Setting up your first home studio is exciting. It’s also very easy to waste time, money, and energy on the wrong things.
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In this episode, Benedikt and Manel look back at their early recording days and share six lessons they wish someone had told them when they started.
Some of these mistakes cost money. Others cost years of slow progress.
If you’re building your first recording setup or upgrading your current one, this episode will help you focus on the things that actually matter.
The goal is simple: to help you skip the beginner mistakes and make faster progress with your music and recordings.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode
- Why buying cheap gear is not always a god idea and can cause unnecessary headaches
- The real reason beginners waste money on too much gear
- What matters more than most studio equipment
- The monitoring mistake that makes mixing almost impossible
- The hidden skill gap most self-recording musicians don’t realize they have
If you’re a self-recording musician and want expert feedback on your recordings, full guidance while improving your setup, and the fastest way to getting your songs to sound truly professional - apply for coaching inside The Self-Recording Syndicate.
We’ll analyze your setup, your songs, and your workflow and help you build and implement a clear plan to improve your recordings.
Apply here:
theselfrecordingband.com/coaching
If we think you’re a great fit, we’ll do a free first call with you and build a custom roadmap for you.
Ready To Transform Your Sound And Workflow?

Apply for professional mentoring and book a free clarity call with Benedikt to see if our programs are a great fit for you!
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The Self-Recording Syndicate (Our Coaching Program):
Learn how to make pro quality records from your home studio: theselfrecordingband.com/coaching
Related Episodes:
283: The Only Gear That Actually Matters (Monitoring Explained)
#68: Building A Home Studio On A Budget – Part 1
#69: Building A Home Studio On A Budget – Part 2
295: Why Your Records Don’t Sound the Way You Want (Real Talk for Self-Recording Artists)
Our Links:
Outback Recordings (Benedikt's Mixing Studio and personal website)
Manel's Website
TSRB Instagram
Benedikt's Instagram
Manel's Instagram
If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

