The Sad Truth about School | VC413

[@BejiVGM]

Just came back from my Singularity purchase and god damn Glenn this bass is just amazing you did it again! and thank you THANK YOU is not inside Kontakt player

[@grantdavis9785]

It sounds DAMN convincing! It still has robotic areas depending on strum pattern I find so probably not good for solos (if going for realism)but it is probably the best bass vst out there now, I would put it ahead of eurobass iii and that plug-in is very good.

[@BejiVGM]

Yes, it's also way better than EZBass and all of it's metal expansions. Has the "clank" sound that EZBass and the EBX weren't achieving (the Heavy Metal EBX was almost there) I feel so dumb in investing those hundreds of euros for EZBass and it's expansions when this was just 40 USD. I blame Glenn for taking so long in releasing singularity 😂

[@apfelnymous5367]

@@BejiVGM Thx for mentioning, ezbass was on my shopping list, but how do you get singularity for 40usd ? It's 90€ for me

[@BlackReaperMetal]

My drummer's case for being a musician is crazy. He gave up his room to be a rehearsal space and has slept in the living room for at least the last 11 years to allow for it. His parents have been a godsend for us and am extremely grateful they support their son in such a way that has allowed us to use the space for such a long time.

[@richardsp2794]

I absolutely love how this channel has evolved from mostly about gear and studio technique/knowledge into been about the the wider music industry and even now talking about the realities of achieving a goal in life and how traditional educational pathways currently on offer do not really support people now. That's a real model for how long term channels evolve and actually add proper value. Keep on keeping on Glenn.

[@ChrisTondreau]

Re: quit school. I did music school. I got my honours degree in classical guitar and music education. Yes, in the mid-90s. I think you need to qualify your answer and the original poster maybe should have been more clear. A formal music education is still critical for some career paths - ex teaching, playing in an orchestra, and for anything to do with Canada Council grants. For playing in a band or recording....nah. You just need to get in there, learn, get connected, prove yourself and be the cream that rises to the top. I would never recommend to anyone to quit school before graduating grade 12. Ultimately, music is a tough go. I make a good living as a school teacher. It allows me to do music on my own terms and make some fairly okay money on the side. So when the dream of becoming a rock star crash lands and that person finds themselves crawling out of the wreckage when they're 30, jaded, and disillusioned, at least their grade 12 will set them up for entry to some other career paths later.

[@AndrewMilnerMusic]

When you're so early you accidentally time-traveled to 2007 when 360p was the maximum available resolution. Great video Glenn! Also, that bass is...pure. Really sounds nice. Also, on a side note, the response to the dropping-out-of-school dilemma hit home. I was that person that didn't pursue music and instead thought he wanted to be a programmer (because that's all I heard in college). Your answer...healed a few things.

[@TheGaryHughes]

it blows my mind people could just buy a house at 23 and that was normal(ish?)

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Yup! Much less married and kids (not that glenn has them). Also 1000% agree with glenn about where’s the incentive to work hard i agree. At this point i’d rather live a happy life than anything else.

[@ulyx9804]

Inflation baby. Not a single presidential administration since the crony FDR has spent less than we've made in taxes.

[@kellykellerstein-meatchamb5361]

Yeah...I bought 1 in mid 90s at 20 years ....times have changed.

[@TheGaryHughes]

@@CreativeMindsAudio why work hard when everyone under 60s retirement plan is death

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

@@TheGaryHughes 😂 yeah retirement. My retirement plan is praying things go better in the world and some sort of UBI is created. Managing my own health is a full time job.

[@DiveBombDaveTV]

Glenn hitting the nail on the head there. The problem isn't in the education, or lack of, it's that the entire system is broken

[@FatNorthernBigot]

When I was younger, each generation was empirically better-off than their predecessor. It was a given, and what was meant by "progress". This is no longer the case, and from the perspective of Gen X, it's soul-destroying to watch what is happening to today's youth through no fault of theirs.

[@Yakomoe]

I am gen x. I don't see what you are seeing.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

​@@Yakomoe Sadly, for the youth of today, Gen X have better jobs, better housing options, better pensions. Gen Z have a bunch of online BS to poison their minds and no real prospects. You have to feel sorry for them.

[@VARVIS_]

@@Yakomoe blind

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

@@Yakomoe I am gen x too. I most definitely see what the OP is seeing. Upper class and upper middle class are doing well, and their issues are catered too by politicians. Lower and lower middle class are being squeezed harder and harder and politicians don't give a f*** about them. Dismissing them as 'the deplorables'.

[@hereonmars]

I see it. It's really sad.

[@tsttrewes]

Don't comment too often, but watch every video. Keep up the good work Glenn! Appreciate all you do!

[@BirdmanDeuce26]

I want to add a caveat: there's quite a bit of difference between dropping out of high school vs dropping out of college/university, and the resources/safety nets for trying to pursue your dreams WILL vary _quite dramatically_ from person to person and situation to situation.

[@safetydepartment]

yeah, one you drop out with no debt, and the other you drop out owing the federal government an arm and a leg

[@bfunkadelicmusic]

My dad always said “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” He is still, at 73, a world class trumpet player but he spent 35 years in the automotive industry. I should’ve listened. I have 21 years in automotive and, though my pay allows me to do the music I love, I hate what I do every day. To the girl wanting to pursue music. You do your thing. I wish you all the luck in the world!

[@Youcantseetheninja]

Okay. I will just tell all of my broke students with no job, skills, resume, work experience, money, education, or desire to obtain any of these to go do it. She can still sing on the side of the road for loose change lol. Make sense?

[@gren3515]

@@Youcantseetheninja school isn't free lmao

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@gren3515 High school. I am talking about high school. Glenn thought I was talking about college

[@gren3515]

@@Youcantseetheninja ooooooooh I see. That changes everything. Yea I don’t see why any kid would think dropping out of high school for music would be a good idea 💀

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@gren3515 exactly. Imagine having never worked, having no high school credits, no license or car, and no money on top of that. Those are the types of students I work with

[@Youcantseetheninja]

