Can you really make a living editing, mixing, and mastering songs? Yes, you can. You could be spending your workdays in a professional studio behind a complex mixing board, ears digging deep into that new record in progress, engaging with the sound, and using your expertise to maximize its sonic potential. That’s the reality for …
Many people dream of being a big-name record producer the same way that others fantasize about being rock stars, movie stars, or pro athletes. You can generally divide these fantasy future dreamers into two categories: those who want to be in front of the cameras, in the spotlight, and those who want to be behind …
If you’ve ever listened to a professionally produced record and compared it side-by-side to someone’s rough-cut demo, then you’re likely aware of the importance of mixing and mastering. These two steps can take a track from sounding just fine to making it fully immersive and ear-grabbing. In the most extreme cases, it can clean up …
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Do you have a passion for video and want to gain the skills needed to be a video editor? Film and video editors are in demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of film and video editors is projected to grow 18 percent in the next decade. Now is the time …
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There are many different music production software choices. Some are used individually and other in tandem with one another. How do you know which one is the best? There are many elements to focus on, but the most important being ease of use and price. When you say music production software, most people think DAW. …
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Many aspiring music producers wonder if it’s actually worth spending the time, money, and effort to attend a music production school. As one of the most challenging industries to break into, it is worth it for those who are passionate about music. So, is it Worth Going to School for Music Production? In short, yes. …
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In today’s world of music, rhythmic precision has been taken for granted by both listeners and creators. At the same time, audio producers have been pushing the boundaries of creativity in music farther and farther, altering beats in fresh, unexpected ways, and listeners are starting to expect it. For new entrants to the field of …
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One of the greatest things that music provides for the people who compose it, play it and appreciate it, is an outlet of expression that they wouldn’t have otherwise. Some might argue that the main purpose of music is to express emotions: taking the feelings that the composer or songwriter has and putting them into …
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How and why your favorite songs move you so much might be a mystery. However, a good deal of it is due to the composition of the piece itself and the emotionality that the sound of the instruments convey. An equally, if not more important element of the process, is the arrangement of the piece, …
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Are you interested in being an audio producer and do you enjoy playing music? Do you consider yourself a musician? There are millions of people who would call themselves musicians, and even more who aspire to be one. To some, the act of creating music is the most natural thing in the world; to others, …