11 Mistakes To Avoid In Music Production - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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  • @Producelikeapro
    @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +47

    What is a common mistake you made when you first started? I made many! However it was listening and learning from amazing people that really helped me overcome and learn from my mistakes! The people that really stand out for me, are Paul Gilbert, his generosity and talent knows no bounds and he played a huge part in me believing in myself and Jeff Jampol, his counsel was absolutely huge for me!! If there's one take away for me, it's the memory of those things! I know these points I've said many, many times before, in many other videos, however I have to hear them again and again! None of us are perfect and although the points might be simple and be common sense that doesn't mean I don't need to be constantly reminded myself! Have a marvellous time recording, mixing and mastering!

    • @MarcBecker_Music
      @MarcBecker_Music 5 лет назад +4

      It took me a long time to understand that there are no one size fits all pattern and blueprints when I started.

    • @Electricowlworks
      @Electricowlworks 5 лет назад +6

      When I was a kid and first started, I didn't always ensure that drummers had their kits properly tuned. Gain staging was also a bit of an issue at times until I found a properly working console with pre-amps that I liked.

    • @blakecurtis7809
      @blakecurtis7809 5 лет назад +7

      Not saying NO. That can apply to many sides of the music industry. That said, when I was younger and ready to play every gig, with ALL the bands, you need to be honest with your expectations. Do you really want to drive 500 miles hauling a drum set, 2 of your cheap band mates over miles of mountains to play last at a club where everyone left, for no payment? To add, I blew the head gasket in my recently purchased vehicle on that trip. After that I refused to use my vehicle to transport other bandmates and there gear. The whining never stopped.
      If you have cash for drugs, alcohol and strip clubs, you can get a license and a vehicle.

    • @rocknrollguitar
      @rocknrollguitar 5 лет назад +5

      That loudness thing... The power of proper headroom was very underestimated.. Once I figured that out, the really learning started

    • @SebastianKomor
      @SebastianKomor 5 лет назад +3

      Thinking Phase was only something to worry about with live drums and guitars. Haha..oooh boy.

  • @ch3nz3n
    @ch3nz3n 5 лет назад +60

    #1 - 2:19 #2 - 4:38 #3 - 6:21 #4 - 7:56 #5 - 9:45 #6 - 11:25 #7 - 14:47 #8 - 17:37 #9 - 22:03 #10 - 26:29 #11 - 28:36

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +5

      Hi B Vines thanks ever so much!! You Rock!!

    • @ch3nz3n
      @ch3nz3n 5 лет назад +3

      @@Producelikeapro Likewise brotha. \m/ \m/

    • @PooNinja
      @PooNinja 5 лет назад +2

      B Vines very cool time stamp 👍🏽

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +2

      B Vines you rock!!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +3

      Poo Ninja yes!!

  • @ronh8126
    @ronh8126 5 лет назад +55

    After hearing this, I'm so glad this is just a hobby for me. That being said, many of your points are true in many other professions as well. Professionalism is professionalism regardless of the industry.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +4

      Absolutely my friend!!

    • @sansocie
      @sansocie 5 лет назад +2

      Agree Ron H I for one hate having to shrink heads. Why burn bridges when you can nuke them?

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Robert Glenn San Socie haha indeed hahaha

  • @paulsaunders193
    @paulsaunders193 5 лет назад +6

    #11 Seeking Perfection is probably my biggest problem. In the early days of recording real instruments to tape I was never entirely happy with all the tiny errors. When Cubase and sound modules came along later I was finally able to achieve the quantised perfection I desired. Then it slowly dawned on me that there was no life in the music, no dynamics, no feel. Perfection killed the vibe. Since then I've been trying to "unlearn" perfection, to go back to my imperfect roots and try to resist the temptation to fix every tiny fault. There is a certain magic in a real performance with feeling and rough edges. It can be hard to decide what really needs fixing and what should be left as it is.

  • @donaldryder5534
    @donaldryder5534 5 лет назад +31

    Staying away from perfection is the one that resonates with me!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +4

      Hi Donald Ryder yes, understood! I’ve been there too many times myself!!

