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1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.

Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
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Episode show notes:

When we give people feedback on their mixes before they join our coaching program, we're often talking about a lack of "size" and "depth".

Now what is that actually and what can you do now with that feedback?

We're all about helping you make exciting and unique sounding records. And you can only do that when you're able to make intentional decisions.

You won't get there with presets and things you copy from someone else. And knowing how to create size and depth is a big part of that. It's what's always lacking when people mix with presets or settings that they didn't choose intentionally.

In this Episode we're talking about:

1. Size:
   1. Frequency content
   2. Dynamics
   3. Contrast
   4. Writing/arrangement
   5. Transients/punch
      
      
2. Depth:
   1. Frequency content
   2. Reverb/delay
   3. Pre-delay on reverbs
   4. Detail
   5. Dynamics
      
      

And we're using real life everyday examples to explain these concepts.

Enjoy!

PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/231
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If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Send us a text

Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
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2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.

Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
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3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:

My guest on this episode is the artist and producer Blake Beckmann.

Blake is a self-recording musician from California and he's the lead vocalist in a Nu Metal band called Stepa.

You might have heard of them, because in 2002 they've released a record that was pretty popular in the scene.

Blake joined our coaching program, The Self-Recording Syndicate in late 2023, with the goal of making a new Stepa record that is even better and more exciting than their major label debut from 20 years ago. Quite the challenge!

I think he and the band are definitely on track there and I'm beyond excited about the progress and the songs I've heard, so far.

So it’s about time to introduce him to you and tell his story.

Here's Blake Beckmann for you. Enjoy!

PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/230
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If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Send us a text

Here are three next steps for you to take:

1. Get our free video training & checklist, "Standout Mixes - The DIY Musician's Guide To Exciting Mixes That Stand Out And Connect":
theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes
-
2. Apply for The Self-Recording Syndicate, our personalized coaching program!

It all starts with a free clarity call where we talk about your music, give you feedback and a step-by-step roadmap that you can then implement on your own, or together with us.

Best case: We end up working together and completely transform the sound of your music forever.

Worst case: You get an hour of free coaching, feedback and recommendations for what to do next.

Sounds fair? Cool. Apply now and book your free clarity call:
theselfrecordingband.com
-
3. Join the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):
theselfrecordingband.com/community
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Episode show notes:

Have you been putting off the recording or mixing of a song? Or an album?

Have you ever been in a situation where you just couldn't make yourself work on a record because every time you think about it it just feels overwhelming? You just don't feel motivated enough to finally figure out what's holding you back, practice your audio skills and get the project done?

Can you play music or practice an instrument for hours without a problem, but sitting down to finish that studio project just feels like this huge challenge and you don't even know where to start?

You are not alone. Even when we have all the resources, training, feedback and guidance, sometimes we just can't do a certain thing. We keep avoiding it and constantly do something else instead. And then we get frustrated about ourselves. Because, after all, we wanted it so bad, didn't we?

A coaching student sent us a message about exactly this, asking me for help. And I'm gonna share my answer to him with you now on the podcast.

Time to get real and ask ourselves some important questions.

PS: Please join the conversation by leaving a comment, a rating and review, or a post inside our free Facebook community.

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/229
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If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com