RADIO READY GUIDE
6 Steps To A Radio-Ready Song
by Graham Cochrane
Thank you for downloading this guide! As a singer/songwriter myself, I know the goal of every musician in the home studio is to start creating killer songs - songs that sound so good they could be played on the radio, TV, or just about anywhere.
You probably have great song ideas already but simply aren’t able to get your recordings to translate from your head to the real world and sound professional. I’m here to help you with that.
In this brief guide I’m going to walk you through the 6 steps that every radio-ready song must go through in order to sound its best.
Even if your music will never be heard on the radio, you still want it to sound good enough to hang with “the big boys and girls”.
My promise to you is that after reading this guide, you’ll know exactly what it takes to get the best sounding recordings in your home studio and you’ll be motivated to get back to work and start creating your best music yet. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
(Founder, RecordingRevolution.com)
STEP 1: Lyrics & Melody
The best recordings in the world start long before the recording phase. They begin with great lyrics and killer melodies.
The best vocal microphone in the world is useless if the song you’re singing has a boring or hard to remember melody, cumbersome lyrics, and overall bad flow. And yet it never ceases to amaze me how many home studio musicians assume they have this part on lock and want to begin talking gear or recording technique.
Before you even think about recording, you must write a great song. Otherwise you’ll have nothing worth recording and sharing with the world.
Now, what constitutes a “great” song is highly subjective, but allow me to offer what I believe are the three secrets to crafting killer songs:
Songwriting Secret #1 - Great songs have memorable melodies.
Melodies drive songs and your song must be memorable, it must get stuck in people’s heads. So your melody must be memorable. Is your melody par for the course and aver- age? If so, it’ll get lost with every other song. This is unacceptable. Focus on crafting a melody that sticks with you long after you hear it.
Songwriting Secret #2 - Great songs have memorable lyrics.
While melodies drive songs, lyrics lock them into the brain. And don’t worry about writing the best lyrics in the world - all you need is one really good line or phrase that stays with people. Do you have a unique or interesting concept, phrase, or line that you can squeeze into your song? Add that to a powerful memorable melody and you’re on your way!
Songwriting Secret #3 - Great songs have something surprising.
Most songs follow a predictable pattern (verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus) or some variations thereof - and that’s OK. But what’s critical is that you leave one surprising or interesting moment in there for the listener. This could be a simple break down in the song, a unique sound, or vocal turn. Give the audience that one moment that says “This is cool, this is different.”
That’s it! No matter what genre of music you write - EDM, hip-hop, rock, pop, country, blues, folk, whatever - if you ensure that each song you craft has memorable melodies, a memorable lyric or two, and at least one surprising element somewhere inside, you’ll be sure to have written a song that can compete with the best out there.
The good news about songwriting is this: it can be learned and you get better over time.
That’s good news because it means you don’t have to be born a great songwriter to write great songs. You can become great over time. Your songs will get better. Just make sure each one contains all three “secret” elements.
The bad news about songwriting is that it takes work. It isn’t simply waiting around for inspiration to strike - or the opposite, just settling for easy to write mediocre songs. Rather songwriting is work - and if the best songwriters in the world view it that way, so should you.
Now that you have a great song, it’s important to move on and implement Step 2. Sadly, this is the most commonly skipped step in all of amateur music making.
Songwriting Tip: Do you write lyrics first or music? I prefer to write the music first, specifically the vocal melodies - note for note - before ever thinking about lyrics. Why? Because they create a wonderful “limitation” and framework for lyric writing.
STEP 2: Arrangement & Production
Of all 6 steps in the song creation process, this is the most commonly skipped or rushed through.
And yet in many ways it’s the most fun and most helpful of them all as it has major implications on the remaining 4 steps. If you can get this step right your song has the most potential to be liked by the most people.
What are we talking about? We’re talking about the arrangement of your song. The flow, the layout of instrumentation. This also includes any and all production decisions as it relates to beats, loops, and virtual instruments.
Let me ask you a question. If you were to hear your song on the radio, would you want to change the station after the first verse and chorus? Be honest.
Most songs are super repetitive from a songwriting standpoint. And like I mentioned above, that’s OK. What’s NOT OK is a simple repetitive song that has a boring arrangement. One in which every verse sounds the same and every chorus sounds the same.
Think about it - with most popular music, after you’ve heard the first verse and chorus (the hook) you pretty much know the entire song. So why keep listening?
On most great radio-ready songs, the arrangement is so interesting and always changing that you DO want to keep listening. How do they do it? By strategically introducing new and different elements to the song as it progresses.
Here are some common examples of elements YOU can introduce into YOUR songs to keep the arrangement/production interesting:
● Vocal harmonies
● Vocal effects (telephone vocal, distortion vocal, etc)
● Percussion (shakers/tambourines)
● Synths/strings/pads
● Doubled (or tripled) vocals
● Doubled guitar parts
● Half-time feel or tempo changes
Also keep in mind that great songs with killer arrangements don’t just add elements to the song, they strategically take things away to keep you listening. Some examples include:
● Dropping out all instruments except vocals and drums
● Cutting out everything but the vocal and one guitar/piano
● Removing the bass guitar/synth for a verse
The goal of a good arrangement is to take the listener on a journey and keep them engaged and excited every step of the way.
You do this by introducing (and removing) different elements from section to section, from first note to last beat. No two parts of your song should be exactly the same. Listeners’ attention spans are becoming shorter and shorter and they will “move on” if the song doesn’t progress.
Personally, creating a great arrangement of my own songs creates a tension. I want to feature all the cool guitar parts, vocal harmonies, and drum break downs - but I can’t do it all at once. I have to force myself to save some elements for later in the song, trust- ing that the surprise and wait will be worth it.
If you can take your well written song and systematically walk through each section (intro, verse, chorus, verse 2...) and ask yourself this question, you’ll be fine - “What is new or different about this section?”
Once you can confidently say each moment of your song is fresh, engaging, and different (even in a small way) you’re ready to begin Step 3.
Arranging Challenge: I want to see how good your ears are (and how much you’ve been paying attention to Step 2). Take a listen to this real life demo of a song and then the final “real” recording. How many different arrangement elements can you notice? Write them each down.
STEP 3: Recording
We’ve written a great and memorable song. We’ve crafted a powerful and engaging arrangement. Now we come to first step that actually deals with the sonics of capturing a great recording. Finally!
When it comes to sonics (i.e. how your audio will actually sound in the end), no step is more important than this one. The recording (or “tracking”) phase is what makes or breaks your final product.
Ironically, no sooner do new home studio owners get into recording do they start to believe that the mixing phase (Step 5) is where all the “magic” happens. They grow disillusioned with recording, thinking it purely as a quick “capture the performance” phase and want to move on to bigger and better things.
I know this is true because I deal with tens of thousands of students every month who express this sentiment. I also know this to be true, because I’m the same way!
But if you want a radio-ready song, please hear this important truth: the recording phase is truly where the magic happens - so don’t rush it and don’t settle.
Let’s first assume you already have the necessary equipment to begin recording. If you don’t (or are simply unsure if you have what you need) here are the only 5 things you need to get going.
Also if you are looking for some specific setups, here is a $300 studio rig you can use.
So, assuming you have the gear in place and your song is written and arranged - here are the three key recording truths you need to keep in mind in order to get great recordings in your home studio...
Recording Truth #1 - Mic Placement Is Everything.
What matters more than what mic you use to record is where you put the mic. This is called mic placement - and it’s the difference maker. Did you know that if you move your mic an inch or two closer or farther away from your instrument or voice it can drastically change the bass response? Or that by angling a mic 90 degrees you can turn up (or down) the brightness?
Don’t just settle for the first place you put the mic. Experiment and tweak until you are getting the sound you hear in your head. To help you out, here are 4 ways to get more out of your current microphone(s).
Recording Truth #2 - Recording Too Loud Is A Problem.
One of the most common mistakes I see people making in the home studio is that they record their tracks too hot (too loud). This is because somewhere along the line someone told them to record as loud as you can without clipping (that red light at the top of your meters). Unfortunately because digital is different than analog, that’s horrible advice.
To get a cleaner and more musical recording, grab the gain or volume knob on your audio interface or preamp and turn it down so that your audio signal inside your software is peaking at around 50% to 75% of the way up the meter. No louder. Your recordings will sound cleaner, clearer, and more musical if you follow this advice.
Recording Truth #3 - You Must Think Like A Producer.
