Living the Dream

Yesterday (Tuesday) was an amazing day. We were supposed to be at the studio at 10:00am. Andrew Beasley was the first one up to record the bass. He cranked his part out pretty fast on all five songs and it was laid down on top of the drum track. I don't know if I'm using all this music jargon correctly, but you get the idea. After all five songs were done with bass and drums, it was finally time to start fleshing them out with guitars and vocals. This is where it got super fun because the songs started to really take shape. It is pretty incredible what good sound equipment and an extraordinary mentor/producer can do. 

Zac has been unbelievable with these kids. The suggestions he makes are absolutely perfect and are just what the song needed. He is gentle and encouraging and is really bringing out the best in each of these guys. He is also very careful not to change their vibe as a band. They are learning so much! Every evening at dinner we kind of debrief about the day and it is fascinating to hear them talk about all the things they have learned while in the studio. I have really loved this time with them each day....lots of laughter and chatter and reflection. 

Boys before we got started:

Zac working his magic:

Here is Josh in the recording booth working on the guitar track. Do you have any idea how happy that smile makes me?? There is no better feeling as a parent than watching your child live their dream. Worth all the effort. Worth every penny. 

Here are Josh and Andrew E. sitting outside the studio practicing some of the changes. 

Josh got stung by a bee shortly after I took this picture. Ouch. 

The guys were in the studio for about 10 hours yesterday. Here they are right before we left for the night. Looks like they still like each other :)

I forgot to post this picture from Burger Up that I thought was so cute. Cousins and Friends...