    • @TheStuderman
      @TheStuderman 5 лет назад

      @@Producelikeapro Too true. Tweaking eqs and searching for the perfect compression until you are an empty husk.

  • @peterbrandt7911
    @peterbrandt7911 5 лет назад +18

    I'm a freelance programmer for more than 20 years and your first 9 points - at least - are true for almost any kind of service. I can subscribe to all of them without hesitation.
    My weakest point when it comes to music is overmixing and overproducing, combined with the latest possible point in time to commit. Close to your last point and hard for me to let go.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +3

      Hi Peter, thanks for saying that! Agreed! These are very obvious points, sometimes we just have to reiterate them! I hear you, it's very hard for me to let go sometimes!!

  • @WhaleBluePRS
    @WhaleBluePRS 5 лет назад +3

    26:01 The servant's heart. There is no greater lesson in life than that. Staying within the confines of music for the moment: The artist or band serves the song. The music serves the listener (even if you're both the artist and the sole listener). The engineer and producer serve the artist. The record company serves the artist and the listener. The listener serves the artist and the people they share the music with. etc. etc. If we approach everything we do with that understanding, the rewards are beyond measure. I love how much Warren emphasizes the need to be humble and strive for excellence and integrity in his videos. Now to point the finger where it belongs, I have to work on it every day. Learning this lesson all starts with me. It's not something I've conquered by any means.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +2

      whaleblueprs thanks my friend! Yes, be a worker amongst workers! I love thinking that way!

  • @rickpearce9239
    @rickpearce9239 5 лет назад +5

    The wonderful Mary Spender has a saying that I love: "Done is better than perfect." I agree with this philosophy. I work on a project tweaking, re-doing, punching in where it really wasn't necessary etc. driving myself nuts over things nobody will hear in a mix and leaving things undun because I am looking for "perfection" instead of just a good overall mix. Done is better than perfect.

  • @filteredwaters9171
    @filteredwaters9171 5 лет назад

    Warren, I am 64 years old and I learn so much more from your videos than just music production. Thank you.

  • @ragingchimera8021
    @ragingchimera8021 5 лет назад +12

    Great tips Warren!
    My tip, the word "exactly" is your friend....
    What EXACTLY do you like about this song you are influenced by?
    What EXACTLY do you hope to achieve with this recording?
    EXACTLY what will you be paying me and when EXACTLY should I expect to receive it?
    What EXACTLY do you mean by "more open" or "warmer" or "groovier" or (insert ambiguous sound reference here)?
    What EXACTLY will be my responsibilities and credits on this recording?

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Raging Chimera thanks ever so much for sharing by friend!!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Raging Chimera Great info!!

  • @blakecurtis7809
    @blakecurtis7809 5 лет назад +26

    Dam dude, th I s be the cold hard truth. I have experienced some of what you spoke of.
    I think one of my biggest frustrations was a promoter I worked for. I was stage manager, drum tech and baby sitter for a metal fest in Oregon. First one I basically volunteered, knowing the promoter had a contract with the club for $$$$ amount. Plus the headlining bands. 18 hour days on a Friday and Saturday. First one was a success. He tipped me a little cash. He got himself a new pa system.
    Second fest, bigger club, bigger bands. I was told I would make $$$ for the same work. I made $$, he bought himself a expensive new fender bass head and a custom b.c. rich bass.
    3rd fest, bigger and better. This time I was upfront about my expectations. And if they were not met he could find someone else ( to add I was taking time off my day job ). Suddenly I was making$$$ a day, meals were comped and I was given credit on the fest officialy.
    He still made bank and treated himself to new gear, which is fair.
    Bottom line, you need to get paid for the work you do. Strangely enough, I moved from Oregon and that festival is no more.

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 5 лет назад +1

      Blake Curtis that's your fault, not his. Should have had a solid agreement before you started.

    • @morleychallenged
      @morleychallenged 4 года назад +1

      Don't cry to me.

