Dan Korneff is an ultra-talented producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked with many prominent rock bands including Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Lamb Of God, and so many more. In addition to engineering, Dan also has a plugin company, Korneff Audio, that produces amazing tools for engineers to use in their mixes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The importance of writing a great bridge The inexpensive condenser microphone responsible for his massive guitar sounds Blen...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Zakk Cervini is a Grammy-nominated producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists like Blink-182, All Time Low, Good Charlotte, 5 Seconds Of Summer, and many more. He is well known for being a very versatile engineer in the studio. His persistence and eagerness to constantly learn and adapt to the changing musical landscape is one of his big strengths that keeps him high in demand. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Mixing on headphones How to make templates work in multiple genres P...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 45
Recently, I was a guest on episode 193 of the Recording Studio Rockstars podcast with Lij Shaw. In this episode, we covered a lot of ground about the process of recording and mixing music. I also shared some of my story and background, which I haven’t previously discussed on the Master Your Mix Podcast. Thankfully, Lij was gracious enough to let me share this replay with you today so you can hear for yourself. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The six important stages of every mix Switching f...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Jay Maas is a producer and engineer based out of Boston known for his work with many artists in the hardcore and punk genres. He has worked with bands such as Bane, State Champs, Citizen, Title Fight, Defeater and more. In addition to his audio skills, Jay also has a background in computer science. This has led to him creating technology aimed at helping musicians and engineers. His newest project is an online, AI-based mastering service called Maastr. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Surviv...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Jamie King is a producer, mixing, and mastering engineer whose production style has helped to define some of the biggest prog-metal bands of today. Having worked with artists like Between The Buried And Me and the Contortionist, Jamie has firmly established his footprint in the genre. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Working with programmed drums vs. real ones Working on arrangements with panning in mind How to market your music as a prog band How simplifying your setup can lead to better re...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Kris Crummett is a record producer and mastering engineer known for his amazing work in the metalcore, post-hardcore, and rock scenes. He has worked with artists such as Dance Gavin Dance, Sleeping With Sirens, Issues, and many more. He also owns Interlace Audio, which is a fantastic studio located in Portland, Oregon. His productions are well known for having massive tones while sounding polished and energetic. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: His secret weapon for getting toms to cut throu...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Compression is a super powerful tool to use while mixing music; however, when used incorrectly, it can ruin your tracks and create more work for you. Inside of this episode, I'll share the top three compression mistakes I see people making so that you can avoid them and create better mixes. Download the FREE Compression Cheat Sheet here: https://masteryourmix.com/compressioncheatsheet/ Inside this cheat sheet, you'll learn how to choose the right compressor and dial in the proper settings so tha...
May 14, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Matt Allison is a record producer based around the Chicago area who specializes in recording punk bands. He has produced bands such as Alkaline Trio, Less Than Jake, The Lawrence Arms, Masked Intruder, The Menzingers, and so many more. His approach to punk music is very different than most modern pop-punk producers. His sound can be described as energetic, natural, and raw - without all of the modern over-editing that typically occurs in this genre. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Shifting ...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 39
David Bendeth is a multi-platinum, award-winning producer who has worked with artists such as Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me The Horizon, and so many more. His journey has been full of many twists and turns and has led him to wear many different hats in the music industry; from being an artist, A&R rep, producer, writer, and many more. David’s experiences in these fields have all come together to help him achieve the success he has today. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: The hustl...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Learning how to create pro recordings from home can be a frustrating process. For many people, it can seem daunting, difficult, and slow. If you’re not getting the results you’re after, don’t give up yet. In this episode, I share my top 3 tips for rapidly growing your audio skills so that the process of recording, editing, and mixing your tracks can be quick and painless. If you’re ready to start making pro-level productions effortlessly, then you need to listen to this episode. Looking for 1-on...
Jan 16, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Kane Churko is a record producer and songwriter best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch and so many more. This episode takes a deep dive into the world of professional songwriting and some of the strategies and approaches that go into writing songs for others. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Writing songs for other artists Working with Ozzy Osbourne How to craft great songs Getting started as a professional songwriter How to organize s...
Jan 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Gabe Gallucci is a producer and mix engineer based out of Toronto, Canada. He has mixed and recorded for artists such as Shawn Mendes, Francesco Yates, Victoria Duffield, David Otero, and so many more. His ear for sound has earned him multiple #1’s worldwide and over a billion streams online. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Gabe’s extensive deep dive into the analog vs digital debate- Maximizing your studio for efficiency How to record pristine vocals quickly Work-life balance Artist develo...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Garth “GGGarth” Richardson is a Canadian music producer and engineer who has engineered recordings for Rage Against The Machine, Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and countless more. He is the son of famed Canadian music producer Jack Richardson (whose credits include Alice Cooper, The Guess Who, Bob Seger). IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Lessons he learned from his famed father Recording the first Rage Against The Machine record Garth debunks “facts” in the Sound City documentary Record...
Oct 30, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Sam Pura is an amazing engineer best known for his work with bands like The Story So Far, State Champs, Hundredth, and more. He has an obsession with capturing the details when recording and getting every element of the signal chain just right. In fact, he is on such a mission to find the perfect tone, that he has even invested in building a robot that controls his microphone positions. He also has a moving “drumbrella” that can alter the amount of room ambiance that he captures. Before you get ...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Brian Moncarz is a producer/mixing engineer based out of Toronto, Canada who has worked with many top artists including Our Lady Peace, Circa Survive, Moneen, Hot Hot Heat, and more. Having studied under famed producers Bob Ezrin and David Bottrill, Brian has very quickly risen to become one of Canada’s top engineers. If there’s one thing that he knows how to do really well, it’s making great-sounding rock records. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How to keep the attention of the audience wh...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 32
These days, when it comes to mastering your music, there are so many options to choose from. There are free online mastering services like Landr which can master your audio almost instantaneously, or there is the traditional route of hiring a professional mastering engineer who might have a longer turnaround time but can offer a personalized touch. Both have their pros and cons. My guest on this episode of the MasterYourMix Podcast is Paul Edwards – a mastering engineer who has been very active ...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Running a studio business and don’t seem to have enough clients? Perhaps the issue is due to the fact that you’re shooting down work without even knowing it. Your instinctive conversation skills might be turning off potential clients. Inside of this episode, I’ll discuss some common phrases and responses people say that might make you seem too busy to work with bands who want to hire you. Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my coaching program...
