This year, I found myself lost while recording a new song I’d written. After over 20 years in music, I thought I had it down—I recorded all the tracks, vocals, and instruments over two days, convinced I was creating a masterpiece. But when I hit play, it sounded terrible. Not just “needs a tweak” ba...

Let’s talk about something real: getting better at recording and mixing music isn’t about chasing the latest, fanciest plugin. It’s about practice, patience, and putting in the work.

The Gear Trap

I saw a post on Instagram recently that hit home: “Skill in recording music comes from practice an...

You’ve got the tools, you’ve got the know-how, but now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and start working on your music. Let’s talk about why taking action and finishing your songs is the key to growing as an artist and keeping your creative momentum going.

Why Finishing Matters

Every song you...

I want to share why I launched my new website and the two digital services I’m offering—one standard, one premium—for artists and home studio musicians like you.

Why I Did This

I love music. It’s what inspires me. I’ve been a freelance mix engineer and songwriter for a while, and while I love c...

Why 90% of People Are Ruining Their Mixes with These 5 Mistakes

When mixing music, a few small missteps can derail an entire track. While every mix is unique, most people sabotage their work by repeating the same five mistakes. Avoiding these pitfalls can elevate your mixes from muddy to profession...

When mixing music, it’s tempting to reach for every plugin in your arsenal—compression, saturation, reverb, EQ, you name it. The logic seems sound: more processing should mean a more polished track. But in reality, overprocessing often muddies the mix, flattening the dynamics and masking the raw ...

When mixing music, one of the toughest challenges is knowing when a song is done. It’s easy to fall into the trap of adding more—another synth, extra percussion, or a new effect—thinking it will elevate the track. But often, piling on elements dilutes the impact of what’s already there. Every add...

Embracing Imperfection: A Guide for Songwriters and Mix Engineers

For songwriters and mix engineers, the pursuit of creating something new and meaningful can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. You sit down to write a song or perfect a mix, but the ideas don’t flow, or the result doesn’t match th...