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Dave Cerminara is a Grammy-nominated producer and mixer. Originally from Pittsburgh, Dave landed in Los Angeles in 2015 and quickly amassed an impressive list of credits and collaborators. He began working alongside producer Lars Stalfors on pristine alt-rock recordings for Cold War Kids, Foster the People, and The Neighbourhood, and later became Jonathan Wilson’s go-to collaborator for the likes of Dawes and Father John Misty.
His production prowess is evident on releases from Paris Texas and Bartees Strange, with “Wretched” — from Strange’s Farm to Table — earning critical acclaim and landing on countless year-end lists. In 2022, Dave reprised his role as engineer and mixer for Father John Misty’s Chloë and the Next 20th Century, earning him a Grammy Nomination for Best Engineered Album. His most recent credits include Phosphorescent, Flyte, Billy Lemos, Haich Ber Na, and Matilda Lyn.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Learning through observing othersFocusing on your speedKeyboard shortcutsSaying “yes” to all opportunities - Good idea or bad?Building a mix on top of the rough mixWorking from other people’s sessionsSetting your initial track levelsEstablishing the vibe of a mixShould you add effects on everything to make them cohesive?The power of automationMaking room around the vocalWorking with artists like Phosphorescent and Father John MistyHow big mixes don’t require dense track countsCalibrating your ears for different speakers and roomsTo learn more about Dave Cerminara, visit: https://davecerminara.com/
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Rob Chiarappa is an award-winning producer, mixer, and songwriter based out of New Jersey.
Rob works out of the world-renowned Barber Shop Studios in Hopatcong, NJ as his home base but has relationships with studios in major cities around the globe to make records happen in most places.
Rob’s objective is to treat each project uniquely and work with artists to reach an end result that best represents their creative vision being as “hands on” or “hands off” as the artist is comfortable with.
The Story So Far, Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans, Midtown
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Why small basement studios can yield better resultsThe role of a producerTaking control of your own vision for your tracksDissecting the gold in a demoFinding the “pocket” of a songOvercoming demo-itisThings to pay attention to to help produce your own songsFulfilling the vision of the artists vs. your ownDeveloping songs from the ground upGetting paid fairly for your servicesShould you take songwriting royalties?Why Metric AB is the best plugin of all timeTo learn more about Rob Chiarappa, visit: https://robchiarappa.com/
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Sean Moffitt is a 3 time Grammy winner, with over 70 billboard number 1’s over multiple genres. He has worked with Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Diplo, James Arthur, Lauren Daigle, Ben Rector, Lady A, Patrick Droney, Kane Brown, Kelsie Ballerina, Josh Groban, Ingrid Michelson, and many others.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Being a mixing-only engineerBuilding your portfolioWorking from the rough mixKnowing when to leave something alone in a mixBalancing the low end in your mixMixing like there’s no masteringWhat to look for in a mastering engineerMaking mixes that have movementCreative approaches to panningSean’s hybrid mix setupWorking in an open-concept mixing roomHis unique listening environment that ensures his mixes translate.Doing the “car test”To learn more about Sean Moffitt, visit: https://www.instagram.com/smoffitt13/
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Nick Rad is a highly sought-after mixing engineer who has worked with major artists such as Rachel Platten, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Hilary Duff, Nick Fradiani, MAX, Anberlin, and Skillet. Nick began his musical career in the late 90s as a signed and touring musician in the punk rock band Hangnail (Tooth and Nail Records). He later switched gears to take over drums in the pop-rock band Acceptance (Columbia Records).
While making records and touring for 7 years, his love of recording and production became his passion, which led him to where he is today. With a tasteful production sense, a highly tuned ear, and a strong midwestern work ethic, Nick delivers mixes that have made him a staple in the professional mixing scene.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Working with producers like Bill Stevenson, Stephen Egerton, Howard Benson, and Aaron SprinkleHaving an assembly-line approach to productionHiring help for your studioThe value of editingHow you don’t necessarily need to market your studio, as long as you do this one thing…Niching down your servicesMixing vocals to fit in the mixAuditioning vocal chainsUsing sidechaining to help with your low-endHow to prepare your mixes so they are optimized for deliverablesTo learn more about Nick Radovanovic, visit: https://nickrad.com/
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The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.comThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:
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Mike Cervantes is a Grammy-nominated, Juno award-winning multi-platinum mastering engineer with over 30 Billboard #1 songs and 9 Dove Award wins.
