Audio Editing Tips
Here is Part 2, in which I explain how to avoid awkward fade-outs when editing songs for your dance routines: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVD_cu1dzuk] In case you missed it, here's Part 1 of this video tutorial, where I explain why this is
Audio Editing Tips
In this two-part video, I explain both WHY you should avoid awkward fade-outs whenever possible, and HOW to do it. Here is Part 1, WHY: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d64GCHT4jqk] If you already know WHY you should avoid fade-outs, here is Part 2, where
Miscellaneous
Just got done mixing my first song for a gymnastics floor routine. While I have years of experience with editing music for dance, there are some unique challenges posed by the requirements of gymnastic floor routines. Music can be no longer than 1:30, and at some levels, 1:10
Audio Editing Tips
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DihytlOECMw] An introduction to Squirrel Trench Audio. This video segment covers why it's important for dance teachers and dance studio owners to edit your dance music correctly from the start! If you are new to Squirrel Trench Audio, or music editing,
Miscellaneous
Squirrel Trench Audio is currently running a SPECIAL OFFER good only through Friday, September 9, 2011. Submit your song to be edited (and payment) before that date, and I will cut it to routine length for ONLY $29! (That's a $20 savings!) If you want to take advantage
Miscellaneous
There is not much greater joy than remixing a fantastic song into a new, never-before-heard version, ready for young dancers to shine with at competitions!
Audio Editing Tips
An article I wrote about adjusting the tempo of songs to fit your dancers for Dance Advantage was published today. Check it out, and use this technique to ensure that all of your songs are at the ideal tempos for your dancers!
Miscellaneous
As has been pointed out previously, music is the foundation of dance. You can easily verify this for yourself by realizing what happens when the emcee plays the wrong music at a competition..... the dancer freezes because it's not the right music. If you are a high-level
Polls
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Music Selection Ideas
Nationals have wrapped up, summer dance camps have begun, and we are now in the full hunt for just that right pieces of magical music for next season's routines. A cappella (which means without instruments) songs can be a fantastic choice for tap, if your student is a
Miscellaneous
As we gear up for the 2011-2012 dance season, Squirrel Trench Audio has been super busy getting music ready for a new slate of superlative dance routines. Some dance studios have started their junior, teen, and senior summer camps, and their group numbers have their soundtracks finished. Many of
Audio Editing Tips
Earlier today, a new reader of this site posed an excellent question in a comment on my post about the Top 5 Song Editing Mistakes I hear in dance competitions and recitals. So I thought I'd share the question along with my response: You Should Be Dancing Answer: