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• Grow your audience on Spotify with songs that don't sound "demo-y".
• Be taken seriously by your peers, fans and other musicians.
• Make records that sound as good as your favorite songs in your playlist.

You have two options to get there:

1. Apply for unlimited, personal 1-on-1 mentoring (results guaranteed) - This is by far the fastest and best way to achieve your goals. Your gonna be working 1-on-1 with an experienced studio pro until your project is done. On your own songs, from your (home) studio and in your DAW of choice.
   
   
2. Sign up for any of our video courses on recording, editing, or mixing. All of the video courses include 90 days of group coaching and community access inside the Syndicate. You can upgrade the courses to 1-on-1 mentoring anytime.

If you apply for personal mentoring, we'll first jump on a completely free call so we can give you feedback, build a custom plan for you and help you figure out the best way forward.

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Episode show notes:

In this episode, Benedikt and Manel dive deep into the world of snare drum sound and EQ, discussing

• the importance of snare sound in music production
• how to choose the right snare drum
• the role of phase and mic placement
• balancing the different drum mics with a focus on the snare drum tone
• the significance of mixing in context
• EQing a snare drum in the mix

They emphasize that a snare drum's sound is not just about the close mic but also about the overheads and room mics that contribute to its character.

The conversation is filled with insights on how to achieve a great snare sound and the subjective nature of snare preferences in music.

Manel and Benedikt also discuss innovative approaches to music production, focusing on creative drum sound design, particularly in the use of unconventional sounds and field recordings.

They talk about intentional mixing decisions and applying EQ with confidence.

As always, it's about listening critically and making informed decisions to achieve professional results in music production.

You'll hear all those concepts applied in sound examples throughout the episode, as well.

Enjoy!

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, key takeaways, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/266

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If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

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Your next step:

Figure out if you are a great fit for The Self-Recording Syndicate!

theselfrecordingband.com

Our coaching community and platform is the number one way for DIY producers around the world to get results that they'll be proud of forever.

• Grow your audience on Spotify with songs that don't sound "demo-y".
• Be taken seriously by your peers, fans and other musicians.
• Make records that sound as good as your favorite songs in your playlist.

You have two options to get there:

1. Apply for unlimited, personal 1-on-1 mentoring (results guaranteed) - This is by far the fastest and best way to achieve your goals. Your gonna be working 1-on-1 with an experienced studio pro until your project is done. On your own songs, from your (home) studio and in your DAW of choice.
   
   
2. Sign up for any of our video courses on recording, editing, or mixing. All of the video courses include 90 days of group coaching and community access inside the Syndicate. You can upgrade the courses to 1-on-1 mentoring anytime.

If you apply for personal mentoring, we'll first jump on a completely free call so we can give you feedback, build a custom plan for you and help you figure out the best way forward.

🚀 Here are all the details, let's go:

theselfrecordingband.com

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Episode show notes:

In this episode, we explore the complexities of music genres, personal taste, and the influence of cultural experiences on our artistic identities.

We discuss the use of AI as a creative tool, share insights from the Superbooth event, and reflect on the emotional core of music creation.

The conversation emphasizes breaking free from genre limitations and embracing a broader perspective on music-making.

So, in this episode, we get into the complexities of artistic identity, the emotional core of music, and the challenges of navigating genre boundaries. We discuss the importance of self-discovery in music, the role of tools and techniques in the creative process, and the value of collaboration.

It's about the need for artists to explore their unique sound and vision while remaining open to new influences and experiences.

Enjoy!

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, key takeaways, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/265

If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com

Send us a text

Your next step:

Figure out if you are a great fit for The Self-Recording Syndicate!

theselfrecordingband.com

Our coaching community and platform is the number one way for DIY producers around the world to get results that they'll be proud of forever.

• Grow your audience on Spotify with songs that don't sound "demo-y".
• Be taken seriously by your peers, fans and other musicians.
• Make records that sound as good as your favorite songs in your playlist.

You have two options to get there:

1. Apply for unlimited, personal 1-on-1 mentoring (results guaranteed) - This is by far the fastest and best way to achieve your goals. Your gonna be working 1-on-1 with an experienced studio pro until your project is done. On your own songs, from your (home) studio and in your DAW of choice.
   
   
2. Sign up for any of our video courses on recording, editing, or mixing. All of the video courses include 90 days of group coaching and community access inside the Syndicate. You can upgrade the courses to 1-on-1 mentoring anytime.

If you apply for personal mentoring, we'll first jump on a completely free call so we can give you feedback, build a custom plan for you and help you figure out the best way forward.

🚀 Here are all the details, let's go:

theselfrecordingband.com

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Episode show notes:

I (Benedikt) want to make a super transparent episode, breaking down all the courses, coaching, seminars, events etc. I've bought over the years.

How much I've spent on them and what I got out of them.

Here's why:

I want to let you know that I practice what I preach. And that investing in my skills has impacted my life, my bands and my audio career in a massive way.

I wouldn't offer education to others if I didn't believe in it myself. And I wouldn't be a good coach if I had never experienced great education myself.

And Manel has invested heavily in his education, as well. Which is what brought him here. It has enabled him to have a full time career in audio

So, in this episode Manel and I are breaking it all down. The good, the bad, the ugly. Including the cost and the return on it.

We're sharing the key to getting a return on those things and our philosophy going into any type of education.

I'm also sharing what I've done when I was broke.

And I'm sharing different types of education and mentoring. Not just coaching and courses.

It's mainly focused on music and audio education, of course. But I'm also sharing examples outside of that.

Enjoy!

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For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/264

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If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: podcast@theselfrecordingband.com