At his studio The Foxboro, he has worked with select artists such as Kane Brown, Walker Hayes, Julia Michaels, Alan Walker, Lauren Daigle, Toby Mac, Flo Rida, Josh Ross, Brandon Lake, Mitchell Tenpenny, Russell Dickerson, Tyler Hubbard, Phil Wickham, Skillet, Lecrae, Yung Gravy, Avril Lavigne, Maverick City Music, Underoath, Misterwives, Against The Current, CeCe Winans, and many many more.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Taking the entrepreneurial journeyWorking for Scott Hull of MasterdiskDeciding to stop working at one of the biggest mastering studiosBuilding your clienteleUsing social media to sell your servicesWhy your gear doesn’t attract clientsThe benefits of switching from an analog to digital workflowManaging your time when you’re working on hundreds of projectsUsing Zapier to help streamline your business processes and save moneyMastering fastKnowing the needs of your clientsTo learn more about Mike Cervantes, visit: https://www.thefoxboro.com/
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Tyler Smyth has dedicated his life to music. As a music producer, Tyler has landed multiple #1 singles in the rock category, both on the Billboard charts and on terrestrial rock radio. He was named as the first ever #1 Hard Rock Producer on the charts debut, holding the #1, #2, and #5 spots simultaneously with his productions from Falling in Reverse & I Prevail and has since held the #1 spot 39 times and counting. In 2019, he received two Grammy nominations (Best Rock Album & Best Metal Performance) for the 2019 Grammy awards as the sole Producer of I Prevail’s album TRAUMA. I Prevail’s follow-up album, TRUE POWER, debuted as the Spotify #2 album in the US, #4 album worldwide. Falling in Reverse's brand new album POPULAR MONSTER debuted as the Spotify #2 album worldwide and includes multiple RIAA gold and 2x platinum certifications for songs like “Popular Monster”, “Voices in My Head”, “ZOMBIFIED” and more.
As the frontman of Dangerkids, guitarist of Let’s Get It, and several other signed acts — Tyler has performed over 1000 shows around the world in his lifetime. He serves as a special guest mentor at Musician’s Institute for 4 years running, and has contributed to several internet publications & podcasts on the topics of music production, performing, touring, creating a fanbase, and more.
His producer credits include Falling in Reverse, I Prevail, Lights, Skillet, NASA, SEGA, and more.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Following your passionsThinking outside of the box with songwritingCreating “moments” with your musicWorking with bands like I Prevail and Falling In ReverseUsing automation in your mixes to create excitementThe quest for perfectionThe “white noise” trick for setting up your mix levelsAssigning a mission statement to each songThe reason song names matterTo learn more about Tyler Smyth, visit: https://tylersmyth.com/
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Pete Min is a recording engineer, producer, and label owner based in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. His label Colorfield Records features artful collaborative explorations with musicians in unlikely configurations.
Pete’s studio Lucy’s Meat Market has become one of the most in-demand spots for recording among a subset of musical artists with LA ties ranging from Ben Wendel and Larry Goldings to Andrew Bird and Feist.
Min started Colorfield Records to pursue a less traditional approach to recording, one that he refers to as “sculpted chaos.”
He says, “I want what’s in the subconscious. I don’t want it ironed out. When people are just doing it and it’s coming out, that’s what I’m interested in.”
Since launching in 2021 the label has released records by Abe Rounds, Larry Goldings, Mark Guiliana, Sam Gendel, Anthony Wilson, Brad Allen Williams, and others.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Starting a studio businessGetting your first clientsCapturing improved musicNot sticking to songwriting “formulas”Embracing spontaneityOptimizing your studio space for speed and creativityBeing in service to the music, not your audio skillsWhy you should avoid using compression while recordingTo learn more about Pete Min, visit: https://petemin.com/
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Cody McWaters is an ARIA award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, and musician based in Brisbane, Australia.