Hi Glenn: Thanks for your response. This is a discussion I am happy to have with everyone. I read these statistics every days provided by the Indiana department of education. This is my full time job and I have this conversation with people 5 days a week (We have over 8,000 students and it just keeps growing). While that was not the response I was expecting, I feel I should clarify a little more. I keep kids from dropping out of HIGH SCHOOL. The students that drop out usually have no car, job, work experience, no high school credits, and have no desire to to anything. Mental health plays and outside factors play a large role as well. Sometimes, they do have all of those things, but struggle finding the motivation to want to grow further in their career (EX pick up business skills, management, accounting, etc.) Another thing to keep in mind is we are an online public school. That means they have no desire to roll over, turn the computer on, and complete any school work. Every time a student in our school wants to drop out, I have a talk with them about their current situation and how dropping out will make it more challenging. Think about it. They have NOTHING. Throwing out school just make it harder for them to provide for themselves. How could they even afford a $60,000 home if they have to compete for a job making less than $10/hour, that they can't even drive to? That being said if you are in this situation with no money no job, no transportation, please explain to me how you can make a career out of music without having a lucky draw and blowing up overnight like post Malone?' I am not saying it isn't possible, just much easier when you have the basic needs in life. You made a comment about our school system which you seem to know nothing about. So, I will fill you in on how we provide our students with a life outside of high school. We contract with trade and licensing agencies to provide high school students with trade certification, and license for specific jobs that pay more money. The best part is they can earn these certifications online though us (including our CNA program). On top of that, I personally have made an effort to get our students jobs working as stage hands at the largest music venue in Indiana (Ruoff music center). I put these grads names on W-2s doing what they love. No other high school in Indiana is able to get their students a job working as a stage hand at Ruoff. It has paid off well in my mine and my student's favor. I teach these students that learning skills outside of the music industry (ex, technology, electrical work, carpentry, construction, welding, etc) can help them build their careers working around music. We have electricians back stage who run all of our power. We have welders who fix the staging truss and have business managers that manage he finances of the music venue. We have IT people who fix our computers for the performances. I have also helped well over 10.000 student receive financial aid so they can continue their education. Some of these student go on to study technology, which I am sure we can agree that the music industry needs; people who understand technology. Also don't forget. For every person who brags about dropping out of school to pursue music, there will always become who completed school to finish music. I understand your friend can repair keyboards. However, there is someone else out there who can repair keyboard, run IT on it, design the keyboard itself, create the operating software, and create a business model to sell them. That person learned how to fix keyboards as well, but they added onto their skillset. This leads to more financial opportunities You can only make money 2 way in the US. Provide a service, or a product to the market. If you don't have either one, then you are not making money (unless you are doing it for someone else). Here are the links to the Indiana Department of education website that we give to all of our students who want to drop out: www.incontext.indiana.edu/2018/mar-apr/article2.asp www.incontext.indiana.edu/2018/mar-apr/article2.asp On top of that, for every success story of a HS dropout, there are thousands of lives that never develop to that level. No one knows about them, because the media only blows up the success stories. This glories dropping out of high school, which is not a good thing to do. However, just like you, all I can do it present the scientific evidence from my full time line of work and hope you take it.

[@pipelineaudio]

It sounds like you are balancing between the idealistic Disney version of school and a very pragmatic outcome based approach. I would love to see you team up with Glenn and focus more on the second approach, you might see some serious retention! I very very very much appreciate that you see some value in the trades, which is normally Blasphemy to the NEA types. It sounds like you care and can appreciate reality for reality's sake, sadly a combination so often lacking in the education system. I am betting that your students' outcomes are statistically better than most.

[@pipelineaudio]

Also, #learn2code is no joke, and I would bet that "self taught" c++ coders do significantly better in life than most post graduates

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@pipelineaudio Thank you so much for that. I really appreciate your response. I really do everything I can for our students. I have a lot of goals in trying to cross the bridges of the education and music industry. The music industry itself is already hard enough to get involved in. I hope to be able to provide my students who are passionate about music easier access to it and show them it can be done! We can prove naysayers wrong that criticize people who want to pursue music. We can help grow music education, industry education, trade opportunities, financial opportunities. I see such a huge picture here. One day, I hope to write a meaningful song and music video motivating my students to finish high school.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@pipelineaudio So many of my students want to be twitch streamers and youtubers. It would be so helpful if I could have people back me up

[@soundman1402]

The more educated our society is, the better we're able to navigate how complicated adult life actually is. We'll also be better equipped to understand when we're being fleeced. When we think of education as job training, we're doing ourselves, and those in school, a disservice. "Science tells us how to clone dinosaurs; Humanities tells us why that might be a bad idea." I took a humanities class as an adult and realized how much I'd missed out on from being so laser-focused in my youth on technical things... Computers, sound engineering, and so on. I never took biology in high school because I wasn't interested; I took chemistry and physics. I don't use chemistry much, but I do enjoy knowing about how chemicals work. Physics are actually quite relevant to sound engineering if you truly want to understand it. Simple harmonic motion requires an understanding of calculus, and this is all difficult stuff you're unlikely to learn on your own. Yes, stay in high school. In fact, go to college. Community college is great, and less expensive than University. Pursue music in your spare time. Once you get this foundational knowledge, do with it (or don't) as you will. But get it before you decide it's useless. You never know what overlaps you'll find.

[@GOD_BLESS_THE_BEATLES]

Never commit oneself to one belief or trend nor thinking! Always be open to change! Education alloys you this opportunity!! Lyndon Johnson

[@jackmaniacmusic]

Not the take I was expecting from glenn on school, but as a young person it was heartening to hear. I've had similar concerns to the ones you voiced, and it's glad to see that other people see them. As someone who's currently about to start community college, I have a deep fear of working in shit jobs for shit wages. It practically feels like I will never own a home, much less do something fulfilling for a living or have any sort of family.

[@GOD_BLESS_THE_BEATLES]

As a old fart and retired school teacher, I offer MY students opportunities! (IVE NEVER STOPPED TEACHING) Throughout our life we fill our students life's with tools to put into their toolbox with different skills! The reason for the girl to stay in school "EVERYTHING" she's learns it shall be important some place down the road!! PROMISE YA!! Today, she has a profound desire for music how about tomorrow? Life is not stagnant!! Glenn notice how well you speak? No hesitation in your voice nor stuttering in your sentence structure!! Glenn, Thank a teacher!! Lyndon Johnson!!

[@Youcantseetheninja]

"thank a teacher: 100!!!

[@elementscity4204]

If someone knows they wanna be a musician, they know. At the end, I've now finished 10th grade, and I guarantee you that more than half of what I learned this year will be forgotten during summer brake, never to be used or learned again

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@elementscity4204 congrats on finishing! The important thing is that you finish. School is only for 18 years, but the willingness to learn and build toys skill set if for life. Prove to your employers that you can do both, and you’ll find lots of opportunities. I have not used algebra since I finished school, but I’m glad I challenged my ability to think critically and problem solve. School DOES NOT equal JOB TITLE. It equals skills for life

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@elementscity4204 also, the direct route is not the best route to being a musician. Sometimes, other routes are better. You have to build your own path

[@bimmerfreak10]

When you screamed into the pickup, I laughed until I cried. Thank you for that. Keep up the good work!

[@yackohoopy]

I love the sample for Singularity. That’s song sounds similar to a song by a band that begins with the letter M and ends with etallica.

