Composing : Tools Of The Trade and Music Production by Rich Terdoslavich

Rich Terdoslavich

Tools Of The Trade and Music Production

Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday break. Besides doing storyboards and concept art, I also record/write music for film. When I do music production work, I use a Danelectro bass to work with drum loops. I still play guitar, but decided to branch out into bass, a few years ago. It has a great deep sound, and keep the treble on to get chunky, deep sound with the pick. Alternate picking if needed. I recommend musicians getting into music production and highly recommend writing your own material. Guess that’s about it for now. Happy holidays, everyone and all the best in 2025.

Maurice Vaughan

Happy Holidays, Rich Terdoslavich! Hope you're enjoying your holiday break too. Do the picks make different sounds?

Rich Terdoslavich

Hi, Maurice! Same here. There is a difference between using flatpicks and fingers. Difference in tone, approach, sound, phrasing etc. It’s also up to how you approach playing any instrument. You create your own sound. Also, practice and write. Rehearse, always keep your chops up. Listen to lots of music, styles, learn different styles and create your own.

Rich Terdoslavich

Thanks, Maurice and Arthur.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Rich Terdoslavich. Ok, gotcha. That's pretty cool. Who's your favorite guitarist?

Rich Terdoslavich

So many. A lot to list. Can’t pick one. At the moment, been listening to post punk stuff. I am a fan of the Beatles and thought George played some great solos and licks. McCartney is an incredible bassist, great melodic lines and Lennon played some great parts too.

Maurice Vaughan

Cool, Rich Terdoslavich. I don't know a lot of guitarists by name, but Aerosmith is my favorite rock band.

Rich Terdoslavich

Hi, Maurice and happy new year! Great band. Joe Perry and Brad Whitford play some great licks. Been listening to post punk, The Psychedelic Furs and Siouxsie and The Banshees.

Maurice Vaughan

Happy New Year, Rich Terdoslavich! Aerosmith's music is so unique to me. I had the Aerosmith video game growing up. I haven't heard of those bands. I'll check them out.

Linwood Bell

Several years ago I got to do an arr of Dream On for orchestra. Total blast to do.

Rich Terdoslavich

Congrats, Linwood! Sounds great. How long have you been arranging music?

Rich Terdoslavich

Thank you, everyone.

Linwood Bell

Rich Terdoslavich I guess you could say forever. I started playing gigs at 12/13 years old and did it most of my life. I’ve only been a musician through life. Jeez, you’d think I’d be better by now. :). I was always one who’d offer up intros, outros, transitions, alternate chords, etc. I didn’t start getting work writing arrangements for more pro level clients or folks you hear about until around 2010 or so. It’s always a treat when it’s for a larger ensemble. I don’t get the opportunity that often.

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