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The Self-Recording Band

by Benedikt Hain / Manel Espinosa Berenguer

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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  1. 325: Why Your Best Music Might Still Be Ahead Of You - Paul Robb (SmallTown)

    What if the best music you ever make is still ahead of you? Paul Robb has been making music for decades. He played in bands, wrote songs, stepped away from serious recording for years, came back to it later, learned an entirely new modern production workflow and is now releasing music he’s...

  2. 324: Capturing The Band vs. Producing The Band - And Getting Better With Every Record | fourcitycolony

    What happens when you compare the record you’re making now to the one you made a few years ago... and your first reaction is: “What the fuck? We sent this to our mixing engineer?” That’s exactly what happened to Stefan Thoms and fourcitycolony. And honestly, that’s a pretty good sign. It means…

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  3. 323: What It Takes To Make A Record Feel Alive - Garreth Tackney

    What makes a record feel alive, not just polished? Producer Garreth Tackney shares how he keeps modern productions sounding real, human and exciting. Want to make your own recordings sound professional without losing what makes your music yours? → https://theselfrecordingband.com -- What makes a...

  4. 322: This Music Producer Is Covering The Entire 400-Song Catalogue Of One Band - Samy Braysel

    🚀 Want our personal help with your next recording project? If you want to learn to listen in a completely different way, and get the production skills to finish songs consistently... 👉 Book a free first coaching session with us: theselfrecordingband.com We’ll listen to your music, look at your...

  5. 321: Why Creative Constraints Can Make You A Better Songwriter & Producer - Bryan Hinerdeer

    🚀 Want our personal help with your studio or your next music project? If you want to explore the full potential of your creations, learn to listen in a completely different way, and get the production skills to finish songs consistently... 👉 Book a free first coaching session with us:...

  6. 320: From Second-Guessing Every Mix To Finishing & Releasing Songs - Thomas Hauenstein

    🚀 Want our personal help with your studio or your next music project? If you want to finally finish songs and make them sound so good that you can't wait to share them with the world... 👉 Book a free first coaching session with us: theselfrecordingband.com We’ll listen to your music, look at…

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  7. 319: What Mastering Actually Does To Your Music - Maor Appelbaum

    🚀 Want our personal help with your studio or your next music project? If you want to produce your songs in a way that gets the emotion across and makes your vision for the music come out of the speakers... 👉 Book a free first coaching session with us: theselfrecordingband.com We’ll listen to…

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  8. 318: What Artists Actually Need From A Modern Music Producer - Pablo Lopez Figueroa

    What do artists actually need from a modern music producer? Not just someone who can hit record, choose microphones, or make a mix sound polished. A great producer helps turn a rough idea into a finished record. And a huge part of that work happens before the final recording even starts. In this...

  9. 317: Sounding Professional Doesn't Mean Generic, Boring, Or "Overproduced" - Domi Schreiber (MyKungFu)

    Can your music sound professional without becoming generic, boring, or overproduced? That tension is the main theme of this conversation with Domi Schreiber, the Swiss artist behind MyKungFu. Domi has a very specific artistic taste. He likes warm, organic, slightly imperfect productions with...

  10. 316: What Great Drummers Do Differently - Michi Dreilich

    What separates a good drummer from a great one? Most people would probably think it's timing, technique, or playing everything perfectly. But the biggest difference is: Great drummers make intentional choices. They understand how dynamics, tuning, feel, sound, and even small imperfections can...

  11. 315: Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album - Fabian Valentini (Max im Parkhaus)

    Why do so many bands never finish their album? For German indie rock band Max im Parkhaus, it wasn’t a lack of ideas or inspiration. It wasn’t a lack of talent. It wasn’t even a lack of opportunities or budget. After two failed attempts with professional #1 producers, years of frustration, and...

  12. 314: Can Recording Studios Be Sustainable? Why Michael Buschka Is Building His Studio Differently.

    Can recording studios be sustainable? That’s the question we explore in this episode with Michael Buschka, a recording and mixing engineer from Germany who has built his studio around sustainability, conscious decision-making, and genuinely caring for the artists he works with. Michael shares how...

  13. 313: How Legendary Rock Records Are Made - Kyle Hoffmann (NRG Recording Studios)

    What separates good audio engineers and producers from great ones? In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Hoffmann, Chief Engineer at the legendary NRG Recording Studios in Los Angeles, to talk about the iconic NRG sound and the skills that matter most. Both in the studio and throughout your...

  14. 312: "Can We Really Produce Our Own Album Start To Finish?" (Steady Drops Case Study)

    Can you really make a professional-sounding album yourself? Martin Kreuzer from Steady Drops had doubts. He questioned whether he could pull it off. And so did his band mates. Until they did it. Now he joins us to share how his band recorded, produced and mixed their latest album entirely…

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  15. 311: Making Decisions & Serving The Song | How ninnyliver Created Their Debut Album

    What does it actually take to finish a self-produced album you’re genuinely proud of? In this episode, we sit down with Dan and Neil from ninnyliver to talk about the mindset, creative decisions and production process that helped them finally finish and release their debut album after years of...

