Can you remember when you first started learning an instrument? I can. I’ve learned a couple to a decent level but learning guitar really sticks out for me. I was so passionate about getting good that I would spend hours practicing. Days slipped away and I consistently got better and better. I was truly motivated… [Read More] Do you need more motivation to make music?
Mixing Method
How to learn over 100 new mixing tips
Do you want to be world class like Rick Rubin or Manny Marroquin? Or just good enough to release your music? I understand your goals are unique; they’re different and that’s great! It’s what makes you one of a kind and makes you stand out. But it’s rare to chat with a musician and find… [Read More] How to learn over 100 new mixing tips
Do you really know what your plugins do?
I’m sure you have your favourite plugins – your “go to” choices for EQ, compression, distortion etc. I know I definitely have my favourites, but do you really know what they all do or what they’re capable of doing for your mixes? For example, do you know why some engineers might use a serial compression… [Read More] Do you really know what your plugins do?
This simple EQ move will help your vocals
Have you ever listened to a song and been left really unimpressed by the sound of the vocal? I’m not talking about the vocal performance or the songwriting itself. I’m talking about the actual sound quality of the vocal. Yes, there are many ways to record vocals and depending on the type of voice, there… [Read More] This simple EQ move will help your vocals
Want better mixes? Here’s how to get there, fast
If you feel like you should be making better progress with your mixes and that the end result should sound much better, I completely understand. A long time ago, I used to spend a stupid amount of time trying to learn about mixing, figuring out how to use the hottest plugins and wasting my money… [Read More] Want better mixes? Here’s how to get there, fast
4 strategies for consistent mixing results
Forget the distractions and the “weird tricks” that you’ll find and follow if you read enough music forum threads. When it comes to getting consistent mixing results, no matter what the genre, there are a number of simple strategies that work. Today, you’re going to learn 4 and if you apply even one of them,… [Read More] 4 strategies for consistent mixing results