I've written and recorded several Jazz Guitar Music Songs over the past several days.  I'm particularly enjoying writing to a Bossa Nova drumbeat.  Most of the songs include electric guitar (Gretsch Country Gentleman), upright bass, electric piano, percussion and drums but on some I'm adding some nice piano, orchestral strings and flutes.  I'm also producing some easy listening folk music using acoustic guitar and indian flute.  More to come on that later.  

Take a listen:  Relaxed Cafe Jazz Combo

I love playing a variety of instruments but my favorite by far is acoustic guitar.  I especially enjoying soft, easy listening ballads that are soothing and relaxing. I have been working on producing some classic hymns with acoustic guitar.  Today I had a purchase from the Washington National Cathedral for my version of the classic hymn "In The Garden" that I recorded a couple of years ago.  It brings me much pleasure to know that my music can help soothe the souls of others especially in these scary and trying times.

Take a listen:  In The Garden

With additional time in the studio due to the Coronavirus I have been writing and recording a ton of new music.  A friend of mine loaned me a 1950's Gibson ES-125 and I have been putting it to use!  It's a great guitar to use if you want that vintage 1950's rock & rock sound and it works great for Jazz music as well.  I have written several 50's Rock (think Elvis) songs as well as several Jazz tunes.  In addition to the Gibson 125, my Gretsch Country Gentleman is a wonderful guitar for Jazz.  I particular enjoy the relaxed, smooth Jazz guitar pieces.  More to come!

Take a Listen:  Happy Retro Jazz Guitar

​Take a Listen: 50's Rock N Roll Jukebox

Coronavirus is rewriting history books right now and it is interesting and sad times for our world as so many struggle with this horrible disease.  The Teachey family is doing our best to stay home and away from the masses.  I have always been a "hugger" and it is so hard to not be able to express affection to  so many people that I love and come into contact with - especially my kids and grandkids.  But I know we must err on the side of caution.  My heart breaks for so many who have lost loved ones because of this terrible pandemic.  God promises to never abandon us and I am hopeful for our future.  This too shall pass.  Be safe!!!!

The Whoosh sound effects market is absolutely huge.  It's one of the most searched sounds on Elements and AudioJungle.  I have been spending the last few days producing various Whoosh effects. It's especially fun to add various elements such as wind, fire, water into a whoosh effect.  A few days ago I even recorded the sound of water spraying on the windshield of my car with a couple of microphones on the inside dash to capture the sound.  From that I was able to create a unique water whoosh effect!  The possibilities are endless.

Listen to a sample:  Whoosh Big Opening Title

So when the creative bug hits you go with the flow!  I've have been working on some Music Beds that fit the soundtrack for Action Rock Sport Fashion projects.  My key instruments for this project is my Fender Strat, Gretsch Country Gentleman and Fender P Bass guitar.  I've been filling the studio with blazing rock arena guitar and the volume level is HOT!  After all, if you're playing rock 'n roll then the music is dialed up BIG!  Let's shake those window panes.  The extreme sports/fashion scene is huge and it seems to be a current common customer search.  

Take a listen:  Action Energetic Rock Sport Fashion

Grateful that our sound effects and music beds continue to thrive in sales on various websites. AudioJungle has over 10,000 authors and currently we are listed at number 35. We expect to keep moving up the ladder as we add more content.  Creativity is a wonderful blessing and there truly is always something new and unique to record.  We just need more hours in our day!

​Cheers!

I'm having a blast writing and recording new cartoon music beds.  I have some grandkids who are young enough to help me know if I'm on the right track and watching them smile and dance to my music tells me I am!  I chose some time ago to concentrate my efforts in producing cartoon sound effects so producing cartoon music tracks is a great fit for me.  I'm enjoying beefing up my orchestral plugins to help accommodate this direction. I recently began using some of the plugins from Embertone.com. I especially like their mouth trumpet (displayed prominently on The Cartoon Chicken track below). Embertone has a nice collection of plugins and a number of freebies that I have found extremely useful in creating cartoon music tracks.  Adding in an acoustic ukulele and accordion helps bring my tracks to life and gives them that "children's vibe" that's so needed in cartoon music.  More tracks to come!

Take A Listen:  The Cartoon Chicken