ORDER There are so many reasons we record the instruments in the order we do.  Sometimes it’s to make the best use of our time in order...

A deeper look into what it really takes to produce a great album from start to finish. INTRODUCTION  How long does it take from start to...

Introduction When I say that every little thing contributes to the overall drum tone, I mean EVERY. LITTLE. THING. Does any one thing...

Want to hear the worst marketing strategy I’ve ever seen?  I had a client that spent years writing, thousands of dollars on recording and...

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It should go without saying, but finish writing your songs BEFORE you get to the studio. The worst offenders are often the vocalists and...

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BEFORE THE GIG Promote your asses off and fill the venue. The touring acts are counting on you to bring all your friends down to the...

INTRO There's many reasons to record vocals at home including location, money, time constraints, and even being shy. Whatever the...

OPERATING SYSTEM There have been times in history when an argument could be made for either Mac or PC being the superior choice for a...

Get to the chorus You ever listen to an intro so long that you hit the skip button and move on to the next track? Don't be that song! ...

Whether I'm in a live venue or a recording studio, I rarely see drummers who know how to properly soundcheck their own instrument. ...

Tracking drums in the studio requires a completely different set of skills than performing live or rehearsing at band practice. In fact,...

A thorough look into adding a phantom member to your band for a solid live performance. INTRODUCTION A client of mine recently lost their...

INTRODUCTION Your band got together years ago. You've written great songs, and you've toured your region year after year but you have...

HEAR ME OUT Today there is a large number of videos on YouTube suggesting that recordings from classic bands such as Led Zeppelin, The...

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FOREWORD FORE FORE FOREWORD If you're planning on being your own tracking engineer, we have to get you up to speed how to function at the...

Looking to write and record your own music? Here's a list of the bare minimum must-haves in audio recording technology to get you...

A successful album release is only achieved through attention to detail... SONG WRITTING Rick Ruben suggests writing 300 songs and only...