Unpopular Truths for Mix Engineers

What goes unsaid in studios about mixing, money, and momentum

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Start Here: The System to Break Through as a Mix Engineer

Start Here: The System to Break Through as a Mix Engineer

I Am Not a Manager (And Why That's a Good Thing)

I Am Not a Manager (And Why That's a Good Thing)

Would You Hire Yourself? The Standard Most Mixers Avoid

Would You Hire Yourself? The Standard Most Mixers Avoid

Mix Engineer Objections: Why You’re Stuck and How to Move Forward

Mix Engineer Objections: Why You’re Stuck and How to Move Forward

Help! I Married a Mix Engineer!

Help! I Married a Mix Engineer!

Why Mix Engineers Need Business Principles: The Free Spirit Fallacy

Why Mix Engineers Need Business Principles: The Free Spirit Fallacy

Working Late vs Working Early: The Biology of Your Mind

Working Late vs Working Early: The Biology of Your Mind

You’re Already Not Talking: A Reality Check About Outreach

You’re Already Not Talking: A Reality Check About Outreach

Getting Meetings vs Getting Sales for Mix Engineers: The Critical Difference

Getting Meetings vs Getting Sales for Mix Engineers: The Critical Difference

The 10 Pillars That Make Your Mix Business Feel Adult

The 10 Pillars That Make Your Mix Business Feel Adult

Why Coaching Works (Even If It's Not What You Think)

Why Coaching Works (Even If It's Not What You Think)

"I'm Ready For My Dream Project" – You Sure About That?

"I'm Ready For My Dream Project" – You Sure About That?

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What Separates Amateurs from Professionals (It's Not the Gear): My Interview with José Diogo Neves

What Separates Amateurs from Professionals (It's Not the Gear): My Interview with José Diogo Neves

Building Community in Pro Audio: A Conversation with JJ Catalyst

Building Community in Pro Audio: A Conversation with JJ Catalyst

Finding His Sound: A Conversation with Alexander Krispin

Finding His Sound: A Conversation with Alexander Krispin

Producer Turned Mix Engineer: A Conversation with Dave Weingarten

Producer Turned Mix Engineer: A Conversation with Dave Weingarten

Get Out of Your Studio!: An Interview with Mix Engineer Matt Cerritos

Get Out of Your Studio!: An Interview with Mix Engineer Matt Cerritos

Growing with Purpose: A Conversation with Nathan Dantzler of The Hit Lab

Growing with Purpose: A Conversation with Nathan Dantzler of The Hit Lab

Building a Community Through Sound: A Conversation with Graham Cruser

Building a Community Through Sound: A Conversation with Graham Cruser

A Conversation with Jon Castelli: On Mix with the Masters, Growth, and the Future of Audio Engineering

A Conversation with Jon Castelli: On Mix with the Masters, Growth, and the Future of Audio Engineering

The Future of Pro Audio: Insights and Innovations from NAMM 2024

The Future of Pro Audio: Insights and Innovations from NAMM 2024

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Day 12: A Thank You to the Community

Michael J. Morgan 12/20/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/20/24

Day 12: A Thank You to the Community

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Why Coaching Works (Even If It's Not What You Think)

Michael J. Morgan 12/19/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/19/24

Why Coaching Works (Even If It's Not What You Think)

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Rekindling Your Love for Music: A Guide for Mix Engineers

Michael J. Morgan 12/18/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/18/24

Rekindling Your Love for Music: A Guide for Mix Engineers

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The Studio Next Door Isn't Always Greener: Separating Perception from Reality

Michael J. Morgan 12/17/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/17/24

The Studio Next Door Isn't Always Greener: Separating Perception from Reality

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Building Unshakeable Protective Moats as an Engineer or Producer

Michael J. Morgan 12/16/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/16/24

Building Unshakeable Protective Moats as an Engineer or Producer

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The Assistant Engineer's Dilemma: Navigating Credits and Reality When Going Solo

Michael J. Morgan 12/15/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/15/24

The Assistant Engineer's Dilemma: Navigating Credits and Reality When Going Solo

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Beyond Labels: Why Separating “Production” from “Mixing” Limits Your Creative Potential

Michael J. Morgan 12/14/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/14/24

Beyond Labels: Why Separating “Production” from “Mixing” Limits Your Creative Potential

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Sometimes You Don't Need to Touch the Mix

Michael J. Morgan 12/13/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/13/24

Sometimes You Don't Need to Touch the Mix

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Why Memorizing Other Engineers' Moves Isn't Enough

Michael J. Morgan 12/12/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/12/24

Why Memorizing Other Engineers' Moves Isn't Enough

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The Four Forms of Capital Every Mix Engineer Needs to Understand

Michael J. Morgan 12/11/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/11/24

The Four Forms of Capital Every Mix Engineer Needs to Understand

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The Problem with Thinking That ONE Move Will Be THE Move

Michael J. Morgan 12/10/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/10/24

The Problem with Thinking That ONE Move Will Be THE Move

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Starting at the Bottom: Why Your Position in the Industry is Your Greatest Asset or Liability

Michael J. Morgan 12/9/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/9/24

Starting at the Bottom: Why Your Position in the Industry is Your Greatest Asset or Liability

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