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Weekly no-bs episodes for self-recording musicians. Brought to you by full-time engineers and producers, working on hundreds of songs every year. No hype, no fluff. Not trying to make brands happy, not being paid for an opinion. Simply sharing what has worked for us and the artists we've worked with. Listen now and approach your next DIY recording project like you're a seasoned pro!

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We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs. 

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Your next step:

Apply for coaching!

👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now. 

We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs. 

In your DAW of choice, and with... more

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Your next step:

Apply for coaching!

👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now. 

We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs. 

In your DAW of choice, and with... more

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Connor Daniel
LA based writer, producer, and engineer.
Episode: 297: Connor Daniel (Avril Lavigne, Yellowcard, Simple Plan) On Modern Rock Production, Working At A High-End Studio, And Making Killer Records On A Bedroom Setup
Jesse Cannon
Producer, engineer, and marketing strategist
Musformation
Episode: 291: Music Marketing Real Talk With Jesse Cannon - How To Actually Get Your Music Heard
Danny Gomez
Guitarist, product designer, and entrepreneur
Dirty Boy Pedals
Episode: 288: Danny Gomez: From Brian May to Dirty Boy Pedals - Turning Obsession Into Opportunity
Florian Kiesling
Member of Van Holzen
Van Holzen
Episode: 284: Inside Van Holzen’s New Album: Self-Producing "SOLANG DIE ERDE SICH DREHT"
Philipp Koch
Producer and Member of Van Holzen
Van Holzen
Episode: 284: Inside Van Holzen’s New Album: Self-Producing "SOLANG DIE ERDE SICH DREHT"
Ady Parzentny
Known as the Audio Nomad, music producer and author
Hit The Road Music Studio
Episode: 282: The "Audio Nomad" Ady Parzentny: Building A Unique Career In Music Production, Van Life & Finding Home
Jason W. Taylor
Self-Recording artist based in Texas, USA, and founder of Code Launch
Code Launch
Episode: 272: How Jason W. Taylor Is Making His Rock'n'Roll Dreams Come True, Despite Being A Busy Entrepreneur And Dad
Markus Kaiser
Member and self-recording artist of the band Arcware
Arcware
Episode: 269: From Jam Space Demo To Polished, Massive Sounding DIY Release - With Markus and Alex from Arcware (Case Study)
Matt Boudreau
Audio engineer, mixer, and producer based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Working Class Audio
Episode: 267: Matt Boudreau - Real Talk, Insights And Lessons From 30 Years Of Studio Experience, Dolby Atmos

Hosts

Benedikt Hain
Host and main creator presenting episodes; mixing engineer; affiliated with The Self-Recording Band and Outback Recordings.
Manel Espinosa Berenguer
Co-host, music producer and mixing engineer; host of The Self-Recording Band; Spain-based professional in music production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Excellent coaching

    Benedikt is a true-harted super engaged coach that really shines. And he has made me do great progress in to to handle a recording from the start writing a song via the mix to the finishing of the production. Listen to this guy. Just do it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tennis4Life0016
    Swedena year ago
  • Very informative podcast!

    These guys are great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edman9
    United States2 years ago
  • Absolutely the Best!!!

    If you are a DIY musician or producer who wants to learn more about recording and mixing, this is absolutely the best podcast you could possibly listen to. As a result of this podcast, I signed up for the coaching program and it has been extremely helpful in advancing my knowledge of recording and mixing as an at-home creator of music. I still listen to back episodes because I didn’t find this podcast until last summer. Even though I am in the coaching program, I find these podcasts extremely v... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TSRB Fan
    United States3 years ago
  • Invaluable

    This podcast is great! I’ve been playing and singing for more than 24 years and, broke as we dreamers are, have recently decided to take recording into my own hands. Over that time I’ve picked up a lot of obvious recording knowledge but this podcast is great at helping me fill in the gaps, the sticking points, those stupid little things that stop all momentum because you just don’t have a particular piece of critical information. For beginners there is a ton of great resources and foundational i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    echomega
    United States4 years ago
  • I simply love doing this and serving you through it! :) Thanks for listening!

    Rating my own podcast is kind of weird, yes. :) But at the same time, how can I recommend it to others, if I don’t love it myself? So here I am, telling you that meeting with my friend and co-host Malcom every week and helping our audience make better records is one of my absolute favourite things to do. Please leave us a review, too and reach out to us whenever you have a questions or ideas on how to make the show better. Thanks! Appreciate you all! Benedikt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenediktHain
    Germany4 years ago

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Coaches Benedikt and Malcolm deliver practical, no-fluff guidance for home studios.
Hosts are approachable, knowledgeable, and explain concepts clearly, making complex topics accessible.
Audience value: podcast is a go-to resource with actionable tips and a supportive community.

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300: The Music Production Process (Step 3): Pre-Production - Why Most Home Recordings Fail Before Recording Even Starts
Q: Why do I need to re-record anyway?
Benedikt explains that re-recording ensures the best possible results by allowing for proper setups, fresh strings, and focused sound decisions.
300: The Music Production Process (Step 3): Pre-Production - Why Most Home Recordings Fail Before Recording Even Starts
Q: Do you leave room for changing the song, the arrangement, the performances, whatever, in the actual recording session?
Yes, Manel states that every time something changes, indicating that the energy and moment of recording can lead to new ideas.
300: The Music Production Process (Step 3): Pre-Production - Why Most Home Recordings Fail Before Recording Even Starts
Q: What is pre-production to you? Is there a difference to what I just explained?
Pre-production for Manel is more blurred into his process, starting with foundational discussions before moving into actual production.
297: Connor Daniel (Avril Lavigne, Yellowcard, Simple Plan) On Modern Rock Production, Working At A High-End Studio, And Making Killer Records On A Bedroom Setup
Q: What do you think matters most for people working out of a bedroom?
Focus on writing good songs and producing sound that connects emotionally.
297: Connor Daniel (Avril Lavigne, Yellowcard, Simple Plan) On Modern Rock Production, Working At A High-End Studio, And Making Killer Records On A Bedroom Setup
Q: Has there ever been a plan B or day job that you had?
Connor mentions working for his family's sunglass business while pursuing music.

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