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…
Jim HustwitAugust 4, 2019
How Much Are You Worth? Pricing as a Freelance Composer
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…
Jim HustwitJuly 19, 2019
The 1000 True Fans Theory
Kevin Kelly wrote an essay on 'The 1000 True Fans Theory' The premise is that as a creator, if you can find 1000 true fans and monetise them, you can…
Jim HustwitApril 1, 2019
The War of Art – Why Failing Is Crucial
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…
Jim HustwitMarch 18, 2019
Find That 1 Person Who Can Launch Your Music Career
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…
Jim HustwitMarch 11, 2019
The 4 Hour Work Week – Relevant for Creatives?
The 4 Hour Work Week Every so often a book comes along which changes my way of thinking and ultimately my life. "The 4 Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferriss…
Jim HustwitMarch 5, 2019
Feeling Like a Fraud – Imposter Syndrome
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…
Jim HustwitFebruary 26, 2019
How Feedback Can Kill Creativity
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…
Jim HustwitFebruary 18, 2019
Dare to be Irreverent
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,…
Jim HustwitFebruary 11, 2019
Mixing Can’t Be Taught
Mixing Can’t be Taught “Mixing can’t be taught, but it can be learned.” Eric Sarafin Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin said this in his book Zen and The Art of Mixing.…
Jim HustwitFebruary 4, 2019