[@darthshuster551]

Woaaah Glenn imma need a lot more info about that bass VST, because if mi reading right it looks like you may have corrected the shittiest thing about bass VSTs which is that the other ones don't let you fuck with the EQ of the distorted tone

[@claudemanning6578]

As someone who has seen many individuals drop out of school to pursue music and spend decades struggling to even buy food compared to those who finish school and get a basic job and are able to at least rent a place, I would recommend staying in school just as a back up. You may get lucky and become successful in the industry but the chances are slim at best. And even if you do become successful being able to sustain that for many years is hard compared to having a steady job. My advice would again be to stay in school and pursue music that way you'll be able to have something to sustain you while you grind away at your career and if you do become successful, you didn't lose anything by gaining a strong education.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

Yes!! Thank you!

[@dindinbre]

I've been saying the same thing. Pursuing any form of art is cool, but you better have something as a back up in case you can't make money out of music or whatever.

[@coryfriesen]

Honestly, I clicked on this video and I truly believed that Glen was going to start telling the person to stay in school and that pursing music full time is a huge gamble and not to do it. Your words were very refreshing Glen, I really dug your opinion on the matter. I feel 100% the same way as you. Screw breaking yourself to make someone else rich, money doesn't mean shit. Make your happiness your number 1 priority, broke or paid as long as you're happy. Cheers Glen, great episode!

[@senacht]

Just my 2¢ If you’re going to try and possibly fail, based on my own experience it’s better to fail early and often and get the life experience and and learning in while there’s still time to correct course. As you get older the stakes get higher and the downside deeper because you don’t have as much time and freedom to take risks. You also have less physical energy and push when you need it. as you age. Age related medical issues are the great equalizer. And for most of us they start cropping up somewhere in our mid to late 40s. Also, if you’re working, you also probably also incurred financial obligations and probably something more substantial to loose. Like a house or business. Getting kicked out of your crappy apartment because you got too behind on the rent is bad enough. But getting foreclosed on a house you already had three quarters paid off because you had a cash flow issue for a few months is far worse. That said I’d still advise completing a high school diploma since many employers use it as a qualifying requirement and won’t even consider you if you don’t have one because it implies you have basic reading and math skills. You don’t have to like it. But it’s still a very real thing to consider.

[@grumpyitcushmeta4riaproduc189]

Exactly.

[@woodsnstrings]

People who want to know how to tune an instrument, including drums, need to shadow a piano tuner on the job for a while. One of the tricks I picked up was to get the intonation done in as dry a space as possible, because the Doppler effect creates a psychoacoustic decay in PITCH as the reverberated note comes back to you. That's why it's hard to get a drum tuned when there's ambience in the room: the note on return, due to the perceived frequency decay on the repeat, sounds flatter than the note you hit, making it that much harder to lock in your pitch. (Yes, modern piano technicians use digital tuners, but the value of a good ear is still not to be underestimated.)

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

In 1987, instead of Year 12, I attended The School of Audio Engineering. I mixed bands live for a while, but then I had too many gigs of my own. The knowledge has always been helpful though.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

dropping out in 1987 was much different because of the advancement in technology. Also, the world is becoming increasingly demanding of high school diplomas. You should read the articles I posted in my comment. You may find them pretty interesting to see how times have changed

[@FPSBird]

omg glen! you have helped me so much in getting better sound out of my music and that's not exclusive to metal. I make indie/prog rock in my band and a lot of the advice you have given has helped me immensely. One of the most helpful things you have said was when you talk about having a physical compressor on the way in while recording on the UA volt video. It inspired me to get a delta mu compressor designed and built by a friend of mine and man it is truly a game changer for the sound of my music. Thanks you so much for that helpful piece of advice.

[@JDogTheDrummer]

If there’s something the pandemic has shown us, is it became the ultimate equalizer. Every industry was impacted in some capacity, especially entertainment and performing arts. I figured if I’m going to bust my butt in a job and struggle, I might as well do it in a field that I enjoy and have some sense of fulfillment in. Do I put in long hours? Yes I do, but I’d rather it be in performing arts instead of corporate America

[@orafaelorsato]

OH HELL YEAH THE SINGULARITY IS FINALLY HERE! As SOON as I start organizing my recording setup, SINGULARITY WILL BE FIRST IN LINE.

[@zoso2287]

Watched this video and then KZbin suggested a video of yours from 8 years ago... You look Great! And project way more energy! keep up the fitness my dude!

[@Mr.Goldbar]

If I wasn't already so satisfied with my Submission Audio bass plugins I'd buy this in a heartbeat! One day I will buy this :) These bass plugins speed up the process so much as a guitar player, I finally put my only bass in its case in the closet and freed up some space! I'd give it some TLC and either sell it or gift it to a friend who needs a 5 string :)

[@WhatGrenadeWhere]

Hi, I'm your new friend. I happen to need a 5 string bass. The coincidence huh? s/

[@marcoalexanderwinthermikke9132]

Very "Wherever I May Roam" kind of riff for the Singularity mix. Sounds great! 😎🤘

[@Fartinhalerr]

Hell yeah Glenn preach!! Dude you are spot-on! Do what you love put everything into it and money will come

[@kyleott9219]

Interesting take on the dropping out of school to pursue music. Your point on the cost of living is spot on. I think that more nuance is needed on the topic, such as, how much time and study is being devoted to music. A mentor might also help this student find the right path. Thanks for the honest take Glenn.

[@ecorona21]

I´m grateful to all of those people who convinced me not to drop school when I was a kid... My family was not in a good financial situation so I had to study a 3 year degree on a cheap tech school, that was the best decision of my life... I did both, music and my pro-IT career, +20 years into it an counting... I learned that the music industry is crap and you have to work your ass off for basically peanuts, and if you are into Metal it gets worse... I confirmed that I make the right choice when I meet Therion after a show they gave in my city, had the opportunity to hang out with them at the hotel and learned how the music business is brutal... Fu#k no! I have been doing home office for over 10y and get payed more than I deserved! I love what I do...

[@denizenofclownworld4853]

Right on. I just hope you don't get paid to spell paid. ;)

[@ecorona21]

@@denizenofclownworld4853 English is not my first lenguaje, I bet you also can speak more than one. Cheers.

[@denizenofclownworld4853]

@@ecorona21 Lots of people with low IQ's are bilingual. It's not a sign of intelligence.

[@nicholayhovland4840]

On the topic of school, I'm all for the rebellious spirit of "offer me something or else"; as a teacher-to-be, there are so many things I wish were better. I don't know how the situation is in the US and Canada, but if you haven't even completed school here and you're not really young, I can't imagine the difficulties of finding work; some manage it, but it's not the least bit guaranteed. That's a dark outcome I wouldn't recommend to anyone.

