Stephen
About a year and a half ago, I had a discouraging thought that wouldn’t let go: All the songs I’d written and recorded over the years—now scattered across hard drives, some literally gathering dust in my closets—were headed for a landfill unless I did something about...
Stephen
Learning to mix and master isn’t intuitive. For me, it was a process of “three steps forward, two steps back.” I’d written and recorded songs for years but getting them to sound professional on streaming platforms requires a whole new skill...
Stephen
There were dark days when I wondered if I’d ever finish. The truth is, that magical point where it feels completely “safe” to release your music never really comes. Some listeners will be kind. Some will not. But the alternative—letting the songs die on hard drives in...
Stephen
7 Reasons to Release Your Music Releasing music can feel scary—especially when you know criticism is almost inevitable. But the rewards far outweigh the risks. Here are 7 powerful reasons to finally put your work out there: 1. Finishing is incredibly liberating.Just...
Stephen
Every time a new piece of software related to home studio recording is released, I want to learn about it. It makes sense that new software or a new skill I’d learn could make my recordings sound better, right? That’s the upside. What’s the downside? The...
