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A podcast dedicated to traversing the tricky world of music and music promotion in the 21st century. Every Wednesday Phil discusses important topics and interviews people in the music industry
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Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
This week I've been chatting with Rob Scatchard, singer with Papa Shango. Papa Shango are a unique band so in this interview we discuss Robs approach to theatrics on a small scale, optimising music for live performances and setting up for gigs
Papa Shango can be found on Facebook here
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Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Your hearing matters, don't let it deteriorate needlessly. Join Phil as he discusses
- How to best protect your hearing in loud scenarios
- Why damaging your hearing is bad as a musician
- What you can do in the rehearsal room to avoid creeping volume
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Phil can be found at: www.philthemixengineer.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
This week I've been chatting with Jonathan Craig, owner of Forge Music Group. Jonathan had LOTS of great knowledge to share on the podcast for bands, well worth a listen!
For more information on Forge Music Group:
Facebook - Forge Music Group
theforgemusicgroup.com
Scouser and the Scot interviews can be found here:
SAS Youtube
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Phil can be found at: www.vortissoundstudios.com
Phil can be emailed at: Phil@philthemixengineer.com
If you want to get in contact with us at the podcast, email us at: musicsurvivalguide@gmail.com
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Your gear needs to be good, but how good does it need to be to be in a successful band? Join Phil to discuss:
- What traits to look for in good music gear
- Why big brands aren't always best
- Focusing your gear priorities
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Phil's Page
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
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
This week I've been chatting with Joe Montague, a remote session drummer with All You Need Is Drums. This week Joe discusses his approach to session drumming, how he comes up with the parts and how he records them. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview
For more information on All You Need Is Drums find Joe at:
www.allyouneedisdrums.com
All You Need Is Drums - Instagram
Joe's podcast can be found here:
that60srecordingpodcast.podbean.com
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
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Phil's Page
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
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
This week I've been chatting with Joe Montague, a remote session drummer with All You Need Is Drums. As well as being an amazing session player, Joe is knowledgeable (and passionate) about everything to do with 60s recording and 60s drumming. We cover a lot of ground on this interview - This is part 1 of a 2 part interview!
For more information on All You Need Is Drums find Joe at:
www.allyouneedisdrums.com
All You Need Is Drums - Instagram
Joe's podcast can be found here:
that60srecordingpodcast.podbean.com
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
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
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Your social media needs to be on point, for engagement and increasing followers it just needs to be good! This week I discuss:
- Optimising your posting time
- Putting variety in your posts
- Making sure your music is quickly findable!
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
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Phil's Page
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
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
This week's interview I've been chatting with Keith Lamley the manager of WDFD Records. Keith has great knowledge about the realities of recording contracts and the modern music industry. This is a particularly great chat if you're considering the benefits (and potential drawbacks) of record contracts.
For more information on WDFD Records, find them here on Facebook, or here on their website
Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
Music Survival Guide Podcast
Phil's Page
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
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Well hello! May I welcome you to my little show. Echoing a previous episode, this week I'm discussing a year on from lockdown starting, what can bands productively do in this time?
- Making the most of your time by learning new ideas
- Regular practice
- Other creative outlets
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Phil's Page
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
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
This week I've been talking with Stephen Kerrison, a mastering engineer at Tall Trees Audio Mastering. We chat about:
- The loudness wars and why they happened
- What a mastering engineer does
- Communication between mastering engineers and bands
- Mistakes bands can make when mixing themselves at home.
Apple Digital Masters information
Find Stephen online at:
talltreesaudiomastering.com
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Join us on our Facebook Group: Music Survival Guide Community
Come and follow us on Instagram! We are at:
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Phil's Page
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