May 16, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Chris Graham is an engineer who has built a six-figure home studio business by mastering bands online. Some of his clients have included artists on Universal Music, Sony, Warner Brothers, Disney, and more. When it comes to starting and running a successful studio business, he is a fountain of great knowledge. He shares many of his tips on the show. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Finding your niche in audio Applying the 80/20 principle to your studio business Creating a successful online mi...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 29
As we move into 2019, I was reflecting on some of the biggest discoveries and lessons I learned in 2018. In this episode, I want to share them with you so that you can start to implement them into your own studio. I believe that there is always room to grow when it comes to developing your skills and growing your studio business. I hope this episode sheds some light on some things that can help propel your career in 2019. Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mi...
Jan 29, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 28
When it comes to mixing, most home studio engineers don't have a process to follow. As a result, they find themselves feeling unsure of where to begin, how to process individual tracks, make them all work together, and know exactly when their work is finished. Working like this can be frustrating since it often is time-consuming and results in weak, lifeless mixes. That’s where having a workflow comes in handy. By having a repeatable process to follow in every single mix, it will allow you to ke...
Jan 09, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Billy Decker is an incredible mixing engineer who primarily works in the country music genre. To date, he has mixed 15 #1 hits. Some of the artists he has worked with include Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, and more. Not only is he known for creating amazing-sounding records, but he has also built up quite the reputation for being able to finish mixes extremely fast. His process is truly amazing to hear. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: How he creates #1 hit mixes in under an hou...
Nov 13, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Eric Ratz is a producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with many of the Canadian music industry's most successful and influential rock artists/bands including Billy Talent, Big Wreck, Arkells, Cancer Bats, Danko Jones, and more. He was the recipient of the Juno award for Recording Engineer Of The Year in both 2014 and 2015. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Paying your dues and constantly working on your craft His technique for getting massive guitar tones Tips for tracking tight guitar ...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
James Paul Wisner is a multi-gold record producer who has worked with artists such as Dashboard Confessional, Further Seems Forever, Underoath, Paramore, and a whole bunch more. His production techniques helped to launch the careers of many genre-defining artists in the emo, rock, and punk scenes. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: His technique for capturing emotion from singers The importance of vocal training Recording pristine acoustic guitar tracks in a small room Working with bands like ...
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Matt Squire is a multi-platinum producer, songwriter, and engineer who has worked on countless hits in both the rock/punk and pop genres. He has worked alongside some of the biggest names in both scenes including Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, the Used, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, and so many more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Your value as a producer Developing the skills for songwriting Working with songwriting greats like Max Martin Pop vocal production Royalty collection – How to c...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
When it comes to learning how to treat your studio for optimal sound, look no further than Jesco Lohan. He runs the website AcousticsInsider.com , where he teaches acoustic treatment techniques that actually work without all the voodoo so you can stop chasing your tail, stop thinking about sound, and get back to just having fun in the studio. Your mixing room doesn’t need to be an excuse for poor mixes. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: Where to begin with setting up your room’s acoustics Finding the o...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Dean Nelson is an engineer, mixer, and producer who, in his time, has assisted some of the biggest engineers in the industry (Jack Joseph Puig, Mark Trombino, Neil Avon). He’s also worked alongside major artists such as Beck, Evanescence, Rolling Stones, The Ataris, and more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Working with Jack Joseph Puig Developing the ability to listen critically (“listening to the negative space”) Mixing with the big picture in mind Adding creative textures to your mixes (...
May 02, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Marc McClusky is a multi-platinum award-winning producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked on countless rock records. His credits include bands like Weezer, Motion City Soundtrack, Bad Religion, Everclear and a bunch more. When it comes to the importance of getting great drum sounds, Marc is an expert at this. In fact, he recently launched his own drum sample company, Smack Drum Samples, to help people like you enhance your own productions. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Marc’s new sampl...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Joao Carvalho is a Grammy-nominated mastering engineer who has worked with artists such as Protest The Hero, Alexisonfire, Lights, Sloan, and many more. When it comes to someone who understands how to make masters that translate across multiple sets of speakers, no one knows this better than him. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: His secret mastering tool When mastering is necessary and when it isn’t Mastering albums based around one song EQ – before or after compression? “It’s all about the ...
Jan 25, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Nick Raskulinecz is one of the biggest names in rock music today. He is a Grammy award-winning producer and engineer who has worked with superstar bands such as Foo Fighters, Rush, Deftones, Alice In Chains, Mastodon, Stone Sour, and many more. In this episode, he shares his story from interning to recording some of the biggest bands of today. YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Building your reputation as an engineer Having the confidence to give constructive criticism Developing your own sound through experim...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Syliva Massy has worked with major artists such as Tool, System Of A Down, Prince, Johnny Cash, and more. She has been awarded over 25 gold and platinum records, including several Grammy-nominated albums. She recently released a new book called “Recording Unhinged” which focuses on her unique, unusual, and sometimes dangerous production techniques. In addition to her personal collection of experimental techniques, the book also contains stories from countless other major producers/engineers docu...
Nov 13, 2017•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17
