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Podcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 98 – Mixlessons Week 2Today we get a sneak peek at the TechMuze Academy’s flagship course. MixLessons is a 25 week deep dive into the art of modern mixing. Please enjoy module 1 for FREE this week on the podcast! If you like what you’ve heard join the other TechMuze Academy students today and get instant access to the entire course.
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Joint The TechMuze Academy TodayDon’t...2019-02-1554 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 97 – Mixlessons Week 1Today we get a sneak peek at the TechMuze Academy’s flagship course. MixLessons is a 25 week deep dive into the art of modern mixing. Please enjoy module 1 for FREE this week on the podcast! If you like what you’ve heard join the other TechMuze Academy students today and get instant access to the entire course.
Don’t forget: You can now get access to EVERYTHING the TechMuze Academy has to offer for one low subscription! You no longer have to purchase each course separately. Click the “Enroll” link in the menu to join us.
Joint The TechMuze Academy TodayDon’t...2019-01-2829 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 96 – Replacing Your Income (The Power Of A Leveraged Skill-Set)What would it ACTUALLY take to replace your income with music? Is it possible to leverage your musical skill-set in such a way that you end up working less and making MORE? that’s what we discuss in this weeks episode of TechMuze. Using myself as a case study we crunch the numbers and explore exactly how I managed to gradually shift more and more of my income over to music and how I am now earning more and working less.
If you want to sharpen your skills and begin a journey of self employment in the field of music con...2019-01-1826 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 95 – The Life And Times Of A REAL Working MusicianToday we chat with Logan Brown from The Brown Sound Podcast about what it means to be a full time working musician in 2019. Logan is a talented performer, teacher and the host of a fantastic podcast for musicians. He also has a musical project with his fiancé called Taylor Angus. Check out what Logan is up to and subscribe to his podcast here: Brown Sound Podcast
Grab A Free Copy Of The Artist Promotion Blueprint!Grab this 6 part video training course and learn how to grow a massive fan base even if you can’t tour! In this FREE course you...2019-01-1144 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 94 – 1000 True FansIn 2008 Kevin Kelly penned an article called “1000 True Fans” that really resonated with me. Here’s an excerpt…
“To be a successful creator you don’t need millions. You don’t need millions of dollars or millions of customers, millions of clients or millions of fans. To make a living as a craftsperson, photographer, musician, designer, author, animator, app maker, entrepreneur, or inventor you need only thousands of true fans.
A true fan is defined as a fan that will buy anything you produce. These diehard fans will drive 200 miles to see you sing; they will buy the hardback and paperback and...2019-01-0424 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 93 – A Business Model For The Indie Musician With Brian PoillucciThis week we will learn about the importance of designing a business model as DIY musicians that will deliver results (grow your fan base, create super fans and monetize your music) and help you move away from “hope marketing” and towards having an actual strategy to grow your business.
Brian Poillucci from EvoBandApps.com is a musician, an audio engineer and a digital marketer who truly understands the business of direct-to-fan music marketing. In fact, his company aims to remove much of the learning curve associated with online music marketing and provide artists with a simple solution that incorporates all of th...2018-04-2858 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 92 – How To Get Better Gigs And KEEP Them With Jake LaughlinJoin me as I discuss how to get gigs with Jake Laughlin. In this episode you’ll learn how to get BETTER gigs and how to keep them by building strong relationships with talent buyers and venue owners.
Jake is the author of the book “Get The Gig” and has worked as a talent buyer for many years.
Learn more about Jake Laughlin by visiting www.jakelaughlin.com
Grab A Free Copy Of The Artist Promotion Blueprint!Grab this 6 part video training course and learn how to grow a massive fan base even if you can’t tour! In this FREE cour...2018-03-3142 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 91 – How To Get Your Music Into TV & Film With Chris Shreenan-DyckHave you ever wondered how to get your music synchronized to film or TV? The music licensing game can be a fantastic way to monetize your music! Listen to my conversation with music sync expert Chris Shreenan-Dyck as he breaks down exactly how to go about researching, contacting and building relationships with music directors to get your original music into TV shows, movies and advertisements.
