Category: Season 2 – December

You guys have questions, Eyal Levi’s got your answers. Eyal answers your questions about managing deadlines, DIY acoustic treatment, and the power of networking done right.

“Look, if they’re not going to like it, what’s the worst that could happen?” – Eyal Levi

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– Overcoming self doubt
– Dealing with deadlines
– Acoustic treatment strategies ie, to DIY or buy?
– Should you use acoustic foam?
– Eyal’s approach to networking
– What a pro extreme metal band looks like
– And much, much more

Thanks for listening!
Sign up to our [cp_modal id=”cp_id_7934d”]mailing list[/cp_modal] to discover more!

Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Chelsea Grin, Machine Head and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

Leave any questions, comments, or feedback in the comment section below.

[btnsx id=”904″]

[btnsx id=”911″]

[btnsx id=”773″]

[btnsx id=”915″]

[btnsx id=”937″]

[btnsx id=”946″]

[btnsx id=”952″]

[btnsx id=”957″]

[btnsx id=”960″]

[btnsx id=”962″]

Guitar mastermind and Nail the Mix winner Andy James stops in for a great discussion about his progression in mixing.

Andy dishes about what he zeroed in on for his Nail the Mix win. The same focus that Andy used to become a guitar god, and then a successful internet entrepreneur, he used to learn how to mix. If you’ve ever felt discouraged from taking on new endeavors, this episode is for you.

“If you’re doing the things that made money in 2005 or 1995 you might think that there’s no money; you need to figure out what makes money in 2016 and 2017.” – Eyal Levi

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– The things that Andy focused on for his Nail the Mix win
– How to stand out when it comes to guitar
– Setting crazy goals, and making them reality
– How listening to different genres can improve your songwriting
– Effectively mixing when you’re coming from a musician background
– The ever present importance of effective networking
– And much, much more

Links:

Andy James Guitar Academy

Thanks for listening!
Sign up to our [cp_modal id=”cp_id_7934d”]mailing list[/cp_modal] to discover more!

Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Chelsea Grin, Machine Head and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

Leave any questions, comments, or feedback in the comment section below.

[btnsx id=”904″]

[btnsx id=”911″]

[btnsx id=”773″]

[btnsx id=”915″]

[btnsx id=”937″]

[btnsx id=”946″]

[btnsx id=”952″]

[btnsx id=”957″]

[btnsx id=”960″]

[btnsx id=”962″]

On this #Mixcritmonday episode we’re checking out three subscriber mixes of Gojira’s Toxic Garbage Island.

It’s gut check time, guys. How are your mixes coming along? Are they sounding godly yet? Are you not quite sure? Listen to this episode for some guidance on how to get into top 20 territory.

“Do you prefer to have an all natural mix that nobody hears because it wasn’t picked or one that has samples in it that people hear?” – Eyal Levi

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– The elements that make Logan Mader’s mix a reference quality mix
– Making sure your ambiances match
– Why you need to make sure you’re not piling on too many plugins
– Not getting stuck in the guitar tunnel
– Being realistic about the natural drums vs. sample debate
– Insight into what it takes to make a top 20 mix
– And much, much more

 

Thanks for listening!
Sign up to our [cp_modal id=”cp_id_7934d”]mailing list[/cp_modal] to discover more!

Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Chelsea Grin, Machine Head and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

Leave any questions, comments, or feedback in the comment section below.

[btnsx id=”904″]

[btnsx id=”911″]

[btnsx id=”773″]

[btnsx id=”915″]

[btnsx id=”937″]

[btnsx id=”946″]

[btnsx id=”952″]

[btnsx id=”957″]

[btnsx id=”960″]

[btnsx id=”962″]

Logan Mader joins us to discuss producing Gojira’s “The Way of All Flesh,” getting slamming and huge mixes, scoring movie soundtracks, and nailing clear but brutal guitar tones.

Working with bands like Gojira, Fear Factory, Soulfly, and Devildriver, Logan has demonstrated that he’s an absolute monster when it comes to production. We go back to the beginning and find out how he got there, and how he’s reinvented his career every step of the way. You’re in for some valuable insight into the technical side of those monstrous productions, as well as the mindsets needed for long term success in the music industry.

“You can’t just show up and say ‘I want to do this. Here I am. Pay me.’” – Logan Mader

THIS WEEK, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– Logan’s process for producing Gojira’s The Way of All Flesh
– The importance of the hustle
– Transitioning from musician to production
– The ins and outs of scoring films and video games
– Why it’s essential to treat people well and be able to build quality relationships in the industry
– Logan’s techniques and gear for getting great guitar tone
– And much, much more

Thanks for listening!
Sign up to our [cp_modal id=”cp_id_7934d”]mailing list[/cp_modal] to discover more!

Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Chelsea Grin, Machine Head and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

Leave any questions, comments, or feedback in the comment section below.

[btnsx id=”904″]

[btnsx id=”911″]

[btnsx id=”773″]

[btnsx id=”915″]

[btnsx id=”937″]

[btnsx id=”946″]

[btnsx id=”952″]

[btnsx id=”957″]

[btnsx id=”960″]

[btnsx id=”962″]