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.
‘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...
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...
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...
