279: From Rough Demo To Killer Song (Pre-Production & Songwriting Deep Dive)

On this episode, you'll learn what it takes to turn a voice memo on a phone, or a very rough song idea, into a finished song that can

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278: The #1 Beginner Mistake In Music Production (Stop Doing This!)

We made this episode because we see artists make the same mistake again and again. We don’t want you to make it too.You've hit a wall with your

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274: Finish Songs Fast or Let Them Sit? (Raw Emotion VS Refining Over Time)

Have you ever written something in a burst of raw emotion - only to cringe at it a year later? Or maybe the opposite - you sat on

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273: Cabs Matter More Than Amps – The Fastest Way To Level Up Your Guitar And Bass Tones

People obsess over amps - but totally ignore the cab. Let’s change that.In this episode, Manel and Benedikt dig into why the cabinet you’re using (or the IR

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269: From Basement Demo To Polished, Massive Sounding DIY Release – With Markus and Alex from Arcware (Case Study)

In this episode, Benedikt Hain is chatting with Markus Kaiser and Alexander Knünz from Arcware - a great band who has joined our Self-Recording Syndicate in 2024. They

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267: Matt Boudreau – Real Talk, Insights And Lessons From 30 Years Of Studio Experience, Dolby Atmos

Our guest on this episode is Matt Boudreau. Matt is an Audio Engineer, Mixer and Producer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.His credits list includes bands

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266: Snare drum sound deep dive – snare choice, mic balance and EQ explained (with audio examples)

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of snare drum sound and EQ, discussing the importance of snare sound in music productionhow to choose the right snare

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263: The Hidden Power of Song Key – Better Vocals, Better Vibe

Picking the right key for your song is not just a technical decision — it can completely change the vibe, energy, and emotional impact of your track. You've hit

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262: Why Your Song Feels Off: The Truth About Tempo, Timing & Groove

This is an episode about the importance of choosing the right tempo for your songs and getting the timing and feel right. (Scroll down to read more)You've hit

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259: What Self-Recording Artists Are REALLY Struggling With

Most self-recording artists say that they struggle with one of two things. But both of those things are almost never their real problems.You've hit a wall with your

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