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 they’re production advice. And make sure you check...
It can be difficult to choose a digital audio workstation. There are so many. Here’s a tip: choose a DAW based on what type of producer you are. That’s what this post is all about. I’ll share the best DAWs for each type of producer, including newbies, beatmakers, composers, and singer-songwriters. What To Look For...
You might be stuck at home. Or you may prefer to work in your own space. Whatever the case, you can still work with other musicians. Thanks to the internet and people who make useful internet tools, recording music remotely has never been easier. Here’s how to collaborate with and hire other musicians, regardless of...
I’m guessing you’re a self-starter. You must be — you’re reading a blog post about how to mix music. That’s how I am too. And when I set out to learn mixing techniques in April 2017, I went straight to YouTube. There were some super helpful videos and some not-so-helpful videos. So I want to...
Where Should You Record Each Instrument Over the years, every artist I’ve ever worked with has been critical of their budget to some extent. Before we ever start recording anything, we’ll always have a pre-production meeting. During this get together we’ll discuss numerous things about their album. However, the budget is usually a big conversation...
New to beatmaking? Want to know how to build a beat with free or cheap software? Well, you’ve come to the right place. As a songwriter/producer who’s made plenty of beats and played around with many different beat-making programs, I’d like to help you. So here is the basic 5-step process for creating a kick-butt...
Do you constantly create new ideas but never finish anything? Have you always been attracted to make music, but never made the plunge? Are you constantly confronted with writer’s block? If any of these questions resonate with you, I’d like to show you how combining your music production with the principles of Alchemy can help...
I’ve been recording music at home since about 2009. I’ve worked in garages, basements, bedrooms, and a walk-in closet. And I’ve learned a lot about DIY recording by trial-and-error and by learning from experts. So in this post, I want to take you through the Dos and Don’ts of home recording. The DON’Ts Of Home...
Producing a song can seem like performing magic. What music producers do — that’s smoke and mirrors right there. It’s like they pull awesome tracks out of their pockets. Nah, it’s really not that complicated, once you break it down. And in this post, I’ll break down the basic stages of putting a song together,...
The music industry has a plethora of home production tools. And most people know the big ones, like Pro Tools, acoustic panels, and the Shure SM58. But there are three tools that, I think, are highly underestimated. Three tools that will make your home productions surprisingly better. Modern Tools Have Changed The Game Modern technology...