is wack. SO glad I'm not Stage Manager this week (as well as everyone else).

Tomorrow is going to be busy and tiring for me. My day will end around 1 am.

But yeah, gotta get used to it!

Sorry if I'm short or spacey...I'm just exhausted.

"This room smells!"