[@alanjackson4701]

I get where you are coming from in regards to the school system today and following your dreams, but things like literacy and numeracy are important for all jobs and interests. Being able to communicate an idea in writing is important even if you are just a dumb bass player and being able to divide up that $27 royalty between the band will save a lot of agro. I gave a talk in a school many years ago and said that the system is not going to give you what you need in life. Take what you can but strive to learn more on your own so you can achieve your dreams, whatever they may be. Funny I never got asked back.

[@bonek350]

I really appreciate your perspective on this, sir. We have been in a serious battle with student debt because degrees have become worthless and we keep telling kids that it will be solved by racking up more debt and going to school. Where is the sense in that? Debt makes a person a slave.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

I was talking about high school

[@BTL400]

Here's my take: When I was in school I just didn't like it at all. I thought I was wasting my time and life there while being bullied. I learned to play the guitar and joined some school bands, not rock bands but other kinds of music. I felt great when I was rehearsing with the other kids and the teacher, so much so that I wanted to study music and pursue a music career. Unfortunately it was not possible as only one semester was way too expensive for my family to afford, even if I worked my ass off. I got depressed and it got worse when I got my first electric guitar because I could not play it for an entire year due to a crazy allergy to nickel that I still have but it's under control. My parents were trying to come up with alternatives and, after 6 months of doing absolutely nothing, I started studying at university, BA in English, or teaching English for a living if you mind. It was the best option for me since it was crazy cheap to study at that university. I did ok at university but I knew I had no vocation at all to become a teacher. I really wanted to study another degree, but a doctor who was treating my illnesses told me some wise words "finish your degree and after that you can study music and have music as a hobby that gives you a few extra bucks." Now, fast forward many years, I still live with my parents but I could afford finishing the construction of their house. Now, I live upstairs and pay them some kind of rent and provide everything they need. I teach English for a living, play the music I want and record some musicians every now and then in my small "studio." Everything is working out just fine but not gonna lie, I wish I could afford buying a house. I had this conversation with my parents and they told me that it's ok if I stay in their house while I save enough money for the downpayment. Now, here's the kicker: I would have to save years worth of 50% of monthly income just for the downpayment of a 5x10m apartment, a "box." My parents know this and they say it's ok, they understand that even getting a 125cc bike is just too expensive. Bottom line: - Study something that pays rent and food and leaves enough free time to learn and do the things you love. - Be a good son or daughter and talk to your parents to come up with alternatives. - Save all the money you can to improve your parents' house and living conditions. - Save all the money you can to achieve your goals.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

That’s my point. Nobody can afford rent anymore, even WITH an education. So what’s the point if there’s no reward?

[@christofdonat2702]

I don't know about the situation in Canada, or the US. But in Germany and Switzerland, owning your own house is pretty unusual, especially for young people. Most people rent their homes, even when old. I even do own some real estate, that most of it I've inherited, but I don't live there. Simply because it's not at the place I work. It's pretty normal. So your measure, if modern society has failed the young, isn't working everywhere. Maybe you with your society is slowly morphing into what's normal in other places. I also think, that encouraging kids, to drop out of school is, is bad advice. It's not, that school takes up all of your time. I used to follow my passions as well back then, and then my Children did the same. Having finished school will simply give you a backup plan, if your dream doesn't work out. You can still go to college, and learn something different, if you're eligible to enlist at the college. Especially in music business, I think, a backup plan is absolutely necessary, given the chances, that you might end up broke like fuck, and having to bring your guitar, your sole source of income, to a pawn shop in order to buy groceries. I can't find the source, but I remember having read, that that happened to Ollie Halsall. One of his friends bought back the guitar for him, but it might not turn out as favorable for you, if your friend are just as broke as you are. Well, there are a lot of stories around about Ollie Halsall, so I wouldn't claim, that it's true. But despite being one of the best guitar player of the 20th century, he really stayed very poor his whole life. There are stories of him stealing the milk from his neighbors door step, because he couldn't afford to pay the milk man. Therefore my advice for the young lady: 1. pursue your musical aspirations as much as possible in your spare time, while still staying at school. 2. Use your schools resources for your music career. Is there maybe a teacher, who can maybe introduce you to relevant people? Is there maybe a music studio at school, that you can use? Do some of the other students have contacts? Their parents? 3. If it takes off, and you make enough money, to sustain yourself long term, that's great, and you might as well drop out of school, course then you'll have made it anyway. 4. if it turns out, that you don't make it in music, keep music as a wonderful hobby, and get a different job. If necessary by attending college, and university. Of course it would be better, if your parents can afford to pay for it, but I'm well aware, that not everyone is that fortunate. If they can't, try and sustain yourself with side jobs as much as possible and stay away from student loans as long as possible. That's what I did. I still love music, and it gives me a lot of joy. But I earn my money with a different passion of mine: as a software developer. And now I can afford all the nice toys for my music, that I'd never be able to buy otherwise. Of course, Glen might say, society has changed, and it has very much. But it hasn't changed to make a career in music easier, without a backup plan now. Quite the opposite.

[@mathias8627]

300k$? Where do I find a house that cheap in Canada? Everything in my city is at least 1 mil

[@joolz666]

What's the tonewood used on the Singularity plugin? *runs and hides*

[@daleonov]

Digitally simulated alder fibers

[@BikerEgg1]

Ohhhh Glenn. I got all excited when you announced big things coming from Spectre for bass. Then we find out it's a replacement for the bass player. Booo! I get it. It's a useful tool for home recording. Keep up the great content. Review some bass gear once in a while.

[@reghunt2487]

00:33 It depends on what you mean by "school". Power thru high school for sure. You need the basics for life in general. Even in music, you have to have some understanding of the world before you can say something about it. College? Meh. Curiosity and drive can indeed get you far in learning about things, but sometimes it's difficult figuring out what to learn. This is where experienced teachers come in. So take advantage of education while someone else is paying for it. As an example of how the basics helps you in the real world, there are funny TikToks showing airline employees who don't know Hawaii and Alaska are part of the U.S.

[@ulyx9804]

I have a decent job, a stay at home wife, and 2 toddlers. Your speech at the beginning inspires me and motivates me to keep my kids out of school so I can afford to enroll them in shit that will actually help them and enrich their lives, like music schools, martial arts, robotic/coding schools, and day trips to the dozens of museums in my city.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Don't

[@hunter00143]

@morbidmanmusic1403 well it will be better than the useless garbage they teach you in public schools nowadays

[@deanmccaskill5495]

At last some sanity.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

Keeping minors out of school is illegal and you will be reported to DCS for it. Not by me. but you will be reported for it.

