Lessons From Real Recording Sessions and Coaching Projects

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In this episode, Benedikt and Manel dive deep into the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from recent real-life recording and mixing sessions, as well as coaching projects inside The Self-Recording Syndicate.

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These are the kinds of situations you only encounter when working hands-on with artists

From communication breakdowns to tone-shaping decisions. From phase issues to overthinking mixes.

They cover:

How poor communication (or assumptions) can derail a session - and how to fix it
Why your hi-hat might be too loud in your overheads (and what to do about it)
Why bigger, thinner cymbals are often the best for recording
What to do when an artist changes their mind mid-production
How to balance artistic vision with professional judgment
Why you should trust your gut and use fewer plugins
The importance of phase alignment and what can go wrong when you ignore it
How to diagnose mix problems (hint: sometimes the bass isn’t too loud - the drums might be too quiet)
And much more practical wisdom straight from real coaching calls and mixing sessions

Whether you’re producing your own record or working with others, this episode is full of actionable lessons that will save you hours of frustration and help you make better-sounding records.

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