By Dezz Asante
Make Better Music | Sell More Music
Today we take a walk through the beginning of a static mix. This is not the final product but I hope that it gives you some insights into the mixing process as a whole. This song is one that I...
As someone who has spent years managing the recording department of Canada’s largest music store, You can imagine that I’ve been asked MANY times “What do I absolutely need to get great sounds in my home studio?” or “How can...
Check out this fantastic conversation I had with Belgian artist Ozark Henry. His latest album “Paramount” was recorded in 9.1 3D surround giving the listener the experience of actually being on the stage with a massive orchestra surrounding them! I...
We all know that the music industry has (and continues to) changed. So, how does an indie artist find success in this “direct-to-fan” economy we find ourselves in? Well, I have a theory and an actionable strategy that you may...
This week we take a detailed look at 3 dimensional mixing. The concepts discussed here have had by far the biggest affect on my understanding of the mix process! This was recorded during a live Blab.im broadcast. If you would like...
Just a short episode today but a good one nonetheless! Again, in an effort to avoid “mixing in circles”, try this method on your next session. Leave a comment to let me know what you think. This episode has been brought...
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Ever hear people say “There’s no money in music anymore.”? I hear it all the time and I’m calling shenanigans! There are many ways to add revenue to your business as an indie musician! It’s not ALL about the almighty...
Music making is both an artistic endeavour and a technical one. When we learn to play an instrument, we spend many hours developing our technique so that we can better express ourselves artistically. The same can be said of our...
Here’s something that may provoke controversy: The worst thing you could be doing online as an indie artist growing your fan base is….. Trying to sell your music! Sound counter-intuitive? Listen to this week’s episode to find out what this crazy...
This week we take a look at the most important thing you can possibly invest in to improve your music productions…and your life in general! Before you go buy that new microphone, pre-amp or plugin consider bridging the knowledge and experience...
Once you’ve decided to turn your musical hobby into a business there will be statistical information that you will need to keep track of. This data is referred to as the metrics of your business and marketing efforts. Things like:...
How long does it take you to get your music from your head to your speakers? Do you ever find yourself mixing in circles like a hiker lost in the woods? Developing a strategic workflow and sticking to it is...
I this episode of the TechMuze Podcast we discuss the dangers of building your fan base on properties that you don’t own and control. It’s important to use social media channels like Facebook and Twitter to get in front of...
Growing you fan email database is perhaps the most important thing we can do as musicians. Check out this fun, easy way to dramatically grow your own email list and get your music heard. Check out our contest here: DezzAndCarol.com/itunes
Do you consider your music to be a hobby or a business? You can take your craft very seriously either way. If you choose to make the shift from artist to artist/entrepreneur there are some new things to pay attention...
In this episode we take a look at the plugins used to arrive at the final mix of “Paper Pedestals” by Sarah Fazackerley. This was recorded in my living room (with the exception of the drums) and everything was performed...
In this episode of the TechMuze Podcast we take a look at a super simple, 2 track mix of a tune called “Come A Little Closer” By Heather Luckhart. This simple session will hopefully make it easier to hear the...
In this episode of the TechMuze podcast we wrap up our sneak peek at the artist promotion blueprint by discussing mind games and monetizing your music. How can we increase our chances of success? By understanding the psychology of our...
Chapter 4 in our look at the Artist Promotion Blueprint. In this episode we discuss the concept and importance of “Content Marketing” for musicians. Be sure to check out www.ArtistPromotionBlueprint.com to get your own blueprints for a massive, automated music marketing...
In this episode of the TechMuze Podcast we continue our free sneak-peek at the Artist Promotion Blueprint. This is the newest TechMuze Academy Program designed to teach you how to build an automated music marketing machine online to suck in...
This is part one of a series where we discuss music marketing for the DIY musician using the Artist Promotion Blueprint. GET THE BLUEPRINT!
As promised, here are the videos from my Long & McQuade University clinic. I had a great time! Thanks to all who attended! Part 1 – The Lecture
As we travel along the path to mastery in any field there are always many questions that come up. The same can be said about the study of music production. There are however, many questions that I receive that simply cannot...
Our first success story! Join us as we talk with Justus Dolleman of the band Dutch Groove about the production of his record and his involvement with the MixLessons.com course and community. Be sure to check out the rest of the...
Yeah, I just said that! In this episode we discuss the importance of deepening your understanding of what makes a great mix and some methods to help with that. We also talk about the futility of some of the questions I hear...
How much time do you spend editing your audio files before you start your mix? Whatever your answer, double it! Editing is one of the most important (and overlooked) steps in the production process. It’s also my least favourite part...
After a bit of a break… We’re back! In this episode we dig into some more listener questions. We talk keyboard shortcuts, website building and the tips and tricks segment discusses the benifits of using reference mixes in your workflow...
Dave Chick of Inside Home Recording gave me a hard time about my comment that “mono is dead”. (Love you Dave!) Although there are very few mono playback systems these days there are still many mono listening situations to be...
I received a bunch more listener comments and questions so I thought I’d better address those now! Some things we cover: Questions about the MixLessons.com membership course and community How to get that sub low thud on your kick drum Integrating Superior Drummer...
In this episode we flip the script back to music production techniques. We’ve taken a short break form the artist promotion blueprint series to discuss Listening Techniques. Listen now to learn some simple tricks to help you maintain a fresh...
In this episode we discuss how to choose your domain names, Who to buy them from and where to host your website. Take the mystery out of it all and get your website up and looking great in no time!...
Part 1 in a series on how to use the web to promote your band or your music. In this episode we discuss the importance of designing your ideal fan and how to do so. Marketers refer to this as your...
Don’t you wish you could turn your music production hobby into a source of income? Maybe you don’t need a full-time income but at the very least you may want some help paying for that new piece of gear you’ve...