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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The Top 10 Blog Posts

Michael J. Morgan 4/30/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/30/25

The Top 10 Blog Posts

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"I Had No Real Fear of Getting Fired" - The Hidden Key to Peak Performance

Michael J. Morgan 4/30/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/30/25

"I Had No Real Fear of Getting Fired" - The Hidden Key to Peak Performance

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Resonating with Artists: You're Carrying the Baton, Not Starting a New Game

Michael J. Morgan 4/28/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/28/25

Resonating with Artists: You're Carrying the Baton, Not Starting a New Game

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The Layers of Your Ego: Understanding the Forces That Shape Your Professional Identity

Michael J. Morgan 4/23/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/23/25

The Layers of Your Ego: Understanding the Forces That Shape Your Professional Identity

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Working Late vs Working Early: The Biology of Your Mind

Michael J. Morgan 4/21/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/21/25

Working Late vs Working Early: The Biology of Your Mind

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You're Not in the Wrong Place, You're in the Wrong Headspace

Michael J. Morgan 4/16/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/16/25

You're Not in the Wrong Place, You're in the Wrong Headspace

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The Hidden Disruption When Artists Go From Recording to Mixing

Michael J. Morgan 4/14/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/14/25

The Hidden Disruption When Artists Go From Recording to Mixing

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How Self-Talk Undermines Your Professional Performance

Michael J. Morgan 4/9/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/9/25

How Self-Talk Undermines Your Professional Performance

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Your Real Competition: It's a Smaller Pool Than You Think

Michael J. Morgan 4/7/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/7/25

Your Real Competition: It's a Smaller Pool Than You Think

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My Most Successful Coaching Clients Come With Empty Cups

Michael J. Morgan 4/2/25 Michael J. Morgan 4/2/25

My Most Successful Coaching Clients Come With Empty Cups

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

Michael J. Morgan 3/31/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/31/25

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

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The Recording Artist Experience: Understanding Their World to Better Serve Them

Michael J. Morgan 3/28/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/28/25

The Recording Artist Experience: Understanding Their World to Better Serve Them

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The Universal Experience of Artist Anxiety: A Reminder for Mix Engineers

Michael J. Morgan 3/26/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/26/25

The Universal Experience of Artist Anxiety: A Reminder for Mix Engineers

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

Michael J. Morgan 3/24/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/24/25

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

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When You Don't Connect With The Music: A Mix Engineer's Guide to Finding Your Way

Michael J. Morgan 3/19/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/19/25

When You Don't Connect With The Music: A Mix Engineer's Guide to Finding Your Way

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Building Community in Pro Audio: A Conversation with JJ Catalyst

Michael J. Morgan 3/7/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/7/25

Building Community in Pro Audio: A Conversation with JJ Catalyst

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Finding His Sound: A Conversation with Alexander Krispin

Michael J. Morgan 3/6/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/6/25

Finding His Sound: A Conversation with Alexander Krispin

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Producer Turned Mix Engineer: A Conversation with Dave Weingarten

Michael J. Morgan 3/5/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/5/25

Producer Turned Mix Engineer: A Conversation with Dave Weingarten

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

Michael J. Morgan 3/4/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/4/25

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

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

Michael J. Morgan 3/3/25 Michael J. Morgan 3/3/25

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

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