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Straight white man seeking knowledge about the big wide world. Writer and podcaster. Speak to me: swmseekspodcast@gmail.com.
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Musicians: Singers, Songwriters, Beat Makers, Producers, and Music Students—learn what it takes to go further in your music career. This informative series features the insight of Walter and featured music industry guests—covering topics related to: Home Studio Advice, Performance, Getting a Recording Deal, Ways to Create Better Music, Selling Songs Online, Music Theory, Marketing Your Band, Trends in the Industry, Equipment, Recording Techniques, and more.
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Episode 66: Insight from Entertainment Attorney, Kamal Moo (part 2) Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney Kamal Moo has just written The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz, a guide that’s free of jargon, easy to understand, and above all else, helpful to any aspiring musician…as well as to some veterans. Moo has first-hand experience that wi…
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Episode 65: Insight from Entertainment Attorney, Kamal Moo Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney Kamal Moo has just written The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz, a guide that’s free of jargon, easy to understand, and above all else, helpful to any aspiring musician…as well as to some veterans. Moo has first-hand experience that will give y…
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Episode 64: Music Myths - How To Avoid Wasting Time As a musician, you already have enough to deal with. Be far more effective by avoiding time-wasting-myths. Today's tips (myths): 1. The Mirage Mindset 2. The Well-Meaning Musician 3. No Practice, No Problem? 4. Achieving Your Own Sound Is Impossible 5. No One Can Touch the Greats Hear all episodes…
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Episode 63: Interview: Sean Giovanni - Growing Your Music Career (Part 2) Today we conclude our 2-part interview with The Record Shop's Sean Giovanni. Sean Giovanni is the Producer, Engineer and Owner for Middle Tennessee’s own, The Record Shop (therecordshopnashville.com). A frequent NAMM show panelist, speaker at Belmont, MTSU, SAE, The Recording…
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Episode 62: Interview: Sean Giovanni - Growing Your Music Career (Part 1) Sean Giovanni is the Producer, Engineer and Owner for Middle Tennessee’s own, The Record Shop (therecordshopnashville.com). A frequent NAMM show panelist, speaker at Belmont, MTSU, SAE, The Recording Academy, and countless community groups, Sean Giovanni is passionate about h…
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COVID-19 has destroyed live shows, tours, and concerts. However, Jack Forman, from Bicoastal Productions believes that your music career can thrive in this new-normal. Today's tips: Surviving and thriving during COVID Online streaming Virtual ticketing Fan engagement Partnering and forming local alliances Reinventing yourself during these times Bef…
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Just when you thought I couldn't record anything more useless...Por Drew Sheldon
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I probably have or had the big C so don't worry about my slightly scratchy voice. I can't pass it through the internet anyway.Por Drew Sheldon
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I'm frustrated today. Quarantine really sucks when technical difficulties occur.Por Drew Sheldon
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School is sometimes fun, but cats can never be counted on.Por Drew Sheldon
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My brain is all kinds of scrambled, but luckily I recorded something yesterday which I decided to hold until today because I had something that I was going to publish today which I ended up publishing yesterday instead.Por Drew Sheldon
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Episode 60: How To Connect Song Sections Have you ever felt that your verses, choruses (hooks), bridges, and/or intros did not fit together well? Do you feel your song is just a mixture of odd pieces? This episode offers some very simple tips and trip for making seamless transitions between song sections. Today's tips: Crash-in new section Crescend…
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In case I had forgotten, yesterday helped remind me that I am a broke-down old man.Por Drew Sheldon
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Technical difficulties have been cleared up, which means these annoying minute musings have returned, more boring than ever before.Por Drew Sheldon
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Boredom has overtaken me.Por Drew Sheldon
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Just when you think I couldn't come up with something dumber to talk about...Por Drew Sheldon
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I might just go to Costco again tomorrow so that I can go again in a few more days.Por Drew Sheldon
