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In Defense of Pre-Production: Why the Most Neglected Phase of Music Production May Be the Most Important In Defense of Pre-Production: Why the Most Neglected Phase of Music Production May Be the Most Important

In Defense of Pre-Production: Why the Most Neglected Phase of Music Production May Be the Most Important

September 1st, 2016 by

This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, September 4th, 2012.

Among self-financed musicians, pre-production is arguably the most neglected step of the recording process.

This is especially regrettable because pre-production is perhaps the least expensive part of the process, and the one that offers the greatest return Read more...

Single-Mic Techniques for Capturing the Perfect Acoustic Guitar Tone Single-Mic Techniques for Capturing the Perfect Acoustic Guitar Tone

Single-Mic Techniques for Capturing the Perfect Acoustic Guitar Tone

August 30th, 2016 by

What’s your preferred mic technique for recording acoustic guitars?

If you’re anything like most engineers, your answer may vary a bit depending on the arrangement, the purpose, the guitar player, the instrument and the song, but there are really just two or three commonly-used approaches that crop up again and Read more...

Playing Fair: A Musician’s Guide to Booking Great Shows, Getting Along With Venues, and Getting Paid For It Playing Fair: A Musician’s Guide to Booking Great Shows, Getting Along With Venues, and Getting Paid For It

Playing Fair: A Musician’s Guide to Booking Great Shows, Getting Along With Venues, and Getting Paid For It

August 25th, 2016 by

This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, August 5th, 2013.

In January of 2011, singer/songwriter Gabriel Mintz performed at a popular Seattle music venue. At the end of the night, the venue gave Mintz a printout of incomes and expenses associated with the show.

The gross revenue Read more...

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