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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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What You Do vs. What You Bring: Reframing Your Professional Value

Michael J. Morgan 2/27/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/27/25

What You Do vs. What You Bring: Reframing Your Professional Value

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Understanding and Leveraging Seasonality in Pro Audio: A Strategic Guide for Growth

Michael J. Morgan 2/25/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/25/25

Understanding and Leveraging Seasonality in Pro Audio: A Strategic Guide for Growth

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Be Mindful of the Mindset of Your Peers

Michael J. Morgan 2/20/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/20/25

Be Mindful of the Mindset of Your Peers

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The Art of Learning: Why Your Next Studio Conversation Shouldn't Be About Gear

Michael J. Morgan 2/18/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/18/25

The Art of Learning: Why Your Next Studio Conversation Shouldn't Be About Gear

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Building a Foundation of Genre and Historical Knowledge: A Mix Engineer's Guide

Michael J. Morgan 2/13/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/13/25

Building a Foundation of Genre and Historical Knowledge: A Mix Engineer's Guide

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Stop Asking For Work (A Mix Engineer's Guide to Actually Getting It)

Michael J. Morgan 2/12/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/12/25

Stop Asking For Work (A Mix Engineer's Guide to Actually Getting It)

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Stop Using People's Templates!

Michael J. Morgan 2/11/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/11/25

Stop Using People's Templates!

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The 10 Pillars That Make Your Mix Business Feel Adult

Michael J. Morgan 2/11/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/11/25

The 10 Pillars That Make Your Mix Business Feel Adult

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The Privilege of Connection: Reframing How We Think About Artist Outreach

Michael J. Morgan 2/10/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/10/25

The Privilege of Connection: Reframing How We Think About Artist Outreach

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The Science and Strategy Behind Visualizing Your Dream Studio

Michael J. Morgan 2/6/25 Michael J. Morgan 2/6/25

The Science and Strategy Behind Visualizing Your Dream Studio

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Don't Give Up - Your Breakthrough Might Be Closer Than You Think

Michael J. Morgan 1/23/25 Michael J. Morgan 1/23/25

Don't Give Up - Your Breakthrough Might Be Closer Than You Think

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Stay in Your Lane: The Power of Focus in Audio Engineering

Michael J. Morgan 1/21/25 Michael J. Morgan 1/21/25

Stay in Your Lane: The Power of Focus in Audio Engineering

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Why Being Prepared Opens Doors: A Mix Engineer's Guide to Project Management

Michael J. Morgan 1/16/25 Michael J. Morgan 1/16/25

Why Being Prepared Opens Doors: A Mix Engineer's Guide to Project Management

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Core Values Every Mix Engineer Should Embrace

Michael J. Morgan 1/14/25 Michael J. Morgan 1/14/25

Core Values Every Mix Engineer Should Embrace

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The Hidden Pressure of Constant Learning in Creative Industries

Michael J. Morgan 1/9/25 Michael J. Morgan 1/9/25

The Hidden Pressure of Constant Learning in Creative Industries

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The E-Myth Revolution: What Every Mix Engineer Needs to Know About Building a Sustainable Career

Michael J. Morgan 1/7/25 Michael J. Morgan 1/7/25

The E-Myth Revolution: What Every Mix Engineer Needs to Know About Building a Sustainable Career

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Who I Work Best With: A Guide for Mix Engineers

Michael J. Morgan 1/4/25 Michael J. Morgan 1/4/25

Who I Work Best With: A Guide for Mix Engineers

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Stop Engineering Your Way Out of the Problem

Michael J. Morgan 1/2/25 Michael J. Morgan 1/2/25

Stop Engineering Your Way Out of the Problem

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A Lot of Your “Ideal Future” Is Happening Right Now

Michael J. Morgan 12/31/24 Michael J. Morgan 12/31/24

A Lot of Your “Ideal Future” Is Happening Right Now

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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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