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Author: Lucy Briggs

introduction to audio mastering

Introduction to Audio Mastering

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 Lucy Briggs

In our July Disc Makers Twitter chat (#DMchat), Brian Lipski, mastering engineer and manager of The SoundLAB, gave us an introduction to audio mastering for musicians of all genres. Read More.

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Improvisation and soloing techniques

May 27, 2016December 16, 2021 Lucy Briggs

Our May 24th Disc Makers #DMchat focused on improvisation and soloing techniques featuring pianist, composer, and producer Michael Gallant. Read More.

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Home Studio Recording Tips with Scott Wiggins

March 21, 2016July 12, 2016 Lucy Briggs

Our March 15th Disc Makers Twitter Chat focused on home studio recording tips featuring recording artist, producer, recording engineer, and “The Recording Solution” founder Scott Wiggins. See what Scott had to say in this #DMchat. Read more.

Cheryl B. Engelhardt

Crowdfunding for Musicians: #DMchat Recap

February 25, 2016May 6, 2016 Lucy Briggs

For the February edition of our Disc Makers Twitter chat (#DMchat), we asked composer, singer-songwriter, and music business/branding consultant Cheryl B. Engelhardt for some crowdfunding tips for musicians. This post contains a selection of questions and answers from our discussion. Read more.

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Social Media Tools for Musicians

February 1, 2016July 12, 2016 Lucy Briggs

Madalyn Sklar, social media coach and founder of GoGirlsMusic.com, offered thoughts on marketing and new social media tools for musicians. Q: What is your “secret sauce” for growing your Twitter following? A: Tweeting every day, participate in chats, respond to notifications, use Twitter lists, engage. Read more. Read more.

Record Store Day 2015 Releases: The Spotify Playlist

April 16, 2015April 20, 2015 Lucy Briggs

RSD_Spotify_bannerRecord Store Day is almost upon us! The full list of releases has been published, and there are three categories: Record Store Day Exclusive Release, Record Store Day Limited Run, and “Record Store Day First” Release. We’ve created a Spotify playlist to get you in the mood for some crate digging. Read more.

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Why we love independent record stores and Record Store Day

April 3, 2015January 16, 2017 Lucy Briggs

Record Store Day 2017 is on April 22nd, and we’re joining in to help celebrate the enduring importance and coolness of the independent record store. Five Disc Makers employees share favorite albums and why vinyl records have a particular place in their hearts when it comes to their love of and relationship to music.

Indie artists Sad Robot discuss marketing and music branding

November 26, 2014November 26, 2014 Lucy Briggs

indie artist music branding LA-based band Sad Robot recently wowed the judges at Los Angeles Music Network’s LAMN Jam and walked away with the grand prize. Shortly afterward we caught up with them and gained some insight on their opinions on marketing and branding, performing and touring, and the importance of attending industry events. Read more.

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