Cmaj9(#11)(13)!!!! Today, we will be exploring a major 9 #11 13 chord and how to write melodic lines over it. With this chord, you can expand your understanding of major harmonies and how to use a common minor scale to really take your writing to the next level. Where is this Really Used? These kinds...
You’ve heard the saying. It goes, “A jack of all trades, master of none.” And you might think, “Yeah, I should focus on specializing in one thing! Generalists never excel!“ Not so fast. What if I told you that they lied to you this entire time? That’s not how the saying goes at all… The...
Heyo! I wanted to share a bunch of random tips that have helped me over the years! Sometimes it just takes one little trick or insight to spawn your next creative breakthrough. If I were able to tell my 18-year-old self music production tips, they would be: 1. Choose your samples and instruments wisely. Source...
American citizenship costs one million dollars. Or you can get it like me, with ten years, only thousands of dollars, very special circumstances, and a LOT of paperwork. Do you know what a new body costs? Liposuction will run you $3,000+ OR… You can get there in three months with a good diet and regular...
Audio and mixing can many times seem overwhelming and confusing. That’s because it is. To see things more clearly and get a better overview of different concepts and how sound works, it can help to break it down to the basics. All you do in audio and mixing is based on four relatively simple concepts,...
You may know me as the “five plug-ins guy” because of my book Step By Step Mixing: How to Create Great Mixes With Only 5 Plug-ins. But do you know why I chose these five plug-ins/processors? What’s so special about: EQ Compression Reverb Delay Saturation Why should you pay so much attention to them? Simple. It’s...
It’s easy to get lost, lose focus, and start hearing voices while mixing. Sometimes you find yourself turning knobs at random and getting lost at sonic sea. This can be a disheartening descent into madness, but thankfully it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ve found that following a simple framework has helped keep me...
If you’re looking for a solid system for taking your song from a rough recording to a finished mix, I’m doing a free masterclass this Thursday that you don’t want to miss! Here’s what I’ve got in store for you: Your 3-Part Process to Confidently Finish Your Mix, Proudly Release Your Record and Go Pro...
Today is the DAY! We’re having a party on the Audio Issues Youtube channel to stream the new album “Hush” by Splitting Stations! If you like music (and if you don’t why are you even here lol?!?), then you should join us at 1 PM PDT, 4 PM EDT) today through this link! It’s been...
Have you ever compared yourself to musicians at the very top of the industry? I’m talking about the Grammy Award-winning artists that make music look effortless. Well, if you have made those comparisons, I don’t blame you. There’s so much content available to consume right now that it’s only natural. Our brains automatically connect the...