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Quarantine boredom has already got me going batty.Por Drew Sheldon
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The very first Minute Musings featuring a discussion of pretty much nothing.Por Drew Sheldon
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Episode 59: Thicc Bass—How to Improve Your Low-End Sound Most modern music demands a full, low and deep thump. As a music creator, you may have been seeking this mythical sound. On today's episode, we'll dive into what it takes to achieve a powerful bottom-end... thicc bass!: For illustrations, see this episode's show-notes page: https://successwit…
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Episode 58: “Soundproofing” Your Studio Working is a quiet, sirene place is every music creator’s dream. On this episode, we offer a lot of ideas on how to get this done—from low/no cost to effective professional sound solutions. See show notes here: https://successwithmusic.com/episodes/ep58-soundproofing-your-studio/…
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This is Episode 57: Just Finish Your Songs! Many music creators suffer from having a huge number on incomplete tracks and songs. One today's episode, we'll uncover some ideas that'll help you make progress: New gear is not the answer Hear your song less? Chasing new ideas is a mistake The exercise of songwriting Trend-chasing is a killer Dealing wi…
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This is Episode 56: How To Widen Your Mix. If your looking to produce and record a more big, wide, immersive sound, listen for the following tips on today's show: • Reference everything • LCR panning for life • Plugins • Mid/Side Processing • Individual sound treatment • Be dynamic • Stereo analysis Hear all episodes: https://successwithmusic.com/e…
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On this episode, we speak with pop artist, Judah Holiday Episode 55: Learn how Judah turned a major life-struggle into music success. He also shares how to gain more followers, where he finds ideas for songwriting, and how to stand out in an ever-crowded music industry. Follow Judah Holiday: judahholiday.com http://instagram.com/judahholiday https:…
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On this episode, we discuss how to deal with negative reviews about your music (the nonviolent way): As musicians and creators, you will eventually have someone tear your work apart. Learn how I dealt with a recent online troll. Todays Tips: *Escape your emotions * Other musicians will always give tough reviews * Don’t retaliate—thank your haters *…
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Today we interview, special music guest, Theo Nt Links for Theo Nt: Listen to the full album on Spotify or YouTube. Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theontmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theontartist Twitter: https://twitter.com/Theo_Nt Website: https://www.theont.comPor Walter R. Dailey
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Today we get into ways to break out of a creative plateau Summary of today's ideas: 1. Listen to music you hate? Maybe... 2. Change the order of your creative process 3. Learn a new motif, scale, mode, or chord 4. Learn your 'lesson' Today's show is brought to you by the SWM Master Melody Course (online audio learning): https://successwithmusic.com…
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Today we get into: writing and producing music at a much faster pace Summary of today's ideas: Use a song template Type your thoughts—not lyrics Keep your recorder nearby Don’t do everything at once Artificial deadlines are awesome Keep all lyrics Stop looking for the perfect snare Stop mixing it up Don't edit now Make a template 'Save your project…
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Today we get into: Studio Monitor Basics 1. What to do if you DON'T have monitors 2. What to be thinking when purchasing monitors 3. Once you have your speakers, what should you know?Por Walter R. Dailey
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This is Part-3 in our Making Your Tracks Louder Series! This is the third and final episode in this multi-part series that deals with making your songs/tracks louder: Today we get into: 1. Cutting out wasted audio energy (see EP:49 illustration: https://successwithmusic.com) 2. Getting a visual on your sound/track file (see EP:49 illustration: http…
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This is Part-2 in our Making Your Tracks Louder Series! Today’s episode is the second installment in a multi-part series that deals with making your songs/tracks louder: Today we get into: 1. Premier instrument/sound selection 2. Sidechain compression 3. Using pitch to increase the perception of loudness…
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Today’s episode is the first in a multi-part series that deals with making your songs/tracks louder: If you're thinking, "just turn up the volume", you'll soon discover, that's not enough. We have 11 ideas to help you achieve a commercial sound. Listen to the first 3 on making your music bigger, fuller, and LOUDER now!…
