The Biggest Misconceptions Artists Have About Mixing and Mastering
Mixing and mastering are two of the most misunderstood stages of music production. Most artists understand the basic idea. Mixing combines all the individual elements of a song into a finished stereo mix, while mastering prepares that finished mix for release. But beyond that, expectations can vary enormously. Some people expect mixing to completely transform […]
What “Professional Sound” Actually Means in 2026
“Professional sound” is one of those phrases that gets used constantly in music, but rarely gets explained properly. Artists want their songs to sound professional. Producers reference professional releases. Mix engineers talk about professional standards. But what does that actually mean in 2026? It’s not as simple as loudness. It’s not just expensive gear. It’s […]
Why Great Songs Still Underperform After Release
Every artist has experienced it at some point. You release a song you genuinely believe in. The writing feels strong. The production is solid. The mix translates. The master holds up. You’ve done everything “right”. And then… nothing really happens. No traction. No momentum. No real response beyond a handful of listens or polite feedback. […]
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 […]
MY TOP 3 MIXING PLUGINS
In modern mixing, you have to be fast, efficient and be able to produce a top quality mix whilst being adaptable and versatile. Today, I’m going to share my top 3 favourite mixing plugins that help me get the job done! Audio mixing has been my passion for some years now and in my […]
GEAR REVIEW: ANTELOPE SATORI
Welcome to my first blog of 2021, today I’m starting off the year with a review of one of my favourite pieces of gear; the Antelope Audio Satori monitor controller! WHAT IS IT? The Antelope Satori is an analog Mastering Grade Monitor Controller with a bunch of very usable and practical features that can be […]
CLASSIC ALBUM REVIEW – “Brothers In Arms” by Dire Straits
Well, I thought I’d finish off the year with a review of one of my all time favourite albums and one that was very influential for me. It is none other than “Brothers In Arms” by Dire Straits. Dire Straits were a band that inspired me to pick up the guitar as a youngster. I […]
5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR GUITAR PLAYING
No matter what level you are at with your guitar playing, there’s always room for improvement and growth. Levelling up your playing doesn’t happen overnight, it takes dedication and consistent focused effort. Today, I’m going to give you my top 5 tips on how you can improve your guitar playing. I’ve been playing guitar for […]
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 […]
