Teknix Concepts

INTEGRATING YOU,
YOUR MUSIC,
& TECHNOLOGY

WHAT IS A TEKNIX?
- A SHORT LESSON OR IDEA
THAT PROVIDES NEW INSIGHT
TO OLD CONCEPTS


your cart

checkout

share on facebook




Teknix Newsletter

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! ENTER EMAIL BELOW:




The Teknix Concepts mission is…

To provide superior services & products for integrating people, music & technology.  With a global awareness & modern approach, we will create and execute efficient, cost effective, environmentally friendly, aesthetically pleasing, fun ­& rewarding solutions, to support & educate the music business & community, by leading our customers into the future of music creation.

Here you’ll find many Services & Products by

 

See Below for more Information and Related Links…

TRICKNOLOGY VIDEO SERIES

The Tricknology Video Series, with 8 DVD’s & more than 6 hours of instruction, is perfect for every Musician, Engineer or Technician in the Music Industry. Ryan Huddleston takes you into the shop, into the studio, and on the road with him, to teach you all the best trix & methods of professional Audio Engineers & Backline Technicians.

This 1-on-1 instructional approach gives you a virtual hands-on experience unparalleled by any classroom setting, and it comes with diagrams, slow motion video effects, and other enhanced features. Ryan is entertaining and humorous, yet very informative. You’ll learn many of the industry’s standards, as well as some ultra effective MacGyver tactics & Teknix trix that will boost your proficiency & understanding of many procedures practiced by most touring professionals

Ryan’s knowledge and expert advice is essential for someone seeking stronger foundations in the technologies used for creating music with acoustic and electronic instrumentation. He will provide a greater awareness of the sciences & physics of sound, electricity, mechanics, plus simple & complex troubleshooting. Ryan demonstrates many methods to increase gear performance through optimization of your equipment’s feel & touch, presentation & look, design & programming, tone & sound quality, and so much more. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you are guaranteed to pick up some new trix with the Tricknology Video Series by Teknix Concepts and Ryan Huddleston.

 

INTERNATIONAL ROADIE

Have you ever wondered what its like to be an International Roadie? Hanging out backstage with Rockstars, meeting amazing people all around the world. Constantly working with hot new bands & legends alike. Utilizing cutting edge technology to enhance the power of music, and deliver it to millions of people throughout the globe.

Follow Ryan Huddleston around the world, as he takes you inside his everyday life to some of the coolest places on the planet. You’ll see what its like to be on tour with internationally successful musical artists. From backstage at major music productions, to the Great Wall of China, you never know what, or who, he might find next… in the Roadie Memoirs.

While touring with Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, Linkin Park, Julien-K, Joss Stone, The Rolling Stones, Green Day, and many more internationally successful bands, he captures the most amazing moments and brings them right to you, right here.  You can see what a typical day off is like, or learn how to work with professional sound & musical equipment.  Meet other touring technicians & musicians, and even catch some fresh new music & videos from Ryan himself.  After working with the best musicians in the world for over a decade, you can imagine he picked up a few tricks.  Stick around and you’ll see what its like to be an International Roadie.

 

SHRED TEKNIX

SHRED TEKNIX is a small team of educated and experienced music instructors. We are focused on advanced musicians and songwriters, but we work with all levels and all ages. We have instructors specialized in guitar, bass, drums, percussion, piano, voice, theory, and more.

Whether you’re getting ready to move to Hollywood to become the next big star, or just seeking a better music instructor to help unlock your child’s potential, having the right instructor is essential. Our teaching style is focused on improving memory development, synchronizing hand-eye coordination, inducing relaxation & calming, increasing the power of healing & studying, and strengthening music appreciation. We offer everything you need to get you closer to achieving your dreams with music, while making it fun, educational, and inspiring.

With our tools, experience, & resources we will help you break out of the box, and provide new ideas & insights to old concepts; for all instrumentation and music genres, song writing & music theory, technique & chop development, aspects of recording & live performance, programming complex MIDI & computer configurations, servicing your own gear, and so much more. So now that you’re ready to put down the guitar video games and become a real musician, we can cover all the steps necessary, from putting your first strings on to mastering all the rock-god poses. Give yourself the full experience of performing like a Rock Star with Shred Teknix Music Instruction.

 

TONE TEKNIX

TONE TEKNIX is a small team of manufacturer certified stringed instrument, amplifier, and electronics technicians, focused on professional touring & recording. Our services include servicing, maintenance, repairs, modifications, upgrades, and more. We also work on many other electronic devices including; microphones, keyboards, computers, speakers, cables, rack equipment, road cases, and much more.

Check out some of our package deals with incredible savings… Guitar Setup: adjust action, truss rod, intonation, and machine heads, fretboard conditioning, re-string, polish, tune, and a complete electronics diagnostics (bring own strings or ask for our list)… Tube Amp Service and Bias: including biasing and hum adjustment, securing all contacts and connections, lubricating all potentiometers and switches, inspection & diagnostics of component operations, and cleaning interior & exterior of amp (bring own tubes or ask for our list)… Drum Set Servicing: including clean & polish interior and exterior of shell, lubricating all lugs/tension rods, re-heading as necessary, calibrate and re-level snares, adjust all screws and hardware, stretch and tune heads, case cleaning, clean & polish cymbals (bring new heads, ask for our list, or use the old heads)… Private Instruction: including how to set up your own stringed instrument, electronics servicing, complex pedal board configurations, MIDI & computer integration, touring & recording advice, and more. Because life’s too short for bad tone.

