Chris Graham Mastering is BACK! This was my first month mastering again, and it was dreamy. Here's the video I sent out to all my old clients today.
Got a record you need help finishing? Shoot me an email at [email protected] and let's find a time to talk!
Guys. I'm taking a step back from mastering to focus on activism and podcasting.
Here's why.
It’s only, there I find rest…
Want a bigger view of the world? Get a drone. It’s weird. It really does change how you see the world.
I fixed Trump’s scene in Home Alone 2.
The SECRET to growing a recording studio business.
Running and growing a business is hard work- but in the dozens of business books I’ve read, ONE secret jumped out as me. I can’t imagine what my life or my business would look like today without it.
Indiana Jones and Your Home Studio of DOOM.
I’ve learned a ton from Henry Jones Jr, I mean Indiana. His message still rings true today for us Home Studio owners and music makers.
Check out how your musicality is being held back by your endless pursuit of fidelity.
How to AB compare two mastered files or mixes.
Trying to figure out if your song sounds as good as another song or trying to compare two mastered files? This super simple trick is something that every studio owner should know. It's easy, and it works in any audio recording software.
What to do when you can't afford mastering.
It happens to everyone! Here's my advice on what to do when you're faced with having to master your own mixes.
Recording GREAT records with BAD gear. Sufjan's TapeOp interview.
Your gear is better than Sufjan Stevens’. His records are probably better than yours. Learn how this genius made amazing records with terrible gear, awful technique, and amazing music talent.
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Special thanks to Larry Crane for publishing Tape Op Magazine
https://tapeop.com/interviews/70/sufjan-stevens/
Check out https://www.MixPolish.com for the free Mix Polish Quiz.
My Top Recording Studio Business Books
When I started my mastering business, I didn't have a freakin clue what I was doing. I knew how to make great masters- but I didn't know how to run a business and it was PAINFUL. Then I discovered business books. I used to hate reading. I thought all of the books out there where as bad as the books my teachers used to try to make me read in school. Turns out the single most important thing you can do to grow your business and have fun doing it is to read business books.
If you would have told me 10 years ago I'd be telling people to read business books, there is ZERO chance I'd belive you.