Learn What Makes a Song Sound GREAT
Hey, I'm James. I'm a total music production nerd.
Nice to meet you! I’m a professional musician and audio engineer with over 10 years of experience. I’m a total music production nerd, and I LOVE going into depth about what makes music sound great. If you’re a beginner who wants to learn how compression works or how to EQ properly, or a pro who simply likes to read up on some interesting audio production content, I’m sure you’ll find something useful here.
The tastiest mixing, producing and mastering tips to help your music shine.
There’s a lot of rubbish on the internet. Luckily, I don’t like rubbish, so what you read here on my blog will be concise, clear and in-depth. So many music-related websites and YouTube channels fail to really dive into the details of what makes hit songs sound great. Often there are great pieces of advice, but with no practical examples. I want to provide the best music production, mixing and mastering resource on the internet.
Mixing Breakdowns
Ever hear an amazing mix and can’t help but wonder WHY and HOW it sounds so freakin’ good? As a music enthusiast, I bet you come across that from time to time. I love writing about mixing tips and production techniques, so you will find exactly that on my blog. Each week I break down the mix of a popular song, explaining the production techniques, mixing methods and tricks used to make it sound good. I also analyse mixes from my own perspective and deliver an overall judgment and score based on a number of metrics, such as stereo wideness, mix punchiness, separation and clarity, and warmth or brightness.
Gear Reviews
I’m not one to put gear before ears, but occasionally I’ll come across something worthy of a review. I only recommend the audio equipment that I own or would use myself. Check the review section out to find proven, quality audio gear that you can trust.
Tips, Tricks and Guides
I’m regularly posting nice little nuggets of info on what I consider to be essential production tips. Check in regularly to add them to your mixing and production repertoire! Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, I’m sure you’ll find something useful here. Content here ranges from quick, bite-sized tips to detailed guides on how to use the tools necessary for a great mix.