Taylor Sappe


BMI affiliated published songwriter since 1979
Private Music Instructor at DeMelfi School of Music and "in-your-home" instruction


Photo by Ken Gallagher

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Free Stuff

There is lots of free stuff on this web site, but you really have to look around to find it. This page consolidates it all into one menu.

Music

Cover Songs

bulletSongs used for audition purposes.  This is a list of songs I perform. Those with underlines are linked to a recording of that song. Recordings are updated periodically. You can download these songs for free.

Educational

Audio

bullet Audio Spectrum Analyzer: Covers the use of the analyzer in both live sound and studio recording.
bulletCompressors: How to use compressors during the recording process, the mix and the mastering session.
bulletEqualizers: Discusses the different types of equalizers and the different applications for each type.
bulletMicrophones: Different types of microphones and some of their applications.
bulletNormalizing: How to use normalizing to get the most out of a mastering session.

Guitar & Bass

bullet Grip optimization: Playing the correct pitch; How to avoid notching your frets; Preventing tendonitis.
bullet Timing Tips for acoustic guitar: Tips and tricks for improving your timing.

Instrumental

bullet Playing with feel: Mastering dynamic control of your instrument to keep your groove flowing smoothly.
bullet Playing with feeling: Expressing your feelings through the use of dynamics.
bullet Practice tips: How to get the most out of your practice sessions.

Songwriting

bullet 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

bulletVocal Tips: Tips for improving the quality of your singing voice.