


Deconstructing a Mix: Sammy Adams – “Remember” Part 1: Session Setup.
Deconstructing a Mix: Sammy Adams – “Remember” Part 1: Session Setup This is the first video of a four part series where I will deconstructing a mix I did for Sammy Adams’s song “Remember”. I’m super excited to share this...
The Role of the Producer and Songwriter.
The Role of Producers and Songwriters In today’s episode of music biz Monday, we are going to talk about the role of producers and songwriters. These are the people who write the music and lyrics for the songs you hear on the radio everyday. So let’s jump...
How to get your Music Heard.
This week on music biz Monday we are going over how to get your music heard. The two main points I’d like to touch on is content and where to put the content. I believe if you stay consistent with posting solid content the fans will slowly catch on and you will...
How Do I Make it in the Music Business.
I am super excited to announce the first addition of music business Mondays. This will be a weekly blog post where I will share my experiences in the music business. I’m blessed to have made a living working in the music business for over 15 years. During that...
Mix and Master My Song 2017 Studio Tour
I had a few request to go over my single flow I use when mixing and mastering. So I decided I would do a studio tour as well as go through my signal flow. Knock two birds with one stone if you will! So without further ado, here is the Mix and Master my Song 2017...
Basic Vocal Reverb Effects
Introduction I’ve encountered numerous tools and techniques that can significantly impact a track’s final sound. One such indispensable tool is reverb. It’s fascinating how reverb, when used skillfully, can transform a flat, lifeless track into a...
How to use Multiband Compression on Vocals
Multiband Compression is a tool I use everyday when mixing and mastering. It gives me so much control over carving and manipulating the sound. I the video tutorial below, I go over some of the ways I use multiband compression when mixing vocals....
The Path to Signing a Record Deal
I’ve had the pleasure of working with quite a few artists who were independent but went on to sign a major label deal. I thought it might be interesting to go over how a few of them went from a indie artist to a signed act. I think what you’ll find is...Using Different Kinds of Reverbs in a Mix
Reverb is a fascinating subject. Yet so many of us seem to not understand when and how to use it. For the most part I use 3 different kinds of reverbs. Plate,s Halls,and Rooms. They each have their own purpose and work well for different instruments. So lets go over...
How to Record Vocals at Home
It is so easy to record vocals at home these days. All you really need is a mic, a computer and your ready to go. The only problem is you don’t have a engineer that can set the mic and levels up properly. Many projects that are sent to me are recorded poorly....