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A static mix = a boring mix 😐Writing automation

A static mix = a boring mix 😐Writing automation is crucial if you want your production to sound engaging and professional. Do you write automation with a control surface or a mouse?

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It's been a busy past couple of weeks here in the

It's been a busy past couple of weeks here in the studio and this fall + winter look to be non stop. 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️

The first single from @tercemusic was just mastered and I’m currently in the process of mixing 3 additional singles before wrapping up the full record early 2022.

3 songs I produced and mixed with @adorationmusic were just mastered and we’re diving into 6 more songs to complete the record in early 2022.

Coming up in October and November I’ll be mixing 4 new songs from @tc3liveworship and 12 songs for an upcoming @jennfranklinmusic LP.

I’m wrapping up production on a new @ryanglantmusic single at the moment and will hopefully get that wrapped up in the next few months.

And finally, I’ve been writing several songs as well for the sync world with @annareneemusic and @haydomac11. Hopefully we’ll get those wrapped up and out into the world here soon.

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10 Minute Mix - Episode 14 - “Love You Most”.

I’m still loving this 1969 Yamaha FG-110 Red Lab

I’m still loving this 1969 Yamaha FG-110 Red Label that I picked up last year. It has a ton of vibe and always records so well. Special thanks to @justinmeldaljohnsen for the tip awhile back and @scalemodelguitars for getting it all dialed in.

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Today’s tip: Commit to a blend and then hide tho

Today’s tip: Commit to a blend and then hide those channels for a more condensed mixer. It will give you a sense of completion along the way and you’ll have less information to deal with as you mix.
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Artists often ask me what kind of demo I’d prefe

Artists often ask me what kind of demo I’d prefer as we head into production. I’m always a fan of: less is more and to keep it simple. A vocal and one instrument around the correct tempo with a somewhat solidified arrangement is typically good enough for me! Voice memo apps and garageband seem to be popular tools for the job.

**Extra credit if you have a way to record each track to a click and then deliver the individual tracks. That allows me to import into the project file and gives me more control over each part. If the tracks are tight enough, we can even start tracking to them which can speed up the process!

There’s no need to spend a ton of time on something that will more than likely never be used in the final production. A sparse demo allows me to keep an open mind while listening and won’t steer me in any one direction.

Artist- What’s your approach when making demos?
Producers- What kind of demos do you prefer?

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When I'm mixing, the first hour in the studio is a

When I'm mixing, the first hour in the studio is always my most productive. There’s so much clarity on fresh ears and a fresh perspective.

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A big thanks to all who came out for the first SUM

A big thanks to all who came out for the first SUMMING MIXER! We had a diverse group of industry professionals including producers, composers, session players and writers. In a profession where a majority of the work is done independently, it's important to get out of the studio once and awhile, not just for networking, but also for your mental health and to be inspired by others who share the same passion! If you weren't able to make it out yesterday, hopefully I'll catch you at the next one.

Going to be doing these on the last Tuesday of every month! Next one on October 26th! 8:30-10:30AM at @frothymonkey in the Nations.

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Producing your own music can be tempting for many

Producing your own music can be tempting for many reasons. However, when an artist takes on their own production, they often do not realize that there’s so much more to it than just capturing a bunch of tracks to construct a song. In fact, there are many non-musical tasks that are necessary for success.

As a producer, even before the first note is recorded I’m reviewing demos, listening to other records for inspiration and direction, determining what musicians and studios would best accompany the sound of the record, emails with all involved parties and finalizing the timeline and budget.

Once production begins, there’s scheduling the talent and studios, renting gear, hiring piano tuners, restringing instruments, tech and computer issues, getting my team files to edit, problem solving when things go wrong, documenting the process, making sure deadlines are met and budgets are intact, overseeing mixing and mastering, etc….

The way I see it, my job is to take care of all that goes on behind the scenes, so the artist is able to devote all focus and energy to their performance and creative process.

