Inside The Recording Studio

Inside the Recording Studio

Unlock remarkable tips and tricks for improved recordings in your studio. Unusually great for beginners and professionals.

  1. 18 JUL

    From Muddy to Magic: Fix These Mastering Mistakes Now

    10 Common Mastering Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Mastering isn’t just about loudness — it’s about finesse, clarity, and translating your mix to every playback system. In this enlightening (and slightly irreverent) episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody walk you through 10 of the most common mistakes made by beginner and intermediate mastering engineers — and how to steer clear of them. 🎛️ From over-compressing to EQing blindly, this episode covers the critical pitfalls that sabotage sonic balance and coherence in the mastering stage. Chris and Jody don’t just list the issues — they give you real-world solutions and share stories from sessions gone sideways. 💡 Whether you’re new to mastering or just looking to tighten your workflow, you’ll get practical strategies you can use right away. Expect to hear tips on: When to use multiband compression (and when to run away) Why reference tracks are your best friend How to stop chasing loudness and start chasing results Plus a healthy dose of humor to remind you that we’re all learning If you're serious about elevating your mastering chops — or just want to laugh at a few horror stories from the studio — this episode is for you. Come on inside and take another step toward mastering bliss.   #InsideTheRecordingStudio #MasteringTips #AudioMastering #MixingAndMastering #StudioMistakes #MasteringEngineer #DAWMastering #SoundBetterMastering

    27 min
  2. 27 JUN

    Do You Really Need Music Theory to Succeed in Music Production?

    Music Theory in the Studio: Must-Have Skill or Creative Buzzkill? Should every musician or producer know music theory? Is it a necessary tool or an outdated gatekeeper? In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody tackle one of the most debated questions in modern production: does knowing music theory actually help in the studio—or can it sometimes get in the way? From beatmakers who can’t read a note to session players who know every scale in every mode, the creative spectrum is wide—and this conversation explores all sides of it.  In this episode: Should producers, musicians, and engineers be fluent in music theory? Does music theory speed up the writing and recording process—or complicate it? Can theory knowledge hinder spontaneity and vibe in a creative session? What happens when you’re collaborating with someone who doesn’t know theory? And: how to find the sweet spot between structure and instinct in your workflow Whether you're a self-taught genius or a classically trained perfectionist, this episode will give you a fresh take on where music theory fits into today's studio landscape. And of course, there’s this week’s Friday Finds—plus a bit of good-natured nonsense for balance.   #InsideTheRecordingStudio #MusicTheoryDebate #MusicProductionTips #MixingEngineer #HomeStudioLife #ProducerMindset #StudioWorkflow #FridayFinds #RecordingLife #CreativeCollaboration

    34 min

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Unlock remarkable tips and tricks for improved recordings in your studio. Unusually great for beginners and professionals.

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