Studio & production blog
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) Picture this. You’re a singer in the recording studio tracking vocals for a song. You’re well prepared. You have the lyrics and notes off by heart and you’re following all the guidance...
A Music Producer’s Guide to the Art of Talkback
What to say on talkback and how to say it The best music producers have highly developed emotional intelligence. If you can master building relationships with your clients and know what to say to bring out the best in your musicians, you will be on the road to...
‘Together In Vegas’ album by Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
'Together In Vegas' Michael Ball & Alfie Boe Vocal arrangement & production and orchestration programmingA big brash, dynamic album of classic Las Vegas songs James was commissioned by mega producer, Nick Patrick, on behalf of Decca Records / Universal Music to create...
‘You Are My Song’ featuring Darren Day and the FASD Choir
'You Are My Song' featuring musical theatre star Darren Day & the FASD Choir New music to raise awareness of children living with FASD #FASDmonthA creative music campaign to promote awareness of FASD You Are My Song, which JHM was commissioned to write and produce...
Rainbow Connection #MakatonAwareness day – Singing Hands with Orpheus Centre
Rainbow Connection New musical arrangement performed by Singing Hands with dancers from The Orpheus Centre #MakatonAwareness DaySinging Hands presents a first ever dance and Makaton collaboration To celebrate the first #MakatonAwareness day, here is a very special...
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 music producer does and whether...
‘God Save the Queen,’ in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
'God Save the Queen,' in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Sarah Brightman, Alfie Boe, NHS Voices of Care Choir & The Royal Philharmonic OrchestraDouble A-sided single released Friday 27th May by Warner Classics James Hawkins Music has...
Recording String Quartet and Piano for Composer Ann Gates
Recording String Quartet and Piano Composer Ann Gates came to us looking to record her two original piecesAnn Gates has a remarkable story Late on in life Ann has taken to composition, which for her was an epiphany. She has long been a lover of the contemporary music...
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 choose an audiobook recording...
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 our guide of 5 things to consider to find the...
