Jermaine Hamilton is a seasoned music engineer-producer who began his career in the early 2000’s. With a rich portfolio that includes projects with iconic bands such as Green Day, U2, and artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, and Trippie Redd, Jermaine has established himself as a versatile and skilled professional in the music industry. His expertise extends beyond music, having worked on projects for major companies like Disney, the New York Times, NPR, Audible, and the Wall Street Journal. Additionally, his talents have been sought after in the video game industry, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel across various media platforms.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Working at Green Day’s studio
• Splitting guitar signals
• Overcoming obstacles throughout his career
• Diversifying your services
• Balancing feast and famine cycles in your business
• Getting into commercial audio
• Finding niche audio services
• Relying on word of mouth
• Maintaining work/life balance
• Knowing when to optimize your processes
• Preventing burnout
• Setting client boundaries
• How to find clients in small niches

To learn more about Jermaine Hamilton, visit: https://jermainehamilton.com/

For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

• The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com
• The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/

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Marc Daniel Nelson is a Grammy-winning, French Academy Award nominated mixing engineer, music producer, and creative director. He has been mixing, producing, and managing creative content for over 24 years.

His music credits include Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat, Eric Burdon / Ben Harper, Need To Breathe, Robert Duvall, Ozomotli, Reik and more. As Protégé for both legendary producer/engineer Bill Schnee and Ken Caillat, Marc has carried the torch for impeccable quality sound and production.

His film credits include Solo, Blade Runner, The Vietnam War, Mulan, The Expanse, Wild Horses, Point Break, No Manches Frida, Fractured, Amanda, Father Figures, Ya, Ty, Vin, Vona, and more. His creative management credits include executive producing the 13-episode PBS television series, creating and executive producing the national video campaign for Guitar Center, and creative directing for Alcon Sleeping Giant, ArtistMax, and Warner Chappell.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• The realities of climbing the studio ladder
• Having the right attitude
• The deception of audio colleges
• Finding mentors
• Making positive first impressions
• Relationship building
• His new plugin with Pulsar Modular
• How converters impact sound
• Making your tracks sound unique

To learn more about Marc Daniel Nelson, visit: https://www.marcdanielnelson.com/

For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

• The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com
• The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/

Subscribe to the show:

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781
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Andrew Maury is an American record producer and mixing engineer based in NYC / New Jersey. Andrew started his career in 2008 touring with Ra Ra Riot mixing front-of-house while producing artists between tours. His unique experiences and skills as both a live and studio engineer have influenced a body of work with artists such as Lewis Del Mar, Lizzo, Madi Diaz, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Vagabon, Victoria Canal, Jeremy Zucker, Kimbra, Colony House, Tones and I, COIN, Flor, Isaac Dunbar, and CRUISR.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Taking on opportunities when they come
• The challenges of working on the road
• Not being married to your gear
• Building your interpersonal skills
• Taking a top-down approach to mixing
• Getting the foundation of the mix right
• How to achieve big low-end
• Why you shouldn’t always use high-pass filters
• Learning to feel your speakers
• Mixing at different volumes
• How to get bass to translate on small speakers
• How the speed of frequencies can be factored into mixing
• Using saturation on drums
• Hitting the sweet spot on your instruments

To learn more about Andrew Maury, visit: http://andrewmaury.net/

Notable plugins mentioned in this episode:

• Renaissance Bass: https://waves.alzt.net/ZQOyDq
• API 2500: https://waves.alzt.net/6eOgKK
• MaxxBass: https://waves.alzt.net/Gme2VV

For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

• The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com
• The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/

Subscribe to the show:

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej

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