Music to Light
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Dave Woods is a Jazz Guitarist and computer composer living in Poughkeepsie New York. He plays, Composes, and runs a small one man non profit organization called Music to Light.(www.musictolight.org) where he teaches disadvantaged inner city kids how to write music with syenthesizers, the computer, and digital audio.
Why this name?
I used to teach as a volunteer music teacher in Green Haven, a maximum security prison. I used music to light the darkness.
Do you play live?
I compose my own tracks and improvise over them live with the guitar. Sometimes I do duos and trios.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The Internet has leveled the music industry playing field. Anyone with musical talent and something to say has a chance to be heard.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes.... but thank God that's no longer the only way to Get heard.
Band History:
I've been playing for 55 years. I was a composer, arranger, teacher, in New York City for 20 Years, and also played recording sessions as well as gigs.
Your influences?
I majored in music composition at Arizona State University. I love any kind of true folk music from all over the world, Jazz, Blues, and 20th century composition.
Favorite spot?
The Hudson Valley, in New York State.
Equipment used:
Roland Syhthesizers, Sonar Producer 3, Makie stage Speakers and PA System, Taylor, Eastman, and Fender Guitars
Anything else...?
Music comes from the spaces between your thoughts
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