Practical lessons on music production, the business of audio, and building a career behind the desk.
A producer turns your song idea into the finished record. What that really involves, when you don't need one, and how to choose the right producer for you.
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EducationWhat a prepared recording session looks like, so you can judge yours: what to sort before the day, what to bring, and when a take is good enough.
EducationA vocal that won't sit is usually one of four problems: volume, space, quality or tone. How to tell which one you have, and what to do about…
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…
