Music Producer Insights
Read my collection of news, insights and helpful articles, providing tips and advice on a range of recording and music production topics.
How music producers can help singers elevate their performance
Exploring tension and release when singing music (and letting go of mindset blocks)
The idea of ‘going there’ is what I want to explore in this article. Music producers can help singers by coaching them to 'go there'. This is letting ...
Pre-production & arrangement: Is your song is ready to record?
You've written some songs, how do you decide if you're ready for the studio?
You’ve taken the time to craft your songs, maybe with a group, maybe as a solo artist. Now you’re looking to make a recording, be it a single, an EP or even ...
A Music Producer’s Guide to the Art of Talkback
What to say on talkback and how to say it
Here is my 10 point guide on what to say to artists using talkback and what to expect from them when you do.
The best music producers have highly developed emotional intelligence. If you can ...
Do I need a music producer? And what does a music producer do anyway?
If you are an aspiring artist, songwriter or band, or if you are brand looking to introduce music into a campaign, then you need to understand the role of a music producer and how they can help you.This is my ultimate guide of what a ...
How to save money in the recording studio
Are you looking to produce your music professionally on a budget? Here's my essential guide to save money in the recording studio, and get the best results.How can you be sure to make the most of your budget, and how much does it cost ...
How to choose the best recording studio for you – 5 things to look for
Are you wondering what makes a recording studio any good?
What features and equipment in a recording studio make for a high-quality sound recording?
And how do you go about finding the right recording studio?
Here is my guide of 5 ...
Spine-tingling arrangement of ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’
A lush arrangement for SAATTB voice perfect for choir and vocal groups
I arranged the song for my amateur Eclipse Choir and we recorded in it Abbey Road Studios. I'm proud of how rich it sounds and I think a lot of vocal groups and ...
My lovely arrangement of Fix You for choirs and vocal groups
I arranged Fix You by Coldplay for our online choir during lockdown, and it got the best reaction by far.
I've now published the sheet music for piano and SATB voices. It's available to purchase from Sheet Music Plus. You can also get ...
How to choose an audiobook recording studio
If you are independently producing an audiobook, you will want to achieve a professional result that will not sound out of place on Audible. So, what does it take to produce an audiobook with a professional quality finish? How do you ...
How artists and bands can make the most of the pandemic recovery in 2021
If music is your livelihood or if performing is one of your greatest pleasures, then the last 18 months is bound to have been tough. Professional performers particularly have made difficult decisions. We’ve seen deeply talented ...
How to make the best virtual choir recording
Over the past 15 months we’ve survived remote teaching and overcome the technical obstacles of Zoom lag and silent singers, now let's look at concerts and how to make the best virtual choir recordings.One of the better outcomes of the ...
Opening the DAW with Source-Nexus
How the Source Elements Source-Nexus Pro plugin can improve your workflow
Before I discovered this plugin the task of reference-listening to my mixes on small domestic-style speakers was a pain! It was time-consuming and laborious for ...
