#25: Graham Cochrane on Self-Mastering, Mixing and Freelancing

In episode 25 of the EDM Prodcast, Sam Matla sits down with the mastermind behind The Recording Revolution, Graham Cochrane. In this interview, there is a wealth of knowledge for aspiring producers and audio engineers alike. Cochrane provides insight into the core concepts of mixing and mastering as well as valuable information for freelance audio engineers on how to develop their portfolio and properly gauge their market. One of our favorite episodes to date! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a trance producer? Would you like to be? Do you get excited when you think about crafting a beautiful melody or driving bassline? Start to Finish: Uplifting Trance Edition is a comprehensive 12-video tutorial where I walk you through the creation of an uplifting trance track, explaining the process step-by-step. You’ll pick up tricks, techniques, and develop key production skills that will aid you in your next project. Think of it like me being in the studio with you. edmprod.com/uplifting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - Developing a portfolio as a freelancer - Setting your rates for music production services - The core concepts of mixing audio - Mastering your own work versus using an engineer - The essentials of a home studio - Finding inspiration using new tools and physical settings - Techniques for dealing with writer’s block - Avoiding being overly technical in the production process Cool stuff mentioned in the show: - Smart Start To Mixing: http://therecordingrevolution.com/smart-start/ - ‘What Lies Beyond’ EP, mixed at Starbucks: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2015/01/26/why-i-mixed-my-latest-ep-at-starbucks-and-4-lessons-i-learned-along-the-way/ Graham Cochrane on the web: Website: http://therecordingrevolution.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recordingrevolution Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/recordingrevolution Twitter: https://twitter.com/recordingrev Download for free on The Artist Union