{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F287c50ee-d48e-4944-a4f1-b8eaf733c445","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Alex Estrada: Capturing the Feel of a Musician\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/287c50ee-d48e-4944-a4f1-b8eaf733c445\"></iframe>","title":"Alex Estrada: Capturing the Feel of a Musician","description":"Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA  Estrada comes from a diverse musical background. The son of a world renowned Mariachi musician and a former professional Folklorico dancer - He was raised in the studio as well as on stage. As front man of Alternative / Electronic rock band Silver Snakes he released 4 full length albums and toured the United States and Europe with the likes of Korn, Glassjaw, Coheed and Cambria, Bring Me The Horizon, Chevelle and more. Known for his experimental production style as well as his keen sense of melody and pitch, Estrada has been a frequent collaborator in the studio with LA legends Touche Amore and Joyce Manor. \nIn 2022 Estrada opened The Pale Moon Ranch, A recording studio situated in the mountains of Los Angeles county with panoramic views of the Mojave desert below. \nWhen he\u2019s not making records, Alex can be found exploring various old west ghost towns with his cat Princess Pearblossom.\nIN THIS EPISODE, YOU\u2019LL LEARN ABOUT:\nGrowing up in a musical household\nReaching out to your favourite producers/engineers\nGuitar tuning and intonation\nCapturing feel\nTechnical perfection vs. raw performances\nMaking your productions stand out \nCommitting to sounds on the way in\nLive off the floor recordings vs. tracking everything separately\nHaving the confidence to commit to sounds\nCapturing natural ambience\nShould you ever correct a musician\u2019s technique?\nMaking demos in the preproduction stage\nThe importance of a good tracking room\nTo learn more about Alex Estrada, visit: https://www.thepalemoonranch.com/\nFor tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/\nLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/\nDownload your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/\nGet your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset \u2013 The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/\nJoin the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community\nTo make sure that you don\u2019t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android.\nHave your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com\nThanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b7c37057-014b-46f3-ae2f-b60dd2725b8c/podcast-logo-yellow-4mucm3.png"}