With home recording setups getting more and more pro these days, a studio-grade acoustic guitar sound is within reach. Let’s discuss how to get you there. Before Setting up Anything … 1. Consider the Space.  Most folks prefer a less reverberant space to record guitar. This gives us a dead, clean sound to work with in post-production. Try to find a room or a corner of a space that doesn’t have a lot of pingy, slappy echoes. Oftentimes, playing with the soundhole pointing into an open closet will do the trick! 2. Consider the Guitar. If you have the choice among multiple guitars, you should ..read more

Alright, you’ve got your acoustic guitars tracked, and now it’s time to get down and dirty with the mix. Here’s a guide to get you that professional sound from the comfort of your home studio. Have a Plan for the Role of the Guitar in the Mix Is this a solo acoustic guitar track? Is there a singer too? Is the guitar fitting into an overall band sound? You need to know what the guitar is doing in the track before you know how to mix it. If it’s the only instrument, you need a balanced sound that is robust in all frequency ranges. If it’s accompanying a singer, you need to be out of the voice’s ..read more

Producing great music is more than just knowing how to work in a DAW. Suppose you want to be a successful music producer. In that case, there are several critical skills you need to develop that go beyond technical and musical knowledge. In fact, if you master these skills, you’ll often produce better music, keep clients happy, and have more fun in the process. In this blog post, we’ll explore the seven essential skills that you need as a music producer, but no one is talking about. Be sure to grab your notepad; let’s begin! #1 The ability to be a good leader Having excellent leadership s ..read more

It’s no secret that the music industry is highly competitive. Artists are releasing great music every day, and it can be a challenge to stand out from the rest. Suppose your song doesn’t instantly connect with the listener. In that case, your music is likely to get buried into the depths of obscurity. One way to prevent this from happening is to hire the right professionals for your next track. However, it can be hard to know what professionals to hire. If you aren’t careful, you can waste lots of money and time with “audio professionals” who give you lackluster recordings, direction, and no c ..read more

Most songwriters want to start a home studio but don’t know where to begin. There are so many differing opinions and recommendations that it can be overwhelming when you’re trying to figure out what audio gear is right for you. To help take the guesswork out of building your own recording studio, we’ve put together this guide of equipment you will need for creating professional music from home. Editor’s Note: While building a home studio is extremely rewarding, it isn’t the right move for most songwriters. This article will suggest tools that will get you great results, but it will require abo ..read more

Are you a musician that is trying to record your music at home? Are you getting frustrated because you feel like the recordings aren’t turning out how you thought they would? It might feel like there is no hope that you could ever sound as good as the singers you love. Look, I get it. I spent years recording my songs from home, only to be disappointed and embarrassed when I’d listen back. I knew I could sing, but I couldn’t get a recording that did my voice and songs justice. It wasn’t until I got an internship at a professional recording studio that I saw what goes on “behind the hood” of exc ..read more

Recording great-sounding drums is only the first step of producing an epic drum track. The next challenge is making them fit in with the rest of your music. While mixing recorded drum tracks is one of the most enjoyable elements to mix in music, it’s also one of the most difficult. It’s easy to get lost down the rabbit hole when mixing drums, and one wrong turn can derail your entire production. If you follow these nine tips, you will get your drums sounding epic in a mix, so you can be confident that your next song will make your listeners want to move, groove, and hit repeat. Let’s begin! 1 ..read more

Writing a hit song is not an easy task. It will take time, effort, commitment, and lots of luck to make it happen. However, most musicians fail even to get started because they are waiting for inspiration and not intentional with their songwriting. If you don’t have general guidelines to develop your writing, you could waste time on things that don’t matter. While getting good at crafting catchy songs can take years of practice, simple hacks can speed up the process. By avoiding these seven common mistakes, you can increase the likelihood of writing a hit song at some point in your life. Let’s ..read more

Most musicians are not sure what actually makes a mix sound professional. It’s tough for those attempting to mix their own music to know whether they’re making the right decisions when mixing and find it nearly impossible to get that “polished” sound. If you’ve been struggling and looking for information on how the mixing pros make songs sound awesome, then you are in the right place. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what makes a great mix and what you need to think about to make your mixes sound more polished and professional. So whether you’re just starting out with music mixing or ar ..read more

It’s no secret that the music industry is saturated with aspiring artists and musicians. Standing out from the crowd with your recordings can be difficult, but there are a few key things you can do to make your music sound more professional. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at seven common music production mistakes that can make your songs sound amateurish. By avoiding these mistakes, you’ll be on your way to sounding like a pro. Let’s begin! #1 Overusing Plugins Most Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) come stock with tons of plugins. The temptation when mixing is to insert way more plugins ..read more