Traditionally, major recording sessions involved not just a recording engineer but also a producer. And what does the producer do? He casts the vision for what the recording should sound like. While the engineer would choose the right mic, placement, and pre- amp level, the producer would map out what kind of sound everyone was shooting for.
Today in your home studio, YOU are the producer, not just the engineer. You have to wear both hats. And what that means is you must map out what you want the song(s) to sound like before you ever hit the record button. Move away from asking things like “What do good drums sound like?” to asking “What do I want these drums to sound like?”
Commit to a sound/vibe in your head and then execute.
If you let your recording sessions be shaped by those three truths, you will succeed. If you spend time playing with the mic placement until you get the sound you want, record at a nice conservative volume, and do everything from a producer’s mindset - committed to a sonic vision, your song will sound great.
Maybe not at first - but over time you will get better.
That’s the good news about recording: it’s an art form, not a science. You can learn it and improve.
Once you’ve recorded all the tracks you want for your song it’s time to move to Step 4 and tighten up those performances so they are a bit more polished.
Recording Challenge: To help you think like a producer and record better sounding tracks, I want you to do some homework. Take 20 minutes today to listen to 3 of your fa- vorite songs by your favorite artists and write down descriptive words for their sound. How would you describe the drum sounds? The vocal sounds? What elements do you like or not like? Why?
Step 4 - Editing
One thing I love about digital recording these days is the power of being able to quickly and easily tighten up and edit my performances. This means I have yet another tool to help sound my best in the studio. Welcome to my love for editing!
Before digital recording, editing was a pain in the neck. You literally had to take a razor blade and chop up tape. Then you had to tape the tape back together at the right spot. Insane right?!
These days you can cut, copy, move, slide, or adjust any track effortlessly and all the while keep things sounding natural.
The goal for the editing phase is to simply clean up, tighten up, and tune up any- thing that isn’t quite up to your standards. I recommend you do this after all record- ing is done and before you move on to the mixing phase.
The problem with the editing power all modern recording software (DAWs) has these days is you can easily go overboard and suck the life and vibe out of your tracks. That’s not the goal here. Instead I want to give you the four editing moves I do on every song that can help make your recordings sound more professional but without sounding robotic...
Editing Move #1 - Comp Your Multiple Takes.
Did you know that in most software these days you can record multiple takes on one track? For example, when singing the lead vocal you can record three different takes and keep them all. Then when you get here to the editing phase, you can do what’s called comping (creating a composite track) to give you the best parts of each of those takes.
Before doing anything you want to comp together your lead vocal, drum takes, bass recording, or whatever you captured multiple takes on. Here’s an example of how I do this with drums.
Editing Move #2 - Tune Your Vocals.
I’ve worked with good singers and I’ve worked with bad singers and I can tell you that I can only count on one hand the number of times a vocal performance didn’t need any pitch correction at all.
Whether you use something like Autotune or Melodyne, pitch correction is a normal and helpful tool in the studio. Why? Because singing with headphones on is an unnatural envi- ronment. Even the best of singers can struggle to sing perfectly in tune in the studio. And having notes that are obviously sharp or flat can be a huge distraction to a recording.
I recommend you embrace pitch correction, but apply it only as needed - where the vo- cals are a distraction. A little here can go a long way!
Editing Move #3 - Clean Up Vocal Breaths.
Once you’ve tuned up your vocals I highly recommend you go through and clean up any distracting vocal breaths. This will give you a more professional and polished presentation of your vocal performance.
I can’t tell you the number of songs I’ve listened to by students where I’m distracted by the lip smacks or random breaths - no matter how good the rest of the mix sounds. Sim- ple vocal breath cleanup can make all the difference.
Now, some people like to edit out every breath, while others leave it all in. I prefer a hybrid approach that gives you the best of both worlds.
Editing Move #4 - Tighten Up Drums & Bass.
With the power to edit everything the temptation comes to actually edit everything! I don’t recommend it. Instead, once your vocal is cleaned up and tuned up I recommend you go for a final big win, which is to manually tighten up your drums and bass tracks where necessary.
The key here is to do it manually and to do it only where necessary. Don’t make the mis- take I used to make which was to try and quantize every drum hit and bass pluck so that they were all locked to the grid. Rather, move through the song systematically and manu- ally cut and slide any notes where you need them.
The big takeaway for editing is this: a little touch up goes a long way, so keep things natural and subtle.
When you can listen through your recorded tracks and not have anything jump out at you tuning or timing wise, you know you’re ready to move on to Step 5.
Editing Tip: When editing multitrack drums (i.e. kick, snare, overheads all on different tracks) be sure to group them all together before making edits. That way they all slide to- gether and stay in phase. Also be sure to add tiny crossfades at every edit point to ensure no pops or clicks occur.
Step 5 - Mixing
If recording is capturing the song, and editing is polishing the song, then mixing is making that song jump out of the speakers and hit you in the face (in a good way!).
This is the part of the process where you take a great sounding set of tracks and present them in their best possible light through use of things like volume, pan, EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and saturation.
Some of you might skip this step, downplaying its importance. Others of you might over complicate mixing by making it more than it really is. The wise home studio owner, how- ever, sees mixing as a critical and yet simple step in the process.
When you boil it all down, a great mix is really comprised of 5 main phases...
Mixing Phase #1 - Volume & Pan.
The most important thing you could do is spend time listening to the song on loop in your software and adjusting the volume faders and pan knobs until every track seems to be in the optimal place and the song sounds well balanced. Forget any effects at this point. Just create a good balance with what’s there.
A helpful practice is to set a timer and create a 10 minute mix. This forces you to trust your instincts, respond to the music, and create an initial balance that best represents your song.
Mixing Phase #2 - EQ.
Your EQ plugin is your most helpful and powerful tool when it comes to bringing clarity and excitement to your mix. Try and use your EQ to cut out the bad frequencies, enhance the good, and open up sonic space in your mix.
In general I’m a fan of subtractive EQ, meaning using EQ as a cutting tool more than a boosting tool. This creates two huge benefits: more clarity in your mixes and more head- room. Both of which lead to more musical sounding mixes.
Mixing Phase #3 - Compression.
Next to EQ, compression is your best friend. Use this to control the volume of things like vocals and pianos as well as to bring punch, fatness, and energy to your tracks. Often the most confusing of all tools, compression is one of your most powerful.
One thing that might help you to better understand how compressors work is to view them as simply an automated volume fader. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Mixing Phase #4 - Reverb & Delay.
Once you have a well balanced mix that has been cleaned up with EQ and enhanced with compression, now is a great time to bring in some ambient effects to turn your dry home recorded tracks into a more studio sound. Using tools like reverb (which emulates the sound of rooms or halls) and delay (which is like an echo effect) you can make your music sound larger than life.
It’s easy to go overboard with these effects so consider one reverb as a “glue” to give all
your tracks a unified space. Then consider delays and echos on the lead vocal as a more obvious “effect”.
Mixing Phase #5 - Automation.
This is an advanced move, but a powerful one nonetheless. After creating a balanced mix that is well EQ’d, compressed, and tastefully dusted with reverb and delay it’s time to breathe life into the tracks by automating things like volume and pan.
Your mix should be a living and breathing thing, and the power of your software will allow you to turn elements of your mix up or down at different points of the song to bring attention to themselves or create variety.
Mixing is truly where great recordings come alive, but if you’re newer to this it might be hard to know just exactly the power of a good mix.
So to help you I’ve put together two examples of a song before and after mixing. Listen- ing to these examples you’ll instantly hear the power of what a simple mix can do for your song!
Mixing Tip: Don’t let mixing overwhelm or confuse you. At the end of the day, the simple secret to mixing is summed up in one word: balance. If you can focus creating the right balance of your tracks in all aspects of the word you’ll do fine.
Step 6 - Mastering
Finally we’ve come to our 6th and final step in creating a radio-ready song. Welcome to the mysterious world of mastering. This is the final step that takes your great sounding mix and makes it presentable to the rest of the world.
Ironically many newer home studio owners mistake mastering for mixing, thinking mastering is where you make your song sound amazing. When in fact mastering done well should be the most subtle of all the steps.
Originally mastering meant simply taking the mix from the studio and preparing it for the final medium for music consumption: whether it was a vinyl, CD, or MP3. And it still is that process. Over the years however it’s also come to include some EQ, compression, and of course loudness maximizing.
And while there are people who specialize in mastering, I’m a champion of self-mastering and now I want to give you my quick and easy two-step mastering checklist so you know exactly what to do to prepare your song to be shared with the world...
Mastering Step #1 - Reference A Pro Mix.
After you’ve crafted your mix of your song it’s time to make sure your mix is in the ball- park of a professional song. This is one of the most powerful steps you can take.
Simply import a pro mix of your favorite song in a similar genre as yours, put it on it’s own track in your software, turn the volume down so it matches that of your mix and flip back and forth. What do you notice about the pro mix that your mix doesn’t have (or has too much of).
Using a simple EQ on your mix’s master fader you can do some subtle moves to bring your mix more closely in line with that of the pro mix.
Mastering Step #2 - Get Your Mix To Commercial Volume.
Now that your mix is a little closer sounding to a pro reference, it’s time to get your vol- ume up to commercial standards.
Have you ever mixed down your song, brought it out to your car, only to discover that it sounds so much more quiet than everything else? Yeah - me too.
The secret is to use a limiter. And the best part is most DAWs comes with this tool. No need for additional mastering software. You can increase the volume of your mix in a mu- sical way in only 60 seconds using this simple method.
Now, mastering can certainly be more complex than that, but at it’s core if all you do are those two steps: reference a pro mix and use a limiter to get commercial volume, you’ll be in business.
Going back to Step 5 - Mixing, my goal is to always mix in such a way that hardly any work is needed in mastering other than volume, and I suggest you work the same way.
Mastering Tip: When doing any processing on your mix for the mastering phase, whether it’s EQ, compression, saturation, or stereo widening, make sure that you level match the output of each plugin so you aren’t making the mix louder (except of course for the limiter). The reason is that we always think that louder sounds better so unless you match the plugin output to the level without the plugin you can’t know for sure if you’re making things better!
It’s Time To Make Music!
That’s it my friend. You now know the 6 steps to crafting a radio-ready song in your home studio.
You’ve learned that it all starts with writing a great song with an engaging arrangement.
You know that recording is truly where the magic happens in the studio and that you can even tighten up your tracks with some subtle editing moves.
You know the 5 phases of a great mix and even the 2 steps to a radio-ready master.
You have all the information you need to get started. All that’s left for you is to...well...get started!
You see the truth about recording music is this: you will only get better results if you get a lot of experience.
As Jon Acuff would say, you have to “put in the reps” as a home studio owner and start writing, recording, mixing and releasing music. It’s the only guaranteed way to improve at this craft. And to be honest, it’s a whole lot of fun!
I want to thank you for downloading this guide and for reading it! If you ever get stuck in your music making journey I’m here for you.
With 1000+ articles and videos on the subject of making music in the home studio, The Recording Revolution is your place to check in and get the info you need.
And you can always reach out to me to say “hi” anytime. I’d love to hear from you! Now, stop reading this and get back to work in your studio!
Here’s to making better music,
Graham Cochrane (Founder, RecordingRevolution.com)
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Hey,
My name is Graham Cochrane and I'm the founder of RecordingRevolution.com. I wanted to take a second to say hello and welcome you to the family.
I don't take it lightly that you subscribed and I am truly grateful and excited that you decided to join us.
I know this is going to be an absolute game changer for you when it comes to creating songs that blow people away, no matter what stage you're currently in.
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Hey Ram,
As you know, I recently hosted a webinar workshop where I taught 5 recording and mixing hacks to help you create radio-worthy songs from your bedroom.
It was epic, and people got a ton of value from it. I'm humbled by all of the amazing messages.
Here's the thing though: only the people who actually attended the full webinar got the benefits.
You may have been unable to make the time to watch the full webinar.
On the webinar, we covered:
A $350 budget home studio setup with my exact equipment recommendations for creating professional sounding songs.
How to transform your bedroom into the ideal recording space.
How to get stunning vocals every time, even with a cheap microphone.
EQ, Compression and Reverb and Delay hacks used by major artists, bands and producers that will instantly get your songs sounding professional. These are simple to do but make a HUGE difference.
A surprise gift just for attendees
Here's the good news: I've decided to post a replay.
Watch the replay here: http://events.genndi.com/r/3/0/replay/169105139238458563/39eb143a50/0/127115353
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I hope you enjoy it and use what you learn to make amazing music!
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Once the clock hits tomorrow Midnight Eastern Time, this exclusive deal goes off the market.
So take action now before it’s too late.
Click here to get a month of Recording Revolution VIP + JumpStart Series for free.
I look forward to seeing you inside VIP!
Graham Cochrane
Founder, Recording Revolution
P.S. I never give my premium courses away for free, so here's my advice: take advantage of this sweet deal now before it gets taken down.
If you're still struggling to get your mixes to sound the way you want them to, even though you're putting countless hours into them, it's time for a change.
It doesn't have to be this hard.
The JumpStart Series will show you how mixing can be easy, fun and intuitive.
Best part: you'll have a killer mix at the end of it!
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Over the past few days inside Recording Revolution VIP, 2 things have happened:
Hundreds of people from all over the world are connecting, collaborating and making music together. Kenya, Poland, Houston, London… never has there been such a varied community of artists, producers, instrumentalists, and engineers coming together to take their music to the next level.
You haven’t taken advantage of my zero-risk offer of joining VIP for a free month, while getting my essential mixing course, the JumpStart Series as a free bonus (usually sold at $67)
There's less than 16 hours to take this offer while it's still available, so click here to claim your free month of Recording Revolution VIP + the JumpStart Series now.
Here’s my guesses as to why you might be afraid of jumping into the pool and joining VIP:
- The thought of sharing your music with a community of other musicians is scary.
Especially if it’s a piece of music close to your heart.
The last thing you want is to pour your heart out into your music, only to have it stomped on and rudely criticised by someone.
But you don’t have to be afraid of that here in VIP. Inside the community forum, we’ve already gotten dozens of songs submitted for feedback. And people are getting crucial, honest, and caring responses from other members to help improve their music.
Here's what happened to Evan when he posted up a personal song about comforting his wife:
As you can see from this thread: no meanies allowed in here :)
- You’re worried that if you join VIP and you don’t like it, maybe your music just can’t improve from where it is now.
VIP is just one of the many ways for you to take your music to the next level.
There’s music school, finding a music mentor, or just making as much music as you can by yourself consistently.
Here’s the reason why I created VIP: After working in music for over 17 years, I’ve realised that the biggest key to my success in music was having a network.
And that’s what VIP will give to you - an opportunity to form your own music network.
But if after the 30 day trial you think it’s not right for you, and you’d like to try a different way, that’s fine by me.
Ultimately, I just want to help you make the music that you’ve always wanted to.
- You view your music as just a side hobby/passion, and you don’t think it needs much else.
Even if music is just a side passion for you, isn’t it better to be in a place where you can share that passion with others? I for one know how isolating it can be to make music alone.
Plus, if it's your hobby, chances are, you don't know how to do everything by yourself. Maybe you can write songs, but need a vocalist. Or maybe you've got a few instrumental tracks, but need a songwriter to create lyrics for them.
There's plenty of musicians inside VIP looking to collaborate and help you out:
Or Dan, who's up to play cello for any genre of music:
Now in terms of cost: VIP costs less than going to the movies once a month, and in return you get access to a global network of musicians.
Not to mention the in-depth courses taught by music industry professionals, or the monthly Q&A calls with me.
While music is highly personal, it’s also highly communal.
\Most #1 hit songs on the radio were written by a team of people, not just by a single person slaving away in their room.
And if you’ve spent hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars on gear, instruments and equipment - this is a tiny fraction of that, for something so crucial to improving your music - a vibrant, active community and network.
So if you’ve always wanted to make more music but never did: VIP will be the perfect kickstart you need to start writing songs, recording tracks, and sharing your music with the world.
Right now, this offer is a steal.
But it’s only going to be available for just 16 more hours.
Once the clock hits Midnight Eastern Time tonight, the free bonus of the JumpStart Series goes off the market.
So I highly recommend you get in now before it’s too late.
Click here to get a free month of VIP and the JumpStart Series now.
I look forward to seeing you inside VIP!
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13th May 2019
I couldn’t let this happen to you (and your mixes)
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Mon, May 13, 12:20 AM
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It’s a tense moment when you’ve finally assembled your mix inside your home studio.
You’ve written a song. Or maybe learned a favorite song of yours and really got it down. Your vocals are powerful and emotional. Your guitar’s tuned, and you’ve recorded the riff perfectly.
You’ve done multiple takes for the different tracks - vocals, guitar, background vocals, the various instruments… And it’s done!
The mix is waiting inside your DAW to be put together into a radio-ready song… and you press play.
And it doesn’t sound half as good as you thought it would be.
The vocals are muffled. The guitar is too bright, too tinny. The drum tracks you recorded? Too overbearing and muddy.
That nice countermelody you wrote for the chorus? Barely audible at the climax of the song.
So you start mixing.
You start hacking away with EQ.
Maybe bring in a couple of other plugins to make the vocals interesting.
Distortion to get some grittiness, maybe a chorus plugin to get it to stand out.
Maybe a virtual amp on the guitar track to make it more mellow.
You grind away at your mix for hours, and it’s starting to sound decent.
So you take a little break. You step outside, breathe in some fresh air, giving your ears a little rest, and then step back into your “audio cave” to get back at the mix.
And the moment you press play, you think: “Who mixed this crappy mix?!”
The balance is off, those vocals are out of control, and you can’t believe that you’ve poured in hours into this project only to get that as a result.
Does that sound familiar?
Before I understood mixing, that would happen to me on a regular basis.
I’d pour my heart, soul, time and energy into a song I was recording and mixing. But I would constantly struggle with being satisfied with the results I got.
Was it because I wasn’t trying hard enough? Far from it.
Was it because I didn’t have the newest plugins to mix with? Nope.
When I look back on it after being a recording & mixing engineer for almost 2 decades, the reason why I struggled with mixing in the past was clear.
I didn’t have a system and process to approach mixing as a whole.
I’m not opposed to learning tips and tricks on mixing to give your music an extra edge.
But if you don’t have a series of steps to approach your mixes with, it’s like trying to bake a cake without a recipe. You may have all the right ingredients, but if you don’t have the right sequence to follow? It just gets messy, and nothing good comes out of it.
And I can't let this situation happen to you and your mixes.
And that’s why I created Mixing University - my flagship, all-comprehensive mixing course.
So what’s inside Mixing University?
Mixing University contains 5 in-depth video modules.
There’s a lot of videos jam-packed into this course, but it isn’t about quantity here.
It’s about quality, and giving you the knowledge and processes needed to mix radio-ready songs from your home studio.
Without needing to invest hundreds, if not thousands of dollars into a new DAW and new fancy plugins.
So here’s a quick overview of the 5 modules…
Module 1: Mixing Preparation
This module is all about setting you up for mixing success. You’ll be taught the mindsets to have for mixing that set you up to make the best sonic decisions, as well as what gear and studio setup you really need to mix music well.
From creating a mixing sweet spot in your room to the 2 mixing technicalities you must know when mixing, it’s all inside this module.
Module 2: Mixing Fundamentals
This is where I get into the nuts and bolts of mixing - the steps to set up your mix in your DAW, as well as the sequence in which I mix a song.
You’ll be taught how to decide which instrument to mix first, as well as my big secret to making your mixes sound good no matter what device or speaker they’re played on.
You’ll also be shown an advanced mixing tactic that makes mixing faster and easier. (but use this tactic with caution!)
Module 3: EQ & Compression
What’s the bread and butter of mixing? Is it putting as many plugins as possible on a mix buss and sending all your tracks into it? Or is it putting countless effects on a vocal to try and get it to stand out?
Nope - it’s EQ and compression and that’s what this module is about.
You’ll be taught the 2 ways to use EQ, the biggest mistakes to avoid with the plugin, and much more.
And for compression, you’ll be shown how exactly it works, the four components to mastering the plugin and the mistakes to avoid with it as well.
Module 4: Mixing Walkthroughs
This is my favorite part of the course and is what makes Mixing University so special. It could have been a separate course in it’s own right because it’s over 14 hours of content!
In this module, I dive deep into mixing walkthroughs for 6 songs from different genres such as pop, rock, acoustic, country and metal, showing you every step to mix them and why I make the decisions I make. It’s the closest thing to being in the studio with a professional mixing engineer.
From the mix setup, to the mix buss processing, to the mixing decisions I make on the vocals, guitars, drums, bass… you get to watch over my shoulder and learn how to apply the principles from the previous modules on real songs, step-by-step.
Not only that, but you also get the stems for the songs so you can follow along and learn by doing.
Module 5: Mixing Tricks
Finally, Mixing University wraps up with a huge module on all the various mixing tricks that I’ve discovered and accumulated over the years I’ve worked as a full-time recording & mixing engineer.
After you’ve mastered the fundamentals of mixing, this module will give you a palette of tricks to spice up your vocal tracks, make your guitar tracks shine, your drum tracks captivate, and take your mixes to the next level.
How Mixing University works - Because Mixing University is video-based, you’ll be able to follow the course along from the comfort of your bedroom or home studio.
Just open your laptop, press play, and watch as I teach you mixing, step-by-step.
You’ll be able to follow along at home, using my personal mixing system on your own mixes… and you’ll be surprised at how quick your mixes improve, and how much better they sound.
A special offer for you, coming very soon...
Mixing University retails at $297, but because you’re a brand-new subscriber to Recording Revolution… I’d like to offer you a sweet 50% discount off Mixing University, no strings attached.
I’ll be opening up this sweet 50% discount in a couple of days… but to keep things fair for everyone, I just can’t leave up this discount online forever.
But I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity… so be ready, because I’ll be opening up this offer to you 2 days from now.
In the meantime though, I’ve got something sweet for you…
It’s an in-depth Mixing Walkthrough from Mixing University, and it’s on how to mix pop/electronic vocals.
It’s a content-packed video that’s 33 minutes long, and you’ll see me go through:
The EQ process
The compression process
The additional effects I put on to breathe excitement into the lead vocal track
So click here to watch this mixing walkthrough now.
And keep an eye on your inbox, because I’ll be opening up the doors to Mixing University in 2 days…
Graham Cochrane
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16th May 2019
your questions about Mixing University, answered
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Tue, May 14, 12:25 AM
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Since I sent out my email announcing my exclusive new subscriber 50% discount for Mixing University, I’ve gotten a ton of questions about the course.
Musicians from all over the world are fired up and ready to start getting radio-ready songs from their mixes… and they want to know more about the course.
So today, I’m going to dive in and answer some of the burning questions you and your fellow home studio owners have sent in.
Are you ready?
Question 1: How difficult/complex is Mixing University?
If it were an actual university course, Mixing University is mixing 101, 201, and a few bits of 301 combined!
Now, this doesn’t mean that it’s going to be a difficult course to complete.
In fact - I’ve designed the course to be easy to go through, while still giving you the skills and tactics you need to get the best mixes from your studio today.
Some parts of the course will challenge you, whether it’s understanding the fundamentals of mixing (that no one explains), or more of the advanced tricks in the later modules… but none of it is impossible for the home studio owner to learn.
Each module contains in-depth, step-by-step video walkthroughs on the various parts of mixing… and it’ll be almost like you’re in my home studio, watching over my shoulder as I break down mixing for you.
Each module is also broken down into sections so you can jump straight to what you need. Having trouble understanding compression? Jump right to that in Module 3: EQ & Compression. Having trouble understanding how to mix rock vocals? Jump right to that in Module 4: Mixing Walkthroughs.
All you’ve got to do is watch the videos, learn the lessons, open up your DAW and start mixing!
Question 2: How is Mixing University structured again?
Mixing University is divided up into 2 main sections: the fundamentals of mixing, and then mixing in action.
Module 1 to 3 is all about the fundamentals. You’ll discover how to set up your home studio for mixing success, the best mindsets for mixing, and the bread and butter plugins such as EQ & compression.
If you’re more on the beginner side, this part of the course will give you the framework and system to approach mixing so that you’re never confused by it ever again.
And if you’re more on the advanced side, this part of the course will be a great refresher on the basics, while possibly revealing to you new tactics and strategies you might have never thought of before.
Then, Module 4 and 5 is where the rubber meets the road.
In module 4, you’ll see me mix 6 different songs in various genres ranging from pop, country, rock, metal… and every single step is inside.
You’ll see how I mix the drums, bass, guitars, vocals, and my reasoning for each sonic decision I make.
This is the part of the course where you’ll also be able to follow along and mix with me. You’ll be able to download all the stems to the songs inside this module, and apply your new-found mixing skills, along with my guidance, to start creating radio-ready mixes.
And in Module 5, you’ll be given my arsenal of tested and proven mixing tricks to get your mixes to stand out from above the crowd. From getting powerful, arena rock vocals to thick, fuzzy bass tracks, it’s all inside this module.
