Benny Grotto: Tips For Getting Better Performances

Benny Grotto is an award-winning music producer, mixer, and recording engineer, and a co-owner of the famed Mad Oak Studios in Boston, MA. He is known for his works with Aerosmith, Ben Folds, The Dresden Dolls, and Weird Al Yankovic.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Tips for getting your drummer, guitarist, and singer to get the best performanceHow to coach musicians who are over-performersHow to make sure an entire band plays tight with each otherHow to quickly build your reputation as a producer or engineerWhy it’s crucial to record with EQ and compression on the way in, as opposed to dealing with it in the mixing stageThe secret to capturing a big snare soundDrum overheads: When to treat them as cymbal mics vs. whole kit micsThe #1 thing you want your drummers to have when recordingTo learn more about Benny Grotto, visit: https://www.bennygrotto.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions? For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Send them to [email protected] leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!