  • @doriarama
    @doriarama 5 лет назад +2

    Warren Huart is the most nice guy I ever saw on this kind of videos in RUclips. Although so many ppl ask him questions, he always do his best and try to answer as much as he can. No one else does it like that.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      You're very kind! I do try my best to answer as many questions as possible!

  • @philatco10
    @philatco10 5 лет назад +19

    thanks warren.....as you said perfection is the death of feel and also music

  • @jurgenschuler8389
    @jurgenschuler8389 5 лет назад +33

    This video is like the range settings of a Distressor: 10.5 out of 10

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +3

      Hi Jürgen Schuler haha thanks ever so much my friend!!

    • @magiusicgician4102
      @magiusicgician4102 5 лет назад +4

      Nailed it in the comment!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Christian Q. Haha indeed

    • @magiusicgician4102
      @magiusicgician4102 5 лет назад +1

      Produce Like A Pro But not as much as you nailed it in that amazing video man! Sometimes I feel we don't deserve you lol. You're awesome Warren!

  • @keithfarrar-haygar-184
    @keithfarrar-haygar-184 5 лет назад +3

    Two points that stood out to me. When is was 16 my music teacher took me to a "real" studio and the engineer told the key is learn as many instruments as you can A. you may need to lay a trak B. You know what it should sound like. 2nd. I always called my self a over paid button pusher, under paid baby sitter, I feel off my chair on the "Therapist" comment.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Marvellous comment Keith! Thanks ever so much for sharing that! I wholeheartedly agree! I do love this job though! Hahaha

  • @frederickthorne2496
    @frederickthorne2496 5 лет назад +1

    one of my favorite videos to date - nuggets of gold - thank you, Warren for all of your mentorship!!

  • @bobbykanemusictube
    @bobbykanemusictube 5 лет назад +2

    These are all great tips. So many things that should seem obvious are necessary to reiterate in this day and age, where common sense isn't so common. Thank you for putting this out there. There's a reason I watch your channel more than anything else out there.

  • @Electricowlworks
    @Electricowlworks 5 лет назад +76

    This video goes to eleven!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +6

      Electric Owl Works haha I wondered who was going to pick up on that!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +3

      Electric Owl Works haha and your did my friend!

  • @Max-np1mk
    @Max-np1mk 5 лет назад +7

    Any advice on mixing ambient music/layering synths? I think it could be a great topic for QA video

  • @MikeLuke
    @MikeLuke 5 лет назад +1

    That "does not solo" tracks is huge and still tough for me for whatever reason. Having those incredible accurate tools in your hands (all those fancy EQs) make you feel you need to do exactly that. And then I see Bob Clearmountain or even Al Schmitt saying: "If I want another sound, I change the position the mic". And who are we to disagree those gentlemen?

  • @adrianwagner336
    @adrianwagner336 5 лет назад +2

    absolutely priceless advice and tips from someone who has "been there and done that" in almost any situation relating to sound and audio...gonna have to rewatch this one every few weeks for a while to absorb more that my noggin will recall from one viewing
    the old adage "treat others as you wish to be treated" goes a long way in many situations ive been involved in
    many thanks as always for your sage advice and your time

  • @polyphonicgroove
    @polyphonicgroove 2 года назад +2

    Always appreciate the advice from professionals like yourself....means a lot to us home studio engineers/producers. Thanks so much.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  2 года назад +1

      Thanks ever so much! That’s very kind of you

  • @sm5574
    @sm5574 4 года назад

    #3 is very similar to one of Dale Carnegie's points in "How to Win Friends and Influence People". He says that you should replace "but" with "and" when pointing out mistakes. Similar to this video, instead of saying, "I like how you sang this part here, BUT the rest sucks," you could say, "You sang this part really well, AND I think the rest of the song can sound great if you do it the same way." So if you catch yourself saying, "BUT" then stop, and realize how negative you're being, and then find a way to be positive instead.
    This is such a great channel. I only just discovered it a few days ago, but I have absolutely learned tons from it!