Question 3: Will Mixing University also teach me Mastering?
As part of this exclusive new subscriber offer, yes! I'm including a free bonus mini-course on mastering, among others. In this bonus, you'll be taught my personal mastering system I use to turn a polished mix into a professional sounding track that's ready for commercial play.
Question 4: I don’t have a lot of free time… How long does Mixing University take to complete?
Now this really depends on what you want out of Mixing University.
If you’d like to arm yourself with my personal mixing system and go through the entire course, it could take a couple weekends to complete.
But if you’d like to just have a resource you can return to time and time again on mixing, and you’re busy with work or family, it could take a little longer to go through.
But this course is completely self-paced… so there’s no need to complete this course in just a few days.
You’ll have lifetime access to the entire course when you join, so there’s no rush.
Question 5: What software or gear does Mixing University require?
All you’ll need is… a computer with a DAW.
What you’ll learn inside Mixing University can be applied to any DAW. Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reason, Studio One, Cubase, you name it… because Mixing University teaches you the nuts and bolts of mixing - any software will do.
Question 6: What if I don’t have a home studio? What should I do then?
Mixing University actually doesn’t require a home studio - a computer with a DAW would work just fine.
That’s because you’ll be given the stems of 6 different songs to mix as part of Mixing University, so you can actually practice your mixing skills on those songs, and develop your mixing skills from doing that!
However, I’m guessing you’ll probably want to start recording your own music to mix it into a radio-ready song after going through the course.
So if you’re thinking about building a home studio along with joining Mixing University, here’s how to build a home studio for less than $150.
Question 7: How long will I have access to Mixing University?
How about… forever?
When you join Mixing University, you’ll get lifetime access to all modules and course materials.
That means once you’re enrolled, you’ll be able to access all the videos, song stems, and bonuses forever.
Question 8: What if I don’t like the course? Is there a guarantee?
Absolutely. You’ll have a full 60 days to try out Mixing University and decide if it’s right for you.
If you’re not satisfied with the improvements in your mixing skills after joining Mixing University, just email me within 60 days and I’ll refund you your entire investment, no questions asked.
So if you’re busy now, you can pick up Mixing University when it goes live, and you’ve got 2 months to go through the course. You can join now, and come back in a month’s time when you’re less busy, and if you’re not happy with your decision? Just email me and you’ll get a refund.
How sweet is that?
And most importantly...
Question 9: Is there any reason why I should sign up for Mixing University now and not a few months from now?
As of this special offer for Mixing University, I've put together a sweet package of both the course and a couple other bonuses that are going to augment and accelerate the results you'll get from Mixing University alone.
And because you’re a new subscriber to Recording Revolution, come tomorrow, I’ll be giving you a sweet 50% discount on Mixing University.
However, this special will only last for 3 days - but while it lasts, you’ll be able to join for just $147!
And combined with my 60-day money back guarantee, it's just a no-brainer to pick up Mixing University at half price off!
Question 10: Can I get a sneak peek of what’s inside Mixing University?
Yes! While I’ve shared with you more advanced videos from inside Mixing University over the past few days, I’d like to show you what I teach in the beginner modules.
Click here to see me break down EQ & Compression - the workhorses of mixing.
Master these 2 plugins, and getting a great mix becomes simple and easy :)
Okay, so that answers most of the questions I’ve gotten…
So be sure to check your inbox tomorrow, and get ready to join me in mixing Radio-Ready Songs!
Graham Cochrane
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It’s time… It’s time!
Mixing University is officially open for registration.
As part of being a new subscriber to Recording Revolution, for the next 3 days…
You'll be able to get Mixing University at a 50% discount for just one payment of $147, alongside $200 worth of free bonuses:
Click here to claim your spot now.
While the course contains over 20 hours worth of content to develop and improve your mixing skills…
From in-depth mixing fundamental tutorials to no-holds-barred mixing walkthroughs…
All of the course content comes together around a single goal:
To give you the mixing skills to mix radio-ready songs from your home studio with your current DAW, with just stock plugins.
What does this mean?
It means…
Never being confused by the mixing process ever again… so that every time you’re inspired to write and record some new music, you can turn it into a great song each time
Knowing how to plan and manage your mixes more effectively from start to finish… so that your mixing is faster while getting a better result with less effort
Having that polished, professional studio feel on your mixes even if you’re just mixing them in your bedroom
Being able to take a raw mix and turn it into a radio-ready song, no matter what software or setup you’re given to record it
Essentially, it means…
Having the mixing skills, confidence and know-how to mix songs that sound so good, that when you play them for your friends and family…
They’ll be blown away when you tell them you mixed the music all by yourself.
And trust me - getting to that level gives you a feeling of fulfilment unlike any other.
So if you’d like to start mixing radio-ready songs today....
Click here to join Mixing University now, and I’ll show you just how to do it.
Here’s to making better music!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
P.S. When you join Mixing University today, you’re going to get 2 extra bonuses...
Bonus #1: Mastering 101
In this bonus mini-course, I show you my personal mastering process, as well as break down how and why you need to master your mixes to take them to the next level.
Mastering is a process that often gets confused with mixing, and that amateur musicians tend to always get wrong.
This bonus course fixes that problem, while giving you the steps to master your own songs at home.
Bonus #2: In-depth DAW Tutorials
In this bonus, you’ll get access to in-depth tutorials on commonly used DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Ableton Live. That way, if you’re still deciding on which DAW you want to use alongside Mixing University, you’ll be able to pick one and get right up to speed with it.
At the same time, the tutorials will show you shortcuts and tactics to save you time when you’re deep in a mixing project.
Click here to claim 50% off Mixing University now and get these 2 free bonuses
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the most harmful tip I learned in Audio School
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Sat, May 18, 12:24 AM
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This might just be the most important video I've ever uploaded when it comes to recording.
Audio school taught me some great things, but they also taught me some pretty harmful habits. This one is the most harmful and I see it ruining my students' songs far too often...
WATCH: the most harmful tip I learned in Audio School
Watch it now and leave a comment below the video with your thoughts,
Graham Cochrane
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19th May 2019
Trick for Recording Pro Studio Quality Vocals at Home
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Sun, May 19, 12:17 AM
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In yesterday's email, I shared the most harmful tip I learned in audio school.
As you may know, one of the biggest advantages of having access to a professional studio is the equipment - such as preamps that allow you to apply compression and EQ to the live recording there and then.
That's why raw recordings from professional studios always sound better - they have had some EQ and Compression applied before they ever reach the mixing engineer.
But how on earth do you do that when you don't have the equipment and when you're recording by yourself at home and can't listen to what you're performing simultaneously?
Today, I've got a video tutorial for you that is going to show you a simple strategy for capturing mix-ready vocals that sound like they were recorded at a professional studio, at home...
Using the stock plugins that come included in your software.
WATCH: My Trick for Recording Pro Studio Quality Vocals at Home
I hope you enjoy today's video. Tomorrow, I'm going to be sharing 4 hacks for turning your bedroom into an ideal recording space!
Graham Cochrane
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4 Hacks for Getting Great Recordings in Your Bedroom
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Mon, May 20, 12:23 AM
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Yesterday I showed you how to record vocals at professional studio standard from home.
Today I'm going to show you 4 hacks to transform your bedroom into an ideal recording space.
WATCH: 4 Room Hacks for Getting Great Recordings in Your Bedroom
In tomorrow's email, I'm going to be revealing my step-by-step process for recording a professional studio quality song all from home. You won't want to miss it so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox.
Talk tomorrow,
Graham Cochrane
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I have a confession...
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Tue, May 21, 12:18 AM
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I need to be honest with you.
While I love teaching people how to mix and master their songs, if I could only teach people one thing when it comes to making great sounding music, mixing would not be it.
I've built a huge following teaching mixing so don't get me wrong, I am not knocking the importance of mixing. Mixing is important.
However, there is something that is far more important and if you don't get this right, no amount of mixing will be able to fix it.
If you do get it right, you won't need to spend so much time on mixing as the song will already sound 80-90% of the way there.
Guessed what I'm talking about?
I'm talking about recording!
If you speak to legendary mixing engineers, they'll all tell you the same thing - the main reason their mixes sound so good is because of the quality of the recordings they have to work with in the first place!
And yet, most of us home studio based music makers are rushing through the recording phase with recordings that are just "ok", thinking we can fix everything later with plugins and edits.
It's ironic because my website is called "Recording Revolution", not "Mixing Revolution" and yet most people want me to teach them more mixing tricks.