Learn more about Chris at MakeMoneyFromYourMusic.com
Grab A Free Copy Of The Artist Promotion Blueprint!Grab this 6 part video training course and learn how to grow a massive fan base even if you can’t t...2018-01-251h 04Podcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 90 – Respect The Process! Navigating the Music Industry With DeCarlos GarrisonIn this episode I chat with DeCarlos Garrison from www.bandbasher.com about what it takes to make your move in the music industry today.
DeCarlos and his team help DIY musicians achieve success by providing them with useful information gleaned from decades of experience in the business of music.
He encourages us to remember that a viral video is not a strategy. It’s the long game we should be playing to guarantee our success. If you want to be a doctor you go to school for 10 years or more. It’s no different if you want to be a su...2018-01-1843 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 89 – The Importance Of Your StoryWhen you’re trying hard to find an audience for your music or art it’s very important to find ways to tell your authentic story. How are you? What makes you unique?
People do business with people they Know, Trust and Like. So, the question is… How do we get people to know, trust & like us so that they will be comfortable supporting us with their hard earned income?
Answer: Tell Your Story!
Grab A Free Copy Of The Artist Promotion Blueprint!Grab this 6 part video training course and learn how to grow a massive fan base even if you can...2018-01-0915 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 88 – Do I Really Need A Website In 2018?Every now and then I get asked whether or not an artist or musician still needs a website in this age of social media we find ourselves living in. I still strongly believe that anyone trying to grow an audience and do business online still needs to have a central location that they OWN to act as a hub for their online presence. In this video I explain why and give you some actionable advice to help you grow your fan base in 2018 and beyond.
To learn how to build your own website from scratch using my favourite platform watch...2018-01-0415 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 87 – Moving From Analogue To Digital With Dave MichaelsToday we talk with TechMuze Academy Member Dave Michaels about his journey from the analogue world into the digital. Both from the recording side AND the marketing side of his business.
Don’t forget: You can now get access to EVERYTHING the TechMuze Academy has to offer for one low subscription! You no longer have to purchase each course separately. Click the “Enroll” link in the menu to join us.
3 Simple Steps To Amazing Home RecordingsGrab this 4 part video training course and learn why your mixes still sound amateur AND how to fix them! In this FREE course you’ll learn…
Th...2017-08-0742 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 86 – How I Won The Pensado’s Place/Indaba Music Mix Competition With Trey MarshallToday we talk with TechMuze Academy Member Trey Marshall about how he won the Pensado’s Place/Indaba Music mix competition. As you can imagine, I was super proud when I learned that one of my very own students won! Don’t forget: You can now get access to EVERYTHING the TechMuze Academy has to offer for one […]2017-07-1233 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 85 – Youtube Marketing For Musicians with Maceál MeijerThis week we sit down with TechMuze Academy student Maceál Meijer to learn about his use of Youtube to grow and engage with his fan base like a BOSS! Learn more about Maceal and his band at Rapalje.com This episode of TechMuze was brought to you by The Artist Promotion Blueprint. Learn how to turn […]2017-06-241h 00Podcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 84 – Turn Your Music Into Your Day Job With Billy GrisackThis week we talk about making music both your career AND your day job with full time musician Billy Grisack. You can learn more about Billy by visiting www.BigAndTallMusic.com This episode of TechMuze was brought to you by The Artist Promotion Blueprint. Learn how to turn your website into a music marketing machine that works […]2017-03-271h 00Podcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 83 – Modern Music Marketing And Social Media With Louie La VellaThis week we’re joined by Louie La Vella to discuss music marketing in the digital era and social media for musicians. You can learn more about Louie by visiting www.LouieLaVella.com This episode of TechMuze was brought to you by The Artist Promotion Blueprint. Learn how to turn your website into a music marketing machine that […]2017-03-1958 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 82 – Managing A Large Tour With Paul BradleyThis week we discuss how to plan and manage a tour with Paul Bradley. Learn the logistics and the potential pitfalls to avoid to have a successful and profitable tour. Learn more about Paul and his company at Eventric.com This episode of TechMuze was brought to you by The Artist Promotion Blueprint. Learn how to […]2017-03-0145 minPodcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 81 – Growth Farming With D Grant SmithToday on TechMuze we discuss the importance of developing and nurturing relationships. D Grant Smith is a self proclaimed Growth Farmer who has become an expert at audience