Research Studies
All Research Studies related, with the predominant interest in Self-centric Research Studies. Presented here is the detail of David’s Doctor of Creative Practice journey: “Music & Sounds which resonate within…
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Doctoral Research Study – Part 2j
Design of Research Study This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Significance of this research study for the industry, field and discipline The significance of this research can be categorised into three areas: a blended philosophical approach additional to the current academic literature; the expansion of research…
Doctoral Research Study – Part 2i
Design of Research Study This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Existing theory and research studies had already been completed within the industry, field and disciplines As part of my preparing for my research study, I investigated a broad range of literature – industry-based text-books, and academic-based…
Reflective Practitioner – Part 8
This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Pausing for a moment of reflection….. Music-making Music-making is not a choice for me; it is a necessity. I have made music over many decades, in any different forms. I have practiced music for over four decades in multiple social and…
Reflective Practitioner – Part 7
This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Reflecting.. (2015b) To say that music is an integral part of my life I believe understates the importance of it for me. Music has been the one constant in my life, central to my being, accompanying me wherever I am,…
Me, myself, I – my lifelong commitment to advancing my self & my creative practice
September 2015 Message sent to my HE undergraduate Creative Practice students at the completion of their Trimester studies. “I think the grades and comments are reflective of your personal learning and effort across this Trimester. Irrespective of your grade or overall result, I trust that everyone has an increased awareness of their Creative Arts practice,…
Doctoral Research Study – Part 2h
Design of Research Study This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Aim of Research Study The aim of my Doctor of Creative Industries’ Research Project 1 is to investigate both my DIY music-making practice, and my self as a practitioner during the process of creating and producing…
History Music Production Part 5b – DIY Culture & Music
This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. (Musical Styles/Genre 2016) Musical styles (Genre) studies exemplifying changing practice in music production I provide some examples of contemporary DIY music production practitioners, chosen because of the following: their presence in public mediums; are considered a source of information and influence…
Effective and best practice for the contemporary music practitioner
Standards of effective practice have played an important part in the audio industry, even though these may be challenged by DIY culture and practices. Historically, the music and audio industry’s standards have addressed commercial and technical criteria. In commercial terms a “successful record producer is, by definition, someone who has had multiple hits” (Burgess 1997,…
History Music Production Part 5a – The DIY music-making practitioner
This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Following substantial technological development from the late 1960s to today, music practice has diversified exponentially in a variety of social and cultural contexts (Wallis 2001; Watson and Shove 2008). Limited access to major corporate record label and broadcasting studios in…
Doctoral Research Study – Part 2g
My journey continues…. (Page 2014) This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Year 2015: 2nd Observation Part g Bordering my music-making practice As mentioned in the previous blog, I came to understand within the first few months I needed to broadly explore the fields and disciplines of…