I hope you won't try to argue with the greatest record producers of all time, who all understand the simple truth:
The secret to a great sounding mix is a great sounding recording.
Now I want to help you achieve stunning recordings that virtually mix themselves, all from your bedroom or home studio.
So, here's what I've decided to do for you, and I very rarely do this...
For the next 3 days only, I'm giving you 50% off of my Total Home Recording course, the most comprehensive, step-by-step course on recording.
To learn more about the course, click the link below:
Get 50% off Total Home Recording (offer expires in 3 days)
I don't like discounting my courses, however, as recording is so important, I want to help you out on this one occasion.
Once your at-home recorded tracks sound like they were recorded in a professional studio (which this course will show you how to do), mixing and mastering will be a far shorter process (and more enjoyable!).
Grab Total Home Recording now for 50% off and I look forward to hearing about your success with it.
Graham Cochrane
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STOP MIXING
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Wed, May 22, 12:21 AM
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When I first started out in recording and mixing over 15 years ago, I had the good fortune of working at a big multi-million dollar studio in Virginia.
I would get to sit in the control room and watch and learn as the chief engineer would make mic decisions, tune drums, spice up the tracks with outboard gear, create a balance on the mixing board as he recorded, and even how he produced and guided the band.
It was one of the most valuable experiences of my career in music.
If there's one thing I learned from that experience, it's this...
Great sounding songs come from great recordings. NOT mixing and mastering.
Think of it like this:
The recording is the steak.
It's what you have to work with and what forms the basis of the song.
Mixing and mastering are the salt and herbs you sprinkle on top to enhance the flavors.
Most music makers have this the other way round - they place more importance on mixing than on recording.
That's like having a tiny piece of steak thrown in a bucket of salt! Or worse, a steak that's a week past its expiry date!
No amount of salt and herbs can fix that!
Now, I've spent the last 15 years recording artists and bands in home studios. And I've distilled down how to get the same professional studio results in your home when you don't have access to all the fancy professional studio equipment.
I've put it all together into a step-by-step course called Total Home Recording and it is by far the most comprehensive course on recording studio quality songs in your home studio or bedroom.
As recording is so important, to help you out, I've decided to give you 50% off if you get it before the end of tomorrow:
Click here to learn more about Total Home Recording and get 50% off
Check out what one student, Vincent, had to say about Total Home Recording:
"Total Home Recording is definitely the best recording course on the internet. Before going through it, I had a lot of questions about recording workflow and techniques. Now, I feel more confident to produce for my band Lithium Bridge and other local bands in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Everybody is stoked by the recording/mixing/mastering quality of our last song Cold Water. I even tricked some people saying them we paid a BIG producer for this song and went into a BIG studio to record it... They were mind-blown when they knew the truth that I was the little guy behind the mixer." - Vincent Dion
Here's what another student, Bobby, had to say about the course:
"I just finished your Total Home Recording class and I am stunned with how much better my raw recordings sound. I have been watching youtube videos forever trying to piece together information from videos like yours, but my raw tracks only now sound polished and it’s making my life so much easier when it comes to mixing and mastering." - Bobby M.
If you want professional sounding recordings that sound like they were recorded in a big studio, all from your home, you need to take the Total Home Recording course.
Get Total Home Recording for 50% off while you can (expires in 2 days)
Grab a copy now and I'll see you in the member's area!
Graham Cochrane,
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Hey there,
Just a heads up, there's only a few hours left to get my flagship step-by-step course on recording, Total Home Recording, for a whopping 50% off.
Get Total Home Recording for 50% off before the offer expires here
One of the biggest issues with recording advice online from legendary recording engineers is that the strategies they teach are with the assumption that you have access to a professional recording studio.
They talk about using an SSL or Neve console and their favorite rack gear.
They talk about using a particular microphone so you think "I know, I'll just buy that microphone and my recordings will sound like theirs!"
Yet we forget one crucial detail...
Their recordings were done in a professional recording space that has near perfect acoustic characteristics.
If you're like me, you don't want to spend money on a professional recording studio every time to make music.
You want to be able to do it from home, your bedroom, your garage, your basement or anywhere you can find.
That's why I decided to take everything I learned working in a professional studio and working with band and artists in HOME studios and distill it into a step-by-step course anyone can follow to churn out professional sounding records.
The course is called Total Home Recording and for the next few hours only, you can get it for 50% off here.
If you want to learn how to record, there's truly no substitute for watching an entire session go from no tracks to final recording
And years ago, after The Recording Revolution had begun to blow up and serve hundreds of thousands of people month in and month out, I began thinking.
How could I give all of these talented and committed home studio owners that same internship experience I had?
But not just in a pro studio, a HOME studio!
More specifically MY home studio.
What if I could give them all the value I got from my internship (watching a live session take place and soaking in all the small, subtle things that go into crafting killer tracks)...
...but without all the grunt work and time wasted scrubbing floors and dusting the console as an intern at a professional studio?
That is exactly what my flagship recording course is all about.
Total Home Recording is your recording internship in-a-box, and quite possibly the biggest undertaking of my career as an educator.
This course is designed to give you an immersive, insiders perspective on how to go from rough idea to final produced tracks - all from a home studio perspective.
When you join Total Home Recording today you're going to get instant access to the private member's area where you'll be able to immediately start walking through this real live recording session with me and at whatever pace you like.
The course is taught in beautiful HD video format and can be accessed on any computer, tablet or mobile device quickly and easily.
By the end of the final video, you'll know exactly how to record any song, in any home studio, with any gear and get it to sound amazing.
Total Home Recording isn't just a handful of videos about recording. It isn't just a few suggestions on mic placement.
It's a complete, real tracking session from start to finish.
What I show you inside of Total Home Recording is exactly what I would show you if you came over to my house this weekend and we were recording a band.
If you were my intern, I would teach you:
How to get the most out of your gear.
Why recording in a home studio is VERY different than recording in a pro studio.
The absolute best way to setup your DAW to ensure you get tighter recordings with more headroom BEFORE you even hit the record button.
The absolute best way to tune, setup, and mic up a drum kit in a tiny bedroom studio.
How I get the biggest and best tone out of my bass, guitars, and even vocalists.
How to not just record a band, but produce the band so the tracks come out sounding polished, intentional, and mix ready.
Everything I just described, I literally show you inside Total Home Recording.
It's a monster of a course and it is as close to interning with me as it gets - and you don't even have to leave your house!
I know this course will help you. I know it will transform the way you look at recording in your studio.
And more importantly, I know that once you begin implementing my step-by-step method, your recordings will start sounding less like demos and more like your favorite pro tracks.
Don't waste another minute recording the old way - come join me inside Total HomeRecording and let me show you a better way!
Get Total Home Recording for 50% Off Now (offer expires for good in a few hours)
Take advantage of the offer before it expires and I'll see you in the member's area!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
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How to Master a Song for Release in 10 minutes (Video Tutorial)
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Fri, May 24, 12:23 AM
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Mastering is a critical final step in your music making progress and one you don’t want to skip before releasing your music into the world.
But I think many home studio musicians have the wrong idea about mastering – thinking it’s where your music is truly transformed into radio ready gold. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Often confused with the mixing process, mastering should not be where you do the heavy lifting in making your song sound awesome.
Instead, it should be a straightforward process of finishing touches.
In this video, I’m going to walk you through the 4 tools you need (and 1 critical trick) to making sure your masters sound balanced, punchy, and commercially viable.
The good news? You likely already have these tools in your DAW – and mastering should only take you about 10 minutes per song.
Thanks for being a subscriber!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
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The Recording Revolution
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25th May 2019Make 1K per month on the side from music (free training)
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Sat, May 25, 12:24 AM (13 days ago)
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Wouldn't it be amazing if you could turn your passion for music into a great income? Or better yet, make a full time living from music?
For over a decade, that is exactly what I've been doing and I've got a surprise announcement today that's going to help you achieve the same.
I'm doing an online training where I'm going to teach you 3 simple steps to start earning $500-$1000 per month on the side from music.
More specifically, I'm going to show you how to turn your current bedroom or home studio into something that generates a regular income for you.
Here's something a lot of people don't realize:
Because the barriers to creating music are so low today, there are more music creators than there ever have been at any time in history.
From singer-songwriters to bands that start in a friend's garage to laptop hip hop producers... the number of musicians today is staggering.
However, because of the huge number of musicians today, there has never been a greater need for help with recording, mixing, producing and mastering songs.
