“If you can do great sound for the Amphetameanies then you can do great sound for anyone! A 10 piece ska band is a challenge, which John always manages with ease & a smile on his face, always going above & beyond to help bands”
Jane Meanie, Amphetameanies front person & Firefly Festival curator.
“We could tell John was a good sound engineer right from the start, there was no messing around, he was just ‘On It’ and the sound was great!”
Daniel Weltlinger, Lulo Reinhardt Project
“We use John because of his attention to detail. The effort he puts in proves that he cares as much as we do about our shows being a success.”
Peter Renwick, Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival
“Thank you so much for your technical support over BIG LIT weekend. Your technical expertise, no-nonsense approach, calm patience in stressful situations and considerable interpersonal skills make you a joy to work with. I do hope I have the privilege of working with you again”
Chrys Salt MBE, Big Lit Festival
“The best sound we’ve had in years!”
Mairi Rankin, The Outside Track
“Knows his stuff, phenomenal sound”
Ged Rylands, Rage of Angels
“Participation in the Soundtrap Music sessions was a great way for pupils to participate in enjoyable music making activities in ways that would never be possible within our ‘normal’ classrooms. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the sessions with John, they were all engaged and were keen to share the music they had created. The sessions went far beyond any music I have taught them and their knowledge and understanding increased, even within a short space of time.
The children accessed the software in their spare time and at home and were always very enthusiastic about what they had created. In addition to developing music and creativity skills, the pupils developed collaborative, technological and negotiation skills, all essential for life and work.”
Julie Parkinson, P5-7 Class Teacher, Creetown Primary School.
“The pupils thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the project. Mr Dinning’s knowledge, expertise and passion for music production really shone through and had a real positive effect on the pupils. They were enthused, motivated and produced amazing results.”
Claira Reynolds, P6 Class Teacher, Georgetown Primary.
“We were very lucky to have John come along to college to run the Computer Music Workshops for us. As part of our Personal Development course, we are always looking for activities that help our students grow in confidence and self esteem. With John’s expertise and encouragement, that’s exactly what they got. It was wonderful to see the students opening up and trying new things. Producing something of their own by the end of the workshop gave them such a sense of pride. Having a CD to take home was the icing on the cake.”
Heather Bestel, Lecturer, Dumfries & Galloway College
“Sound Travels visited the Youth Club for 4 sessions. The children were enthralled with the process of constructing music tracks for themselves and saving them on a CD disc for them to play at home for years to come. John and his helpers were very knowledgeable and gave the kids plenty of ideas and technical expertise to get the most from these sessions. Well worth the money!”
Elaine Murray, Kirkbean Youth Club