We all have opinions. That’s what makes us unique. Getting feedback from other engineers, producers and musicians on our music, mixes, gear, plugins and new technology is invaluable. But some people offer opinions when they really shouldn’t… I was watching Warren Huart’s live stream on Saturday and one of the fantastic points he made was… [Read More] Let’s stop doing this…
Inner Game
12 steps to stop procrastinating
Have you over thought to yourself, “I’ll finish that project one day“, or “I’ll try that EQ technique one day“? Have those thoughts then been followed up with complete inaction? If the answer is yes… Congratulations, you’re human! I’ve encountered this with a lot of brilliant, creative people and it is absolutely something I’ve… [Read More] 12 steps to stop procrastinating
Why other musicians make you better
When you start out learning how to play an instrument, you improve gradually over time, but you really start to see huge progress when you begin to collaborate and play with other musicians. The exact same can be said for mixing. I’ve already spoken about how constructive criticism from your clients can help you improve… [Read More] Why other musicians make you better
5 lessons you can learn from the world’s biggest band
Following on from my article about the patterns you can spot in the most successful people, I want to share another experience with you that highlights a few more characteristics you can use to help set you up for long-term success. This weekend, I was very lucky to have seen U2 play in Trafalgar Square… [Read More] 5 lessons you can learn from the world’s biggest band
5 quick steps to improve your mixing confidence
In everyday life, one of the worst things we can do is compare ourselves to others. We’re all at various stages on our journey and drawing comparisons between yourself and others will generally leave you feeling a little disappointed. Sometimes, it’ll provide you with motivation. The exact same can be said about mixing. Now,… [Read More] 5 quick steps to improve your mixing confidence
Why constructive criticism is good for your mixes
Your job as a mixing engineer is not to make sure you’re the star of the show. It’s to make sure the song is the star of the show. Every fader move, every EQ move and everything you compress should be done to get the best creative balance for the track in front of you.… [Read More] Why constructive criticism is good for your mixes