Under the mentorship of ARIA award-winning producer, Doug Roberts (INXS, John Farnham, Boom Crash Opera), Cody spent his formative years gaining an insight into a range of production approaches and the importance of nurturing musical relationships that play a strong role in developing the sound of emerging artists.
With a talent for understanding and developing artists’ sounds, Cody has established himself as a leading engineer and producer in the Brisbane area, working closely with the likes of King Stingray, Selfish Sons, and Osaka Punch. His relaxed and easygoing approach provides a calm atmosphere in any creative environment, allowing artists to create and explore comfortably, resulting in the best musical outcome.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Working in multiple genresHelping artists define their soundWorking under Doug Roberts (INXS)Using gear that you don’t think should workWorking with artists like The Chats and FELONYFocusing on clarity in a mixNot being afraid to mute tracksStepping outside of your comfort zone as an engineerTop-down mixingHow to have perspective on your own mixesTo learn more about Cody McWaters, visit: https://www.codymcwaters.com/
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Gordon Raphael is best known for producing Is This It and Room On Fire by The Strokes and Regina Spektor’s ingenious Soviet Kitsch. He was born in New York, grew up in Seattle, and now lives in West Yorkshire, UK. From the age of 13, Gordon has been a keyboard player and later became obsessed with analog synthesizers, recording, and songwriting. His band Sky Cries Mary played a form of tribal space rock, with a 1960s-style multi-projector light show during the grunge scene in Seattle. This summer (2024) he released his 12th solo album, now streaming worldwide.
Gordon’s memoir, The World is Going To Love This (Up From The Basement With THE STROKES) was published in London by Wordville Press in 2022. Stories in his book include meeting Wendy Carlos and Dr. Robert Moog, detailed conversations from the recording sessions for Is This It, working with Ian Brown, Skin, The Libertines, Ian Astbury, and many others. Gordon has always taken a unique approach in his musical tastes as well as his production methods— which have kept him well outside of the traditional music industry!
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Working on your own music vs. working on music from othersBeing critical of your own musicDealing with rejectionPushing forward even when you don’t have everything figured outPerfectionism vs. controlFinding the magic in raw recordingsWorking with The StrokesGetting the vocal sound of The StokesUsing saturation during the tracking stageGetting tight drum soundsThe benefits of recording live-off-the-floorHis special drum room mic techniqueHaving a minimalistic approach, even when working with lots of equipmentHow he tackles compression in his mixesEmbracing imperfectionsTo learn more about Gordon Raphael, visit: https://www.gordotronic.com/
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Alex Venguer is an engineer who is comfortable with recording and mixing as small or large a project as can come and who has had great experience working with the top names in styles as varied as jazz, rock, folk, classical, pop, hip hop, broadway, R&B, electronic, film scores and many others.
Some examples of the artists he's worked with include: Sting, John Legend, Maria Schneider, Marcus Miller, Aretha Frankiln, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Renee Fleming, Juan Luis Guerra, Herbie Hancock, Lady Gaga, Woody Allen, Philip Glass, Christian McBride, Cassandra Wilson, Sufjan Stevens, Regina Spektor, Train, Punch Brothers, My Brightest Diamond, Loudon, Martha and Rufus Wainwright, John Patitucci, Hildur Guonadottir, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mark Ronson, Carter Burwell and many others.
In 2009 he was awarded a Grammy for recording and mixing Loudon Wainwright III's record "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Pool Project" ("Best Traditional Folk"), then, in 2010 he won his second Grammy for John Legend & The Roots album "Wake Up" ("Best R&B") and in 2018 he won his first Latin Grammy for Pedro Giraudo’s “Vigor Tanguero” (Best Tango Album) which he produced, recorded and mixed. Two years later, in 2020 he won his second Latin Grammy for Gustavo Casenave’s album “Fuelle y Cuerda” (Best Tango Album) and his third Grammy for his work on the score for the film “Joker” (Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media). He’s also been involved in various other Grammy winning and nominated albums such as “Barbie” with Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa, Maria Schneider's "Sky Blue", John Legend's "Evolver" and the song "Shine," Punch Brother's "The Phosphorescent Blues" as well as the cast albums for the Broadway productions of "Shrek" and "9 to 5" and Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble “Sing Me Home” which he helped produce and record.