growth through relationship building. We get into some serious subjects in the interview and it’s one of the best recorded conversations I’ve had. To learn more about […]2017-02-191h 08Podcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 80 – Member Spotlight with Jason Mark YatesToday we get to meet another TechMuze Community member. Jason Mark Yates is a prolific songwriter who’s written over 300 songs in the last 2 years. He’s an active member of the TechMuze Community (which you can join for free here) and is always willing to share his insights with the tribe. Learn more about Jason […]2017-02-131h 01Podcast | TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 79 – Drew Drucker (Wiz Khalifa, Lady Gaga) On Becoming A Hip Hop ProducerTodays guest has worked on some of the hottest hip hop records to come out in the last few years. Drew is a young, talented and hard working producer/engineer who is making big waves in the hip hop scene. Today he shares with us his insights into breaking into the industry and making a career […]2017-02-0500 min
TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 50 – A Custom MixLessonOne 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 […]2016-01-181h 14TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 49 – DIY Musician – From Hobby To BusinessSo 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, […]2016-01-111h 08TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 48 – A Simple Static MixToday 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 […]2016-01-0459 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 47 – Home Studio EssentialsAs 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 […]2015-12-2835 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 46 – Ozark Henry and 3D AudioCheck 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 […]2015-12-2139 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 45 – Fan Farming – The Artist Promotion BlueprintWe 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 […]2015-12-1426 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 44 – 3 Dimensional MixingThis 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 to join the conversation, follow @TechMuzePodcast on Twitter, Blab and Periscope This […]2015-12-0733 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 43 – Top Down MixingJust 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 to you by MixLessons.com. Get started for free by taking the 3 Simple Steps […]2015-11-3010 minTechMuze AcademyThank You! Thank You! Thank You!!!!!!!I just wanted to take a moment to express to you how incredibly thankful I am to have you in the TechMuze community. I started this journey a few years ago as a way to help more DIY musicians like yourself to better understand their craft and to ultimately make better music. You see, I […]2015-11-2710 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 42 – Alternative Revenue Streams For The DIY MusicianEver 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 (or not so much) CD. These days you need to think outside the box. Focus […]2015-11-2335 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 41 – The Technical Vs The ArtisticMusic 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 efforts in the studio. It’s extremely important to remember that as we study and practice […]2015-11-1622 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 40 – Back End SellingHere’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 talk is all about! This episode of TechMuze is sponsored by The Artist Promotion […]2015-11-0923 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 39 – Upgrade Your “Neck-top” Computer!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 gaps that exist by taking a course or sitting in with a talented engineer […]2015-11-0222 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 38 – KPI’s Vs Vanity MetricsOnce 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 many Facebook fans you have, how many digital downloads you’ve sold, how many people […]2015-10-2618 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 37 – The Importance Of A Strategic Workflow In The StudioHow 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 the secret to getting from A to Z in the quickest fashion with the fewest […]2015-10-1926 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 36 – Don’t Build Your House On Rented LandI 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 potential fans and to engage with your current fans but your goal should always be […]2015-05-311h 04TechMuze AcademyUsing Contests To Grow Your Fan BaseGrowing 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 Click Play To Listen... Download Listen in a New Window iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Leave […]2015-03-2305 minTechMuze AcademyIs Your Music A Hobby Or A Business?