  • @AustenBallard
    @AustenBallard 5 лет назад +6

    Like I said on IG, this video is SO important. Sure we all make mistakes and poor decisions but SO MUCH unprofessionalism in the industry might be avoided if people took these lessons to heart. Sending this to all my producer/engineer friends.

  •  5 лет назад +7

    Hello Warren, are you also familiar with Classical solo piano mixing/mastering? They all say, don’t do anything to Classical piano solo recordings because classical-music recordings generally follow original-sound supremacism. However these days I often listen to solo piano albums which are obviously, at least mastered. Their peaks are 0.0db. But of course, it’s not just normalization. So,
    What would you do to classical solo piano, to maximize the volume? What kind of mastering technique would you implement?
    Thanks,
    Leiki

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 3 года назад

      Leiki Ueda use Ozone 9 :)

    • @samnarjinary
      @samnarjinary 3 года назад

      Check the LUFS and RMS while mastering. You should also check the same for your reference.
      Hope that answers your question.

  • @gilbertspader7974
    @gilbertspader7974 5 лет назад

    I have watched this video 3 times and your a MONSTER !!!! Your ability to see the big picture is probably what makes you a great producer .Your ability to integrate makes you a totally cool person . Your ability to clearly and instructively share this with others make you AWSOME !!!!!

  • @cadotrecords3468
    @cadotrecords3468 5 лет назад

    Warren is a true gentlemen in this ego music bussiness. You learn and concentrate on music instead on who's cool etc. Love the show. Hope it goes on forever.

  • @PeteJohnsMusic
    @PeteJohnsMusic 5 лет назад

    Warren. Your experience and knowledge is only matched by your level of humility. It is a rare and unique combination and I believe a key reason for your success.

  • @glasshalomusic
    @glasshalomusic 5 лет назад +2

    As an artist, this video is going to be a prerequisite for any producer with whom I work, hands down! (Full disclosure: In the producer role, I’ve definitely made some of these mistakes, and I shall learn too!)

  • @themotownboy1
    @themotownboy1 5 лет назад

    Lots of great knowledge.Thank you! One almost needs a psychology degree to navigate the extreme dysfunction one sees in order to have a successful career in the music industry.

  • @adammartin7007
    @adammartin7007 5 лет назад +1

    The Verve did clear that sample but Allen Klein (yes, him again) decided that they used too much of it and went in for the kill. He demanded rights to the full song or Urban Hymns could end up being pulled out of the shops. Jagger and Richards returned the rights to Ashcroft earlier this year.
    The awful thing is that it's a sample of an orchestral cover of The Last Time, and actually sounds nothing like that song. I think Andrew Loog Oldham owned the original masters of the sample and was looking for a slice of the cake too. Very messy.
    Oh great video. My 1st production end up being credited to someone else (the artist) so I learned very quickly with that. It's very hard to take.

  • @albertclemente8739
    @albertclemente8739 5 лет назад +12

    thanks! very helpful!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +2

      Hi Albert Clemente you’re very welcome my friend!

  • @claudelaforest9998
    @claudelaforest9998 5 лет назад +2

    Great summary and advice Warren! Thank you.

  • @CodyHazelleMusic
    @CodyHazelleMusic 5 лет назад +1

    Definitely great advice on empowering the artist with the compliments. Constructive criticism is best as a "sandwich." Say what you like up front, what can be improved in the middle, and then reiterate again what you like.

  • @gurbaniguitar2183
    @gurbaniguitar2183 5 лет назад

    Hi. I am not a professional but make music as a hobby. Have never had any proper training but after listening to you today I understood quite a few things that I was doubtful about. And honestly this is not the first time. I’ve gained and learnt a lot from your videos. Thanks a lot.

  • @jerryrichardson2665
    @jerryrichardson2665 5 лет назад +2

    Excellent, thank you!

  • @Beatledave7
    @Beatledave7 5 лет назад +1

    Wonderful advice!