Now, you may have originally joined The Recording Revolution to learn how to record and mix your own songs.
You may even have helped some friends out with recording and mixing since learning a bit about it yourself.
However, the fact remains - the vast majority of musicians find the prospect of doing that themselves daunting and they would rather pay someone to do it for them.
If you can help them, even just a little bit, you can make some seriously good income.
This has allowed me to make a living as an independent recording and mixing engineer for over a decade now.
And I want to share my strategy with you so that you can also make a living from music.
So, I’m hosting an exclusive webinar.
On the webinar, I’m not only going to give you a 3-Step Action Plan to start earning an income from music...
I'm also going to give you the exact email message you can send to bands and musicians to get your first clients through the door.
If you've always dreamed of making a living from music, this webinar will be perfect for you.
The best part?
The webinar is completely free to attend.
However, I don't know how much longer I'm going to offer this webinar so make sure you register a spot and choose the soonest time available to attend it at the link below:
Register your free spot for the webinar
I look forward to seeing you on the webinar!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
P.S. Make sure you mark the date and time in your calendar and set a reminder on your phone!
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The Grammy winning mixing trick used by Andrew Scheps
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Sun, May 26, 12:25 AM (12 days ago)
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There’s a way to get more energy, fatness, and power in your mixes without killing your dynamics or transients.
It involves compression, but not in the way I’ve traditionally used it.
When I saw Grammy winning mix engineer, Andrew Scheps (won Grammys for his work on Red Hot Chili Peppers and Adele records) doing this at the NAMM show I instantly knew he was on to something.
He calls it the “Rear Buss” I call it the Parallel Mix Trick – but whatever you call it, it’s a crazy useful little move.
Learn the Parallel Mix Trick used by Andrew Scheps
------Thanks again for being a subscriber! Here's to making better music now!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
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this is the best DAW
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Mon, May 27, 12:16 AM (11 days ago)
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I get asked this question all the time:
"Hey Graham, what's the best DAW?" (DAW = Recording and mixing software)
Here's my honest answer and it may surprise you...
The best DAW is the one you're already using!
The one you are already using is the best because you've already taken the time to learn it. Switching to a different DAW will only get in the way of you doing the most important - creating music!
What's my personal favorite DAW?
It's Avid's Pro Tools.
Why?
Simply because it was one of the few that was available when I first got into recording and mixing. Having now used it for over 15 years, I know it inside and out and it allows me to work fast.
Pro Tools was in every studio and it's what everyone in the industry used. Other DAWs hadn't yet gotten widespread acceptance.
Today the story is very different, there are lots of DAWs to choose from and they are all capable of recording and mixing professional records. It really just comes down to personal preference.
HOWEVER, something you should know is that most veteran mixing engineers and professional studios still use Pro Tools for mixing.
So if you intend on working with them, or you enjoy watching videos where legendary mixing engineers walk you through their strategies, chances are they are using Pro Tools.
So, if you haven't yet decided on a DAW, you're considering learning how to use Pro Tools or you already use Pro Tools and want to supercharge your skills, you'll want to check this out to learn how to use Pro Tools completely in under 3 hours.
It will turn you into a beast with Pro Tools - the most widely used DAW in the industry.
Click here to become an expert with Pro Tools in under 3 hours
Talk soon,
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
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How to Record and Mix a Song from Scratch (free video courses)
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Tue, May 28, 12:26 AM (10 days ago)
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I've got not one, but TWO great gifts for you today...
I've created two mini-courses that will walk you through step-by-step how to record and mix a song from scratch.
The two video courses are completely free and will get you recording and mixing if you're just starting out.
You get to watch as I record and mix a real song from scratch using the cheapest equipment and a free DAW!
MINI-COURSE 1: How to RECORD a Song from Scratch
Watch me record an entire song from scratch
How to Setup your Gear and Equipment for Recording
Using Drum Loops to Create a Beat
Laying down Bass Guitar
Recording Acoustic and Electric Guitars
Recording Virtual Instruments using a Midi Keyboard
Capturing Stunning Vocals
MINI-COURSE 2: How to MIX a Song from Scratch
Watch me mix the song I recorded from scratch
How to do a Static Mix
Mix Buss Processing
Using EQ
Using Compression
Adding Reverb and Delay
Sweetening
I hope you enjoy the courses!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
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The most painful instrument to record is…
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Fri, May 31, 12:37 AM (7 days ago)
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It’s not drums, guitars, or bass…
It’s vocals.
Let’s be real. If you’ve ever recorded your own vocals in your home studio…
You know the pain I’m talking about here.
First, you’ve got to warm up your own voice.
Do some scales, sing some phrases, sing through your song a couple of times.
Chances are, you’re recording at the end of a long workday or after too many university classes.
Which means that your throat is tired, maybe dry, and just begging for a good night’s rest.
Oh well.
Music’s your passion, and hard work has its rewards, right?
So you press on.
You plug your microphone into your audio interface, put up your pop filter, adjust the mic stand to the right height…
And you start tracking vocals.
The first couple of takes? Nothing much to shout about.
But after running through the song a few times, you’re on a roll.
You get your takes, and it’s about time to wrap up.
After all, you’ve got tomorrow to worry about.
With eyes exhausted from your bright computer screen, you save your session, turn it off, and head to bed.
The next morning, before your day starts, you decide to listen to your mix.
But 30 seconds in… you can’t do it any longer.
Your vocals sound out of place. Too tinny, too scratchy, maybe too deep and muddy.
“Is that what I really sound like?", you think.
“Never mind. I’m sure it'll be better after I mix it.”
A few days later, you start to mix your vocals.
Some EQ. Some compression.
Maybe a little delay and reverb to give it space.
It’s starting to sound good.
After all, it seems like you're doing the same things any top producer or mixer would do to clean up a vocal!
After spending a few hours inside your DAW, you think you’ve mixed it decently.
The vocal seems to be sitting just right where it should be in the mix.
It doesn’t seem too pitchy, it’s not too muddy or screechy.
So you bounce it out, so you can share it with your friends and family!
But when you play them your mix outside of your home studio…
Your voice still doesn’t sound right.
And what you thought was a good song has turned out to be another episode of Amateur Hour.
But then, you hear them reluctantly say, “Oh, yes, it sounds great!” when you ask them for feedback.
Of course, you know the truth…
The vocal wasn’t good enough.
Do this enough times, and you start to lose faith in your musical skills.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way.
The reason why you’re currently struggling to record, produce and mix the vocals you want is simple.
You probably don’t have a system and process to approach making professional-standard vocals from your home studio.
The biggest difference between an amateur home studio musician and a professional producer isn’t gear or software.
If you gave an audio pro a cheap microphone, an budget audio interface, and a laptop, they’d still be able to produce a great vocal…
Because of the system and processes they use when recording, producing and mixing vocals.
How can you learn that system?
Well, until tomorrow Midnight PDT, you can learn that directly from the recordings of the Radio Ready Pop Vocal Workshop, taught by Grammy-nominated producer Jordan Sapp.
Jordan is a producer who’s worked with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Tauren Wells, Jason Derulo, and many other artists.
And in his workshop spanning over 4 hours, he broke down his entire vocal recording, producing and mixing process, step by step.
And for less than the price of a new budget microphone, you can learn vocal production from someone who’s produced multiple #1 Billboard Radio Hit songs!
The only catch is that this offer ends tomorrow.
We’ve got a lot planned for Recording Revolution over the upcoming months.
And I’m honestly not sure when (or if) we’ll ever release these workshop recordings again.
So if you’d like to finally produce professional, Radio Ready Vocals from your home studio, the solution is simple.
Click here to get your copy of the Radio Ready Pop Vocal Workshop recordings now.
Plus, there's no risk on your shoulders. You’ve got a 30-day, full money-back guarantee with your purchase of the workshop recordings.
So if the recordings don’t give you the results you desire, you won’t have to pay a cent.
However, by not taking up this offer, you risk never feeling the satisfaction of producing a killer vocal in your home studio.
Don’t let that happen.
Click here to claim your copy of the workshop recordings before the doors close tomorrow Midnight PDT.
Hope you’re having a great week!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
P.S. A while back, I did an interview with Jordan that I've just released on the Recording Revolution YouTube Channel.
If you'd like to hear directly from Jordan himself how he produces vocals, you can check it out here.
And if you like what he's got to say?
Be sure to grab a copy of his workshop recordings.
