Jolleen Sogioka — Honolulu Recording Connection

Sine Wave Project- and Back in the Studio - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2017-02-28

This last week has not been without its challenges. Not only did I have a meium invasive procedure on my back which left me in a lot of pain, but I was then in a car wreck just a couple of days after that procedure that put me out of commission for several days... Read More >>

The Struggle is Real - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2017-02-21

So what happens when you're having the worst two weeks of your life and nothing seems to be going your way? What do you do when life is trying to push you away from your dream? You PUSH BACK!   Not only did I get horribly sick and had to stay away from all humans for about a week, but then yesterday, right in front of the Studio Building, I got T-boned on my way in to help my mentor with a session... Read More >>

Late Night Study Session #1,001 - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2017-02-08

    While some might say that I'm taking this to an extreme, I would have to disagree. When you truly want something in this life, its important that to do whatever it takes to make it happen, because truth be told, none of us WANT to work a regular 9-5 job that pays a mediocre salary, with mediocre benefits that we actually hate doing... Read More >>

New Mentor, and Almost Halfway Done!!! - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2017-02-03

This week has actually finally picked up pace again and I couldn't be happier. My new mentor is laid back, decent, and really knows his stuff... Read More >>

Chapter 7- Getting Closer! - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2017-01-06

Chapter 7 wasn't overly difficult as I've had some time to go through it and really dig into the material... Read More >>

Week 6 - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2016-11-16

I'm getting better at workingreat with all the equipment and setting the band's up on my own. I like that as we go, Brian gives me more leeway to work and do things solo... Read More >>

Catching up - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2016-11-16

I've been out of the loop for a bit, with so much on my plate, but I'm still trucking. I've been working to get things in order so that they are all on track for graduation... Read More >>

Chapter 5- Microphones - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2016-11-05

    Chapter 5 was not difficult, rather it was full of information to memorize. Unfortunately I am not one who can memorize information simply by reading it; instead I have to take insideous notes and have the opportunity to work with the equipment that I'm learning about, hands-on... Read More >>

Music is My Life - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2016-10-28

    Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that I wanted  to somehow make music a part of my daily life in some fashion or another... Read More >>

Studio Time Definitely Helped- Chapter 4 - Posted by Jolleen Sogioka on 2016-10-27

    Last night was incredibly helpful when it came to putting my new knowledge into practice. Brian went over many of the different cables that we use in the studio everyday and talked to me about how they work... Read More >>