Questions, Answers, & Music Gear!

Hello!

So here are the most common questions I get asked almost every day. Take note!

————————————————————————————————————————————-

Q: How long have you been playing guitar?

A: I have been playing guitar since I was 16. I learned chords from friends and I also figured them out using my ear. I took one guitar lesson in my life from Ken Song (amazing jazz guitarist! He can play anything!). I learn best by ear.

————————————————————————————————————————————-

Q: Can you do a cover of _______ in your next video?

A: Honestly, I choose songs based on whether I like them or feel like it’s a challenge. Sometimes, I choose certain songs because I like to do a variety and mix it up. I know people don’t like some of the songs I cover, but truthfully, I don’t really care. Music is objective and everyone has their own taste. I do check up occasionally on requests made through my forums. You can request here. I like to have fun too! :)

————————————————————————————————————————————-

Q: What do you use to make your videos?

A: I use iMovie most of the time. Sometimes, I use my FlipHD. How I achieve good sound is through my equipment which I list below. Sometimes, I just use my built-in MacBook Pro mic. It all depends on how I feel at the moment.

————————————————————————————————————————————-

Q: What kind of equipment do you use for recording?

A: Here is a list of some stuff I use -

Apogee AD-16x

Apogee DA-16x

API 3124+

Edirol Audio Interface (Not in use)

Digi002 (Not in use)

I use Pro Tools HD2 (Not Shown)

rsz_1converters


Dynaudio BM5a’s (Left)

Yamaha NS-10′s Studio (Right)

rsz_monitors


Atus Computer Speakers

Mackie Big Knob

rsz_monitoring


Furman PL-8 Series II Power Supply

Universal Audio 1176LN

Patchbay

Focusrite Producer Pack

rsz_1outboard


Neumann M149

Blue Ball

Royer R-121

Shure SM94

Neumann KM184

rsz_mics


REMEMBER, it’s not what you have, but HOW you use what you already have. Expensive gear is just icing on the cake. NOT the cake itself. As they say, you can’t polish a terd.

Now I’m sure you guys are getting thoughts about how I got all this expensive equipment. To sum up a long story, I worked hard, and also got a little lucky. That’s what this business requires, or any business for that matter. We’ll save the business talk for some other time!

————————————————————————————————————————————-

Q: (Or statement) – Hey, let’s make a YouTube video!

A: As far as YouTube is concerned, I’ll ask you if I want to make a video with you. If you mean songwriting, I only write with referrals from friends or people I trust. I’ve written songs with too many people who I did not like writing with, so I’ve made this rule for myself to keep me from becoming a mess of stress! Hope you understand!

————————————————————————————————————————————-

Q: Why do you always look mad/sad?

A: I look that way because I was born that way.

Mom’s face + Dad’s face = David Choi’s face = mad/sad face.

————————————————————————————————————————————-

Q: Why don’t you smile?

A: Tell me a joke and I’ll have a reason to smile!

————————————————————————————————————————————-

Hope these questions clear some things up for you all!

Have a great day :)

David

Share and Enjoy:
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • email
  • MySpace
  • StumbleUpon
  • TwitThis
  • Print
  • Technorati
  • Mlynarczykjan
    what kind of equipment do youu recommend for a singer/begginer? i mean wchich mics and audio interfaces are good and the prize is appropriate to the quality?
  • imgladtoknowyou
    what camcorder do you use for recording your videos?
  • L_deathnote05
    Hey, Let's make a YouTube video!
    Can you do a cover of David Choi's - YOUTUBE I'M BACK video?
  • Toz
    i came across your music today on youtube. i then listened to two of your amazing songs all day (you can win & that girl). then i ordered your 2 cds here on this site. i know i only fully listened to only 2 songs, but how much i love your music is enough for the decision.

    keep up the great works.

    toz
    thailand
  • Mister Goodlife
    He helps everyone with music almost everytime xDD
  • DGRY
    Great job on helping shanedawson out with the music almost everytime :)
  • Barkin96
    hey there im a aspiring singing and guitarist like you and i wondering if theres a less expensve way to get things because when i recorde my guitar sounds to loud and is not balance so if theirs a way to fix this with just a mac pro could you tell me? thanks and you are very very talented i look up to you as a guitarist
  • Melody
    do u want a joke so u could laugh ( maybe a smile )
    A man who was served for military said: - I have sent letters to her for
    a whole year!
    - But?
    - She has married with the postman!
  • Raptor16492
    I just want to say. You can polish a terd xP
    Mythbusters made a terd look like a glass ball O:
  • DChoiFan9924
    Can I use your music in my videos?
  • Marksuarez00
    please answer this : WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE MIC YOU USE? :( PLEASE ANSWER !!
  • 한국사랑
    You know, you have A LOT of gears and equipments, but what's really NEEDED to create a personal studio???
  • Qormagic
    I have question...
    Where are you originally from ? South Korea ?
  • JohnS
    the correct term is 'music is subjective' as in objective means absolute and external subjective (involving the subject) means appealing to each person individually... I think that's what you meant... not to be annoying... I just... yeah
  • Davidchoirox
    You've inspired me to learn to play guitar, ahaha. :) love ya
blog comments powered by Disqus