Nov 3, 2017 | My Music, Rant |
If you’re going to make music in your home studio, you need to know what you’re doing. Not just how to record a song and all the intricacies of mixing, but more importantly you need a vision for how to get the most out of your gear, your songs, and...
May 19, 2017 | Audio Example, Mastering, My Music, Tips, Video |
Mastering is a critical final step in your music making progress and one you don’t want to skip before releasing your music into the world. But I think many home studio musicians have the wrong idea about mastering – thinking it’s where your music is...
Oct 24, 2016 | My Music, Tips |
A little over 90 days ago I had zero new songs written – and I was frustrated. Today I am releasing a brand new EP that I’m super proud of. What happened 3 months ago that made the turn around? And how can you apply those principles to YOUR music?...
Sep 12, 2016 | Audio Example, My Music, Video |
Want better vocal recordings? Then find the best mic…for your voice. That’s right – not the best mic in the world, but the best microphone for YOUR voice. (Or your client’s voice) Today I’m going to do a little mic shootout so you can...
Aug 29, 2016 | Audio Example, My Music, Tips, Video |
If you want killer sounding guitar and bass tracks in your home studio don’t be like old Graham. Old Graham would simply grab his guitar, dial in a sound, hit record and go. When I was pretty confident with my take, I’d move on with my life and build out...
Aug 22, 2016 | Audio Example, My Music, Plugins, Tips, Video |
Virtual drum plugins like EZ Drummer are powerful tools – assuming you know how to leverage them to build custom performances for your song. Currently I’m in the process of producing my latest EP as a solo artist and this time around I’m using EZ...