Phil McDonald
Selling Merch at gigs
As a musician or band, you may be wondering whether or not to sell merchandise at your gigs. It's a valid question that requires careful...
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Phil McDonald
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Recording - Studio or DIY at home?
Recording music is a wonderful experience, whether you're a professional musician or an amateur hobbyist. It can be a great way to...
Phil McDonald
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Do you need a record deal to be successful?
The music industry has undergone significant changes over the past few decades, with the rise of digital platforms and the...
Phil McDonald
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Productivity
Productivity is an essential component of success, both in our personal and professional lives. Being productive means making the most of...
Phil McDonald
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Looking for inspiration?
As a songwriter, it's important to find inspiration to create music that truly resonates with your audience. Inspiration can come from a...
Phil McDonald
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Preparing your music for mastering
Preparing your music for mastering involves a number of important steps to ensure that the final product is of the highest quality. Here...
Phil McDonald
Mar 17, 20231 min read
Growing your audience
If you're a musician looking to build a bigger audience, here are some tips that can help: Create great music: The most important factor...
Phil McDonald
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Promoting a Record
Promoting an album can be an exciting and challenging task, but with the right strategy and approach, you can increase the visibility and...
Phil McDonald
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Setting Goals - Why it’s important and how to do it right.
As human beings, we are hardwired to constantly seek progress and growth in every aspect of our lives. However, without a clear direction...
Phil McDonald
Mar 3, 20222 min read
How do I get more gigs?
When it comes down to it, as a musician gigs are what we do. Whether you're just starting out or you've been on the scene for some time,...
Phil McDonald
Feb 4, 20222 min read
Working for free - Should you do it?
Every now and again someone in the local area will organise a charity gig for a good cause. Live music events are always a good way of...
Phil McDonald
Jan 28, 20222 min read
Why less is sometimes more
As a mastering engineer I'm often approached by clients to ask about my availability to master their forthcoming record. I'm told they're...
Phil McDonald
Jan 21, 20223 min read
An essential piece of kit for the Home Studio
If you're thinking about setting up a home studio or you've already got a setup and are producing your own recordings, the chances are...
Phil McDonald
Jan 13, 20223 min read
A simple and effective way to improve your home recordings
When it comes to setting up a home recording space it's easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of gear that's available. It's easy to...
Phil McDonald
Jan 6, 20222 min read
2022 - New Opportunities
Another year has flown by and we find ourselves at the beginning of 2022 with the world still a very uncertain place due to the ongoing...
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