Phil McDonald
Selling Merch at gigs
As a musician or band, you may be wondering whether or not to sell merchandise at your gigs. It's a valid question that requires careful...
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Phil McDonald
- Apr 21
- 3 min
Recording - Studio or DIY at home?
Recording music is a wonderful experience, whether you're a professional musician or an amateur hobbyist. It can be a great way to...
Phil McDonald
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Do you need a record deal to be successful?
The music industry has undergone significant changes over the past few decades, with the rise of digital platforms and the...
Phil McDonald
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Productivity
Productivity is an essential component of success, both in our personal and professional lives. Being productive means making the most of...
Phil McDonald
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Looking for inspiration?
As a songwriter, it's important to find inspiration to create music that truly resonates with your audience. Inspiration can come from a...
Phil McDonald
- Mar 24
- 1 min
Preparing your music for mastering
Preparing your music for mastering involves a number of important steps to ensure that the final product is of the highest quality. Here...
Phil McDonald
- Mar 17
- 1 min
Growing your audience
If you're a musician looking to build a bigger audience, here are some tips that can help: Create great music: The most important factor...
Phil McDonald
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Promoting a Record
Promoting an album can be an exciting and challenging task, but with the right strategy and approach, you can increase the visibility and...
Phil McDonald
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Setting Goals - Why it’s important and how to do it right.
As human beings, we are hardwired to constantly seek progress and growth in every aspect of our lives. However, without a clear direction...
Phil McDonald
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
How do I get more gigs?
When it comes down to it, as a musician gigs are what we do. Whether you're just starting out or you've been on the scene for some time,...
Phil McDonald
- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
Working for free - Should you do it?
Every now and again someone in the local area will organise a charity gig for a good cause. Live music events are always a good way of...
Phil McDonald
- Jan 28, 2022
- 2 min
Why less is sometimes more
As a mastering engineer I'm often approached by clients to ask about my availability to master their forthcoming record. I'm told they're...
Phil McDonald
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
An essential piece of kit for the Home Studio
If you're thinking about setting up a home studio or you've already got a setup and are producing your own recordings, the chances are...
Phil McDonald
- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
A simple and effective way to improve your home recordings
When it comes to setting up a home recording space it's easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of gear that's available. It's easy to...
Phil McDonald
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
2022 - New Opportunities
Another year has flown by and we find ourselves at the beginning of 2022 with the world still a very uncertain place due to the ongoing...
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