iTunes: Allow iTunes to Organize Folder and Manage Classical Music? No Way!
It’s a question that often comes up. Should I click the option to allow iTunes to manage/organize my iTunes folder? When it comes to classical music, my answer is a resounding no. Here’s why: (For...
View ArticleEncoding Classical Music and Operas – for iTunes and More
After ripping my CDs to MP3 for many years using iTunes, I finally threw away that approach and developed another model. For those who want to hear the answer quickly here is it:...
View ArticleBest Wagner Ring Cycle on iTunes (or Should I buy an Opera from the iTunes...
Q: What is the Best Wagner Ring Cycle to purchase on iTunes? A: Whatever you do, do NOT buy a Ring Cycle on iTunes. Here’s why: 1. When you make an investment in an opera series — especially one like...
View ArticleiTunes and Operas: How to Get Opera Discs in Order into iTunes – My iTunes CD...
The joys of Classical Music and Opera — but not necessarily with iTunes. One of the most frustrating things about operas in iTunes is finding that after spending time tweaking your settings and...
View ArticleBulk Rename Utility – Rename Multiple Files for iTunes and Music
As part of my need for a meticulous organizational system for my classical and opera .mp3, I also needed a program that would quickly allow me to rename long, complex filenames. I was doing it by hand...
View ArticleHow to Burn an MP3 CD with the Tracks in Order
Q: I recently made an MP3 CD to play in an mp3 enabled cd player and the tracks were not in the order I had setup when I burned the disc. How do I burn an MP3 CD with the tracks in order? A: You’ve...
View ArticleWhat is the Other in iTunes? How do I remove the Other in iTunes?
Q: I was updating my iPod when I saw that there were many GB of space taken up by something called “other”? What is this other and why is so much space all of a sudden being taken up by other? A:...
View ArticleShould I Edit iTunes Files in Windows Explorer or iTunes?
Q: I’m comfortable with Windows Explorer and I’m wondering if it’s a good idea to edit multiple iTunes tracks in Windows Explorer? A: Good question. Before you do any editing, it’s important to...
View ArticleHow do I “clear” Track information in iTunes and Pick a New Gracenote Entry?
Q: I’m using iTunes and I accidentally picked the wrong Gracenote entry. How do I erase this entry and pick another choice? A: Sometimes I’m too quick in my selection, too. Here’s what you do: 1)...
View ArticleHow to Refresh your iTunes Library
Unfortunately iTunes doesn’t come with a refresh button, so I’ll try to show you an alternative. First, before you do anything with your iTunes library and music, make sure that you back everything up...
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