Music-Making

Simply put, there is no "one way" to make music. That should feel exciting and empowering because it means that everyone's workflow can be as different and unique as their music. These ongoing blog posts explore the process, methods, and nuances that relate to songwriting, production, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.

I've also written a FREE interactive eBook to introduce these basic steps you'll need to complete if you really want to finish your new song, record it, and have it released to your audience. It's simply my gift to you for being a music-maker.

Whenever you find something of value from me, please feel free to share it within your musical circles on social media. Thanks and rock on…

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Are You (Really) Missing Out?
Are You (Really) Missing Out?

Be strategic with your purchases to better integrate them into your existing music-making workflows.

Three Easy Ways to Ruin Your Next Record
Three Easy Ways to Ruin Your Next Record

Don’t sabotage your best efforts as you make your recording and release it to your audience.

Lessons Learned From Mastering
Lessons Learned From Mastering

Lessons learned from mastering your songs can also impact every other stage in the music-making process.

Trying To Write A Hit? Start By Writing A Song
Trying To Write A Hit? Start By Writing A Song

Create for the sake of creating, not for some planned outcome you can't control.

What Makes A Good Cover Song? Making It Your Own
What Makes A Good Cover Song? Making It Your Own

Don't miss the opportunity to make the song your own by injecting your personality and distinctive sound.

iOS GarageBand: Exporting Multitrack Files & Converting MIDI to Audio
iOS GarageBand: Exporting Multitrack Files & Converting MIDI to Audio

This video shows how to export individual multitrack files from iOS GarageBand and includes steps for converting MIDI tracks to audio.

Creating Something
Creating Something

While it can be difficult to take pride in everything you create, take pride in the fact that you are creating something.

Editing Is Not Mixing
Editing Is Not Mixing

Fix before you mix. Start the mixing phase with the audio you want to be mixed, not fixed.

Getting Started: Recording One Thing at a Time
Getting Started: Recording One Thing at a Time

Use the limitations of your mobile app to focus on capturing one solid performance at a time.

Getting Started: Why Use Headphones When You Record?
Getting Started: Why Use Headphones When You Record?

My new YouTube series on Getting Started continues with a short video that establishes the need to use headphones to monitor your audio while recording your music.

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