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 performance
- How to coach musicians who are over-performers
- How to make sure an entire band plays tight with each other
- How to quickly build your reputation as a producer or engineer
- Why it’s crucial to record with EQ and compression on the way in, as opposed to dealing with it in the mixing stage
- The secret to capturing a big snare sound
- Drum overheads: When to treat them as cymbal mics vs. whole kit mics
- The #1 thing you want your drummers to have when recording
To learn more about Benny Grotto, visit: https://www.bennygrotto.com/
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