  • @sizzlemann
    @sizzlemann 5 лет назад +1

    One mistake I avoid like the plague is "taking on a job that doesn't inspire me". I always like to get a demo from the artist. After listening to it, if I don't get inspired or think I can be of help, I don't take the gig. There is nothing worse than recording something that you don't like, hearing it over and over and/or not having enthusiasm for it. It doesn't serve the artist or yourself to feel that way. It just leads to hard feelings, tarnished reputations and even worse, a bad sounding record. Just take the jobs that you think will work for you. Yeah, it's hard to pass up a paying gig, but your sanity is worth more.

    • @BrentHarmon
      @BrentHarmon 5 лет назад

      That's probably the smartness thing to do. If it doesn't inspire you then don't do it.

  • @TheFeelButton
    @TheFeelButton 5 лет назад +1

    Mistakes I've made a few, then again, too few to mention...Cheers Warren!

  • @riktascale4
    @riktascale4 5 лет назад +12

    Thanks for being honest. I sure learnt a lot and shared this vid.

  • @danpeltier1354
    @danpeltier1354 5 лет назад

    the song do not suck the lift out of it just love it be happy at it and have fun doing it .

  • @tamirkeren6750
    @tamirkeren6750 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I come to this from the artist side, Agood solid contract is amust, Good comunication skills are esential. The most importent thing for me as an artist was to know that my producer really cares about my music. Knowing that made me trust him that his choices are for the right reasons, not cutting corners and doing what needs to be done even if i didnt like it or understood everything. Trust is the most importent thing.

  • @alejandromontves9713
    @alejandromontves9713 5 лет назад +19

    This is amazing Warren! Can you show us an example for the contract your lawyer made? I dont know what i have to put correctly. Thank you, you are amazing!

    • @BarteksMusic
      @BarteksMusic 5 лет назад

      I wanted to ask for the same thing. Even this very first one so we have a guide line.

  • @88keyz
    @88keyz 5 лет назад +2

    Very very very helpful I'll watch this a few more times and take notes 👍🏾🙏🏾👍🏾😊

  • @meekoloco
    @meekoloco 3 года назад

    There’s lots of great life advice here, that’s brilliant. To me what’s extra brilliant, is that you mention when applicable, “I made X mistake.” I love that. It really makes your points even more important. Thanks for sharing!

  • @richmillerofficial
    @richmillerofficial 5 лет назад +2

    That last tip was the best, in my opinion. Guilty as charged, sometimes, I'm afraid to admit. I'll def keep that in mind from now on. You give new meaning to the old saying, "the devil is in the detail."

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Yes, that's a great saying, unfortunately! Haha

  • @monkeyxx
    @monkeyxx 5 лет назад +14

    what a crazy good video. so much hard won real knowledge.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Hi monkey dangus tanks ever so much my friend!!

  • @mariomaslik
    @mariomaslik 5 лет назад +1

    The last tip is most valuable

  • @henshousestudios7122
    @henshousestudios7122 5 лет назад

    My experience... 3 years ago I was hired to engineer an album. The girl had a producer and some musicians. She was a singer songwriter. In that moment, if she asked me to be the producer I would say no, because I did not believe I was capable to do that. After the first meetings the producer and the musicians disappeared. I listened the songs and I had a couple of ideas, and I said to me, I have to do it. The songs were amazing and he was an incredible artist. She knew nothing about music composition, but she was awesome. I helped her although I only will be paid for engineering, and this was my best project. Maybe it is also now. And last week I started other amazing project with her. I really think that in that project the money was not the best I won.

  • @BluntGrown
    @BluntGrown 5 лет назад +6

    #11 - File Pass! It's a file sharing service like Dropbox but allows Wav files to be streamed from the app but the download is behind a paywall, so they can't download it without paying

    • @BluntGrown
      @BluntGrown 5 лет назад +1

      Comments with time stamps too for revisions

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +2

      Hi Blunthumb thanks for sharing!!

  • @smdrum227
    @smdrum227 5 лет назад

    Thank you for knowledge and enthusiasm. Love it.

  • @jimberry5714
    @jimberry5714 5 лет назад

    Also, when wording contracts, "Time is of the essence"... is very important to include.

