Do you Need a Record Label? As an independent artist there is always a voice saying “gotta get signed, gotta get signed!” I know. I’ve been there. But if you…
There are many ways to record an acoustic guitar particularly if you delve into stereo micing techniques. This video shows you what I believe to be the simplest and most…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXU2ikS97Og&t=35s How Much Are You Worth? Pricing as a Freelance Composer Pricing as a freelance composer or producer can be tricky. My first TV commission was for a documentary on…
For years I worked in marketing and would tell people that I really wanted to be a music producer. Yet I rarely actually sat down to produce music. I said…
Find That 1 Person Who Can Launch Your Music Career If you want a career in music as an artist, composer or music producer you need to find that 1 person that will…
Feeling Like A Fraud I remember years ago watching a round table discussion with Hollywood’s top film composers. One thing that sticks in my mind is the fact that they…
How Feedback Can Kill Creativity Feedback is incredibly valuable. From the right people. People who’s opinions you trust. They don’t have to be musical. Indeed a regular non musical civilian…
Dare to be Irreverent | #MusicalMusings Definition of Irreverent: “not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things” A while ago I watched a talk by John Hegarty,…