[@bluebedlamofficial]

Asking what would make me happy in life is such a good question. After much thought, I settled on you yelling at me about music. "Why did you think a minute long instrumental intro was a good idea?!" You would ask. "I dunno." I would mumble meekly. "I thought it would set a mood." "Well, you were fucking wrong!" Thanks for being our angry, metalhead uncle on the internet.

[@davidjoel111]

9:24 as a tone x owner I think that their software is not to organized or friendly, it took me several days to find tones I was happy with, out of 100 crappy tones you can find 5 good ones, it doesn’t help that ik multimedia has stupid names for their IRs. Just keep searching and you’ll find good tones. Using 3rd pary IRs helps too

[@swistedfilms]

Hallelujah! Preach on brother! Follow your dreams

[@lou.yorke.x]

Regarding the first question, which school is she in, high school or college? Staying in HS and graduating is good advice. Also: school is always there, you can always pick up where you left off. Taking a shot at "the big time" in music (and sports) is best done when you're young. GEDs and college diplomas will always be available when you're ready. Timing is everything: in music, comedy, and in life.

[@sbz8620]

Where is this room acoustics video??? I must of missed it

[@Thelastthingyouwillremember]

Make a longer video about school Glenn!!! Plzzzzz

[@AlexusDelphi]

I've been learning about how to design an enclosure for a subwoofer cabinet for a car. While looking up videos and the science behind designs, I was pointed toward a DATS box (Dayton Audio Test System). The DATS V3, paired with WinISD, can be used to test speakers in open air to find the speakers' characteristics, and that info can help you build a box that'll work for it. I think it'd be interesting to use that setup to build an ideal guitar and bass cabinet as well since it all uses the same science and math

[@TheHarvChannel]

One of the best things about Fridays. Many thanks! 👊🙂

[@NWTMasterWolf]

SKAL! GLENN! your perspective on college is absolutely on point. I have seen the prof many many times in my town and family.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

But I was talking about high school lol

[@kreation1935]

For me if she's in high school I'd say stay in school to get her diploma, its really valuable for when she could be trying to find a job if a career in music doesn't work out. I'm 35, a home owner (500K) mortgage free and college educated. My uncle is the richest person I know, he didn't finish high school as he started a fabrication company that built equipment for the first oil boom/rush here in Alberta decades ago. So I understand your example Glenn, though these days it is harder to get into any field with out finishing high school or GED equivalent. There's still value in finishing high school, though the question leaves out where she is at in terms of her music career currently. If she actually has made progress towards being a professional musician then I can understand the merit of the decision. But if its that she has the talent and hasn't done anything to start a career in music, why not start posting songs on youtube and build a following while finishing high school. And how many bands/artists make enough to survive with out a day job or working small jobs out side of tours/recording ect... ? Yes the housing market is broken in Canada, especially in large cities. But is renting and living comfortably while possibly saving for a down payment, really that bad of an option? I don't see it as a reason to just give up on an proper education.

[@brandoncorbeil6698]

I used Glens advice on amps and digital vs real amps. Threw my money into a geadrush gigboard instead of the EVH head I wanted. And I couldn't be happier. It's smaller, has way more tones. And I can fit the thing in my backpack. Good for guitar or bass!

[@synonyx]

Glenn, people often forget success isn't a one size fits all formula. Some of the most successful knew when it was time to leave school and persue their dreams. I'd rather be broke and happy everyday than middle class and miserable.

[@yackohoopy]

Here’s a little something about the pickups comment: So I’m changing the PAF’s in one of my guitars to P90’s. There is a clear sonic difference, but that’s because they’re single coil pickups and I wanted that sound without the single coil noise.

[@yackohoopy]

@@benburnett8109, I’m aware that they are not. What I DID say was that there is a sonic difference between P90’s and PAF. P90’s have LESS noise than other single coil pickups, but still have noise nonetheless

[@TheMuckrakersli]

Dropped out of college 3 times. I even dropped out of 3 studios recording internships back in circa 2014-2016 . One of the studios was recording Metal Allegiance. I met guys from Megadeth, Death Angel, Testament, and all that. But even then, I just realized time and time again that I wanted to be the band recording, not the person recording the band. Probably why I talked with them more than they probably expected, but the bands were really nice! But,. Yeah. I found my growth happened naturally, just doing band things, running a music festival, and now booking/rental company over the last 12 years. Of course, my team expanded with people who do have different educations, but needless to say, college isn't necessary for everyone.

[@owlsliveintrees]

As of '21, 36% of Canadians 25-29 owned a home. 52.3% for 30-34. I suspect that home ownership group is disproportionately high school graduates.

[@slayabouts]

School guy: "Well that didn't go the way I expected"

[@nu-metalfan2654]

The sad truth about school is I’ve learnt more at home than I ever did at school or college. I did an Art course at College and the biggest thing I’ve learnt about Art was at home and not in College, which was that Art doesn’t have to be perfect. I grew up thinking that drawings and paintings had to be perfect, but when you start to realise that so many paintings get sold for so much money and they look, well shit, you start to realise that Art doesn’t have to be perfect at all. The biggest problem with School is it doesn’t set you for like outside of school, you don’t learn about life all that much, you don’t get taught enough about sex, you don’t learn about relationships, you don’t learn about how to mange life on your own when you leave the family home. And by the time you hit 16/17/18 you don’t know what to do because school hasn’t taught you about life. I’m 27 and still live in the family home, at school I was never taught how to socialise, I was only taught the very basics of sex which was not enough at all and the rest of sex I learnt while watching Porn. They just assume you will naturally pick things up but people develop at different ages. So school needs to be less algebra and more learning about life after school, not saying maths isn’t important but learning about life and how to live is far more important.

[@ericstearns170]

Glenn, regarding education: I agree, to a point. For young musicians there is a cautionary tale to be told. Learn language, learn math, study economics. Why, because the largest word in the phrase music business is business. I've seen countless musicians screwed over by managers, booking agents and even club owners simply because they either didn't understand the importance of a contract or didn't understand what they were reading/signing. Do I believe you need higher education to be successful, no, but a basic education can keep you from shooting yourself in the foot. Just my 2 pennies. Oh and Fuck you! Keep up the great work!

[@Youcantseetheninja]

Absolutely true

[@morbidcorpse5954]

I have a PhD and play black metal. Black metal is not going to put food on my table. Education is very important.

