Taylor Sappe Music Production & Instruction
BMI affiliated published songwriter since 1979 
Producer/engineer and A&R for Captain Blue Records since 1980
Instructor at DeMelfi School of Music since 2005
Free Stuff
Educational
Audio
| Audio Spectrum Analyzer: Covers the use of the analyzer in both live sound and studio recording. | |
| Compressors: How to use compressors during the recording process, the mix and the mastering session. | |
| Equalizers: Discusses the different types of equalizers and the different applications for each type. | |
| Microphones: Different types of microphones and some of their applications. | |
| Normalizing: How to use normalizing to get the most out of a mastering session. |
Guitar & Bass
| Grip optimization: Playing the correct pitch; How to avoid notching your frets; Preventing tendonitis. | |
| Timing Tips for acoustic guitar: Tips and tricks for improving your timing. |
Instrumental
| Playing with feel: Mastering dynamic control of your instrument to keep your groove flowing smoothly. | |
| Playing with feeling: Expressing your feelings through the use of dynamics. | |
| Practice tips: How to get the most out of your practice sessions. |
Songwriting
| 10 Easy Steps To Building A song: A step-by-step guide for a systematic approach to writing a song. You can actually write a song by following the instructions in this lesson. Upon completion of the lesson you will have accomplished the construction of an entire song. |
Voice
| Vocal Tips: Tips for improving the quality of your singing voice. |