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We Grow Food 04/21/2022

We Grow Food /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/22860965

TRP2 - Antonia Lau 02/24/2022

TRP2 - Antonia Lau /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/22247624

TRP 1 - Tracey Schmitt 02/21/2022

TRP 1 - Tracey Schmitt /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/22199030

TechMuze Ep 50 – A Custom MixLesson 01/18/2016

TechMuze Ep 50 – A Custom MixLesson One of the services that is offered here at The TechMuze Academy is Custom MixLessons. This is where you send me your session files, I do a complete mix for you AND I create a custom video walk-through of my entire thought process that resulted in the final mix. Well, today I’ve decided to give […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/4084562

TechMuze Ep 49 – DIY Musician – From Hobby To Business 01/11/2016

TechMuze Ep 49 – DIY Musician – From Hobby To Business So you’ve been playing music for years and you think “Now’s the time to start really taking this seriously.” The next step is to learn what it REALLY takes to move from hobby to business with your music. Today I chat with a cast member of “The Walking Dead”, a member of The BlueMan Group, […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/4059890

TechMuze Ep 48 – A Simple Static Mix 01/04/2016

TechMuze Ep 48 – A Simple Static Mix Today we take a walk through the beginning of a static mix. This is not the final product but I hope that it gives you some insights into the mixing process as a whole. This song is one that I wrote some time ago called “Satisfied”. It is a part of the debut album from […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/4053402

TechMuze Ep 47 – Home Studio Essentials 12/28/2015

TechMuze Ep 47 – Home Studio Essentials As someone who has spent years managing the recording department of Canada’s largest music store, You can imagine that I’ve been asked MANY times “What do I absolutely need to get great sounds in my home studio?” or “How can I get the best bang for my buck within this budget?”. I thought I’d take […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/4037810

TechMuze Ep 46 – Ozark Henry and 3D Audio 12/21/2015

TechMuze Ep 46 – Ozark Henry and 3D Audio Check out this fantastic conversation I had with Belgian artist Ozark Henry. His latest album “Paramount” was recorded in 9.1 3D surround giving the listener the experience of actually being on the stage with a massive orchestra surrounding them! I had a great time chatting with him and you can learn more about him and […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/4010560

TechMuze Ep 45 – Fan Farming – The Artist Promotion Blueprint 12/14/2015

TechMuze Ep 45 – Fan Farming – The Artist Promotion Blueprint We all know that the music industry has (and continues to) changed. So, how does an indie artist find success in this “direct-to-fan” economy we find ourselves in? Well, I have a theory and an actionable strategy that you may find helpful. I call it “Fan Farming”. When considering the growth of your fan base […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/4010556

TechMuze Ep 44 – 3 Dimensional Mixing 12/07/2015

TechMuze Ep 44 – 3 Dimensional Mixing This week we take a detailed look at 3 dimensional mixing. The concepts discussed here have had by far the biggest affect on my understanding of the mix process! This was recorded during a live Blab.im broadcast. If you would like to join the conversation, follow @TechMuzePodcast on Twitter, Blab and Periscope This […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3992416

TechMuze Ep 43 – Top Down Mixing 11/30/2015

TechMuze Ep 43 – Top Down Mixing Just a short episode today but a good one nonetheless! Again, in an effort to avoid “mixing in circles”, try this method on your next session. Leave a comment to let me know what you think. This episode has been brought to you by MixLessons.com. Get started for free by taking the 3 Simple Steps […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3964678

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!!!!!! 11/27/2015

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!!!!!! I just wanted to take a moment to express to you how incredibly thankful I am to have you in the TechMuze community. I started this journey a few years ago as a way to help more DIY musicians like yourself to better understand their craft and to ultimately make better music. You see, I […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3980602

TechMuze Ep 42 – Alternative Revenue Streams For The DIY Musician 11/23/2015

TechMuze Ep 42 – Alternative Revenue Streams For The DIY Musician Ever hear people say “There’s no money in music anymore.”? I hear it all the time and I’m calling shenanigans! There are many ways to add revenue to your business as an indie musician! It’s not ALL about the almighty (or not so much) CD. These days you need to think outside the box. Focus […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3964677

TechMuze Ep 41 – The Technical Vs The Artistic 11/16/2015

TechMuze Ep 41 – The Technical Vs The Artistic Music making is both an artistic endeavour and a technical one. When we learn to play an instrument, we spend many hours developing our technique so that we can better express ourselves artistically. The same can be said of our efforts in the studio. It’s extremely important to remember that as we study and practice […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3941250

TechMuze Ep 40 – Back End Selling 11/09/2015

TechMuze Ep 40 – Back End Selling Here’s something that may provoke controversy: The worst thing you could be doing online as an indie artist growing your fan base is….. Trying to sell your music! Sound counter-intuitive? Listen to this week’s episode to find out what this crazy talk is all about! This episode of TechMuze is sponsored by The Artist Promotion […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3884697

TechMuze Ep 39 – Upgrade Your “Neck-top” Computer! 11/02/2015

TechMuze Ep 39 – Upgrade Your “Neck-top” Computer! This week we take a look at the most important thing you can possibly invest in to improve your music productions…and your life in general! Before you go buy that new microphone, pre-amp or plugin consider bridging the knowledge and experience gaps that exist by taking a course or sitting in with a talented engineer […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3884694