[@rk28984]

Dude, for 300.000 you only get a one bedroom apartment where I live. For a house you are north of 1.000.000! Glenn, about not dropping out of school I can tell you a little story. I was treated very badly by teachers and other kids that attended our school (mostly because I come from a blue collar background, my father was a bricklayer). Even failed some classes, but just refused to give up, and worked my way through. After school I ended up on university, payed most of it by working my ass off in the summer time. After I graduated in medicine I started my training to become a GP and an emergency doctor. Finished all my training a few weeks ago and the whole education thing took about 17 years of my life. It was a very hard and rocky road, including a couple of years way under the poverty line (I only ahad like 1-2 bucks for food a day), but now I got a great job and it pays well. I also have no student lown to pay back (as in my country you don't have to pay that much for university). So I think it depends if dropping out of school is a good thing or not. If you have the vigor to grind through it to reach a certain goal, it can be go through the whole torture (and it also builds character). But on the other hand, even I won't be able to afford my own house any time soon. PS.: Besides being a MD I also play in a Metal band. And we will be on our first extended EU-tour with a very cool band from Canada this fall! ;)

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

It depends on what you want to do in life. I have a strong interest in becoming a geoscientist but it’s 100% impossible to become one without a collegiate education. No place in the US will ever hire someone without at least a bachelors degree. In the end as long as you’re truly happy and passionate about what you’re interested in, if education is required then do it. Otherwise enjoy getting nowhere in life and working to profit somebody else’s pocket just as you said. Just be happy guys. I feel like people over think things too much. Possibly motivated by finding a career that pays the most money? To me money doesn’t matter nearly as much as happiness. As long as I have food on the table and my family by my side, I’ll be happy going to the river by all the rich folks camping in their high end RVs that they bring while we roll up looking like novices to them. My POV on life is probably vastly different than most. To each is own. There’s no right or wrong answer.

[@colinmitchell1287]

If singularity had force string like the newer Submission audio basses. I'd be very happy to grab singularity.

[@ChernobylAudio666]

Where would you use force string and why? Honest question. Just curious.

[@colinmitchell1287]

@@ChernobylAudio666 slides from which string I'd like, the hand position in submission's new stuff also usually helps with this as well. But, playing notes all on the low string when I want that sound, which is very often. Being able to fret in the positions I'd play on my real bass basically. Only gripe I have with the solemn tones basses and the older submission basses personally. That's just me tho.

[@lka1988]

I know I'm guilty of buying into some expensive gear... I bought myself a Fender Strat, then loaded it with the typical EMG 81/60 combo. But I also grew up with Fenders in the family, so it was more nostalgic than anything else. And for the EMGs, I know I could have gotten by just fine with the Strat's factory HSS config, but I *reeeeeeeeaaaallllllllllly* wanted the double covered humbucker look, and was willing to pay for it. Then I bought locking tuners for it, which made the biggest difference in tuning stability (everyone knows how difficult it is to tune a floating bridge guitar). However, after all the mods and money I put into it, I ended up with a guitar that is exactly what I wanted, and with the satisfaction of building it myself. I'm very happy with it. Not long after completing the mods, I came across your videos which really helped me focus on where I should spend my money next, so thank you (seriously)! And from the bottom of my heart - fuck you! 😅

[@pyroheart6801]

Yeah, I tried to go to college because I wanted to make my parents happy. I chose Electrical Tech, and didn't like to be bogged down with the assignments. Now, I didn't graduate, but I have a full-time job I can tolerate because of good pay and benefits. Like John Lennon said when asked about what do you want to be when you grow up, he said "Happy". The teacher told him he didn't understand the question, yet he told the teacher he didn't understand life. People can have over a million dollars in their wallet, and still be miserable. Your satisfaction is a priceless merit.

[@yackohoopy]

@SpectreSoundStudios, in regards to that first comment: What was it that Tommy Victor of Prong say? “You want the good life, you break your back! You snap your fingers, you snap your neck”.

[@KC-bi9jw]

As someone who went to a music school with a great recording program and eventually got into the position of interviewing others for the job, what I found is that it doesn’t matter if or which school you went to. As long as you have drive, use your brain, and aren’t awkward around big clients, you got the job. F**k whatever school you went to, they helped you in one part, now we’re in the real world with paying clients. School should be there to teach you ”how to learn” and for some (like me) it was my only option to get my foot in the door of this industry. My recording school was badass though and I’ve yet to see another program as in depth as mine (students record bands, even the concert bands and orchestra, install SSLs, maintain studio by ourselves, all engineer students must be in the music school so we can all read music, etc.)

[@Youcantseetheninja]

You don't even have to go to music school. Study technology and learn how computers work. You'll make a ton of money then you can splurge on gear you know how to use and lessons.

[@fatmatrow]

@@Youcantseetheninjabeing well balanced in music theory and recording practices makes communicating with musicians much easier.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@fatmatrow yes, and understanding technology can open more doors for you ON TOP of knowing theory and recording skills

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@fatmatrow also give you more money to buys gear and a studio

[@KC-bi9jw]

@@Youcantseetheninja yes, everyone has their own path. I would have blown my brains out if I majored in comp sci instead of music. I’m here for the love of music, money is secondary.

[@Deckie1969]

I agree with you Glenn wages aren't where they should be, but I think the inflated house prices are the real issue. The home prices have increased at rate that wages can't match. I don't know why the home prices are so high, but it is BS. My wife and I bought our house in 2012 and the appraised value has increased almost five times the amount we paid for it. There is no way our house should have increased that much in value in just over eleven years.

[@pideuhweuh8459]

Mode 4 cab was actually loaded with celestion k100 speaker to be able to handle the 350 watts the matching amp head delivers. Seems like a great cab nevertheless.

[@myronmosley2167]

You are right about the cost of living but if said person is in America, if she drops out of high school, pursues music and fails, which is the case for 99% of aspiring musicians, it will be extremely difficult for her to get a job worth a damn down the road without a high school diploma. It’s already difficult for people with GED’s as it is and the further we go into the technological age it’s going to get even harder unless she’s ok with physical labor. If it were my kid I’d say start recording now, do some weekend gigs, build a following and gain experience on stage and in the studio now and when you graduate go full time as a touring musician. She may be a great artist but I know that there are some of what you would consider big artists that also work day jobs or even multiple jobs between tours to survive. I just hope she understands that the odds are not in her favor in regards to a music career, whether she drops out or not.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

Thank you, someone in this comment section who understands

[@myronmosley2167]

@@Youcantseetheninja I just tell it like it is. I would never tell someone to not pursue their dream career. I would just be real with them about what they’re getting into so they can make an informed decision on what they want to do so they know what to expect and how to plan for it. That way if they choose to go for it and it doesn’t work out the way they wanted it to, they’re not devastated by it. Because the reality is that for every successful artist that’s living solely off of their music there’s at least a thousand others that no one’s ever heard of and at least 10 of those are just as talented and skilled or more talented and skilled than the one that made it. And I think that’s something people should know.