 

AUDIO TEKNIX

AUDIO TEKNIX is a small team of audio engineers & technicians, focused on professional touring & recording services. We are qualified engineers with high quality equipment, the highest credentials, and current certifications. We have worked with many large and small production events, and have versatile resources to provide specialized services and custom equipment packages for all occasions. Including music festivals, live music recording, studio recording, corporate events, ballroom presentations, weddings, exhibits, parties, political rallies, recorded minutes for executive meetings, and more.

We have rental packages available for professional live-sound & recording events of all sizes. Installation packages are available for studio, stage, commercial, home, and more. We serve many boutique and niche markets/gigs, fully customized to exact specification. Let us know how we can help you with your audio service & equipment needs by contacting us today, and together we can deliver an unforgettably special event.

 

IMPENTRIS

Impentris has endured many challenges and achieved many great accomplishments.  From backyard parties to multi-camera shoots at the Whisky A Go-Go, the band has seen many stages.  Although there was never an album under a major label, there are dozens of songs in studio production.  The band is currently experimenting with new musicians, after the death of front man, Kelly Briggs.  The music is becoming more and more versatile, but still holds true to its heavy metal roots.  With influence from legends like Pantera, Megadeth, and Ozzy; when music still had shredding guitar solos, explosive drum solos, dominating bass lines, and terrifying vocals.  Impentris’ debut album, “Approaching the Darkness” released in 2012, was written and recorded over 10 years ago.  With the newest advances in technology and modern software capabilities, Ryan and his team were able to bring Kelly Briggs’ lost and forgotten vocal recordings back to life. Thus completing the bands greatest achievement, “Approaching the Darkness.”

 

GUITAR SERENITY

Experience a relaxing journey through classical guitar masterpieces, intimately performed by Ryan Huddleston. He delivers a wide variety of classical favorites from notable composers such as Bach, Carcassi, Tarrega & Vivaldi, while intertwining his original compositions. Classical music has been proven to stimulate neurological activity and is known to increase the power of healing. This album is ideal for any type of relaxation, healing, meditation, studying, calming, child & infant development, memory development, and music appreciation.

“Music can facilitate the development of our highest potential as human beings, or it can plunge us into despair and depression and even cause disease.”  -Psychologist, Roberto Assagioli, author of Psychosynthesis. Elevate your highest potential and treat yourself to a relaxing journey, with Guitar Serenity’s “The Eras and Beyond.”

 

Ryan Huddleston is a professional audio engineer, technician, and backline specialist, as well as an accomplished recording and performing musician. He has been a key figure for multiple world tours, recording sessions, and production designs for numerous multi-platinum artists and professional productions; including Linkin Park, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bolton, Joss Stone, Microsoft, Donald Trump, and many more. Ryan is an authorized warranty repair technician for stringed instruments, amplifiers, and other electronic devices. He has also received several vocational degrees and certifications in the fields of music technology, live sound reinforcement, recording arts, digital audio production, amplifiers & electronics, stringed instruments, and wireless coordination.

 



THE ROADIE MEMOIRS:

Impentris Concert Image

Impentris Record Release Concert 2012

  Impentris Record Release Concert – July 13th, 2012 Impentris was live in concert, it was an awesome show!!! With the release of our debut album, “Approaching the Darkness”, we reclaimed our place in the San Diego Music Scene.  G.F.Y., Medius and ThEleventHour also appeared.  Here is a photo recap of the night at the Ramona [...]


Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Where outer space meets the Middle East, a whole new world on a magic carpet ride, or in a Ferrari. When I was a child I never thought I’d grow up to be a time traveler. Being able to get into an air vessel and arrive in a different [...]


Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

  Tokyo, Japan – Domo Origami Mr. Rubato.   Four days off in Tokyo, Japan. All for a short radio show of only about 5 songs. I can’t explain how fun it was to get paid to party four days in a row, in such an awesome city. We would nap after dinner and start [...]


SYDNEY

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia – Let’s put another Barbie on the shrimp, she’s delicious.   The first sight I saw in the daytime in Sydney, a poor view of downtown from high up in the elevator window at the hotel. For some reason I expected it to look different, even though it was still amazing. We didn’t [...]


AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Roxanne, you don’t have to put on the red light… But it really highlights your features, and green kinda makes you look like a pregnant alien.   Amsterdam for the first time, an amazing experience. Right off the bus, I dropped my bags and went straight to the days adventure. Behind me [...]


ST THOMAS

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands – Welcome to paradise, playmates, and stubborn goats that won’t share the road.   People are always asking me what is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to, and I always have such a hard time deciding. I often end up saying home, San Diego. Which of course translated means [...]


ATHENS

Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece – The foundation for Western Culture. “When in Rome…” Destroy all the sculptural remains of the past…But leave the bosom please.   We left mid day on foot and headed up the hill towards the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. This was the first good view we had of the historic site, on the [...]


Picture

Stonehenge, England

  Stonehenge, England – “I said eighteen feet, not eighteen inches.” I guess it’s good Nigel wasn’t there to confuse the Ancient Druids.   Even though we were out late last night having birthday drinks with some friends in London, and were exhausted beyond belief, we got up early in the morning to catch the [...]


MY FRIENDS ON TOUR

My Friends On Tour

Get to know the different persons, personalities, and positions of the band and crew on the road with me. Read about them in my interviews that include pictures, bios, links, & amazing stories surrounding famous Rockstars from around the globe… Leave Comments Down Below!   . .


TIPS & TRIX

Tips & Trix

Tips & Trix by International Roadie. A guide for quick fixes & easy repairs. A supplement to the… -Tricknology Video Series -Music & Audio Tools CD More coming Soon… Including sections on; The resistor color code Guitar stringing diagrams Speaker impedance charts Troubleshooting strategies & more…