Besides working on records and Broadway cast albums, he’s also been very involved in various movies and tv shows such as “Joker,” “Barbie”, “A Dog’s Purpose,” “Mother,” “The Revenant,” “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “Fosse/Verdon,” “Little Voice" and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Studying the techniques of other productionsThe role of a producer vs engineer in the modern-dayMaking organic-sounding mixesNot overdoing your processingHearing small mix details in an untreated toomHow to optimize your home studio on a budgetFocusing on frequency balance, rather than on the instrumentsGetting the groove of a song right in a mixSetting up ambiance to make your audience feel like they’re in a specific environment with the artistDetermining what effects to useShould you use pre-delay on reverb?How to approach room micing for size and frequency balanceTo learn more about Alex Venguer, visit: https://alexvenguer.com/
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James 'Jimmy T' Meslin is a Grammy winning recording engineer, mixer, and live sound engineer. While his range of work supersedes any one genre, his best known work is with prog-metal giants, Dream Theater. With years of experience in recording studios and international touring, JTM's goal remains simple - make great sounding records and mix inspiring shows that are true and authentic to the artist.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Working with Dream TheatreBeing a playback engineerBacking Tracks: Why big artists use themHaving a practical approach to recordingNavigating family life while working on the road and in the studioHow to get massive guitar tonesJames’ approach to multi-micing guitar cabinetsWhy you should always record with a DIUsing microphones instead of EQMaintaining phase relationships when multi-micingFocusing on getting great performances, rather than fixing in editingTo learn more about James Meslin, visit: https://www.jamesmeslinaudio.com/
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Sean Johnson got his start as a musician who toured the world multiple times with his DIY Bands, covering everything from pop to metal.
Since then, he has gone on to become a vocal coach who has helped over 4,000 students unlock their true voice.
His content and lessons have been part of multiple YouTube channels with a combined subscriber count of over 800,000 subscribers
He has also been repeatedly featured on publications such as:
Metal Injection, MetalSucks, Esquire Magazine, The Chive, TubeFilter, and the covetous front page of Reddit
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Learning to singHow your emotions affect your ability to sing much more than you might thinkUnderstanding the mechanics of your voiceGetting in the headspace for optimal singingHow to sing in key and correct pitch issuesControlling your volumeHow to prevent vocal burnoutPreventing issues such as sibilance and lip smacksTo learn more about Sean Johnson, visit: https://www.vocalacademy3.com/
To get a free vocal lesson with Sean, visit: https://funnel.vocalacademy3.com/masteryourmixlesson
To get his free Vocal Essentials Course, visit: https://www.vocalacademy3.com/masteryourmix
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Doug Weier is a 3 time Grammy nominated mix engineer based in Nashville, TN. With over 15 years of experience, Doug has had 21 billboard #1 singles to date spanning over 63 weeks. Notable artists include Walker Hays, Gary Levox, Claire Rosinkranz, Josh Ross, Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Anberlin, The Maine, and many more.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Polishing mix “turds”Relying on “hacks” in mixingMaking tracks feel wideSlotting your instruments for frequency balancingUsing saturation instead of EQWhere in the song to start mixingMixing with limitersChecking your mixes on crappy speakersOur go-to reference tracksUsing the Waves S1 imaging toolMixing with filters applied to the mix to help with mix translationTo learn more about Doug Weier, visit: https://www.dougweier.com/
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Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:
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Ian Shepherd is a British mastering engineer and MD at Mastering Media Ltd. Over the course of his career he has worked on thousands of CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays for all of the major record labels, TV stations and independents, including several number one singles and award-winning albums. He also runs the popular Production Advice website, and hosts The Mastering Show podcast.
He is a fierce critic of the so-called Loudness Wars, and in 2010 founded Dynamic Range Day, an online event intended to raise awareness of the issue.
