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318: What Artists Actually Need From A Modern Music Producer – Pablo Lopez Figueroa
What does a music producer actually do? For some artists, the answer is still: Record the band. Choose microphones. Make things sound good. Mix the song. But that
317: Sounding Professional Doesn’t Mean Generic, Boring, Or “Overproduced” – Domi Schreiber (MyKungFu)
When musicians say they want their recordings to sound professional, what do they actually mean? Clear? Loud? Polished? Perfectly edited? Similar to the biggest records in their genre?
316: What Great Drummers Do Differently – Michi Dreilich
A great drum performance is not just accurate. It is not about playing the most impressive fill, staying perfectly on the grid or hitting every note exactly as
315: Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album – Fabian Valentini (Max im Parkhaus)
Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album Finishing an album isn’t usually a technical problem. It’s rarely because musicians aren’t talented enough. More often, it’s perfectionism, uncertainty, endless
312: “Can We Really Produce Our Own Album Start To Finish?” (Steady Drops Case Study)
What It Really Takes to Make a Professional Record Yourself Can you really produce an album from your home studio that stands alongside your favourite records? Martin Kreuzer
309: From 30 Demo Songs to A Finished Record That Matters – Swallow’s Rose
This is one of the most honest and valuable conversations we’ve had on the podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Dominik from Swallow's Rose to break
308: Two Backing Vocal Approaches Every Self-Recording Artist Needs To Know
Most self-recording artists overcomplicate backing vocals, or ignore them completely, because they're having a hard time coming up with something interesting that really helps the song. Both are
300: The Music Production Process (Step 3): Pre-Production – Why Most Home Recordings Fail Before Recording Even Starts
Episode 300 is a big one — and not because of the number. In this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood (and most skipped) steps
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