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 to. In upcoming videos I will be addressing some of these things. Head over to […]2015-03-0902 minTechMuze AcademyUsing AutoTune Style Plugins2014-11-1409 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 35 – Paper Pedestals (Mix Breakdown)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 by Sarah except the Bass and Drums. The bass was provided by Brock MacArthur. […]2013-12-1452 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 34 – A Simple MixIn 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 subtle effects of some of the treatments we use on a regular basis in a […]2013-11-0450 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep – 33 Mind Games & Monetizing Your MusicIn 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 fans and implementing strategies to make it easier for them to say yes when we […]2013-05-2829 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep – 32 Content Marketing via Artist Promotion BlueprintChapter 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 machine. Being a DIY musician has just gotten easier! Link: ArtistPromotionBlueprint.com Click Play […]2013-05-0221 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep-31 The Artist Promotion Blueprint – Part 2 & 3In 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 new fans and ultimately turn them into happy customers! Link: ArtistPromotionBlueprint.com Click Play To […]2013-04-2020 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Episode 30 – Creating Luck – The Artist Promotion BlueprintThis is part one of a series where we discuss music marketing for the DIY musician using the Artist Promotion Blueprint. GET THE BLUEPRINT! Click Play To Listen... Download Listen in a New Window iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Leave a Review Clammr It Subscribe via RSS Subscribe on Android2013-03-2914 minTechMuze Academy[Clinic] Recording And Mixing In The Home StudioAs 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 Part 2 – Q&A and Demonstration Click Play To Listen... Download Listen in a New Window iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Leave a […]2013-03-241h 15TechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep-28, How to Ask Smarter QuestionsAs 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 be answered! So, what do you do when you encounter a question with no […]2013-02-1427 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep. 27 – Interview With MixLessons.com Student Justus DollemanOur 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 album by visiting www.DutchGroove.nl Subscribe for free at MixLessons.com! Click Play To Listen... […]2012-11-2337 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep. 26 – Why You Should STOP Trying To Make Great MixesYeah, 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 people asking. Are you backed up? www.StudioBackup.com XXX for audio geeks! www.TechMuze.tv Click […]2012-09-0428 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep 25 – Audio EditingHow 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 of music making! However, that said, I always love mixing tracks that are as close […]2012-06-1930 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep. 24 – Reference Mixes (The Copy Cat Method)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 and the correct way to implement this simple technique. For more info on building your […]2012-05-1529 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Ep. 23 – The Importance Of MonoDave 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 aware of. Allow me to set the record straight by explaining my approach to ensuring […]2012-03-0327 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze – Ep. 22 – A Little More Q&AI 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 with Cubase And more! Click PLAY below to listen. Click Play To […]2012-01-0827 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Episode 21 – Listening TechniquesIn 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 perspective on your mixes and to avoid the perils of ear fatigue (also known as […]2011-12-1528 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Episode 20 – Artist Promotion Blueprint Pt. 2 (Building Your House)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! Your website is your most valuable asset online and should be approached as such. You […]2011-11-0735 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze Episode 19 – Artist Promotion Blueprint Pt.1 (Customer Avatar)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 “Customer Avatar” and the creation of your avatar serves as the basis behind everything you […]2011-10-2435 minTechMuze AcademyTechmuze Episode 18 – Musicians Business (Turn your hobby into income!)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 been eyeballing! Well, the good news is YOU CAN! I want to take some time […]2011-09-2842 minTechMuze AcademyTechmuze Episode 17 – Listener Q&A SessionThis week it’s an all Q&A session! You asked… I answered! Topics include: The pros and cons of USB microphones Using e-drums to trigger EZDrummer The freeNAS operating system Firewire vs USB Audio Interfaces. Download Listen in a New Window iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Leave a Review Clammr It Subscribe via RSS Subscribe on Android2011-09-1432 minTechMuze AcademyTechmuze Episode 16 – Pimp Your PC!This week we talk all about how to get the most out your computer. I lay out for you some simple steps you can take to maximize the performance of your system through optimizing your start-up or login items. Also, there is a strategy you can use to distribute tasks between multiple hard drives to […]2011-08-2930 minTechMuze AcademyTechmuze Episode 15 – Diversify Your SkillsA little philosophical rant this week on TechMuze! In this Google/Youtube