Music production blog
Read my collection of news, insights and helpful articles, providing tips and advice on a range of musical topics.
Testing Positive by Jo Downing
Alternative Rock EP Testing Positive by Jo DowningFrom lockdown to launch! During the first lockdown in 2020, Jo Downing attended the Unlock Your Song songwriting course led by James, where she wrote the song, "The New World". Following on from that, Jo approached us...
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 colleagues at the top of their game...
Mix engineer for artist Polly Paulusma
Mix engineer for artist Polly Paulusma Mixing 24 folk songs and 'Invisible Music'Polly Paulusma is a brilliant recording artist, songwriter and literary scholar The relationship with Polly started in 2018 when we began collaboration on a 24-track slow-release album,...
Covers band recording in studio
Covers band recording in the studio Blemish of Gravity rocks up to recordWe sound so much better than I could ever have imagined. We're only a covers band and there are hundreds of us vying to get better recognition, but this has given us such a boost. I can't thank...
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...
Missing People Choir’s hauntingly beautiful original song for everyone who is missing someone
Missing People Choir's hauntingly beautiful original song for everyone who is missing someone close to themI sing my heart out for my boy. I can't talk to him, but I sing, I sing to him all the time with the choir.since BGT 2017 five missing people have come home or...
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 pandemic is the strides we've...
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 would do well 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...
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. Songwriters, artists and bands often get started by recording their own music at home. However, they may...
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 choirs will embrace it too. The...
