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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
297: Connor Daniel (Avril Lavigne, Yellowcard, Simple Plan) On Modern Rock Production, Working At A High-End Studio, And Making Killer Records On A Bedroom Setup
In this episode, we’re joined by Connor Daniel - an LA-based writer, producer, and engineer, working closely with John Feldmann, while also producing and mixing records from his own home
294: 5 Proven Songwriting Tricks To Make Your Chorus Hit Harder
In episode 294, we break down five proven songwriting and arrangement techniques that instantly improve chorus impact — plus a powerful bonus tip that fixes most “my chorus
290: Afraid to Release Your Music? Here’s What’s Really Holding You Back
Are you scared to release your music? Thinking it’s not good enough yet?Afraid of criticism, or of hitting that publish button? You’re not alone. Almost every artist feels
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