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this ends tonight
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Sat, Jun 1, 12:12 AM (6 days ago)
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Once the clock strikes Midnight PDT tonight…
The recordings of the Radio Ready Pop Vocal Workshop with Grammy-nominated producer Jordan Sapp will be taken down, and this exclusive offer will end.
I would hate to see you miss out on this.
This is your opportunity to learn the skills needed to finally start producing Radio Ready Vocals. You'll be taught the secrets of a producer who’s worked with Jennifer Lopez, Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, Tauren Wells, Danny Gokey, and many other artists…
All from the comfort of your own home.
So don’t hesitate or procrastinate any longer.
Click here to get your copy of the workshop recordings before the doors close tonight.
Remember - you’ve got nothing to lose here. Either you discover the system and processes you can use to produce stunning vocals from your home studio…
Or you don’t pay a single cent at all.
Now is the time to take action, get your copy of the Radio Ready Pop Vocal Workshop recordings, and discover:
Jordan’s step by step system to recording all the vocal tracks you need for a great mix in just a handful of hours
How to quickly edit your vocal tracks to have the perfect vocal take, without sounding clipped or unnatural
Jordan’s simple plugin chain that breathes excitement, brightness and crispness into his vocal tracks (this will transform your mixes, no matter the genre of music you make)
How to mix lead and background vocals with overdubs without all the tracks fighting each other
The simple tricks to coloring your vocal tracks to have a unique and memorable sound, while still sounding familiar and Radio Ready
And much, much, more
With the workshop recordings, you’ll finally have the knowledge you need to produce professional vocals from your home studio.
No matter what gear you have, which DAW you're using, what recording setup you have… that isn’t the reason why your mixes don’t have the killer vocals you want them to have.
It’s the system and processes you use when recording, producing and mixing vocals that will give you the results you’re looking for.
Today, you can get your hands on the exact system and processes to use through these exclusive workshop recordings.
Plus, you’re learning from someone who’s produced #1 Billboard Radio Hits - Jordan’s vocal recording, producing and mixing processes have been tested in the real world, and they work.
And no matter what kind of music you make, whether it's rock, RnB, country, Americana, electronic...
What you'll discover inside these workshop recordings will help you take your vocals to the next level.
Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers.
Click here to claim your copy of the Radio Ready Pop Vocal Workshop recordings before the doors close Midnight PDT tonight.
Here’s to making better music!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
P.S. When you claim your copy of the workshop recordings, your investment comes with a 30-day, full money-back guarantee.
Which means that if you don’t get the results you want in your vocals, you won’t have to pay a cent at all.
Just send me an email, and my team will refund every cent you paid, quick and easy.
But come Midnight PDT tonight, this offer will be taken off the market.
With zero risk at all, the decision right now is a no-brainer.
Claim your copy of the Radio Ready Pop Vocal Workshop recordings now.
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1st June 2019
Thank YOU + $2500 home studio giveaway
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A few weeks ago… we hit 500,000 subscribers on the Recording Revolution YouTube Channel!
That’s half a million people tuning in from all over the world to watch my weekly videos…
Half a million people trusting my advice on how to make better music from their home studios!
What started out with as a simple audio blog for my friends has grown into a massive global community of home studio musicians.
And as this comment on my first video points out:
And that comment’s right.
I started the channel to teach musicians one key principle:
You can make music of a professional standard from a home studio, without spending thousands of dollars on audio gear and premium plugins.
The message really hasn’t changed: my first blog post was on how to build a home studio for just $500!
So to celebrate the channel hitting half a million subscribers, I’m giving away five $500 Sweetwater vouchers to a few lucky musicians.
How can you enter this giveaway?
Well, anyone who joins my exclusive music community, Recording Revolution VIP, will be entered into the giveaway.
But don’t worry - you don’t need to pay a cent to join the giveaway…
...Because I’m reopening up VIP for new members to try it out with a free month :)
(And how uncool would that be if you had to pay to join a giveaway?)
Follow the instructions below to join the giveaway:
Click here to claim your free month of VIP + get the full details on what VIP can do for your music
That’s it!
No kidding - all you have to do is join VIP with the link above, and you’ll stand a chance to win a $500 Sweetwater voucher to kickstart/improve your home studio with!
Now here's the fine print on VIP:
If you want to stay on in VIP after the free month, it only costs $5/month ($60 paid Annually) to keep your membership.
If not, it’s just a quick email to cancel your membership and you won’t be billed a cent.
There are also clear instructions inside the member’s area on how to cancel your trial - so you can take up this offer with zero risk at all.
But I simply can’t leave the doors open forever.
When the clock strikes Midnight Pacific Time on Wednesday, 12th June, this exclusive offer will be taken down.
Now, just in case you don’t know what VIP is…
Here’s a quick summary of what VIP will do for you and your music:
Inside the VIP Community Forum, you’ll be able to connect, collaborate, and get valuable feedback on your music, all while staying accountable to finishing your tracks
There’s a library of in-depth courses where you’ll learn songwriting, how the music industry works, how to build a fanbase, and much more, all taught by real-world music industry professionals
There are also monthly VIP challenges to keep you making music regularly, with attractive prizes if you win
Once a month, I hold a live Q&A webinar where I answer any questions you’ve got on mixing or music in general (and all Q&A calls are recorded and posted in the member’s area)
And with this exclusive VIP giveaway, you stand a chance of winning one of five $500 Sweetwater vouchers!
So if you’d like to get all these sweet perks, and stand a chance to win a $500 Sweetwater voucher, with zero strings attached…
Click here to claim your free month of VIP now.
Thanks for being a subscriber!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
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The Recording Revolution
1936 Bruce B Downs Blvd #311, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
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Thank YOU + $2500 home studio giveaway
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1:21 AM (10 hours ago)
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A few weeks ago… we hit 500,000 subscribers on the Recording Revolution YouTube Channel!
That’s half a million people tuning in from all over the world to watch my weekly videos…
Half a million people trusting my advice on how to make better music from their home studios!
What started out with as a simple audio blog for my friends has grown into a massive global community of home studio musicians.
And as this comment on my first video points out:
And that comment’s right.
I started the channel to teach musicians one key principle:
You can make music of a professional standard from a home studio, without spending thousands of dollars on audio gear and premium plugins.
The message really hasn’t changed: my first blog post was on how to build a home studio for just $500!
So to celebrate the channel hitting half a million subscribers, I’m giving away five $500 Sweetwater vouchers to a few lucky musicians.
How can you enter this giveaway?
Well, anyone who joins my exclusive music community, Recording Revolution VIP, will be entered into the giveaway.
But don’t worry - you don’t need to pay a cent to join the giveaway…
...Because I’m reopening up VIP for new members to try it out with a free month :)
(And how uncool would that be if you had to pay to join a giveaway?)
Follow the instructions below to join the giveaway:
Click here to claim your free month of VIP + get the full details on what VIP can do for your music
That’s it!
No kidding - all you have to do is join VIP with the link above, and you’ll stand a chance to win a $500 Sweetwater voucher to kickstart/improve your home studio with!
Now here's the fine print on VIP:
If you want to stay on in VIP after the free month, it only costs $5/month ($60 paid Annually) to keep your membership.
If not, it’s just a quick email to cancel your membership and you won’t be billed a cent.
There are also clear instructions inside the member’s area on how to cancel your trial - so you can take up this offer with zero risk at all.
But I simply can’t leave the doors open forever.
When the clock strikes Midnight Pacific Time on Wednesday, 12th June, this exclusive offer will be taken down.
Now, just in case you don’t know what VIP is…
Here’s a quick summary of what VIP will do for you and your music:
Inside the VIP Community Forum, you’ll be able to connect, collaborate, and get valuable feedback on your music, all while staying accountable to finishing your tracks
There’s a library of in-depth courses where you’ll learn songwriting, how the music industry works, how to build a fanbase, and much more, all taught by real-world music industry professionals
There are also monthly VIP challenges to keep you making music regularly, with attractive prizes if you win
Once a month, I hold a live Q&A webinar where I answer any questions you’ve got on mixing or music in general (and all Q&A calls are recorded and posted in the member’s area)
And with this exclusive VIP giveaway, you stand a chance of winning one of five $500 Sweetwater vouchers!
So if you’d like to get all these sweet perks, and stand a chance to win a $500 Sweetwater voucher, with zero strings attached…
Click here to claim your free month of VIP now.
Thanks for being a subscriber!
Graham Cochrane
RecordingRevolution.com
Our mailing address is:
The Recording Revolution
1936 Bruce B Downs Blvd #311, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
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