Heya All,
Welcome to 2016...and a new chapter in the challenges. Hopefully we can build on what Adrian did (so awesomely) in 2015!
Two things I thought that really worked last year were : Democracy...engaging everyone in topic choices and amending the format slightly to include simplified challenges.
This year, I'd like to try to get us interacting and learning a bit more. To this end I'm thinking of trying out two idea's :
1. Collaborative challenges : I've noticed that my entries really benefit when I've had someone have a listen to what I've done and give me some feedback before I enter it. So to this end, how about teaming up with a someone (GFSA'er, band member, family, friend) for a challenge? Perhaps they'll be a performer, co-composition, production (just having a listen and making objection comments as a layperson is far more useful than you'd think!)...
2. Other kinds of challenges : A modified mini challenge for jamming - two tracks, one percussion/metronome and one rhythm instrument (bass or guitar) - that is a loop for jamming to. This could lead to a 2nd challenge using the jam track as the basis? Or a sound design one, E.g. make a killer metal/blues/ambient/bass tone and share the process.
Don't fear : the mini 2 track challenges & full song challenges will remain!
Okay...now over to you. Any thoughts on the above AND most importantly what should our next challenge topic be?
Welcome to 2016...and a new chapter in the challenges. Hopefully we can build on what Adrian did (so awesomely) in 2015!
Two things I thought that really worked last year were : Democracy...engaging everyone in topic choices and amending the format slightly to include simplified challenges.
This year, I'd like to try to get us interacting and learning a bit more. To this end I'm thinking of trying out two idea's :
1. Collaborative challenges : I've noticed that my entries really benefit when I've had someone have a listen to what I've done and give me some feedback before I enter it. So to this end, how about teaming up with a someone (GFSA'er, band member, family, friend) for a challenge? Perhaps they'll be a performer, co-composition, production (just having a listen and making objection comments as a layperson is far more useful than you'd think!)...
2. Other kinds of challenges : A modified mini challenge for jamming - two tracks, one percussion/metronome and one rhythm instrument (bass or guitar) - that is a loop for jamming to. This could lead to a 2nd challenge using the jam track as the basis? Or a sound design one, E.g. make a killer metal/blues/ambient/bass tone and share the process.
Don't fear : the mini 2 track challenges & full song challenges will remain!
Okay...now over to you. Any thoughts on the above AND most importantly what should our next challenge topic be?