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I get asked a lot about how to improve as an audio engineer. “What should I be practicing?” is a common one. Well, today we discuss what I believe to be the simplest philosophical approach to skill development…problem solving. Focus on learning to recognize problems in your audio is the key to developing your skills as an engineer. Listen to the episode to learn more. This episode is sponsored by MixLessons.com. Grab the free video course “The 3 Simple Steps To Amazing Home Recordings” today and get started making better sounding music today!  

Live streaming is the future of audience engagement online! Listen to this episode to learn why I feel this way and EXACTLY how I use Periscope and Blab to build relationships (AKA fans. AKA customers) with live events streamed online. This episode is sponsored by The Artist Promotion Blueprint. Learn the concept of “fan farming” and build your own MASSIVE automated music marketing machine today. Turn your hobby into a business.  

Live streaming is the future of audience engagement online! Listen to this episode to learn why I feel this way and EXACTLY how I use Periscope and Blab to build relationships (AKA fans. AKA customers) with live events streamed online. This episode is sponsored by The Artist Promotion Blueprint. Learn the concept of “fan farming” and build your own MASSIVE automated music marketing machine today. Turn your hobby into a business.  

One of the services that is offered here at The TechMuze Academy is Custom MixLessons. This is where you send me your session files, I do a complete mix for you AND I create a custom video walk-through of my entire thought process that resulted in the final mix. Well, today I’ve decided to give you an example of how this all works. This is a session that was sent to me by a TechMuze community member named Valerio Perinelli. It was a self produced recording of a cover of Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls. The tracks were well recorded but the rough mix needed some work. So, I imported the files and gave it a once over. If you would like me to mix your tracks and think you would benefit from a custom MixLesson to help you get better results in the future, check out the TechMuze Academy Mixing Services page to explore your options.  

One of the services that is offered here at The TechMuze Academy is Custom MixLessons. This is where you send me your session files, I do a complete mix for you AND I create a custom video walk-through of my entire thought process that resulted in the final mix. Well, today I’ve decided to give you an example of how this all works. This is a session that was sent to me by a TechMuze community member named Valerio Perinelli. It was a self produced recording of a cover of Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls. The tracks were well recorded but the rough mix needed some work. So, I imported the files and gave it a once over. If you would like me to mix your tracks and think you would benefit from a custom MixLesson to help you get better results in the future, check out the TechMuze Academy Mixing Services page to explore your options.  

So you’ve been playing music for years and you think “Now’s the time to start really taking this seriously.” The next step is to learn what it REALLY takes to move from hobby to business with your music. Today I chat with a cast member of “The Walking Dead”, a member of The BlueMan Group, a musician, a music entrepreneur and an all around nice guy about that very subject. Jordan Woods-Robinson is a man of many talents with many interesting things to say about the DIY music movement. If you want to learn more about Jordan visit SosStudio.co and get in touch. This episode of TechMuze has been sponsored by The Artist Promotion Blueprint. Learn the secrets behind the “Fan Farming” strategy to grow a massive, loyal fan base and begin your journey from hobbyist to music entrepreneur today! GET STARTED FOR FREE NOW  

So you’ve been playing music for years and you think “Now’s the time to start really taking this seriously.” The next step is to learn what it REALLY takes to move from hobby to business with your music. Today I chat with a cast member of “The Walking Dead”, a member of The BlueMan Group, a musician, a music entrepreneur and an all around nice guy about that very subject. Jordan Woods-Robinson is a man of many talents with many interesting things to say about the DIY music movement. If you want to learn more about Jordan visit SosStudio.co and get in touch. This episode of TechMuze has been sponsored by The Artist Promotion Blueprint. Learn the secrets behind the “Fan Farming” strategy to grow a massive, loyal fan base and begin your journey from hobbyist to music entrepreneur today! GET STARTED FOR FREE NOW  

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 wrote some time ago called “Satisfied”. It is a part of the debut album from the “Dezz & Carol” project. Feel free to grab a free copy of our EP “Living Room Sessions” here: http://www.dezzandcarol.com/freebie   This episode was sponsored by MixLessons.com. Grab the first module of the web’s best mixing course today!

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 wrote some time ago called “Satisfied”. It is a part of the debut album from the “Dezz & Carol” project. Feel free to grab a free copy of our EP “Living Room Sessions” here: http://www.dezzandcarol.com/freebie   This episode was sponsored by MixLessons.com. Grab the first module of the web’s best mixing course today!

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 I get the best bang for my buck within this budget?”. I thought I’d take some time today to give you some perspective on the essential gear needed to produce professional sounding recordings from home. It’s cheaper than you might think to outfit yourself with the necessary tools! You see, because of massive advances in technology, even the “cheap” gear is pretty damn good! However, if you do have a more flexible budget, I’ll give you some guidance on how best to spend that cash. I’ll explain where the “leverage points” of your system are and how to avoid getting sucked into marketing hype. One thing to remember though: No amount of gear will improve your actual skill level! Don’t forget to upgrade your “neck-top computer” as well! This episode of TechMuze is sponsored by MixLessons.com. Learn the art of 3 Dimensional Modern Mixing by taking the free course today!

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 I get the best bang for my buck within this budget?”. I thought I’d take some time today to give you some perspective on the essential gear needed to produce professional sounding recordings from home. It’s cheaper than you might think to outfit yourself with the necessary tools! You see, because of massive advances in technology, even the “cheap” gear is pretty damn good! However, if you do have a more flexible budget, I’ll give you some guidance on how best to spend that cash. I’ll explain where the “leverage points” of your system are and how to avoid getting sucked into marketing hype. One thing to remember though: No amount of gear will improve your actual skill level! Don’t forget to upgrade your “neck-top computer” as well! This episode of TechMuze is sponsored by MixLessons.com. Learn the art of 3 Dimensional Modern Mixing by taking the free course today!

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 had a great time chatting with him and you can learn more about him and his music by visiting www.OzarkHenry.com.

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 had a great time chatting with him and you can learn more about him and his music by visiting www.OzarkHenry.com.

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 find helpful. I call it “Fan Farming”. When considering the growth of your fan base you should think like a farmer, not a hunter. Allow me to explain…  

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 find helpful. I call it “Fan Farming”. When considering the growth of your fan base you should think like a farmer, not a hunter. Allow me to explain…