Quick EQ tip for you today if you’re struggling to get your bass to sit in the mix. A common misconception about bass instruments is that you should focus only on the low-end to make them sound full. In fact, it’s still all about the balance between the lows, mids, and highs. The biggest mistake you...
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have die-hard followers? How they manage to have high engagement rates on their content or how they seem to sell a lot of whatever it is they are offering to their audience? It’s usually because they have worked hard to build a community of loyal followers...
If you possess a skill that can help others, there is no reason to keep it a secret. The secret will do more good out in the world, like a benevolent wraith passing knowledge from one person to another. Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland once wrote, “One of the secrets of life...
Tim Ferriss asked Rick Rubin, one of the most successful producers in the world, a question some people might wonder about: “What does a producer really do?” He said he didn’t know, and that he could only tell really Tim what he did and what’s worked for him. Every producer does things differently. I can relate...
If you’re looking for ways to earn more money with your music skills, especially during the COVID-crisis, these two options below might spark some ideas for you to earn an income. #1 – Non-Traditional Merch Ideas If your gigging income has dried up lately due to the pandemic, you might need some alternative ideas to...
One AES convention I went to, I met a manufacturing rep for a very prestigious equipment company. He was demoing a piece of equipment for me, showing me all the great knobs and buttons that it had to offer. Then he said something along the lines of, “We don’t include a screen for these things...
I’ve conducted many Social Media Audits for Artists/Producers and Brands over the past 12 months. Something I’m always asked about is, “How can I improve my Social Media game?” There are lots of small ways you can improve your Socials, which will ultimately lead you to attract a larger and more engaged audience, improve your...
It’s here! Master Your Mixes – my brand new training on transforming your mixes into professionally mastered records is now open! Here’s what one of my early students, Simon Rider from the U.K. had to say: “The ‘Master Your Mixes’ course contains so much invaluable information and, perhaps more importantly, shows how you can produce...
Sometimes it’s nice just to listen. So instead of generating production ideas from my experiences or from deep research, I’d like to present some great audio production advice from a few of the top producers ever. I’ve included a little background on the producer as well as their production advice. And make sure you check...
When you think about your music career as a video game, it makes it less overwhelming. But I get it. The title of this post is silly. However, I want to share how you can go through your music career with purpose, organization, and focus. All by pretending you’re in a video game. Because playing...