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Notes from the studio
What twenty years in this craft taught me, written down so you can move faster.
Guide · Logic Pro X · 5 min read
From the interface to your first project, recording MIDI, the stock instrument library, basic mixing and exporting. A complete walkthrough for anyone picking up Logic Pro X for the first time.
Guide · Vocal mixing · 5 min read
From preparing the recording to cleanup, EQ, compression, de-essing and placing the vocal in the mix. The right order, and the reasoning behind each step, for a home setup.
Fundamentals · 6 min read
A precise definition, how it differs from songwriting, production, mixing and mastering, what an arranger actually does, and a stage by stage learning path.
Life · Listening · 5 min read
Lyrics compete with reading and thinking, and a slow tempo helps the body settle. Here is the reasoning behind instrumental music, and how to choose it for focus or for falling asleep.
Business · Cafe atmosphere · 5 min read
How background music shapes how long guests stay, choosing by time of day, the right volume, and the copyright question many owners overlook when playing from a personal account.
In progress
The first articles are being finished and will launch with the website.
Guide · Logic Pro X
How to produce relaxing piano music in Logic Pro X
Guide · Releasing
Releasing instrumental music on Spotify: what to prepare
Comparison
FL Studio, Logic Pro or Cubase: which should you learn?