He has developed several acclaimed mastering plugins with MeterPlugs: Perception AB, which received an AudioMedia Gear Of The Year Award; Dynameter which helps users achieve optimal audio dynamics for their music and the Loudness Penalty website, plugin and Studio desktop application.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Common mastering mistakesWhy a “one size fits all” method doesn’t work in masteringSimplifying your mastering chainShould you factor in loudness during the mixing stage?How to find a good balance of loudness and volumeWhat to focus on in order to create consistency between tracks on an albumKeeping perspective and objectivity when mastering your own musicWhat does “translation” really mean? What you need to be listening forMaking “one master to rule them all”: How does this account for various listening scenarios (eg. non-normalized streaming and/or clubs)?Dynamics vs. loudnessHow to know if your tracks have a good dynamic rangeThe problem with aiming for “target levels”To learn more about Ian Shepherd, visit: http://www.productionadvice.co.uk/about
http://www.themasteringshow.com
Plugins mentioned in this episode:
Dynameter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-3.html
Loudness Penalty - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-5.html
Perception AB - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-2.html
K Meter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-4.html
LCAST Loudness Meter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-6.html
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Marcela is a talented and accomplished audio engineer with experience both in the studio and the classroom teaching university-level students the skills of becoming professional audio engineers and music producers. She has worked across music genres recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio for independent artists. Marcela also has experience in and a passion for creating immersive audio environments using software and speaker configurations that can be utilized in both live rooms and on recordings.
Marcela has taught music production and audio engineering at Algonquin College, Interlochen Centre for the Arts, Berklee College of Music, and the University of Lethbridge. She is passionate about using the latest audio and video technology to create innovative and immersive projects and is constantly expanding her knowledge through academic research.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Do you need schooling to get jobs in the music industry?Approaching education as an investmentWork/life balanceHow to strengthen your audio skillsWhy you should experiment within different areas of the audio industryThe future of audio educationEmbracing AI in music productionCreating standards for immersive audioTo learn more about Marcela Rada, visit: https://marcelarada.com/
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Want additional help with your music productions?
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Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:
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Piper Payne, a Mastering Engineer based in Nashville, TN, is known for her dedication to audio quality and equality. After moving her mastering studio to Nashville, she ventured into vinyl manufacturing, opening Physical Music Products, which, through Piper's innovations, has set industry-leading turn times and quality benchmarks. As a former National Trustee of the Recording Academy and Co-Chair of the P&E Wing Steering Committee, Piper actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the industry. With a background in music and a focus on technical excellence, she approaches mastering and manufacturing as a blend of feel and precision. Piper shares her expertise in mastering and recording as an esteemed audio professor and frequent guest lecturer. Her impressive discography includes notable artists like Janis Ian, Madame Gandhi, Dolly Parton, The Go-Go's, and more.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Working your way into the mastering industryBuilding your client baseFocusing on your nicheThe power of being accessibleStarting a vinyl pressing companyThe process of manufacturing vinyl recordsWhat mastering engineers and artists need to know in order to ensure the highest quality results with vinyl pressingShould you mono your bass tracks or not?What frequencies are problematic with volume?Can you trust the manufacturer to preserve the quality of your masters?How much time do you need to factor into your album-release schedule for vinyl manufacturing?To learn more about Piper Payne, visit: https://www.piperpayne.com/ and https://www.physicalmusicproducts.com/
Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?
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Want additional help with your music productions?
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Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:
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Jermaine Hamilton is a seasoned music engineer-producer who began his career in the early 2000’s. With a rich portfolio that includes projects with iconic bands such as Green Day, U2, and artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, and Trippie Redd, Jermaine has established himself as a versatile and skilled professional in the music industry. His expertise extends beyond music, having worked on projects for major companies like Disney, the New York Times, NPR, Audible, and the Wall Street Journal. Additionally, his talents have been sought after in the video game industry, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel across various media platforms.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Working at Green Day’s studioSplitting guitar signalsOvercoming obstacles throughout his careerDiversifying your servicesBalancing feast and famine cycles in your businessGetting into commercial audioFinding niche audio servicesRelying on word of mouthMaintaining work/life balanceKnowing when to optimize your processesPreventing burnoutSetting client boundariesHow to find clients in small nichesTo learn more about Jermaine Hamilton, visit: https://jermainehamilton.com/
Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?
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Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:
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Marc Daniel Nelson is a Grammy-winning, French Academy Award nominated mixing engineer, music producer, and creative director. He has been mixing, producing, and managing creative content for over 24 years.
