In this video I show how I blended real sounding horns with a not-so-real sounding synth horn patch to create something new and interesting.
Quick tip for how to check if your vocals are balanced at the right level within a mix. If you turn it almost all the way down and the last thing you hear is ONLY the vocal then your vocal MIGHT be too loud. However if you turn it almost all the wa...
Many teenager's listen to music with a passion that most of us lose as we get older. Let's see if we can get some of that back but also take time to analyze what is making us have physical reactions to certain music. Music is magic! Let's figure ou...
In Part 1 I talked about ways to play and record an instrument that you might not know very well. In this video I'll show you how I took that approach and used it to create a fresh sounding guitar part (without using much actual guitar playing at a...
Not every self-producing artist is a multi-instrumentalist and you don't need to be! Here is one way you can approach playing an instrument that can result in fresh sounding ideas on your next recording. (In Part 2 I'll show you how this one-note-a...
For me production starts right at the very beginning when the song is being written. Check out 3 of my favorite songwriting hacks that have helped me bridge the gap between Songwriter and Producer.
Challenge Rules and Guides:
- Pick one room/location (ie- bathroom, your car, shed, etc) and find as many unique sounds as you can. Record them, import the audio into your DAW of choice, chop up the usable audio clips and arrange them on differe
...Sometimes when we are struggling to find the right sound or the right part for a song, we discover that the answer was within the song itself all along. In this video I discuss one way I used existing parts of a song to create new hooks.
You don't hear a lot about using pitch correcting tools outside of vocals. This video is about using pitching tools in creative ways, like pitching down a crash cymbal to create a warmer, less abrasive sound.
Here is a recap of facebook group information for one or more courses you're a part of. Disclaimer. This recap by no means replaces the information in the Facebook Groups. Always refer to them for the most current and accurate information. We do our ...
Here is a recap of facebook group information for one or more courses you're a part of. Disclaimer. This recap by no means replaces the information in the Facebook Groups. Always refer to them for the most current and accurate information. We do our ...
Today I want to let you guys know about a sync placement I just got with Sephora for their March ad campaign coming soon. I cowrote this track and produced and mastered it, all from my bedroom studio.
That means you could too.
The song "Gimme Mor...
