https://youtu.be/nGYxB08OJoQ Struggling to get your music to sound just right? Reach out now to hire me as your professional mix engineer today! Let me handle the mixing for you, so that you can focus on creating your best possible music. If you've been...
reduce recording artifacts with this one simple trick
https://youtu.be/AqISNeHcJgU Have you ever struggled with noise, pops, clicks, or processing errors in your recordings? Maybe you only noticed after recording, (which really sucks.) What did you try to fix it? Did it have you chasing your tail, searching for...
is your mix really done? (3 ways to tell)
https://youtu.be/1z-sFR-zvWI Have you ever wondered “ When is my song ready to be released?“ Whether you're a singer/songwriter, a producer or rapper, if you’re gearing up to unleash your next musical creation to the world, this video is for you. Welcome to...
The First Step to Recording Vocals
https://youtu.be/0Cnu1zBdsas Have you ever felt the frustration of not quite achieving the vocal quality you envision? In today's guide, we'll explore the art of recording clean vocals. Now, this is super important because, many of you songwriters out there...
12 Channel XLR Snake Build
https://youtu.be/5nts0ovM46s In the last video, we talked about how I installed a 12 channel XLR snake in my home recording studio. For this video, I’ll be demonstrating how to finish the female end of the snake in my live room. Before installing the snake in my...
XLR Snake Install in a Home Studio
https://youtu.be/KRoGxS4sIPU Hey Everyone! This video will discuss how I installed a 12 channel XLR Snake in my new Home Recording Studio. Part 1: Project Description (Concept) We’re the first tenants of a newly constructed basement suite, and I’m fortunate...
3 Ways to Use a De-Esser
https://youtu.be/H-y7V3t552I Hey in this video you’ll learn 3 different ways of using a De-Esser in the mix. If you have trouble with harsh vocals and want to learn how a De-Esser may help, this is the video for you, and you may learn a few more uses for...
Everything you need to know to release a cover song with DistroKid
https://youtu.be/O51SVD-zqSk Everything you need to know about Releasing a Cover Song with DistroKid Hey, everyone! In this video, you’ll learn everything you need to know to Release a Cover Song with DistroKid. Maybe you’ve always thought about releasing a...
Serge Courtois Interview: Avril Lavigne, Frozen, Twenty One Pilots, Backstreet Boys
https://youtu.be/__RgYr4KoPg Today I have the pleasure of talking with Serge Courtois! This interview with Grammy winning Mix engineer Serge Courtois explores his own AuxCord Plugin, Dolby Atmos Mixing Standards, as well as Serge's advice for building a career...
3 Reasons NOT to EQ
https://youtu.be/YiPWFODG6G8 3 Reasons not to EQ In the last video we explored 5 reasons to use EQ, in this video we’ll explore why you may want to avoid using EQ. Equalization is one of the most commonly used and important tools in mixing. But are there...
5 Reasons to use EQ (Equalization)
https://youtu.be/oHYanSiy_Qw Equalization is one of the most essential tools in a mix engineers signal chain. EQ (Equalization) allows you to balance the frequency content of the elements in your mix. This could be removing what is unnecessary to the tone of...
Technical Ear Training: Identifying Formants in Pink Noise 2
https://youtu.be/J5R-j_2nPes Hey welcome back to our Technical Ear Training Series! Today’s focus is on listening for EQ boosts and cuts in Pink noise. In this first part, you’ll learn how to spot the central frequencies of boosts by recognizing familiar vowel...
Technical Ear Training: Recognizing Sine Waves 1
https://youtu.be/d5nI-_8ucbw In this video, we'll dive into the world of frequency recognition to hone your ability to recognize different frequency areas by ear. We'll be exploring seven essential frequency areas: 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, and 8kHz. Each...
DistroKid Music Upload Walkthrough 2023
https://youtu.be/NZVUTAynagk In this video, you’ll learn how to upload your music onto dozens of online streaming platforms using DistroKid. Watch until the end of this step-by-step walkthrough because you'll learn some extra steps to take care of before release day....