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How Should I Spend Money on My Studio?
Hobbiest Let’s talk about being a hobbyist first. Making music for fun is awesome. In this scenario, purchases should be based solely on means and immediate needs. If you sing and play and acoustic guitar, then two mics, a two channel interface with built-in preamps, and some kind of recording...
11 Tips for Better Mastering Results
1. Check The Files Triple check the files you are submitting to your mastering engineer. Be sure that the mastering engineer is receiving the actual final approved mix files. I know this sounds silly, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sent a master to a client, only...
Studio Tips for Musicians – Headphones
Headphones sound better than ever. There are so many choices in feel and sound, and while most studios have headphones for musicians to wear while they’re tracking, I really suggest you find a pair of your own to bring to every studio/session you go to. Getting used to the feel...
10 Networking Tips for Musicians and Bands
For most musicians, this is something that most know they should do but feel uncomfortable with or don’t know how to approach. However, it’s something that can open the doors to better shows, a record label, a new sponsor, or even more fans. Here are some things I’ve learned over...
How To Pick The Perfect Drumsticks
Choosing the Perfect Drumstick: Aligning Your Style and Stage Presence Selecting a drumstick that matches your playing style and reflects your personality on stage can be challenging. Often, drummers focus more on finding the perfect drum set or cymbals, overlooking the importance of drumsticks. However, drumsticks are far from trivial!...
How To Deal With Criticism - With Kevin Goetz
Hey, guys! So, some of you UG-ers might know that my recent series of lessons, Musician Psychology, deals primarily with motivation and ways to boost your creativity to levels that are typically only experienced by professional musicians.At this point in the series, however, we're turning our attention away from boosting...
