Hey guys. I am a trailer music composer. Podcaster. Illustrator. Writer. Educator. Husband. Father. And a huge fan of coffee
Whether you plan on building the perfect home cinema or simply want to enhance the overall sound performance in your living room, a high-quality center channel speaker is absolutely crucial. This is especially important for me as I want to make sure the audio quality of the movies and trailers...
In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Christian Henson (@christianhensonmusic). An absolute legend of a man and a super nice dude! Once I got my initial fanboying out of the way Christian and I had a fascinating conversation about his earliest memories as a composer and how...
The string family is also made up of four different instruments; Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. The violin is the smallest and Double Bass is the largest. The Harp and Guitars are also considered to be part of the string family. The string family is the largest instrument family...
Back in early June this year (2022) I was given the opportunity to have a couple of my trailer music cues recorded with live strings and brass…wait, recording an orchestra at Abbey Road Studios!!!??? Amazing! Those of you who are working composers/producers know that it is not every...
If you are new to music then adding ‘click track’ to your glossary of terms can help you understand some of the intricacies of live performance as well as general synchronicity in music, live or not. The click track has had some different purposes throughout its history and is used...
Soundproofing a garage or home is essential for anyone who wants to enjoy their space without being disturbed by noise from outside, or for anyone who wants to reduce the noise from their garage. If you live in a busy area, then you probably want to soundproof your garage to...
There are loads of techniques and tricks when it comes to audio, which musicians use to give you the best and most interesting songs that they can. Fading is an essential part of music, being used for many different effects. For example, a song can fade in at the beginning,...
A condenser microphone is a popular choice with audiophiles thanks to the smooth sound the full frequency range can deliver. Condenser microphones are used in recording studios because of their ability to capture more detail than dynamic mics. Some musicians and performers prefer to use a condenser microphone over a...
Starting a podcast, recording music, or just want a soundproof space in your home that you can work from without disturbing others? Then this is the guide for you! In this post, I’ll show you how to build a soundproof booth. It’s going to be easy and cheap....