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…
Articles
Doctoral Research Study – Part 2a
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 a As part of the professional doctorate program I had entered, we were inducted into the world of academic research study. Whilst I was a relative open book in terms…
Critical Listening Part 3a
As I introduced in my blogs Critical listening part 2a & b [March 2015], aspiring audio engineers need to proactively and diligently develop their Critical Listening skills with regular and disciplined critical listening practice sessions. It will take time, practice and considerable dedication to learn to listen for the nuances of the cultural production – the genre, musical…
Educational Philosophy Part 2
Know one self, develop mastery of one self Vision Blueprint (2015) Continuing on from my previous blogs in this series; I am a practitioner across multiple disciplines. My formal post-compulsory education qualifications include engineering, business, governance, teaching, education and sound production. I have held coal face type positions, project management and consultancy positions, numerous senior and executive management positions…
Critical Listening Part 2b
Critical Listening task As I introduced in my Critical Listening Part 2a blog yesterday [March 2015], the reference track I am going to critically listen to today is: “The Real Thing” written by Johnny Young, performed by Russell Morris, produced by Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum. Released in 1969 in Australia under the label of EMI/Columbia , it was…
Critical Listening Part 2a
(AE 2015a) Critical and analytical listening is a skill that separates the experienced audio engineer – particularly mix and mastering engineers – and aspiring engineers. Over the next six months I will cover theory and tasks for aspiring engineers to develop their critical & analytical listening skills. As part of that process, I introduce a task…
Critical Listening Part 1
(The Jury Expert 2015) Critical listening, the ability to hear musically and sonically – technically, is an essential attribute of a music producer. “Listening skills need to be developed … to function in their job. …”….
Doctoral Research Study – Part 1
My journey begins…. (Page 2014a) This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2014b) for the previous blog. Year 2015: 1st Observation Commencing the doctoral program, I had a relative clear idea of my proposed research study problem. I say relative as, as I have progressed through the many twists and turns of…
Pre-Doctoral Research Study – Part 2
A year to remember…. (Page 2014a) This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2014b) for the previous blog. My life – music-making and education & learning My journey in music-making commenced a number of decades ago. I made music via physical instruments. I strummed chords on a guitar or piano, hummed or…
Pre-Doctoral Research Study – Part 1
Preparing for my research study (Page 2014a) Learning and development Just being me…… I have never considered my self smart. My schooling test results were mainly above-average, but I worked consistently, and often for long hours in order to achieve these. I recall I often looked to those who got the top grades – those…
Media Identity & Curation Part 2
As revealed in my blog last month, Media Identity & Curation Part 1, I hold a very broad view of creative practice. My interests, activities and roles are diverse. I love life and the aesthetic of life. Whether it is a visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, gustatory or olfactory-based creations, I embrace them all. As my personal motto describes,…