The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music
Join SonicScoop's Justin Colletti and guests to explore best practices for running a creative business in audio, music and other creative fields. From tips and tutorials on music production and audio engineering, to...
Season 4
Episodes
How LOUD You Listen To Your Mix Matters! (The "magic" number?)
Is there a "right" level for listening? Yes! And it varies, depending on whether you're mixing, mastering, producing or recording. Learn how your listening level effects what you hear, and what to do about it. Justin...
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The ONLY 4 Ways to Get Your Music Heard (...Or: how real artists actually get fans and listeners)
Want to get your music heard, by actual people? There are only 4 ways to do it. The most successful artists employ all four of these major strategies, while those that languish in obscurity for their whole live...
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Why You SHOULDN'T Learn Mastering
You're wasting your time by trying to learn mastering! ...Or are you? Justin Colletti shares why you shouldn't bother learning mastering, and focus on other parts of music production instead. (And when you should.) ...
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Avoid The #1 Mastering Mistake (How Revisions SHOULD Work.)
What's the best way to handle mastering revisions? Get this right, and you'll be able to avoid the #1 mistake that plagues all too many mastering sessions. Justin Colletti shares his approach, and a handful of best...
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The 5 Most Common Compression Mistakes You’ll Make
Compression and limiting are among the hardest music production skills to learn. Almost everyone makes these 5 mistakes when they first get into mixing audio. And for a long time after as well! Below, Justin Colletti...
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Top 5 Recording Mistakes You Will Definitely Make
The biggest thing that will hold back the sound of your mix is the quality of your RECORDING. Justin Colletti offers up the 5 biggest recording mistakes that practically everyone makes for far too long. Thanks to...
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“Fixing It In The Mix”. If you’re gonna try, here’s how to do it.
"Fix it in the mix!" We all know it can't be done... Or CAN it? Justin Colletti offers advice on what to do when you encounter sounds that you feel need to be "fixed" in the mix. Thanks to iZotope for sponsoring...
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Best 21st Century Record Release Strategies For Getting Your Music Heard
NEWSFLASH: It's not 1995 anymore. If your way of releasing music stuck in the 20th century? Justin Colletti offers some of the best strategies for putting your music out there in 2022 and getting it noticed. Record...
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Top 10 Reasons Your Mix SUCKS.
Ouch. Does your mix suck? Here are the top 10 reasons why you might feel that way, and what you can do about it. Justin Colletti has coached thousands of mixers through his online courses, mix coaching calls and...
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How to Compress EVERYTHING: A FREE Comprehensive Guide
What is the best way to compress vocals? How about compressing drums? Compression on bass? Pianos? ...Compressing the mix bus?? Justin Colletti reveals all in this new free episode on how to compress EVERYTHING. Want...
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How to Get More Work in Mixing and Music Production
Are you trying to find more work in mixing, mastering or music production? Justin Colletti offers some key concepts for landing more clients and working on more satisfying projects. â–şGet Compression Breakthroughs...
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Is Music Streaming Worth it for Musicians?
Music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music are amazing for listeners. But, are they worthwhile for artists? Justin Colletti dives into the numbers and recommends better ways to use them in your career. ...
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