  • @axelbezzi
    @axelbezzi 5 лет назад +5

    Well...know we all are looking forward to see an interview with mr. Paul Gilbert!

  • @DeantheGreen1978
    @DeantheGreen1978 3 года назад

    Been bitten by #6 and #7 on the same project...stupid me! Thank you for all your work in this space Mr Huart! You are amazing!

  • @SingleMaltIdiot
    @SingleMaltIdiot 5 лет назад +8

    Love this video, as it really highlights things I’ve wondered about, especially in the departments of maintaining relationships and when not to raise a stink.
    One question I’d ask tho, is in regards to not always having an opinion. When do you draw the line, as an engineer, of when and when not to have an opinion? If things are crunching into a channel horribly, or someone’s thirteen beats off time, obviously you’d speak up, I’d think. However, say a part is very noticeably clashing with the song, or a gang vocal is running as smoothly as a derailed locomotive. Do you pipe up and suggest a change, or accept that you were simply hired to put what they gave you to tape?

  • @parachuteman4
    @parachuteman4 5 лет назад

    Thanks again Warren. Another great informative video

  • @ksparbanie
    @ksparbanie 5 лет назад +2

    About the backend, getting paid before handing over the final mix... what about the multi-tracks? Example: Client owes you $2000, but they have have the multi-tracks and find somebody to mix them for $500. They keep putting you off, saying they're broke, but in reality has blown you off?

  • @seanmccarney271
    @seanmccarney271 5 лет назад +12

    Not sure if this is a “when I first started” thing, but I’m pretty guilty of over-analyzing a mix to death. Seems like half the time I send the first or second mix, it’s approved even though I was just looking for feedback.
    Also, the “getting paid” part. Been plenty guilty of handing stuff off for approval only to never hear from them again. I’ve since started using a demo dither plugin that dips out the track randomly. Haven’t had any issues since. Cheers!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Sean McCarney the lessons I’ve learned from working for years in music, plus talking with guys like Bob Clearmountain for instance, is not to be too precious!!

  • @nogoogleplus
    @nogoogleplus 5 лет назад

    Super helpful video, I’m in the middle of a project and really needed the reminder on #11 thank you!

  • @randyshaffer93
    @randyshaffer93 5 лет назад

    Once again a tremendously informative and insightful video. I love when you give advice like this, especially based on your experiences.

  • @justfunguitar1500
    @justfunguitar1500 5 лет назад +2

    Brilliant video with class advice and experiences, thanks man

  • @Tarnith
    @Tarnith 5 лет назад

    No tips I can think of adding right now, but that last one really hit home. So many times I've gone to revisit something and perfect it, only to destroy the exact character I loved (Especially with over-soloing of tracks)
    Thanks so much for making this, and all the rest, of your videos. Some amazing information, thanks for sharing!

  • @trollstjerne
    @trollstjerne 5 лет назад

    Excellent video Warren! Thanks for sharing!

  • @itsadamtruitt
    @itsadamtruitt 5 лет назад +1

    wow this advice is GOLD. Thank you, Warren. You are a gift to the music/production community.

  • @Cugelclever
    @Cugelclever 5 лет назад +2

    A great vid with knowledge that can be applied. Quality as always, Warren.

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks ever so much Aaron! That's very kind of you!

  • @Table-Top
    @Table-Top 5 лет назад +1

    solid advice - thanks
    *point 11* was especially insightful

  • @commontimeproductions
    @commontimeproductions 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks Professor Warren!

  • @darrenross9168
    @darrenross9168 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Warren, thank you, you always give us great advice, all the best.

  • @brianjohnson2258
    @brianjohnson2258 5 лет назад

    Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

  • @ralfrpo-soundhouse2106
    @ralfrpo-soundhouse2106 5 лет назад

    Thanks Warren, my friend. It is amazing when so often you bring out new videos and topics that correspond to my actual topics. :-) This time the same. On Friday I will start with my own new band to record our first 2 songs of our first album in my studio, I am excited now bringing in all what I learned at the academy for my own projects now ! This video focus again on what is important. Thank you so much. Some of your 11 ones I did too in the beginning years ago, but it is not a big deal getting better and don´t fault again. Greetz from RPO Soundhouse Germany

  • @justinurness
    @justinurness 4 года назад

    I have been watching hours of you videos for weeks now and this one just hit me really hard. You're doing amazing work and it's immensely helpful. I really appreciate it.