His music credits include Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, Eric Burdon / Ben Harper, Need To Breathe, Robert Duvall, Ozomotli, Reik and more. As Protégé for both legendary producer/engineer Bill Schnee and Ken Caillat, Marc has carried the torch for impeccable quality sound and production.
His film credits include Solo, Blade Runner, The Vietnam War, Mulan, The Expanse, Wild Horses, Point Break, No Manches Frida, Fractured, Amanda, Father Figures, Ya, Ty, Vin, Vona, and more. His creative management credits include executive producing the 13-episode PBS television series, creating and executive producing the national video campaign for Guitar Center, and creative directing for Alcon Sleeping Giant, ArtistMax, and Warner Chappell.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
The realities of climbing the studio ladderHaving the right attitudeThe deception of audio collegesFinding mentorsMaking positive first impressionsRelationship buildingHis new plugin with Pulsar ModularHow converters impact soundMaking your tracks sound uniqueTo learn more about Marc Daniel Nelson, visit: https://www.marcdanielnelson.com/
Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?
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Want additional help with your music productions?
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Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:
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Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K
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Andrew Maury is an American record producer and mixing engineer based in NYC / New Jersey. Andrew started his career in 2008 touring with Ra Ra Riot mixing front-of-house while producing artists between tours. His unique experiences and skills as both a live and studio engineer have influenced a body of work with artists such as Lewis Del Mar, Lizzo, Madi Diaz, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Vagabon, Victoria Canal, Jeremy Zucker, Kimbra, Colony House, Tones and I, COIN, Flor, Isaac Dunbar, and CRUISR.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Taking on opportunities when they comeThe challenges of working on the roadNot being married to your gearBuilding your interpersonal skillsTaking a top-down approach to mixingGetting the foundation of the mix rightHow to achieve big low-endWhy you shouldn’t always use high-pass filtersLearning to feel your speakersMixing at different volumesHow to get bass to translate on small speakersHow the speed of frequencies can be factored into mixingUsing saturation on drumsHitting the sweet spot on your instrumentsTo learn more about Andrew Maury, visit: http://andrewmaury.net/
Notable plugins mentioned in this episode:
Renaissance Bass: https://waves.alzt.net/ZQOyDqAPI 2500: https://waves.alzt.net/6eOgKKMaxxBass: https://waves.alzt.net/Gme2VVLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?
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Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:
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A Long Island native who got his start playing jazz trumpet, Andrew Scheps has mixed records for artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Metallica, Jay-Z and many others. After graduating from the Recording Engineering Program at the University of Miami, he spent some time working for New England Digital as a field service technician for the Synclavier, one of the first digital synthesizers/samplers/workstations, then on the road with Stevie Wonder (as a keyboard tech) and Michael Jackson (mixing live sound), before settling in LA.
Having got into mixing a few years before the analog-to-digital revolution, Andrew worked with a collection of vintage gear at his Punkerpad West studio in Van Nuys, California, including a Neve Electronics BCM-10 with ten 1073s that was used for reference during the Waves Audio Scheps 73 plugin modeling process.
In July 2015, he made the switch to working completely “in the box”
Scheps is known for his balanced, modern sounding, and often loud mixes.
He is also the owner and president of Tonequake Records and Punkerpad UK (formerly Punker Pad West).
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
The importance of having skills that go beyond basic audio engineeringDiversifying your skills and musical genresBeing proactive vs reactive in the studioWhy he switched working on analog gear to being 100% in the boxCreating efficiencies in your workflowHow using macros will make you a better engineerHis go-to macros for saving timeAndrew’s new app, Bounce FactoryThe various mixes you should be delivering to every clientHow he uses his “rear buss” system to make his mixes feel biggerHis approach to creating ambiance in a mixVarious ways you can manipulate your plugins to get a cooler soundTo learn more about Andrew Scheps, visit: http://www.mcdman.com/scheps
Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?
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Want additional help with your music productions?
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Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/
Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:
The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/Check out our Sponsors:
Want to make the process of dealing with mix-revisions easy? Check out Samply and get three months free off any plan:http://samply.app/?utm_source=mym
Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K
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