world we live in it’s become increasingly easy to learn almost anything you might ever need to know. My advice is to take advantage of this fact and expand your skill set to encompass every aspect of, not only your personal craft, but everything […]2011-08-1028 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 14 – “Gain Staging”This week on TechMuze we discuss the importance of gain stages in your signal path. When you add a plugin to a track, it’s important that you adjust it’s output so as not to alter the volume of the track (unless, of course that’s your intention). Also, Listener Mike asks a question about the analogue […]2011-07-3023 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 13 – “Inside Home Recording”In this “long awaited” episode of TechMuze we go Inside Home Recording with Dave Chick. Dave and I chatted for a little over an hour on his show. Search “Inside Home Recordoing” in iTunes and subscribe today. Also, MixLessons.com is almost ready to unleash! Sign up for free mixing videos in your in-box! – […]2011-07-2228 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 12 – “Audio Phase/Polarity”In episode 12 we have a little chit-chat (and demonstration) about the basics of phase and polarity as it relates to your music productions. What should you listen for? How do you check for phase issues in your recordings? If you have any further thoughts on the topic, leave a comment here or over at […]2011-06-2622 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 11 “The hard and soft skills of mixing”In this episode I rant a little on the difference between the HARD SKILLS (technical) and the SOFT SKILLS (creative) of music production. Learning to get beyond the “static mix” and breath life and emotion into your mixes by “mixing to the feature” of each section of the music! Leave a comment! Download Listen in […]2011-06-1825 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 10 “The HAAS Effect: One Way To Use It In Your Productions”In Episode 10 of TechMuze, I demonstrate a practical use of a psycho-acoustic phenomenon referred to as the HAAS Effect. Learn to play some neat tricks on your own brain by exploiting the way the auditory system determines directionality through the phase relationship between the left and right ears!2011-06-0525 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 09 “Three Dimensional Mixing”Learn the art of 3 Dimensional Mixing! How do we create space for all of the tracks in our mix? The trick is to make use of ALL THREE DIMENSIONS. It's easy to pan something left or right but, did you know you can "pan" a sound up and down? You can also make a track sound near of far. The only way you will be able to find a space for everything in your mix is to strategize where each element should live in your three dimensional soundscape.2011-05-2826 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 08 “Ear Training and How to Make Better Records at Home”1. Tech Do's
If you don't already, I highly recommend that you spend some time training your ear to become more critical. I mean PRACTICE listening to the subtle nuances, the differences in feel and colour between one plugin and the next. Listen now for some pointers.
2. Tech Q's
Listener Daniel brings up a great point. Don't get too hung up on gear lust. Learn to use the tools you already have to their fullest potential and MAKE GREAT RECORDS NOW!2011-05-2127 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 07 “Saturation Plugins, Universal Audio and PSN”Get that analogue sound using saturation plugins. These are designed to emulate the sonic characteristics of the tube and transformer based gear that made the records you love sound so good!2011-05-1125 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 06 “Shout-out to my Peeps”In episode 6, Mixing Aggressively. Inspired by "Zen and the Art of Mixing" by Mixerman I talk about the importance of trusting your ear. Make a decision and move on! If you start second guessing you mix decisions you run the risk of mixing in circles and possibly mixing all the life out of your track.2011-05-0127 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 05 “Shortcuts and Macros”Continuing our discussion on speeding up your workflow, we discuss the benifits of keyboard shortcuts and macros.2011-04-1530 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 03 “Dynamic Range Day!”Did you know that March 25th 2011 was Dynamic Range Day? How dynamic is your music? Help spread the dynamic goodness by visiting (and sending all your friends to..) Ian Shepherd and joining the conversation.2011-03-2733 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 02 “Backup, Backup, Backup!!”Welcome back to TechMuze! In episode 2 we discuss the importance of backing up your production machine and it's files. Also, Listener Marty asks about how one might record a full band live-off-the-floor with headphone mixes for the players on a 2 channel interface. Closing the show, we answer the question "What makes a great Mix?"2011-03-2033 minTechMuze AcademyTechMuze! Ep. 01 “And So It Begins…”Thanks for tuning in to the debut episode of TechMuze! This podcast has been incubating in my mind for far too long and now, finally, has become real. I hope you enjoy what you hear. Leave me feedback and let me know what you think. In this episode: 1. Tech -News- – GarageBand for iPad […]2011-03-1526 min