Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts

Monday, December 31, 2018

Audio Recording with GarageBand - A Beginner's Guide


Offering innovative shipping options to executive-level clients, Stephen “Steve” Sangree is a territory manager at Priority1. Based in New Jersey, Stephen Sangree enjoys challenging himself outside of the workplace through empowering activities such as making music.

When it comes to music software for beginners, GarageBand by Apple is one of the most common and respected. It comes as a part of every Mac and iPhone and is free to download. Despite how easy it is to obtain, GarageBand has powerful capabilities.

First, the software comes preloaded with lots of samples. Choose a base loop, and add layers to create a song.

Second, the Software Instrument function allows you to make your own music using dozens of different pre-programmed instruments, from drum kits to pianos. Playing music using your Mac or MIDI keyboard, you can write an entire album without owning a single physical instrument.

Finally, GarageBand allows users to record real-life instruments using either the built-in microphone in a computer or phone or with an external mic. With an external one, just plug it into the computer and position it near the instrument, and you're ready to use GarageBand for live audio recording.

Monday, April 23, 2018

Simple Tips for Avoiding Basketball Injuries


Stephen Sangree is a senior studying business and marketing at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). An active student, Stephen Sangree also devotes time to playing basketball and has competed in college.

Taking steps to prevent injuries is vital for all athletes, including basketball players. Here are some important precautions basketball players can take to protect themselves from injury.

Basketball players should undergo a physical examination before starting a new season and prepare themselves physically beforehand, since injury rates increase in athletes who are not adequately fit. Activities such as strength training, agility workouts, and aerobic conditioning can help athletes achieve an optimal fitness level for playing basketball. 

Before every practice or game, it is vital to adequately stretch all muscle groups. Also, after a workout, a player must properly cool down. 

Some sports medicine professionals recommend that basketball players take a break for at least one season each year from basketball, which can help them to avoid overuse injuries. Younger players can cross-train and play a different sport in the spring or summer. All players should also strive to recognize when their body needs a break from training and decrease the intensity of their workouts if they experience pain.