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Today’s episode features guest, Dave Esposito from SongBro We're answering questions about: 1. The secrets to making a great song 2. How to deal with writer's block 3. I've created a hit song; now what? 4. Music promotion wisdom Follow Dave and SongBro on all major platforms: @mysongbroPor Walter R. Dailey
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Today’s episode is the second in a two-part series on compression. Today we cover the following: 1. Final thoughts on Ratio 2. Using Attack 3. Understanding Release 4. How Gain/Makeup Gain works Hear all episodes: https://successwithmusic.com/episodesPor Walter R. Dailey
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How to use Compression/Compressors (Part 1) Today’s episode is the first in a two-part series on compression. Today we cover the following: 1. What is it? 2. Why use compression? 3. Overview of 5 core settings 4. Threshold and RatiosPor Walter R. Dailey
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I hardly see squirrels in the PNW. I do see entirely too much of my pets sometimes, particularly when I'm trying to do other things.Por Drew Sheldon
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If you've been reading my blog (unlikely), you've read about my year of not giving a shit. And now it has infected the podcast.Por Drew Sheldon
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Music Production Tips (Part 4) Today’s episode goes into 3 of my ways for composing and producing music tracks. Music Production Tips 1. Whack 'em with the snare drum! 2. LCR Panning 3. Using Volume Visit our new site: https://successwithmusic.com Learn how to enroll in SWM Class—music production courses from Success With Music…
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I started watching "Seinfeld" when it was "The Seinfeld Chronicles". Then I mostly stopped watching TV just as it was becoming hugely popular. I wish I could say I was ahead of the curve, but it was just life and coincidence and stuff.Por Drew Sheldon
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Music Production Tips (Part 3) Today’s episode offers 3 of my techniques for composing and producing music tracks. Music Production Tips 1. Using intervals to fill space 2. Changing up melody sounds 3. Dry vs. wet sounds Visit our new site: https://successwithmusic.com Learn how to enroll in SWM Class—music production courses from Success With Musi…
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Daylight Savings Time has ended. (Yes, it ended because it happens from early March to early November.) Election Day is tomorrow. Go out and vote, not because it's more important than ever. It's never been any more or less important. It's always important. So please do it. But please don't keep telling people it's more important than before becuase…
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Stumbling around a little more, no more prepared than I was last week despite thinking I might be. It's a couple days before Halloween, and I have no costume. No big. I'll be working anyway.Por Drew Sheldon
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My apologies for some of the audio distortion this time. I thought about re-recording, but then I would probably screw it up even more than I already did.Check out my website: www.coachdrewsheldon.comPor Drew Sheldon
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I stumbled around a lot but rambled a little about justice and things.Por Drew Sheldon
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I forgot to say that I don't do white guilt. It doesn't serve anybody except white people trying to assuage their white guilt.Be my guest. Drop a line to swmseekspodcast@gmail.com. Stalkers and spammers need not apply.Por Drew Sheldon
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I did another quick one this week with no editing. I'm quite busy but also quite stirred up.Por Drew Sheldon
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Nothing seems to be going right today. So this is a very quick one.Por Drew Sheldon
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I ramble a little bit about accountability, especially as it relates to some stories from the recent (and not-too-recent) past. I even take some accountability myself. The better we learn to do it, the better we make our world.Also, be my guest. Drop a line to swmseekspodcast@gmail.com and/or coachdrewsheldon@gmail.com.…
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I'm trying to relaunch the podcast and actually do it on a regular basis, hopefully sometimes with guests. I talked a little politics but mostly about how we accomplish nothing with the way we talk about politics. So if you want to be a guest, forget the politics and talk to me about your life. And please hit me up and be my guest. I would love to …
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Music Production Tips (Part 2) Today’s episode offers 3 of my techniques for composing and producing music tracks. Music Production Tips 1. Strengthening your melody 2. Using rhythm to accentuate the melody 3. Connecting music sections better with transition sounds Today’s sponsor: JingleMoney here: http://jinglemoney.com/ JingleMoney is a book des…
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