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My 3 Favorite Ways To Record Vocals. Here’s a de

My 3 Favorite Ways To Record Vocals. Here’s a deep dive into my 3 favorite and most common approaches to recording vocals (section by section, full passes and someone else comps). Hope you enjoy the video and let me know if there’s a specific way you like to work. Would love to hear some other approaches!

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Trust your instincts. 💪 #songwriting #talyorgu

Trust your instincts. 💪

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This past Thursday I snagged my second summit of L

This past Thursday I snagged my second summit of Longs Peak (14,259’) and had the awesome privilege of guiding my dad - @4bruce to the top as well!

We were on the trail around 2:45am and made it back to the car 15 hours later. It was a LONG day and took a little time to recover but we’re both feeling good now and I’m happy to be back at it in Nashville.

Lots of projects getting wrapped up here lately. I

Lots of projects getting wrapped up here lately. I'm excited to share them really soon and show off all the hard work everyone has put in!

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February 2009. I had just moved into this room 6 m

February 2009. I had just moved into this room 6 months prior. It all started as a big yellow bonus room but with a little paint, new lighting and a lot of acoustic treatment it became quite a special room that I’ve loved working in for the past 13 years. The initial aesthetic of the room and the furniture haven’t changed all that much but the monitoring, desk, midi controller, computer and especially the hair have 😂

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Adding some icing on the cake. 🍰 Sometimes it

Adding some icing on the cake. 🍰 Sometimes it just takes one simple overdub near the end of production to enhance a section and take the song to the next level. Percussion, little melodic hooks, one-off’s and background vocals are some of my favorites.

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I’ve become way more hands off as a producer ove

I’ve become way more hands off as a producer over the years. It has taken time and growth to get there but I am now better at taking the supporting role and allowing the artist to be the star.

Earlier in my career I’d want to select every tempo, key, tweak melodies, change arrangements, rework chords, dictate instrumentation, play parts, choose harmonies - the list goes on.

I discovered that when I became too involved in the process, my own voice would risk overshadowing the artist’s, and I could hear it in every project. Now I try to fight that urge by stepping out of the way a bit more and allowing the artist to contribute more of their ideas throughout the production process. I’m often concerned that it’s laziness creeping in but I know it’s not. It’s just knowing when to contribute your own ideas and when to lay back and allow the artist's own unique voice and style to shine through.

So I’m basically trying to be more like Rick Rubin and less like Mutt Lange. 😆

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This month I’m kicking off the first of many mee

This month I’m kicking off the first of many meetups (called SUMMING MIXER) for all the music creators out there. We’re just gonna drink some coffee, talk about what we do and the art we create. Hope to see you on the 28th!

Tag any other music makers that would enjoy this 🙏🏻

Just wrapped up the perfect Labor Day getaway with

Just wrapped up the perfect Labor Day getaway with the family on Lake Michigan.

If I’m listening while standing, that's often a

If I’m listening while standing, that's often a sign that the mix is almost there! How do you know when your mix/tracks/master/etc are ready to send off for review? 📸 @peytoncdollar

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Last week I mixed the first @tercemusic single tha

Last week I mixed the first @tercemusic single that will be released this fall and thought I'd share Risa's lead vocal chain from the session:

1. It all starts with @slatedigital's virtual mix rack. I'm getting a little Trident console color and a little high and high mids from an SSL Eq.

2. Next is a little additive Eq from @fabfilter_pro's Pro Q2

3. Then some compression from @klanghelmaudio's MJUC. Don't use this comp a ton but it always sounds really great. I tried lots of flavors on Risa (1176, LA2A and Fairchild) but this sounded the best.

4. Back to some more EQ with @wavesaudio SSL channel

5. @oeksound's Soothe comes next just to tame some upper mids

6. Then @wavesaudio's classic RDeesser

7. For effects I used a favorite - @uaudio's lovely EMT 140 on plate A at around 2.5 seconds

8. Then it all wraps up with some @soundtoys Echoboy for a little echoplex slap delay at 140ms.

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