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Aquiles Priester

Out on the road with the PsychoOctopus

I was introduced to Priester’s playing a little over a year ago. As a drummer, I am amazed by his speed, level of skill and technique and have been a huge fan ever

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Studio Session Pointers

10 mistakes to avoid

by Kenny Lewis

As a sound engineer and producer, over the years, I’ve seen practically everything that could possibly go wrong in a studio session happen. Not being prepared, not having the right team and not …

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Industry Connections

Handling Rejection

Chin up, chest out

A reaction to music happens faster than a speed date. As you start to sweat and stare nervously at the person sitting directly across from you on your five-minute date, you may have an instant reaction. …

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Small Record Labels

Building your brand

by Russel Cooke

For many people, personal taste in music is a way to define themselves. Teens all over the world write their favorite band names on their backpacks, wear band T-shirts, sew patches onto jackets and …

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The Producer’s Role

6 keys to the recording process

by Kenny Lewis, engineer and producer, Mixed Emotions Music

In today’s constantly changing recording industry, the lines between the producer, engineer, writer, arranger and artist get a bit blurry. In my experience, I’ve learned …

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Hank Williams Jr.

A sound all his own

Growing up as a kid you have your heroes — whether fictional or real — heroes nonetheless. One of my heroes has been a household name for decades and has created some of the greatest …

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The Premier Builders Guild

Birth of the masterbuilt instrument
by Gene Baker

About a year after my original company Baker Guitars closed its doors in 2003, I launched Fine Tuned Instruments in 2004 as a single man shop and slowly put together each department. …

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Your Best Shot

The importance of using great photos
by Andreas Meer, owner and CEO of Andreas Meer Photography

A live concert is an extremely complex event. The sound penetrates your body, the rhythm of the bass and the drums let your pulse …

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Lights … Camera … Composition

Behind the scenes with Corey Allen Jackson
by Teri Doty, editor-in-chief

Many people dream of seeing their name in lights — and the attention that comes from millions of people knowing their name. But what about the people behind the …

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