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Benedikt Hain / Manel Espinosa Berenguer
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  • 282: The "Audio Nomad" Ady Parzentny: Building A Unique Career In Music Production, Van Life & Finding Home
    Your next step:Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coachingOur coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music.Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive community of artists and producers worldwide, so you don't have do go it alone. We help you record and finish songs you’ll be proud of forever.👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, you can apply now. We’ll show you how to produce, mix, and master your songs. Right in your own home studio. At the best quality possible.If we accept your application, we’ll first have a free call with you. On this call, we’ll make a custom plan just for you. If you don’t love this plan, you don’t have to pay anything and you can walk away.But if you do love the plan and want to work with us, here’s our promise:You’ll have at least one finished, pro-sounding song within 6 months. That’s the minimum, you can do way more! And if it doesn’t happen, we’ll keep working with you for free until it does.Sounds fair?🚀 Click here for all the details:theselfrecordingband.com/coaching--Ady Parzentny (Hit The Road Music Studio) is back again on the podcast! This time we’re talking about his brand-new book "Audio Nomad" and the crazy journey that inspired it.Ady went from recording bands while living the van life to eventually settling down in Barcelona, and along the way he’s learned a ton about creativity, connection, and making a career in music on your own terms.We dive into:What it actually takes to build meaningful connections in a new place (spoiler: it’s not just social media, it’s real human interaction).Why trusting your gut can lead to some of the best decisions you’ll ever make.The challenges and strengths of being an introvert in this industry.How Ady approaches mobile recording and adapts to whatever environment he’s in.Why creating a welcoming vibe in your studio can be more important than having the fanciest gear.The mindset shifts that helped him overcome insecurities and grow personally and professionally.This one’s not just about recording. It’s about building a life and career in music that feels right to you. Ady’s story is proof that you can blend adventure, creativity, and authenticity and still make a living doing what you love.Get your copy of Audio Nomad nowAdy's websiteAdy on Instagram--For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, key takeaways, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/282--Send us a textIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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  • 281: Put Your Producer Hat On! Bold Recording Decisions = Exciting Music.
    Your next step:Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coachingOur coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music.Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive community of artists and producers worldwide, so you don't have do go it alone. We help you record and finish songs you’ll be proud of forever.👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, you can apply now. We’ll show you how to produce, mix, and master your songs. Right in your own home studio. At the best quality possible.If we accept your application, we’ll first have a free call with you. On this call, we’ll make a custom plan just for you. If you don’t love this plan, you don’t have to pay anything and you can walk away.But if you do love the plan and want to work with us, here’s our promise:You’ll have at least one finished, pro-sounding song within 6 months. That’s the minimum, you can do way more! And if it doesn’t happen, we’ll keep working with you for free until it does.Sounds fair?🚀 Click here for all the details:theselfrecordingband.com/coaching--Episode show notes:Too many self-recording artists are playing it way too safe. They record clean, flat tracks, leave every option open, and hope the mix will somehow turn it into a world-class record. The problem? Safe equals boring.In this episode, I’m talking about why you need to stop hiding behind “fix it in the mix” and start making bold production decisions. Even with limited gear in a home studio, you can commit to exciting sounds, experiment with mic placement, use weird or cheap gear, and think like a producer again.We’ll cover practical ways you can add vibe and character to your recordings before mixing starts, so whether you’re mixing yourself or sending it off to someone else, you’ll end up with tracks that are unique, memorable, and full of life.What you’ll learn in this episode:•The difference between safe and bold production approaches•Why committing early makes better records (and mixes)•Practical ideas for creative mic placement, arrangement, and gear hacks•How to stop chasing perfection and start chasing vibeYour songs deserve to stand out. Let’s talk about how to make that happen.--For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, key takeaways, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/281--Send us a textIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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  • 280: Raw vs Polished Recordings (Stop Missing The Point - Here’s What Actually Matters)
    The free balancing guide mentioned in the episode:theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixesYour next step:Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coachingOur coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music.Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive community of artists and producers worldwide, so you don't have do go it alone. We help you record and finish songs you’ll be proud of forever.👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, you can apply now. We’ll show you how to produce, mix, and master your songs. Right in your own home studio. At the best quality possible.If we accept your application, we’ll first have a free call with you. On this call, we’ll make a custom plan just for you. If you don’t love this plan, you don’t have to pay anything and you can walk away.But if you do love the plan and want to work with us, here’s our promise:You’ll have at least one finished, pro-sounding song within 6 months. That’s the minimum, you can do way more! And if it doesn’t happen, we’ll keep working with you for free until it does.Sounds fair?