After a bit of a break… We’re back! In this episode we dig into some more listener questions. We talk keyboard shortcuts, website building and the tips and tricks segment discusses the benifits of using reference mixes in your workflow and the correct way to implement this simple technique.

For more info on building your band/studio website in fifteen minutes watch this video.

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Simple Ways To Test Your Room’s Frequency Response

We all know that your listening environment has a big impact on the quality of your mix descisions. Perhaps you’ve already hung some acoustic panels, (maybe you’ve installed a bass trap or two) but how do you know how effective they are? Well, there are many ways to measure your rooms response but I found [...]

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TechMuze Ep. 23 – The Importance Of Mono

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Dave Chick of Inside Home Recording gave me a hard time about my comment that “mono is dead”. (Love you Dave!) Although there are very few mono playback systems these days there are still many mono listening situations to be aware of. Allow me to set the record straight by explaining my approach to ensuring [...]

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New at The Artist Promotion Blueprint – How to Build Your Website From Scratch

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Just in case you missed it, here’s the latest from the Artist Promotion Blueprint. It’s a short video in which I describe how to build your bands website even if you know nothing about HTML or any other such things. Watch the video below:   Get your web hosting now! Visit ArtistPromotionBlueprint.com

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TechMuze – Ep. 22 – A Little More Q&A

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I received a bunch more listener comments and questions so I thought I’d better address those now! Some things we cover: Questions about the MixLessons.com membership course and community How to get that sub low thud on your kick drum Integrating Superior Drummer with Cubase And more! Click PLAY below to listen.

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TechMuze Episode 21 – Listening Techniques

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In this episode we flip the script back to music production techniques. We’ve taken a short break form the artist promotion blueprint series to discuss Listening Techniques. Listen now to learn some simple tricks to help you maintain a fresh perspective on your mixes and to avoid the perils of ear fatigue (also known as [...]

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TechMuze Episode 20 – Artist Promotion Blueprint Pt. 2 (Building Your House)

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In this episode we discuss how to choose your domain names, Who to buy them from and where to host your website. Take the mystery out of it all and get your website up and looking great in no time! Your website is your most valuable asset online and should be approached as such. You [...]

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TechMuze Episode 19 – Artist Promotion Blueprint Pt.1 (Customer Avatar)

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Part 1 in a series on how to use the web to promote your band or your music. In this episode we discuss the importance of designing your ideal fan and how to do so. Marketers refer to this as your “Customer Avatar” and the creation of your avatar serves as the basis behind everything you [...]

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Dirty Little Secret To Make Mixing Easy

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When I started mixing (about 17 years ago) I remember how daunting the whole ordeal used to feel. There was so much mystery and confusion around what I needed to do to make this collection of tracks sound like a single, cohesive musical experience. Of course, as time passed and I started to learn how [...]

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Techmuze Episode 18 – Musicians Business (Turn your hobby into income!)

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Don’t you wish you could turn your music production hobby into a source of income? Maybe you don’t need a full-time income but at the very least you may want some help paying for that new piece of gear you’ve been eyeballing! Well, the good news is YOU CAN! I want to take some time [...]

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