[@blokkadeleider]

One thing I noticed while trying to use the ToneX plugin is it's finicky about levels. Do not bother with the level the plugin suggests, trust your audio interface instead. Use your ears and all will be awesome. On the pedal it "just works" 👍

[@tommydeamon7657]

Thank you Glen allways a good time at specter sounds

[@twobarsfourstars]

School isn’t just intellectual education, its supposed to cover a wider range of relationships, soft sciences, things we’d never learn otherwise, and culture (somethings are better learned in person then strictly through reading), and be a ground for making mistakes with low/no consequences. It’s one thing to not waste money on colleges that won’t get you job and another to be too fucking stupid to take care of yourself with no one to help you survive this. Schools should be an equalizer for bad backgrounds and lack of resources and access. Unless we are cool with kids undercutting their lives before they start, letting them fuck around and find out is different then getting in the way of the gifted. Hated HS, wouldn’t go back for anything, still got a value out of it I wouldn’t have necessarily gotten even as a reading obsessed self educator. You can be upset with school, without telling a bunch of dumb fucks to screw it off because feelings. Not everyone is a genius, and treating them like that isn’t helping anyone.

[@twobarsfourstars]

Also the fact that this educator cared enough to ask someone who their student probably respects for help, and you vomit up this whiney bs calling them the asshole, makes you look like a defensive fuck who is shouting at the wrong person. Save it for the self important dummy pedophiles, the ones who care and are trying are already getting beaten up enough.

[@twobarsfourstars]

Also last bit: college is mostly about relationships unfortunately. Music school from an education standpoint most likely is bullshit, but if the school has a lot of relationships with touring musicians and studio people then realistically the people you’re going to school with may or will end up being those people, and just by knowing them, you will get jobs. I’ve seen this happen, sometimes for people who are talented, and sometimes people or not. At this stage in life, it’s all who you know and pretty much nothing else unless you’re doing it for yourself. If you can meet the right people and do the right thing on your own then yes, school sucks and is still not for you. If you can’t, and have no family or friends to help, then maybe it can be if you treat it that way and use it as such. Don’t go to secondary school just to go, that’s the part of Glenn’s whole rant that I agree with. But unless you or someone close to you got it, you probably have to so do it smart and don’t waste money or time somewhere that has no value. And if you can avoid it with work that is either what you want to do with your life or will take you there then fuck yeah go forth 🤘🏼 it’s not a prerequisite , but it’s also not useless. Only shouting at the teachers who care is

[@MrInitialMan]

On education: I believe Canada has a General Education Diploma for those who didn't finish high school. On big houses: I'm a complete reversal of the stereotypical bassist living arrangement: I don't live with my mom, my mom lives with me (Don't believe me? I'll show you what happens to my bank account when the mortgage and house insurance is due). When the place my Mom was renting got sold, she needed a place to go, so I converted a little sitting room into a bedroom for her. She was delighted. And, as the house is rather small, it's easier for us to keep clean. It's also only one story, and my mom has leg problems. Gibson: I have, in my hand, a L&Q catalogue with a Gibson guitar stool for sale. For around 150 bugs. "Not paying for the name" indeed. On technical mastery: I am not the most proficient horn player. When I play a song at a jam session, I play on a simple riff or harmonize with the rhythm guitarist, basically keep it within my limited talents. A singer once said to me: "You know what I like about playing with you? You play like a backup horn section. You don't try to take lead." There were six guys onstage, which meant me taking up only a teensy bit of room in the sound was a good thing.

[@pipelineaudio]

Singularity - So you can get your work done instead of trying to explain rocket science to third graders

[@boxxidraws7690]

I live in America and I can not afford housing, and I know how it feels to break my back to make other people richer than I. Thank you for encouraging me to follow my dreams!

[@i-24band98]

I would like to see a video on recording and mixing vocals. Not Cookie Monster vocals but actual vocalist. It has been one of the hardest things for me to get down

[@orlock20]

It could be the singer you are working with. Finding a decent vocalist where you don't need to edit their voice is a rare find.

[@ryanshinermusic]

0:42 If that guy says he’s a truancy specialist and trying to keep kids from dropping out, he’s not talking about college. Everything you said pertains to colleges and universities. High school dropouts are treated very poorly in society, by employers and in general are given a much harder time for not having that piece of paper. College isn’t for everyone. Neither is trade school. For the love of god, save yourself and do the bare minimum. Everything you said is true. However, it’s infinitely worse if you don’t finish high school. This isn’t 1976, where a high school dropout could still get a decent union job. Most data shows high school dropouts are more at risk for incarceration, poverty, homelessness, etc. I want to reiterate, everything you specifically said about society is true. It’s infinitely worse for those who don’t graduate high school.

[@morbidcorpse5954]

Yes. Some people don't understand that education is important. Society will walk all over them if they are uneducated. I play the game: Earned my BSc, MSc, and PhD and everything else. But at the end of the day, I get into my ✂️ off black metal t-shirts, close the door, and disappear from society. Write black metal music then the next day...do it all over. Playing the game is important for survival.

[@janvirtanen6199]

Education itself is important, and as a teacher myself I say that it is better to have at least a high school diploma than nothing. But I totally agree on the shitty system! Especially the school system and so on. It is only quantity not quality anymore. As a teacher I try to teach my pupils self-thinking, social skills and that learning can be fun. And they do like it. But the German school system is a total failure. I myself watch out for a different job already. But I need to pay my shit as well and I earn a lot of money as an elementary school teacher.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

I just wants my students to have a full time job so they can provide for themselves. Then they will have the money to build a studio

[@CassiniProjekt]

The German system is bad?! That's a downer. UK Ed system is hell on Earth but it seems like a global issue, much like housing. And yet society is shocked that no one wants to teach anymore.

[@joolz666]

As someone working in education, I totally agree. Since schools/universities are now run as businesses rather than places of learning (and as said, learning for what?)...why bother? It's soul destroying. A lot of the things taught, for better or for worse, can be easily looked up on the internet. The only thing teachers can do these days is try and encourage/inspire and attempt to instil some critical thinking skills.

[@janvirtanen6199]

@@CassiniProjekt I think so too. I read something disturbing in the BBC feed.

[@janvirtanen6199]

@@joolz666 I try that, but I only work as a temp. Actually I want to write my thesis for my PhD as a historian for medieval history in North Europe/Scandinavia. But it's hard to find a position. In Germany you get a fellowship to earn money part-time as a teacher for the undergrad-students while writing your thesis.

[@iakirov]

I never saw that coming, but you're crudely right, the system you, that teacher, and me grew up is no longer capable to guarantee an optimal way of life but of mere survival to young people...