  • @davidallenhammond2777
    @davidallenhammond2777 5 лет назад +2

    Wonderful information Warren, thanks so much for this!

  • @florinstreet
    @florinstreet 5 лет назад +2

    Another great video - very helpful to have some of my own thoughts and concerns validated. Always such inspiring and helpful content, thanks Warren!!

  • @joejurneke9576
    @joejurneke9576 4 года назад

    Perfection is the enemy of creativity. Great observations Warren

  • @HenryMittnacht
    @HenryMittnacht 5 лет назад +1

    So humble and true!!! Great video!!! Thank you!

  • @stephengabree
    @stephengabree 4 года назад

    Most of the guitar solos I create for new songs I've written or other people songs are off the cuff. A special magic happens with these solos, then when I want to perform them in the future I have to learn them again and they end up very polished yet lack that barely able to do what I do magic that happens the first time. I try to get as close to the original as possible but it's still polished and sometimes homogenized.🎸

  • @electricwhiterabbit
    @electricwhiterabbit 5 лет назад +1

    As for number 10, you are sooo right. Just ask Kanye West when he sampled 21st Century Schizoid Man without asking King Crimson. Apparently they thought after the fact (already released) that King Crimson would take a measly $10K and be okay with that. Huh nope, add a few more zeros to that number Mr. West LOL.

  • @matty6strings131
    @matty6strings131 5 лет назад

    This is a teaser. Warren, I’ll bet you could do WEEKS of videos on these topics. Such great advice. 👍

  • @JoePerkinsMusic
    @JoePerkinsMusic 5 лет назад +12

    Paul Gilbert is a legend! :-) Got to jam with him once & he was lovely...even though I sucked! :P

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +2

      Hi Joe Perkins you’re very welcome my friend!!

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 3 года назад

      I got to jam with Ritchie Sambora once....and I promptly forgot everything I know 😂

  • @rocknrollguitar
    @rocknrollguitar 5 лет назад +11

    Great vid Warren im getting started, doing all my recording for free to build a portfolio and getting my name out there. Only in my free time and only one song. If you want more, you pay. Only question I have: is that basic one page contract anywhere? a pdf or word doc would help a lot of us out

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +2

      Hi David, I highly recommend finding something that fulfils your needs, unfortunately there is no one size fits all contract for each individual person! I would get that one personal one made that suits you then modify it for each person!

  • @Ahazzard39
    @Ahazzard39 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing these tips Warren, extraordinary information!

    • @Producelikeapro
      @Producelikeapro  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks ever so much AJ! You Rock my friend!!

  • @tedgerard333
    @tedgerard333 5 лет назад

    Awesome, great stuff.

  • @NewFalconerRecords
    @NewFalconerRecords 5 лет назад

    Some brilliant points as always, but #11 (spoiler alert -- it's "Stay Away From Perfection") is a beauty. I was doing some printing in one of those big office stores recently, and they were playing Culture Club's 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' on the house sound system. Now I was in my mid-teens when this song came out and at the time I was into mod/punk music like the Jam, Clash and 60s bands like the Kinks and the Who -- just basically guitar stuff that had a total raw edge to it, and while I appreciated the Culture Club for their pop brilliance (I"ve always liked well-crafted pop music of all forms, and still do) I found the sound of the 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' backing track to be completely slick, bland and way too perfect for my ears at the time. Almost robotic and cold.
    Well the other day when I was listening to it in the store, it was the compression or the speaker I was standing under, but the drums were ridiculously prominent, and I could hear that reggae beat and was thinking how well played it was, and obviously human, but then at a certain point about 2/3rds in, when the snare comes in, you can hear a real lapse in the beat where it starts to lag behind the track before picking up again. And I thought, 'Cool, that's great! I once thought this was a cold, sterile track (always loved it as a song though), but now I could totally hear the humanity and warmth in the playing (and the bass is friggin' awesome too). Well, the next song that came on in the store was a modern dance song with a reggae-style beat that was gridded to within an inch of its life and I found myself yearning for the imperfections of a song that I once dismissed as being "cold" and "robotic". Nothing beats real human beings when it comes to making music, and lining everything up with a bunch of map-lines on a computer is not doing anyone any good.

