| By Thomas Brett | Introduction: Knowing how to program a basic drum groove for a quick demo is one thing. But knowing how to program complex performances that are realistic enough to completely fool a listener is a different ball game altogether… In this week’s URM Blog, I’ll be guiding you through 5 tips that will help take your …
Why you DON’T need to advertise your studio! [The Career Builder Show]
THIS is the most effective marketing tool any producer can have! If you’re thinking about running Facebook or Google ads for your studio… STOP! Because the cold truth is that the single most effective way for producers to build their name, get new clients, and climb the ladder of success is WORD OF MOUTH, not advertising. You might be thinking, …
10 Quick Tips For A Quick Mix (Ft. Billy Decker & Chris Young)
| By Thomas Brett | Introduction: Believe it or not, spending huge amounts of time on a mix doesn’t guarantee good results. In fact, a lot of the greatest engineers are actually the ones who work the fastest! On that bombshell… Here Are 10 Quick-Tips That Will Speed Up Your Mixing Process And Set You Well On Your Way Towards …
The key to a long career in music [The Career Builder Show]
You don’t have to like the trends… But you DO have to understand them– because the music industry is constantly changing, and if you can’t stay on top of the trends, then your clients will have no choice but to work with someone who DOES! Here’s the truth: your long-term success as a producer depends on your ability to reinvent …
3 Steps To A Better Bass Tone (Ft. John Browne & Monuments)
| By Thomas Brett | Introduction: FACT: You can’t expect to magically EQ a terrible bass sound into a great one during the mix… YOUR TONE NEEDS TO BE GOOD FROM THE START! If you’ve always had trouble when it comes to mixing the low-end in your productions, chances are, you’re probably doing something wrong during the recording stage… On …