🚀 Click here for all the details:theselfrecordingband.com/coaching--Episode show notes:There’s this endless internet fight about what makes music exciting:👉 raw, “organic,” human vibes vs. polished, larger-than-life production.Some say modern records sound boring because they’re too perfect. Others say they love the wall-of-sound, super-polished productions.So what’s the truth? And more importantly: how do you find the sweet spot for your music?In this episode we break it all down. We’ll talk about when to embrace imperfections, when polish actually helps, and how to make bold decisions that let your songs sound like you - not just another clone.Let’s go!--For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, key takeaways, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/280--Send us a textIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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  • 279: From Rough Demo To Killer Song (Pre-Production & Songwriting Deep Dive)
    Your next step:Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coachingOur coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music.Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive community of artists and producers worldwide, so you don't have do go it alone. We help you record and finish songs you’ll be proud of forever.👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, you can apply now. We’ll show you how to produce, mix, and master your songs. Right in your own home studio. At the best quality possible.If we accept your application, we’ll first have a free call with you. On this call, we’ll make a custom plan just for you. If you don’t love this plan, you don’t have to pay anything and you can walk away.But if you do love the plan and want to work with us, here’s our promise:You’ll have at least one finished, pro-sounding song within 6 months. That’s the minimum, you can do way more! And if it doesn’t happen, we’ll keep working with you for free until it does.Sounds fair?🚀 Click here for all the details:theselfrecordingband.com/coaching--Episode show notes:On this episode, you'll learn what it takes to turn a voice memo on a phone, or a very rough song idea, into a finished song that can then be recorded and mixed without compromise.If you want to work with us and apply for our coaching, you need to have songs written and ready to be recorded.You need material that is pretty much ready to go, so that we can walk you through the production process and make sure you get exceptional results recording and mixing those songs yourself.Manel is exceptionally great at this part of the process, the writing and pre-production. So we're letting him walk us through his approach step-by-step.This is great for you in many ways:If you want to self-produce your songs and plan on working with us through our coaching, you can prepare and get your songs ready for that.If you don't want to do that yourself, you can contact us and bring Manel on to your team, so he can work with you on getting your songs ready at the highest quality.If your plan is to go to a studio, you can prepare for that session properly to make the most out of it. Your engineer/producer will love you for it. ;)Either way, you'll walk away prepared and ready to kill it on your next project without cutting corners.So, walk us through your process Manel! What are the steps you go through with every artists to get them the results they want?Let’s go!--For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, key takeaways, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/279--Send us a textIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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  • 278: The #1 Beginner Mistake In Music Production (Stop Doing This!)
    Your next step:Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coachingOur coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music.Inside, we work with you one-on-one. We help you record and finish songs you’ll be proud of forever.👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, you can apply now. We’ll show you how to produce, mix, and master your songs. Right in your own home studio. At the best quality possible.If we accept your application, we’ll first have a free call with you. On this call, we’ll make a custom plan just for you. If you don’t love this plan, you don’t have to pay anything and you can walk away.But if you do love the plan and want to work with us, here’s our promise:You’ll have at least one finished, pro-sounding song within 6 months. That’s the minimum, you can do way more! And if it doesn’t happen, we’ll keep working with you for free until it does.Sounds fair?🚀 Click here for all the details:theselfrecordingband.com/coaching--Episode show notes:We made this episode because we see artists make the same mistake again and again. We don’t want you to make it too.We call it a “rookie mistake.” That means it’s something beginners often do. And yes, this can even happen to people who have played music for years, but never made a record the right way.Some of you might think, “I’m not a beginner.” But if you are making this mistake, you are. At least when it comes to making records that have a chance to be heard and enjoyed by more than just your friends and family.And when it comes to making music that sounds so good you’ll be proud of it forever. Music that can play right next to your favorite songs and still hold up in quality.If you keep making this mistake, that will never happen.So please listen to this episode and take it seriously. This advice comes from over 15 years of full-time work in audio. From thousands of projects with hundreds of artists and labels all around the world.What we share here is true for pretty much everyone. Don’t think you’re the one exception. Do what works.Let’s go!--For links to everything we've mentioned in this episode, key takeaways, as well as full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/278--Send us a textIf you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]
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Produce exciting sounding music yourself and release songs that you're proud of! Professional producers/mixers Benedikt Hain and Manel Espinosa Berenguer help you make your next DIY-recording session a success!
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