Who Can Do a Remix? Can you? Can I?
Remix – Stan Stewart decided to try remixing. Here’s what that experience taught him. (This is not a how-to post.)
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Recording Studio Changes and Progress – #recordingstudio
The old computer in my recording studio was getting tired. And it showed. The Recording Studio Upgrade Yes, I know it’s part of planned obsolescence and such. Still, I’d been saving up for this for almost as long as I’ve been working on my folk album. During this time, the models I’ve been looking at
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“Found” Music In The Musician’s Dustbin
I rarely abandon an improvisation. But I have responded to recent events with a lot of powerful emotions. Found Track And that led me to leave a track to be found later. The last time I had touched the track was January 26th. Yet, when I played it back, I could remember the feelings I
I’ve Got Some Explaining To Do
It’s dangerous to explain before I do something. But I think I owe it to you. Explaining What? You expect my tracks to be mellow (since so many of them have been). Up to this point, many of my compositions, improvisations, and songs are uplifting and positive. The thing is, that’s not all there is
A day in the life of a working musician
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A day in the recording studio of an indie musician
The first thing you have to know about indie studios is coffee. Coffee OK, maybe not every indie recording studio starts with coffee, but mine does. ☕️ Best to be energized. You’ll need to be sharp! 🤓 Much of the time, screens like this will be in front of you. Various recorded tracks, usually at
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Singing Grief: What’s It Take To Make A Pandemic Choir?
Last week, I shared with you “what is a requiem?” Historically, choirs would sing most requiems accompanied by a variety of instruments. But during this pandemic, scientists have warned us that it may be dangerous to sing together. Though it does not compare to the loss of lives, the loss of live music was another
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Recording Vocals: What You Need To Know About Microphones
Microphones are one of the most essential tools when recording music. Whether you record in a studio or at home, the microphone is vital for most of the things that you’ll be doing. When recording songs, the microphone will be crucial for vocal tracks that you need for these projects. And while we’ve already given
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A Bedroom Producer’s Guide to Mixing Vocals
Here’s a great guide to mixing vocals for the “bedroom producer”.
Indie Recording Studio – How to Tune Your Room
You’ve decided to record your next track in your home studio: how can you tune your room?