QUICK TIP: What to Write About in Your Newsletter
“Um…I’m not touring. So, I don’t have anything to say.” “You want me to send one HOW often?! What on earth would I write about?!” “I’m not an artist. So, I don’t need a newsletter. Right?” Whenever I...Between The Waves 2017
7 Dead Giveaways That Your Production Is A “Home Recording”
In my job as a producer, recording/mixing/mastering engineer and “teacher of all things music production,” I get to hear a lot of recordings made by other people. Many of them are recordings made for commercial use, as either artist/band releases, or for film and TV...
Goodbye, Glass Ceiling…?
There has been a lot of talk in our society lately about gender equality and the roles of women and men. As a music producer and engineer, is has been a fascinating experience watching those roles evolve in my industry over the past 35 years. Way Back When When I...
3 1/2 Steps To Build Momentum In Your Music Career
Have you ever wondered why it seems that some musicians have it easy and some seem to struggle? Maybe you’ve even felt a little miffed because you’ve been working at this music thing for a while now and you don’t understand why you’re not doing better. You’ve watched...
The Producer Mindset
“Hello, what do you do…?” One of the things I find interesting about what I call “self-recording musicians” is how they do (and don’t) introduce themselves and talk about what they do. Most refer to themselves as some combination of songwriter,...
DIY Musician’s Dilemma: How Do I Get It ALL Done?!
One of the biggest frustrations that I hear from musicians, singer-songwriters, and other musicpreneurs is that there just isn’t enough time to do everything they need to do. In fact, many of my private coaching clients tell me that they’re overwhelmed—even...
Creating Pivotal Moments
I remember getting the phone call from my good friend Sally Fingerett, one of the founding members of The Four Bitchin’ Babes. It was 1999 and I was sitting at my desk looking out my front window as I talked to her. The Babes were coming to Tennessee and they needed...SOLD! – Epiphone Genesis Deluxe PRO Solid-body Electric Guitar
(Click on any image above to see full size photos.) Update (8/18/17): The Epiphone Genesis has been SOLD! *** NOTE: this guitar has a couple of minor dings and needs some minor maintenance to get it fully back up to snuff, so if you’re okay with that, read...Connect with us…
