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A vocal that won't sit can be several different problems. Four of the most common: volume, space, quality and tone. How to tell which one you have, what makes each worse, and a twenty-minute way to…
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EducationBecause two or more things are sitting in the same place at the same time. Mud starts in the arrangement, not the EQ. Where it comes from, and…
EducationThree things: finishing a record for someone with an opinion, the craft at depth where it counts, and the business of getting paid. A checklist for any course.
EducationYou don't need one. An ATAR is a queue number for university places, and nobody in a studio has ever asked for it. What the industry asks for…
EducationThere's no best course, only the right type for what you're trying to do. Diploma, private tutor or intensive: time, money and what you walk out with, side…
EducationNo. Not to make records, get hired, or make a living at it. What the people who hire producers actually check, and when a degree is the right…
EducationSometimes. If someone is going to ask you for the certificate, yes. If you want to make records, it's mostly two years and a piece of paper.
EducationHeadphones are great for detail, but they don’t tell the whole story. This post breaks down why mixing on speakers still matters—and how to get the most out…
EducationMixing templates aren’t just about saving time — they’re about creating a space where your creativity can thrive. Whether you’re working fully in-the-box or with outboard gear, a…
EducationIt started with minding rehearsal rooms in 2000. Here's the honest story of how networking and a few lucky breaks built my 25-year career, and the tactics you…
