The Hidden Value of an Objective Set of Ears
There’s a point in every project where you stop hearing the song clearly. It doesn’t happen all at once. It builds over time. You’ve listened to the same sections repeatedly. You’ve made dozens of small decisions. You’ve lived with the arrangement, the tones, the vocal takes. Eventually, you’re no longer reacting to what’s actually there, […]
How to release your music on streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music
Releasing your music online can often be a time consuming and somewhat daunting task, particularly if you are new to the world of streaming. The purpose of todays blog is to provide you with an easy to follow resource that you can refer back to, in order to help you with that process. The following […]
Release More Music In 2022
Happy New Year and thank you to all my followers for your support. I thought I’d start the new year off on the topic of music releases, so today I’d like to share with you 3 things you can do to release more music in 2022. FOCUS With the multitude of distractions we have these […]
AUDIO EDITING VS MIXING
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between audio editing and audio mixing, well today’s article is for you! I’ll be going through some of the key differences and why you should separate these individual audio processes. There’s no question that the lines have been blurred in modern music production processes and techniques. The […]
HOME STUDIO vs PRO STUDIO
Home studios have evolved over the years to become genuine hit-making options for artists. Professional studios have adapted to meet the demands and agility of the online remote musician by providing additional services. Today, I’m going to discuss the pros and cons of the home studio versus the pro recording studio. Now, I must preface […]
90’S ROCK MIXING TECHNIQUES
The 90’s had some of the most amazing rock and alternative music. Today, I’m going to delve into the mixing side of things and talk about some of the techniques that were used to get those amazing sounding records. So, grab your beverage of choice, sit back and let’s get into some 90’s rock mixing! […]
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MASTERING ENGINEER
With the multitude of choices available online currently, it can be difficult to find the right audio professional to work with. In this latest article, I’m going to share with you a few areas that I think are important to consider when deciding on the right mastering engineer to work with. Mastering is the very […]
5 TIPS FOR WRITING POSITIVE, UPLIFTING MUSIC
There’s no question that during challenging times, people often turn to music to be uplifted. In my dealings with particular music publishers and agents recently, there certainly has been a spike in demand for songs with an uplifting theme. Now, positive music doesn’t necessarily mean strictly happy-go-lucky music with a simplistic theme. Music can be […]
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MIX ENGINEER
Greetings Friends! I hope you are all staying safe and well during these uncertain times. Today, the topic is mixing engineers and specifically some tips on how you can find the right one for your musical project. With the multitude of choices available online currently, it can be difficult to find the right audio professional […]
SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS 101
Greetings Friends! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy during these uncertain times. Today, it’s all about Spotify! Specifically, Spotify playlists and all the basics, ins and out around this very important part of music releases in 2020. The following are some key points to give you an overview of Spotify Playlists and […]
