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Lots of fun stuff for you in today’s episode. First, I share an audio clip from last week’s tracking session, and during the Q&A portion of the podcast, my 3-year-old son Owen joins me to offer his insights. Brilliant stuff. Plus, we answer questions about stuff like: recording a garageband the “right” ratio for compressing... Read more »

This week I talk about something so obvious it gets overlooked all the time, in my home studio and I bet in yours, too. Also, I answer questions about stuff like: setting up reverb and delay using reverb on a bass track? how to know when you’ve recorded a ridiculously good-sounding vocal track recording with... Read more »

This week, I chat about the idea of doing things yourself in the studio vs having other people do it. (Hint: It’s not what you’re expecting.) I also answer questions on stuff like: recording at low volume and dealing with room noise getting consistency between songs when recording tracks for an album/EP how I route... Read more »

Today I talk about taking your own advice when it comes to big decisions about your studio and projects. I also share a little bit about my plans for tracking my upcoming album. And I answer some great questions about stuff like: Achieving “depth” in a mix How to do a good gear review Dealing... Read more »

In this week’s episode, I talk about dealing with clients when they don’t necessarily LOVE your work. I also answer some great questions about stuff like: Choosing a pop filter Recording violin What to listen for when using compression during mastering The “sound-proofing” myth Dealing with level differences when switching from mono to stereo. Wanna... Read more »

This week I talk about gear shoot-outs and how the results are oftentimes not nearly as “awesome” as you might expect. Plus I answer questions about stuff like: getting rid of acoustic guitar pick noise (actually, this is more about GIRATS than anything) should you set up a contract with new clients? using different EQ... Read more »

In this week’s episode, I talk about those times when you just don’t feel like getting any work done in the studio, and what I do about it. Also, I answer some great questions about stuff like: getting started with acoustic treatment how to record and mix claps using clip gain vs automating dealing with... Read more »

In this week’s episode, I talk about fear, and how it can plague your music (and your life). I also answer questions about stuff like: how long to keep files how to use power conditioners noisy recordings the 3:1 rule and recording guitar/vocal performances becoming a “pro”   Wanna submit a question for the podcast?... Read more »

This week I tackle the potentially awkward situation of having to say no to a client. Plus, I answer questions about: how to deal with “P-popping” of a vocalist in a live setting mixing non-English vocalists applications for omnidirectional and figure-8 microphones the Line6 Variax guitars – good? bad? recording a 15-20 person choir my... Read more »

In this week’s episode, I talk about how to use “good” stress to help you make better music. I also answer questions about: using external hard drives creating instrumental music dealing with slower computers getting better at playing to a click acoustic treatment (how far to go) getting honest feedback on mixes   Wanna submit... Read more »