In The Studio & Backstage Blog

Mar 6, 20203 min read

Keeping Your Recordings Safe

There are many threats against our recorded material but the one I am focused on today is keeping files that you have recorded, safe from...

Feb 28, 20205 min read

Why Music Is The Worst Hobby Ever!

As a music teacher, with more than 30 years of experience, I'm going to tell you why I think music is one of the worst hobbies of all...

Feb 21, 20202 min read

Recording Fundamentals Haven't Changed Much In 30 Years

When I was recording guitar recently I reflected on how recording has changed so much in the last 30 years however, the fundamentals have...

Feb 14, 20204 min read

Recording A Vintage Fender Rhodes

The Fender Rhodes MKII stage piano’s are getting harder and harder to find. I am very lucky to have one in the Smith Music studio that...

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Feb 7, 20208 min read

Learn To Play The Impossible

The first reaction that most people get when they start learning an instrument is that it is so much harder than they thought and to...

Feb 1, 20204 min read

The Guaranteed Way To Become A Recording Studio Intern

There are a few ways to get internships in a recording studio but there is one way that is pretty well guaranteed. Home recording...

Jan 26, 20203 min read

3 Traps When Learning Music From YouTube

Many musicians expect that they should be able to learn music from YouTube. There are three major mistakes people make when trying to...