  16. 310: This Podcast Is About To Change - The Beginning Of A New Chapter For TSRB

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  17. 309: From 30 Demo Songs to A Finished Record That Matters - Swallow's Rose

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  18. 308: Two Backing Vocal Approaches Every Self-Recording Artist Needs To Know

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  19. 307: 6 Home Studio Mistakes We Made Early On (And What We’d Do Differently Today)

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  20. 306: How We Recorded Drums For A Punk Rock Record (Swallow's Rose - Full Drum Production Walkthrough)

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  21. 305: These 5 Low-End Mixing "Rules" Are Killing Your Mix

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  22. 304: Are You Learning From Audio Pros Or YouTubers? (The Mixing Advice That Actually Matters)

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  23. 303: The Music Production Process (Steps 6-10): Clean Up Your Session, Enhance The Performance, Mix And Finish Your Song!

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  24. 302: The Music Production Process (Step 5): Capturing Magic - How To Record Strong Takes That Actually Move People

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  25. 301: The Music Production Process (Step 4): Recording Setup & Sound Check: How To Capture Great Tones At The Source

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  26. 300: The Music Production Process (Step 3): Pre-Production - Why Most Home Recordings Fail Before Recording Even Starts

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  27. 299: The Music Production Process (Step 2): Choosing The Right Gear For The Project Without Wasting Money

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  28. 298: The Music Production Process (Step 1): Build a Rock-Solid Foundation Before You Record

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  29. 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

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  30. 296: The 10-Step-Process That Every Record Goes Through

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  31. 295: Why Your Records Don’t Sound the Way You Want (Real Talk for Self-Recording Artists)

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  32. 294: 5 Proven Songwriting Tricks To Make Your Chorus Hit Harder

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  33. 293: Give Us 30 Minutes And We'll Fix Most Of Your Reverb Problems

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  34. 292: Small Mix Tweaks, Big Results - Real-World Recording & Mixing Lessons That You Can Use Today

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  35. 291: Music Marketing Real Talk With Jesse Cannon - How To Actually Get Your Music Heard

    In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Cannon - producer, engineer, author, YouTuber (Musformation), and one of the most respected music marketing strategists today. This episode is absolutely packed with real-world, data-backed insights on what actually works in 2025/26 and beyond - and what...

  36. 290: Afraid to Release Your Music? Here’s What’s Really Holding You Back

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you 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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With unlimited...

  37. 289: Lessons From Real Recording Sessions and Coaching Projects

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  38. 288: Danny Gomez: From Brian May to Dirty Boy Pedals - Turning Obsession Into Opportunity

    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 only the plugins and gear you already own. With...

  39. 287: “I Don’t Have Enough Time” - How To Actually Make Time For Your Music (Even With A Busy Life)

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/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 only the plugins…

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  40. 286: The Top 10 Plugins We Can't Live Without

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music. Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive...

  41. 285: Bringing Your Music To The Live Stage: Click track? Backing Tracks? 100% Live And Free?

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music. Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive...

  42. 284: Inside Van Holzen’s New Album: Self-Producing "SOLANG DIE ERDE SICH DREHT"

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music. Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive...

  43. 283: The Only Gear That Actually Matters (Monitoring Explained)

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music. Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive...

  44. 282: The "Audio Nomad" Ady Parzentny: Building A Unique Career In Music Production, Van Life & Finding Home

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music. Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive...

  45. 281: Put Your Producer Hat On! Bold Recording Decisions = Exciting Music.

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music. Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive...

  46. 280: Raw vs Polished Recordings (Stop Missing The Point - Here’s What Actually Matters)

    The free balancing guide mentioned in the episode: theselfrecordingband.com/standoutmixes Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record…

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  47. 279: From Rough Demo To Killer Song (Pre-Production & Songwriting Deep Dive)

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music. Inside, we work with you one-on-one and connect you with a super positive...

  48. 278: The #1 Beginner Mistake In Music Production (Stop Doing This!)

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com/coaching Our coaching program and community is called The Self-Recording Syndicate. It’s the best resource in the world for artists who record their own music. Inside, we work with you one-on-one. We help you record and finish songs...

  49. 277: Auditioning 15 Limiters?! Mastering Talk with Slatin

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com Our coaching community, The Self-Recording Syndicate, is the number one way for DIY producers around the world to get results that they'll be proud of forever. If you apply for personal mentoring, we'll first jump on a completely free...

  50. 276: Creating Music For Wandering Souls - The Journey Of The Grand Caravan (Case Study Interview With Adam Croft)

    Your next step: Apply for coaching! theselfrecordingband.com Our coaching community, The Self-Recording Syndicate, is the number one way for DIY producers around the world to get results that they'll be proud of forever. If you apply for personal mentoring, we'll first jump on a completely free...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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Benedikt Hain / Manel Espinosa Berenguer

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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...

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