Get Better Mixes by Learning an Instrument
When I was in college studying Production & Technology in the Music Industry (2000-2004), I noticed half of my class didn’t play an instrument. I also noticed that those who did play an instrument,...
View ArticleHow to Find Your Recording Studio Niche
As an aspiring recording studio owner, audio engineer and producer, you might feel overwhelmed when you begin your entrepreneurial studio journey, and that’s understandable. There’s a lot of...
View ArticleThe First Impressions Test for Audio Engineers
Despite what you’ve been told growing up, what people think matters. Or at least in business it does. And the first impression is the most important. If you pass the First Impressions Test, most likely...
View ArticleIs It Worth Going to School for Music Production and Audio Engineering?
If you’re reading this, chances are, you’re passionate about creating music, and you have a desire to learn more about the art of music production and audio engineering, so that you can make a...
View ArticleBecome Obsessed
Lately I’ve been helping my wife with the launch of her hair and makeup business and transitioning out of her corporate 9-6 job. Besides designing her overall branding, logo, website and promotional...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Being an Introvert in the Music Business
As music producers and audio engineers, I think we tend to be a little more introverted than most people in the music industry. Here are some common traits of being an introvert: Very self-aware...
View ArticleHow to Build a Recording Studio
I’m going to take you through the process of how I converted a 960 sq/ft, four-car garage into the recording studio of my dreams. And while this isn’t an exact “how-to” article, if you have plans to...
View ArticleHow to Build Recording Studio Acoustic Treatment – Acoustic Panels
When it came time to add acoustic treatment to the rooms at my recording studio, I spent a lot of time researching how other people created their acoustic panels, and also the basic principles of how...
View ArticleHow to Build Studio Acoustic Treatment – Corner Bass Traps
When it came time to add acoustic treatment to the rooms at my recording studio, I spent a lot of time researching how other people created their acoustic panels, and also the basic principles of how...
View ArticleHow to Start a Recording Studio Business
“Find something you love and make money at it.” – Dad For me, that something was having my own recording studio, and I can proudly say that I’ve been producing, recording, mixing, mastering and...
View Article10 Ways to Make Money As a Recording Engineer
The unfortunate truth is, there’s just not a lot of “job positions” available in the music industry, more specifically, recording studios. The good news is, you can create your own job opportunities by...
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