Category: How To’s
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Yes, You CAN Be A Musician in An Apartment (a.k.a. How To Build A Sound Booth)
As seen on BetterSoundproofing.com. I built a sound booth (though I hate the word “booth”) in my apartment garage. Call it what you want I guess — vocal booth, sound booth, sound room, iso booth, bomb shelter, etc. The list goes on and on. Anyway, I posted a couple short videos on YouTube a while…
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Why Speed-To-Market Matters (and new song cover on the way)
…Well, damnit. Way back in May, I started working on a cover of Lindsey Stirling’s “Shatter Me.” I meticulously mapped out every note, and began the grueling process of rewriting it as a rock song, learning each instrument, and recording. Actually, this video has some great insights on how I go about this process. But…
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Audio Production 101 – Equipment and Software
So you’re itching to start recording your music, but don’t have a clue where to start? First off, you’re awesome. In my experience, people willing to dive in are generally more driven, so yeah…kudos to you. That said, there’s a lot to learn, so rather than throw out a few vague definitions, this article explores…
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Dealing With Awkwardness In The Studio
The Perfect Collaboration…Sort Of A few years ago I met an amazing vocalist by the name of Natalie Lynn. As far as raw talent goes, this girl has the stuff. I had always wanted to approach her with a collaboration project, but we weren’t even close to the same music genre, so it just never…