DIY Sound Library

May 15 2021
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Sharing stories of "Do it Yourself" musicians, artists and engineers. What can we learn from their success and failures? What does it take to create a great record that does well upon release? All of these questions explored and more!

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35. Philadelphia's Plaze App - Why Connecting with the Scene Matters

May 15 2021 41 mins  
Plaze is a game-changing social networking tool for musicians and creatives, empowering you to move your art or business forward by finding the best local collaborators. Put yourself on the map by creating a detailed artist, band, or freelancer profile, and explore other musicians and creatives near you. There are so many talented musicians and creatives out there who’ve spent ho

34. Exploring Guitar Picks and Their Tone with Bailey Erickson (New World Guitar Picks)

Apr 24 2021 25 mins  
Bailey Erickson runs a small business called New World Guitar Picks, offering boutique picks for all kinds of musicians.  He plays guitar himself, and understands the differences between materials, thickness and the tone offered from all these different kinds of picks.  Learn in this episode how he creates the different picks, and how they all offer different tones and so

33. Getting Over Your Fears of the First Release - With Connor Frost

Apr 17 2021 36 mins  
Connor Frost is a Musician and Educator, hailing from just outside New York City. He has toured extensively both as a solo act and with his band, Dizzy Bats, throughout the US, as well as internationally, and has self-released seven albums over the last decade. In 2017 he officially started his education company, FrostForward Learning, which reached an all-time total enrollment of

32. Success With Fiverr - Music Production/Mixing/Mastering with Andrew Young

Apr 11 2021 45 mins  
Learn how Andrew Young started his music career through Fiverr. He mixes, masters, produces, and records vocals with other bands and musicians as well as his own music via the name Acid Rescues Music.  He is from LA, and has really learned a lot through the DIY method and his success shows!  Book him here on Fiverr https://www.fiverr.com/andrewymusic/deliciously-mix-and-m

31. Using Car Rides to Your Advantage

Apr 03 2021 7 mins  
Ever listen to your productions in the car? Well this episode, I'm actually in my car, talking about why the car is a great place to reference your mixes and focus on your music.  Check out why! 

30. Starting a Blog for Creators - Endless River Studios Interview Feat. Mike Pearson

Mar 26 2021 51 mins  
Learn the how and why Mike Pearson started his blog "Endless River Studios".  A great resource for musicians or other artists and creatives to learn from! Check it out https://www.endlessriverstudios.com/

29. Demos Sound Better Than Final Recording? Why?

Mar 19 2021 17 mins  
Why is it that on occasion, your original demo sounds better than the final recorded version? Well in this episode I explain where that comes from, and how to capture that same feeling again, in your final track. 

28. Organic Vs Synthetic Sounds - What's Right for Your Production?

Mar 13 2021 19 mins  
How do you balance the differences between live instruments and synthetic digitally created sounds? What exactly are the differences? This episode will help you understand the differences between the two and when to use one over the other. 

Cassette Tapes for Your Music! Bypass Labels!

Mar 06 2021 4 mins  
Get cassette tapes made for your music without being signed to a label! I will handle each run for you up to 25 tapes per order.  Home assembled and printed with a local print shop! https://mailchi.mp/bff2c150e466/cassette-tapes

27. Three Success Principals to a Music Career - Obsession, Commitment and Long-Term

Feb 26 2021 10 mins  
Are you obsessed with your music? Are you setting deadlines? Are you playing the long term? This is why you should be!