[@elmolewis9123]

I completely agree with your comment to the truancy officer. Many years ago, I realized that I was never going to make it as a pro musician and thought I'd go to university, although I was in the tech program in high school. When I went to ask my guidance counsellor at the end of high school for advice on University, he told me I should forget it, because he knew of no one that was ever successful at University coming out of the tech program. He told me to take up welding!. Anyway, I ignored his advice, made it through University in Computer Science and had a very satisfying career. I never forgave the counsellor who tried to steer me in such a wrong direction. And I still play guitar regularly in my home studio. So the advice of doing something you love (but of course realizing the potential downsides of failures along the way) is more rewarding than being miserable for 30 years. But the desire really needs to be there to be successful.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

I was talking about high school!! My god people look up what truancy is. It's actually very good that you don't know what it is (that tells me you were never a part of it).

[@elmolewis9123]

@@Youcantseetheninja This did happen in high school and he was talking me out of going to school.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@elmolewis9123 I am sorry to hear that :/ If you were on my caseload, I would just be concerned about any outside factors negatively affecting your life. I tell people all the time. Does not matter how well you did in school. We can agree 2nd graders should not be missing school.

[@module79l28]

10:10 - It seems that everyone bought the wrong Behringer cabinet. The speakers that came in the BG412V were much better, at least much better than the Celestion G12T-75s that I bought many years ago, "fooled" by the common notion that they were "the Metal speakers".

[@Mike6StringsIn]

I stayed school, worked hard and retired at 53, with a pension. My house is paid for. I’m 60 now and sure as heck would not want to be working now or dragging my butt up on stage to pay bills. Also, check out all the bands currently dropping off tour because they can afford it.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hi Glenn, well you've done it again. Great video. What guitar is that at 6:15? Is that a Yamaha

[@phileisermann1257]

Is there a chance the truancy question was related to high school? Because dropping out of high school and thus not having GED means your job options will be more limited. You could work at a McDonalds (no GED required) but not Walmart. At least a few years ago that was true. Maybe that’s changed recently. If the question was about high school, then i think the advise to drop out is bad advise.

[@MannyDemaga]

That plugin looks amazing, but in my opinion as a bassist, if your bassist can’t deliver the goods in the studio, he won’t do it live, so you should probably replace your bassist.

[@ChernobylAudio666]

It's a great writing tool, also.

[@MannyDemaga]

@@ChernobylAudio666 It is, I find it to be a great product.

[@killergrooves2438]

“Breakin’ the Law” is still such a great song to listen to and so much fun to rock out to and it’s one of the simplest songs you can play on guitar. Sometimes less is more and a catchy song will grab attention and stand the test of time. You can cram all the impressive stuff you want into a 7-minute song, but are there gonna be any parts that are memorable to the listener?

[@orlock20]

SRV said he could play every Jimi Hendrix song note for note but had no idea how Jimi came up with those songs. A good guitarist is somebody that can inspire people to play guitar because they like the songs. Those songs tend to be simple musically so people can learn those songs quickly. Few people want to spend months or years learning to play a song.

[@MichaelSheaAudio]

I went to a Long & McQuade like a month ago, and I played a Gibson, PRS, Gretsch, Charvel, and a Fender. They were all in the $1000-$4500 range. They all felt like guitars. What do I have at home? Imports and a Warmoth build. My guitars have been professionally set up, so they all play great. The guitars at the store were obviously not set up, but there was nothing about them that made me feel like I was missing out. If they were professionally set up, I doubt they'd feel any better to play than what I already have. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@GOD_BLESS_THE_BEATLES]

Glenn you opened a can of worms regarding your comment to the educator!!

[@SalAvenueNJ]

When putting down vocals should you use different mics for different types of parts. Like maybe a harmony sounds better through a different mic than the one you used for the lead vocal.

[@CarlosKTCosta]

In 2010 I finished a Masters in Robotics, for many years I did music work on the side. Went on to spend my working days unmotivated thinking about music and my “free time” burning the candle on both ends to have a band and make music after a day’s work and having to fit music and family in the same “free time” Now I’m 36 and I have not really achieved nothing because I did not make a choice: I did not focus on career but also did not focus on music. So my “home studio” in feels like the 6k Gibson on the lawyer’s wall. I’ll keep pushing and using the little energy I have at the end of the day to improve my music skills but I do sure regret not making a clear choice in my life when I could, when I did not have other people depending on me. Point is: make a choice and go for it. The plan A, plan B thing will make you not do any of it properly

[@resington]

Glen, I'm totally with you. The system doesn't work for everyone.

[@kahlrhoam6769]

I really like that plug-in.

[@cpmathews2566]

I don't agree with you on the school comment. We are a credentialed society, without that stupid piece of paper people will not take you seriously. Case-in-point, driver's license. Most people can drive but without that piece of paper you'll get a ticket or towed . HIgh school diploma same thing, you want to get a job with 100 applicants applying for the same job how do you narrow the field down so you just have 10 people to interview instead of 100. One quick way to get rid of the people who don't have that stupid piece of paper. The only real difference between a GED and a high school diploma is a high school diploma just says you're willing to stick it out as opposed to a GED there's no real difference education. It isn't the same or better it's just shows your willingness to stick it out. I agree with you regarding school kids today aren't learning anything. In Middle School my daughter came home and was confused. The teacher was trying to find Pepper on the periodic table of elements. Yes the teacher was dumber than a box of rocks but she had the piece of paper that said she could teach, .....Frightening.

[@powershiftstudios]

Absolutely loved this episode Glen, you hit it out the park 👍🏼🤘🏼

[@manhattanprojekt1275]

11:51 Oh Wow!! It’s StateofMercury! He’s indefinitely inactive now, but he’s the guy that does all those what-if METALLICA songs!

[@ChrisJalbs]

I’m planning to go to college for music/sound engineering. It’s not because the diploma will get me farther, it’s that the college I’m aiming at will actually help me get a job.

[@matthewsadeik7008]

Hey Glenn I got one for ya. I keep hearing tube amps are louder than solid state amps of the same wattage. Usually you hear they are twice as loud, although some will say they are up to 6 times as loud. Science must be applied!

[@_oe_o_e_]

I can see why the truancy officer would turn to Glenn, music is hard. But he’s right, and at least she has a drive towards something. That goes a long long way

[@Youcantseetheninja]

Could study computers and make a ton of money. Building a studio would be pretty easy then

[@Youcantseetheninja]

I should say this. I am not a police officer. I am just a staff member. I will be impressed if she can make a livable wage on the side of the road singing, because she (along with most of my other students ) have NOTHING

[@martyshwaartz971]

@@Youcantseetheninja Does she have the skill set to make money in tech or are you just parroting what one guy told you 10 years ago? “Study computers to make money” yeah you totally understand what you’re talking about.

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@martyshwaartz971 no. My students are high schoolers lol

[@Youcantseetheninja]

@@martyshwaartz971 doesn’t matter what she does. She needs to do something, along with the rest of my students