306: How We Recorded Drums For A Punk Rock Record (Swallow’s Rose – Full Drum Production Walkthrough)

What does a drum recording session for a real record look like? Not a theory lesson.Not a generic tutorial. In this episode we walk you through a real

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303: The Music Production Process (Steps 6-10): Clean Up Your Session, Enhance The Performance, Mix And Finish Your Song!

This is the final episode of our full music production breakdown series. We’ve covered songwriting, pre-production, gear, sound checks and recording. Now we finish the record. You've hit

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302: The Music Production Process (Step 5): Capturing Magic – How To Record Strong Takes That Actually Move People

Recording music is about capturing magic moments. In this episode of The Self-Recording Band Podcast, Benedikt and Manel are breaking down step 5 of the production process: the recording session

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301: The Music Production Process (Step 4): Recording Setup & Sound Check: How To Capture Great Tones At The Source

Great recordings don’t start with plugins. They start before you ever hit record. In Step 4 of the Production Process, Benedikt Hain and Manel Espinosa break down setup and sound

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299: The Music Production Process (Step 2): Choosing The Right Gear For The Project Without Wasting Money

Everyone loves gear. Most people just get their priorities wrong when it comes to picking the right equipment for the project. You've hit a wall with your audio

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298: The Music Production Process (Step 1): Build a Rock-Solid Foundation Before You Record

In this episode, Benedikt and Manel kick off a brand-new series where they break down the entire music production process from start to finish. You've hit a wall

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296: The 10-Step-Process That Every Record Goes Through

Making a great record isn’t about plugins, presets, or expensive gear. It’s about following a clear, repeatable process — every single time. You've hit a wall with your

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289: Lessons From Real Recording Sessions and Coaching Projects

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

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287: “I Don’t Have Enough Time” – How To Actually Make Time For Your Music (Even With A Busy Life)

“I don’t have enough time.” If you’ve ever said this, or even just thought it, when it comes to working on your music, this episode is for you.

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285: Bringing Your Music To The Live Stage: Click track? Backing Tracks? 100% Live And Free?

How should you approach your live show? Should you go all in with backing tracks, click tracks, and a tightly structured set? Or should you keep things 100%

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