  • @casperholm592
    @casperholm592 5 лет назад

    Thanks - super advices. specially the Jeff/credit story

  • @OrionHellraiser
    @OrionHellraiser 5 лет назад +1

    This is just amazing, maybe the best advices I'd ever listen about music production, thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge Warren!! I'm sure as hell everyone appreciate it

  • @jasonsimmons7479
    @jasonsimmons7479 5 лет назад +1

    Fantastic video,as always!

  • @magiusicgician4102
    @magiusicgician4102 5 лет назад

    Warren! This video was on point, I sometimes feel that we don't deserve you, you're amazing! Thank you so much. Much respect to you.

  • @neovxr
    @neovxr 5 лет назад

    Great advice!
    #11 in a way I knew it, but you gave it an amazing explanation. Perfection vs. clarity! It is to understand, that the particular imperfection is actually a thing that speaks. It makes the listener understand something that "perfection" cannot translate.

  • @squoblat
    @squoblat 5 лет назад +1

    Does the same advice still apply if you're getting a track sample recreated by session musicians? Essentially your own recording to use of a track that you originally intended to sample.

  • @BruceReynoldsMusic
    @BruceReynoldsMusic 5 лет назад

    Lots of this advice resonates with me. Wish I'd heard it years ago! Great video.

  • @ididit9026
    @ididit9026 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing these life lessons from yours! Warmest regards from Austria

  • @champsmacker
    @champsmacker 5 лет назад

    Excellent, timeless lessons!

  • @peachhead1928
    @peachhead1928 5 лет назад

    One of your best..thanks a lot Warren..

  • @ivanklass1
    @ivanklass1 5 лет назад

    Well Said. Warren you and Kramer are my Favorited !!!

  • @mnpestudio
    @mnpestudio 5 лет назад

    Man, thank you 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼 much for this. I really needed some guidance about this. I've been a producer for over 5 years now and I always thought I was doing something wrong. There were a couple of these 11 things I didn't do and did. Example: When I started my producing gig, I'd always give the band a written agreement before working on their project. For some reason I stopped doing it and it changed dramatically.... I mean, in very 𝙗𝙖𝙙 way. You just hit me where it hurts man, and I thank you for it. I'll definitely do this again.

  • @robertpauljerome
    @robertpauljerome 5 лет назад

    Thanks Warren! That's put my mind at rest and finally motivated me to fire up the studio again after 7 years of procrastinating.

  • @Dj_Leoguerrero
    @Dj_Leoguerrero 5 лет назад +1

    No words to express how greatful i' am you Warren. Brilliant content on this one 👏👏👏.

  • @benperry490
    @benperry490 5 лет назад +1

    great video and advice warren I forgot just how much you enjoy doing this crazy music thing excellent tips all and they apply to life in general wouldnt it be great if everyone followed just half of these tips,,, cheers!

  • @CurtisDWhale
    @CurtisDWhale 5 лет назад

    Warren, another great video! Maybe a 12th mistake is not discussing and communicating how you like to work with - let's say - a band in the studio. Some "golden rules" of behaviour. For example: you don't want bandmembers to move your faders and pushing the buttons on the desk, 7 people attending the mixing process, what about friends coming to visit the session, etc. Pro's know (I hope) how to behave, but I think a producer sometimes work with lesser experienced people/bands.

  • @dbest5575
    @dbest5575 5 лет назад

    Thank you sir.. this is a fatherly advice... God bless you sir for sharing some of your wisdom...