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How To Fix Muddy Vocals
Fixing muddy vocals has to be one of the most common issues music creators and engineers face when it comes to mixing. In this article, we’re going to explore my favorite strategies for correcting this problem so you can sound better. You can also watch my YouTube video How To Fix Muddy Vocals here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr5lvF2eYdY&feature=emb_imp_woyt Identifying The
5PiECE Talks Canadian Music Grants on Thoughts In Stereo
5PiECE was recently a guest on Thoughts in Stereo with multi-platinum award winning producers Bijan Amir (Metro Boomin, Offset, Lil Wayne) and Nick Henriques (Loud Luxury, DVBBS, Afrojack). While chatting on the podcast, he discussed Canadian music grants, how they work and how artists and labels can tap into this free funding for themselves. Click
How Often Should Artists Be Releasing New Music?
New music helps artists stay relevant and top of mind – but is there such as a thing as releasing music too frequently? What about the opposite – can you keep a fan-base engaged with only one big release every year? If you’re an artist, you may be asking yourself: when exactly should I be
How To Get Your Music On Streaming Services
Watch on YouTube – How To Get Your Music On Streaming Services Looking to get your music onto paid streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music? Find out how in this video. Sign up for DistroKid today using this link and get 7% off (BEST VALUE!) Song Used In This Video – 5PiECE Ft. EverythingOShauN
4 Vocal Editing Tips
Watch on YouTube – 4 Vocal Editing TIps Toronto producer and engineer 5PiECE overviews 4 key vocal editing tips to improve the sound of your vocal tracks. Songs Used In This Tutorial 5PiECE – The Morning (Unreleased, TBD) Staasia Daniels – Vulnerable LeftField Keele – Ridin Round 2 Caj Flow Ft. Keely Valentine & AD1B
How To Get Vocals To Cut
Watch on YouTube – How To Get Vocals To Cut Toronto music producer and audio engineer 5PiECE shows you how to get vocals to cut through the mix by using a simple tool on the master bus. Song Used In Tutorial – “No Games” by Caj Flow Feat. M3L You’d Also Probably Like… 3 Ways
How To Save And Send A Pro Tools Session
Watch on YouTube – How To Save And Send A Pro Tools Session Toronto music producer and audio engineer 5PiECE shows you how to save and send a Pro Tools session to another Pro Tools user. This method allows you to copy all of your files and important data so the person on the receiving
3 Ways To EQ Vocals
Watch on YouTube – 3 Ways To EQ Vocals Toronto music producer and audio engineer 5PiECE shows you 3 approaches to use when EQing your vocals. SONG USED IN TUTORIAL “Pudding” by Staasia Daniels You’d Also Probably Like… How To Fix Harsh Vocals How To Get Vocals To Cut
A Secret Way To Get Paid As A Music Creator
Toronto grant writer and music creator 5PiECE tells the story of how he discovered a new way to get paid within the Canadian music industry. Learn how to apply to a Canadian music grant by taking our premium training program “How To Apply To Canadian Music Grants“ You’d Also Probably Like… Grant Programs That Pay
Grant Programs That Pay You To Make Music
Toronto grant writer 5PiECE shows you the 3 grant programs he likes to explore in order to pay himself to make music. If you’re a Canadian music creator that wants to get paid for your music, these are the perfect programs to apply to in order to do just that. Learn how to apply to
The Best Grant For First-Time Applicants
Toronto grant writer 5PiECE talks about the best music grant to apply to as a first-time applicant. Eligibility may vary depending on a number of criteria. If you’re a music creator in Canada – don’t sleep on this opportunity. Learn how to apply to a Canadian music grant by taking our premium training program “How
5 Things To Do Before Applying To A Music Grant
Toronto grant writer 5PiECE overviews the 5 things every music creator should do before applying to a music grant. If you’re a music creator looking to secure music grant funding, you should check out our premium online course that teaches you how to apply step-by-step. You’d Also Probably Like… The Best Grant For First-Time Applicants
Debunking 5 Commons Myths About Music Grants
Toronto music grant writer 5PiECE discusses and debunks 5 common myths about Canadian music grants. This is applicable to most popular music funding organizations including FACTOR, Canada Council for the Arts and provincial and municipal organizations like Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council. Learn how to apply to a Canadian music grant by taking
How To Mix Fat Kick Drums
Toronto producer and engineer 5PiECE shows you how he created a fat kick drum sound with an existing sample and some additional processing. Where To Find Funding For Your Music (FREE EBOOK) SONGS USED IN TUTORIAL Waste My Time by Caj Flow & AD1B
Should I Quit My Job To Pursue Music Full-Time?
