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Great stuff Cap, it’s fantastic to hear some new original music from you again. Ian

I love it Wim, well done! Ian

@Nutty 1Mandy, that was great! Good consistent strumming that didn’t falter at all with the singing. I love the sparkly red guitar too! ian

@Texaspackerfan simply superb. Sounds like a pro recording you might hear on the radio. Oh, and you are way too hard on yourself on the singing - sounds good to me! ian

@Nutty 1 Mandy, yes it is really hard... to start with, but gets easier. This is great, that you've made that start and that you're brave enough to let us see your progress and support you on your journey. Keep at it, and you will get there. It looks like you're really enjoying yourself and that is key. Yes, there are mistakes here... but also lots of positives, and it really is a great song! As you say, it documents where you are right now. So, keep going, you're doing great. My main advice would be to choose an easy song that you love... you did that, then practice the strumming without the singing until you can do it almost without thinking, then introduce the singing gradually. Works for me. Ian

Welcome back Slug. ian

Fantastic Greg! I'm looking forward to hanging out with a pro in Nashville! Ian

Wow, @NeilES335, that's superb! Great job on your first recording. Most people (including me) would tend to go way to heavy on reverb etc when they start out, but you got it tastefully just right. Beautifully played in a way that befits this sublime piece of music. Congratulations, and bring on the next one! Ian

Yes, interesting. I wrote to Taylor a few years back to ask what I should use on my Taylor's ebony fretboard and they said boiled linseed oil! I never did though. Ian

Neil, I watched a fascinating UK TV documentary series recently on the way the music industry has evolved technologically. One episode was on vocal recording. A very well-known and respected female singer (unfortunately, I can't remember who) said one of her biggest lessons was that a perfect single take is almost impossible, only a very few exceptional people in the world can deliver them. As a result, ALL professional recording sessions record multiple takes and compile (comp) them into a great recording. She said she used to put pressure on herself to achieve that one perfect take and it ruined her performance. Now, she accepts that she's very unlikely to achieve it so she simply gives each take her best shot, knowing it won't be perfect, and she trusts the engineer/producer to comp to a great recording. Her studio performances improved dramatically when she took away that pressure. If you're starting out in recording, ask yourself about the purpose of each recording. If I'm recording myself to assess my ability/progress, say to deliver a song live, then I'll record the whole thing on my portable Zoom recorder (or even on my iPad), listen and review, learn and practice and repeat. If I'm trying to make the best recording that I can of a song, then I'll likely do a multi-track recording in Logic and will comp the best bits of various takes on each track. It's fairly easy to do in Logic when you know how, but I have no experience of Reaper. Just some thoughts for you to digest. Ian

@WATSON43 An excellent and enjoyable recording - as I've come to expect from you. Really great work, keep 'em coming. Ian

I have my eye on the 12-string he wrote 'Wish You Were Here' on. I'm not bidding a penny over $1000 though. Wish me luck! Ian

Sound a lot like 'I'd Rather Go Blind' by Etta James. Ian

Welcome @Funkcanna Stick with it and you will certainly achieve your goal of playing songs, just be patient. Ian

I love that song Wim. You did it very well as always, good job! Ian

Henk, this is great! Really consistent strumming and a nice even tempo. I'm always amazed how good the recording quality is on an iPhone too. Congratulations on posting your first recording, I look forward to many more now. Ian

Excellent playing @Randy120! Ian

Well done Doug, I love it! Ian

Nice work Wim! Ian

Wow, Kevin that is beautiful! Really well played and sung, a real crowd pleaser. Your voice and your niece's voice work really well together, I enjoyed it so much. Going to go right back and listen again now! Ian

Another one just added. I'm coming to Nashville!!! ?

Great news Curtis. There's no need to be nervous, I'm sure there'll be all levels there and the folks will be great and supportive. Ian

Brilliant Amy, really well done; sounds great! Ian

Well done Mandy @Nutty 1. Great vocal tone! Ian

Wonderful @Mike Hoodenpyle. Well done! Ian