Red Hot Chili Peppers Vocals Decoded: Isolated Vocals Reveal…

One of the best ways to improve your skills as a vocalist is to break down, mimic and recreate vocal performances that inspire you. In today’s video, Chris Liepe breaks down “Otherside” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, analyzing the isolated vocal tracks and vocal arrangement of the song. From the vocal tone of Anthony Kiedis to the backing harmonies of...

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Get GREAT Raw Vocal Recordings – Best Way Without Spending Money

Ever struggle to get raw vocal recordings that sound great? In today’s video, Chris Liepe shows you how to get recording levels in your vocal tracks that sound as good as a professional hardware chain in your mixes. You see, by taking a “hardware” approach with your DAW, you can get vocal recordings just like the pros… And you’ll discover how to...

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The Most Efficient Way To Record Vocals

This October, Chris Liepe’s coming back on the channel to help you with your music… And in this new video, he’s showing you 3 simple tips that will make recording and producing vocals quick, easy, and efficient. The 3 tips go against some classic vocal recording advice… But they work extremely well. And you’ll see how well they work as Chris builds...

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Grammy-nominated producer breaks down ENTIRE song

With the right production, you can take a base song idea and elevate it to a completely different level. This week, Grammy-nominated producer ill Factor breaks down the title track of “The Good Life” EP that he made with Graham. You’ll see how he creates huge tension and release in the chorus, how he builds a vast soundscape, and much more. And go...

Sep 2021

Simple Mixing Strategies That WORK

  This week, Graham’s teaching you the mixing strategies that give you great results, without having to mix for hours on end… And whether you’re advanced, or more beginner, this video will be a great recap of how simple it is to get a great mix. And if you’d like to join the waiting list for the EP Blueprint click here! The post Simple Mixing...

Sep 2021

Get Better, Faster Mixes With A Mix Schedule

The best way to get multiple mixes done quickly while getting a great result… Is to follow the right mixing schedule for the entire process. In this week’s video, Graham talks about how he personally schedules multiple mixes, the various steps to take, and how much time to set for each stage. And if you’d like to join the waiting list for the EP...

Sep 2021

Write Better Lyrics TODAY: 3 Simple Ways

This week’s video is taken from the EP Blueprint… The Recording Revolution course where Graham and Grammy-nominated producer ill Factor show you how to write, produce, and release an EP as an independent artist! In this video, Graham breaks down the songwriting techniques he relies on for catchy, memorable lyrics in his songs… And you can use these...

Sep 2021

Make Virtual Amps Sound REAL (2 Moves)

Guitar amp plugins have come a long way from where they started years ago. But still, they often don’t sound as good as a mic-ed up, real-life tube amplifier. But the truth is… If you EQ an amp plugin correctly, you’ll be able to get great tones that sound realistic in your mixes. In this week’s video, Graham shows you 2 simple mixing moves that...

Aug 2021

Mix Faster With Confidence, Using One Technique

If you start your mix with a top-down approach… You’ll probably mix faster and get a better end result too. But it’s an advanced technique that requires you to know what you’re doing, otherwise, your mix will suffer the consequences. However, it isn’t nearly as hard as it seems. Let Graham show you how to plug in this advanced mixing technique in...

Aug 2021

How To Mix With A Reference Track

If you use a reference track right when you’re mixing, it’s very hard to screw up a mix. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, it’s a time-tested way to making sure your levels are balanced well, and that your mixes are on the right track. But it’s not as simple as dropping in a reference into your mix and A/Bing the audio and trying to match it. After...

Aug 2021