This week I started working out with Iron Tribe Fitness. Two workouts in and I am HURTING. This husky boy has 51 pounds to lose, and I think what I’m learning about that process applies to you and your music, too. Plus, in this episode I answer questions about stuff like: Switching DAWs Dealing with... Read more »

In this episode, I share how I currently go about getting things done, especially when things get overwhelming.  And I answer questions about stuff like: House-hunting tips for home studio owners Adding depth and width to the mix How I got that huge tom sound on my song “Where Are You Now?” Expanding your mic... Read more »

In this episode I tell you about the all new EP Challenge, starting August 1, 2015. Check it out here. And in the Q&A section I answered questions about stuff like: Mixing vocals to a stereo instrumental track Recording and mixing upright bass Dealing with excessive brightness Mid-side recording How I do this podcast in... Read more »

Today I talk about something that’s been on my mind lately, and in the Q&A section I answer your questions about stuff like: My favorite new Studio One v3 feature Dealing with annoying nasal frequencies on vocals Battling harsh-sounding heavy electric guitars My current parallel drum compression technique Creating “lo-fi” loops My motivation (both good... Read more »

On this week’s free podcast (you knew I do a free weekly podcast, right?) I talk about the perils of tackling an ever-growing to-do list, and share a super-nerdy purchase I made recently to help with this. And in the Q&A section, I answered questions about stuff like: How to diagnose (and eliminate) guitar buzz... Read more »

Don’t miss out on this week’s Twins’ Birthday Sale! Ends June 14, 2015 at midnight. Check it out here. This week I share with you a simple technique to help your session setup (and your mixes) go more smoothly. Plus, I answered your questions about stuff like: XY Guitar/Vocal recording – good idea or bad... Read more »

In this week’s episode, I share my experiences with batching tasks vs doing them little by little every day. And in the Q&A section, I discuss at length when and why it makes sense to upgrade to nicer equipment and plugins. I also answer a question about minimizing “movement noise” when recording quiet acoustic guitar... Read more »

In this episode, I talk about some stuff I learned from a 12-hour tracking session I played on last week. And I also answer your questions about stuff like: Who would win in a fight, me or Graham?

On this episode, I share a little story about a recent trip I went on, and a lesson you need to learn about you and your music. I also answer questions about stuff like: Parallel processing Getting feedback from clients Taming acoustic guitar Using headphones for mixing Links from the show: Recording Acoustic Guitar Sennheiser... Read more »

This week I share with you a new fun drum loop/song I worked on recently. I also talk about difficulty in the studio, and how it’s par for the course. In the Q&A section I answered questions about stuff like: choosing the songs for my album using onboard mixer preamps vs outboard fade-out issues the... Read more »