TechMuze Ep 38 – KPI’s Vs Vanity Metrics 10/26/2015

TechMuze Ep 38 – KPI’s Vs Vanity Metrics Once you’ve decided to turn your musical hobby into a business there will be statistical information that you will need to keep track of. This data is referred to as the metrics of your business and marketing efforts. Things like: how many Facebook fans you have, how many digital downloads you’ve sold, how many people […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3871762

TechMuze Ep 37 – The Importance Of A Strategic Workflow In The Studio 10/19/2015

TechMuze Ep 37 – The Importance Of A Strategic Workflow In The Studio How long does it take you to get your music from your head to your speakers? Do you ever find yourself mixing in circles like a hiker lost in the woods? Developing a strategic workflow and sticking to it is the secret to getting from A to Z in the quickest fashion with the fewest […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3871630

TechMuze Ep 36 – Don’t Build Your House On Rented Land 05/31/2015

TechMuze Ep 36 – Don’t Build Your House On Rented Land I this episode of the TechMuze Podcast we discuss the dangers of building your fan base on properties that you don’t own and control. It’s important to use social media channels like Facebook and Twitter to get in front of potential fans and to engage with your current fans but your goal should always be […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3586531

Using Contests To Grow Your Fan Base 03/23/2015

Using Contests To Grow Your Fan Base Growing you fan email database is perhaps the most important thing we can do as musicians. Check out this fun, easy way to dramatically grow your own email list and get your music heard. Check out our contest here: DezzAndCarol.com/itunes Click Play To Listen... Download Listen in a New Window iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Leave […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3443190

Is Your Music A Hobby Or A Business? 03/09/2015

Is Your Music A Hobby Or A Business? Do you consider your music to be a hobby or a business? You can take your craft very seriously either way. If you choose to make the shift from artist to artist/entrepreneur there are some new things to pay attention to. In upcoming videos I will be addressing some of these things. Head over to […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3415075

Using AutoTune Style Plugins 11/14/2014

Using AutoTune Style Plugins /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/3178925

TechMuze Ep 35 – Paper Pedestals (Mix Breakdown) 12/14/2013

TechMuze Ep 35 – Paper Pedestals (Mix Breakdown) In this episode we take a look at the plugins used to arrive at the final mix of “Paper Pedestals” by Sarah Fazackerley. This was recorded in my living room (with the exception of the drums) and everything was performed by Sarah except the Bass and Drums. The bass was provided by Brock MacArthur. […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/2593471

TechMuze Ep 34 – A Simple Mix 11/04/2013

TechMuze Ep 34 – A Simple Mix In this episode of the TechMuze Podcast we take a look at a super simple, 2 track mix of a tune called “Come A Little Closer” By Heather Luckhart. This simple session will hopefully make it easier to hear the subtle effects of some of the treatments we use on a regular basis in a […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/2536259

TechMuze Ep – 33 Mind Games & Monetizing Your Music 05/27/2013

TechMuze Ep – 33 Mind Games & Monetizing Your Music In this episode of the TechMuze podcast we wrap up our sneak peek at the artist promotion blueprint by discussing mind games and monetizing your music. How can we increase our chances of success? By understanding the psychology of our fans and implementing strategies to make it easier for them to say yes when we […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/2338360

TechMuze Ep – 32 Content Marketing via Artist Promotion Blueprint 05/01/2013

TechMuze Ep – 32 Content Marketing via Artist Promotion Blueprint Chapter 4 in our look at the Artist Promotion Blueprint. In this episode we discuss the concept and importance of “Content Marketing” for musicians. Be sure to check out www.ArtistPromotionBlueprint.com to get your own blueprints for a massive, automated music marketing machine. Being a DIY musician has just gotten easier! Link: ArtistPromotionBlueprint.com Click Play […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/2307462

TechMuze Ep-31 The Artist Promotion Blueprint – Part 2 & 3 04/20/2013

TechMuze Ep-31 The Artist Promotion Blueprint – Part 2 & 3 In this episode of the TechMuze Podcast we continue our free sneak-peek at the Artist Promotion Blueprint. This is the newest TechMuze Academy Program designed to teach you how to build an automated music marketing machine online to suck in new fans and ultimately turn them into happy customers! Link: ArtistPromotionBlueprint.com Click Play To […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/2294288

TechMuze Episode 30 – Creating Luck – The Artist Promotion Blueprint 03/29/2013

TechMuze Episode 30 – Creating Luck – The Artist Promotion Blueprint This is part one of a series where we discuss music marketing for the DIY musician using the Artist Promotion Blueprint. GET THE BLUEPRINT! Click Play To Listen... Download Listen in a New Window iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Leave a Review Clammr It Subscribe via RSS Subscribe on Android /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/2268722

[Clinic] Recording And Mixing In The Home Studio 03/24/2013

[Clinic] Recording And Mixing In The Home Studio As promised, here are the videos from my Long & McQuade University clinic. I had a great time! Thanks to all who attended! Part 1 – The Lecture Part 2 – Q&A and Demonstration Click Play To Listen... Download Listen in a New Window iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Leave a […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/2263091

TechMuze Ep-28, How to Ask Smarter Questions 02/14/2013

TechMuze Ep-28, How to Ask Smarter Questions As we travel along the path to mastery in any field there are always many questions that come up. The same can be said about the study of music production. There are however, many questions that I receive that simply cannot be answered! So, what do you do when you encounter a question with no […] /episode/index/show/techmuze/id/2217876

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