There come’s a time in every music creator’s life where they become frustrated at their day jobs and begin to ask themselves this question. I encounter it on a regular basis from my students and clients who all want to know the answer. You may even find yourself wondering it right now. I should know
How To Enhance 2-Track Beats
Toronto producer and engineer 5PiECE shows you how to spice up 2-track beats when working with track-outs is not an option. Where To Find Funding For Your Music (FREE EBOOK) SONGS USED IN TUTORIAL How I Feel by LeftField Keele Copyright 5PiECE Music 2020
What’s In A DJ Service Pack
In this tutorial, producer and engineer 5PiECE breaks down what’s in a DJ service pack. He also shows you an example of a DJ pack he’s created for one of his own records. Where To Find Funding For Your Music (FREE EBOOK) HOW TO MAKE A RADIO EDIT (MENTIONED IN THIS TUTORIAL) SONG USED IN
How To Make A Clean Version or Radio Edit of a Song
If you’re wondering how to make a clean version of a song, you found the right tutorial. Watch as producer and engineer 5PiECE shows you his various techniques for creating a clean radio edit of a song in Pro Tools. These techniques and approaches are not limited to the DAW, and can be executed in
How To Make A Sound Warmer (Hip Hop Mixing Tutorial)
Toronto music producer and audio engineer 5PiECE shows you how to make a keyboard sound warmer using a key technique in this tutorial. This tutorial was shot at 5PiECE’s Producer Mixing Workshop that takes place in Toronto, Canada. SONG USED IN THIS TUTORIALSometimes by Jonah Cruzz (Prod. 5PiECE x SLWJMZ) Where To Find Funding For
How To Make A Chorus Sound Big (Vocal Mixing Tutorial)
Toronto producer and engineer 5PiECE demonstrates how to create a bigger vocal sound for your chorus using a rap song example. SONG USED IN TUTORIALTunnel Vision by LeftField Keele
DJ Service Packs & Other Alternate Mixes You Need to Know About
When getting a song mixed, your engineer will likely ask you if you want other versions, such as a radio edit, DJ service pack and performance version. Artists are often confused by these different versions, struggling to differentiate them or even understand if they need them at all. After working with a (good) engineer, you
Mastering vs. Stem Mastering – What’s The Difference?
Toronto producer and engineer 5PiECE breaks down the difference between mastering a 2-track and stem mastering. While both rely on similar processes, they are executed differently. Find out in this week’s tutorial. Where To Find Funding For Your Music (FREE EBOOK) SONG USED IN TUTORIALMaking The Band (Diddy) by EverythingOShauN
Mastering Compression: How To Set A Compressor On The Master Bus
5PiECE goes back in time to his Producer Mixing Workshop and shows students how to set up a compressor on the Master channel. In this video, he dives into master compressor settings and the logic behind using Mastering compression. SONG USED IN THIS TUTORIAL Sometimes by Jonah Cruzz (Prod. 5PiECE x SLWJMZ) Where To Find
How To Use Multiband Sidechain Compression
5PIECE walks a group of students through how to use a multiband compressor for sidechain compression duties at his Producer Mixing Workshop. This is a game-changing technique that will alter your mixes when used correctly because of how it focuses on specific, problematic frequencies. SONG USED IN THIS TUTORIAL Sometimes by Jonah Cruzz (Prod. 5PiECE