EQ Training Series Part 3: How to EQ Vocals

Today we're going to loot at the third part of the training series on EQ. We'll be looking at specifically some tips and tricks you can use when using an EQ on a vocal track.

Let's start by talking about vocals. Vocals are probably one of the most important, if not the most important parts of a song. Most mainstream music today has vocals at the forefront of the song and it generally leads the melody. The music tends to act as a carrier for the vocals but the song really shines through the lyrics and vocal line. Obviously this isn't true for everything, but it is true for a lot of music today. Since vocals are so important, we're going to look at using EQ to enhance a vocal track and help it shine through the mix.

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How to Start Recording and Marketeting Your Music

Creativity is the cornerstone of great music. It’s how you leave your signature in a song and how a song remains impactful years after listening. As musicians, we love to create. We love to pour our heart and soul into our music. But how do we share our music with others once we’ve created it? How do we get past the hurdles of going to a studio and getting our song out there?

Today I’m going to share how you can record your own music, get your song on iTunes, and promote your music.

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EQ Training Series Part 2: How To Use EQ

Welcome to part two of the EQ Training Series. Today we're going to discuss how you can get started using EQ and walk you through the process using EQ through a couple different steps:

• How to use a high pass filter
• How to EQ a kick drum

Alright, so let's get started.

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EQ Training Series Part 1 - What Is EQ?

Over the next few weeks I'll be doing a series on how to use EQ. We'll be covering all kinds of topics and questions!

• What is EQ?
• How do I use EQ?
• How do I EQ vocals?
• How many EQ bands do I need?
• How do I use EQ to create balance?

We'll be looking at all of these questions and answering them thoroughly with step by step guides on how you can get better with EQ and have a better understanding of how it works. 

Today we're going to start with the first part of the series.

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The Best Mixing Tip I Ever Got

When I started out with recording and mixing, I felt like a lost puppy. I had no idea what was going on. My professors in college would show me things like EQ and compression and I would just stare into space feeling massively confused. I felt like there were so many rules and so many technical know-hows that I would never learn how to be a good audio engineer. Then I heard the best tip I've ever gotten for mixing.

Don’t be afraid to try things.

I heard this advice while listening to a podcast from Joe Gilder and Graham Cochrane called “Simply Recording Podcast.”

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Mixing In Context Part Two: Don't Solo Your Tracks

Today I want to talk about a very important aspect of mixing in context.

 Putting a track in solo. 

Now, I covered this in a previous post but I think it bears repeating again because people still do this all the time. I used to do this all time. It's a hard habit to break, but when you do you'll be on your way to making better mixes. 

The problem with listening to a track in solo is that no one else will. Nobody listening to your song is going to hear those tracks in solo.

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