The Music Survival Guide Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This week Phil chats with Toby Campen all about what a mastering engineer brings to the table, mastering for vinyl and tape and using headphones for mastering

Toby Campen on Instagram

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Instagram! It's the main social media for bands nowadays, but how should you use it? Join Phil for a brief discussion on the do's and don'ts.

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Join Phil for a chat with Euan of Rituals about all sorts of things such as working with backing tracks to accurately time your set, the benefits of a recording studio and producer, and of course dramatic curtain drops!

Rituals on Instagram

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Social Media is a funny thing, you NEED it for your band but it can be so damaging. This week I discuss:

• What topics to avoid when posting
• Setting a culture within your Facebook Group
• How to help your mental health when addressing negative comments.

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This week's interview I've been chatting with Dox Dochert - the vocalist with Lords Of Ruin We discuss working together as a band, songwriting and working effectively with mix engineers to make your music sound the way you want.

For more information on Lords of Ruin, find them on Facebook here.

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Interviews are a vital tool in getting your band noticed. This week I discuss:

• How to find interview opportunities
• How to prepare your answers
• How to craft a story in sharing your band history

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This week's conversation is with Katie, Will and Zac of Earl Gray Collective. Join Phil for a chat as we cover:

• Moving song writing to an online process
• Using everyone's strengths behind the scenes
• The disadvantages of showcase gigs

The band can be found here: Earl Gray Collective

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Gigs, everyone's looking forward to their return! This week I discuss:

• How to prepare yourself for gigs returning (don't be rusty!)
• How to get ahead of the curve in finding gigs for the end of lockdown
• What you should do to promote your favourite venues in this current time

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This week's I've been chatting with Luke Short - the vocalist with Ravenbreed. We chat about a variety of subject

• Luke's unique approach to songwriting
• How to share musical ideas with the band when seperated
• How working with a producer can lead to self-discoveries about how you work musically

For more information on Ravenbreed, find them on Facebook here.

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Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com

The revisions process is arguably the most important part of mixing. This week I discuss:

• How to critically listen for changes you want to make
• How to make mixing choices together as a band
• How to provide feedback to a mixing engineer/producer

Also mentioned: The Fletcher-Munson Curve

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Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com Phil can be emailed at: Phil@vortissoundstudios.com If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com