3 Myths About Getting Paid To Record Or Mix - TheRecordingRevolution.com

[@AsaphProject]

"You do not have to be the best to add value to people's lives." ~ Graham Cochrane ~

[@KwyatMan]

You. Are. AWESOME!!!! Between Elliott Hulse, Tai Lopez and yourself, you guys are REALLY helping me with your philosophy. Thank You Graham!

[@carlborsing7336]

2015 is approaching,we're still "hanging in there" and are beginning the hard work of producing materials for our first music release.. The next couple of years should prove most exciting with studio hard and software upgrades, composing, filming, copyrighting, marketing etc.. :)

[@2inchfromtheground]

I would really urge you to try to cut all that into under a year, ,2 years is too long to produce an album in general

[@Jaimesnoise]

Your newsletter/mail the other day about not being afraid to charge was really helpful, thanks!

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

Solid advice (as usual) and good to hear an experienced mid-level engineer reaffirming the need for practice/work ethic/etc as part of their realistic long term goals. Both in the art AND the biz. I began on a cassette 4tk, and the basic principles for gain structure, EQ, etc were all in place for me by the time affordable Digital Home Recording came around. Do it folks, work at it...learn, learn...always more to learn. Cheers-M

[@necrise85]

Great Video, just as all other in Your profile! The sad truth is that there is not enough room for music producers, mixers etc. in the market, even very talented ones. And Your Site is the Very Best Example of This.... Couple of years ago We (producers) didn't have time even time to eat .... and now the only way to use Our skills is to teach others, who'll never have chance to make any money of it regardless of their level. Please don't delete my post - I really appreciate what You do Man, I'm just worried of all people wasting their time and money on new gear....

[@mattmullin33609]

Logged onto my old google account and my new one just to like this video twice haha... You are the man Graham! Always love these videos and the Podcasts.

[@jjt7973]

Thanks Graham for being so earnest and busting myths! At the end of the day, if you enjoy making music, you will find a way around everything relevant to music making! Home recording is what many have to resort to - simply because labels aren't going to sign everybody! But the joy that you get from producing your own stuff is just awesome! It's a thrill only every producer will know! Thanks Graham for great informative stuff .. Keep em coming! God Bless ..

[@dsus00]

Man i gotta say, what you are doing is really really great. You put a lot of work into these videos, and it's all to help others. Me and my bandmate actually just started recording local artists and we started charging from the beginning. I have learned a lot from your videos and wanted to let you know that you greatly motivate others with videos like this. Thanks and have a great day sir!

[@walterwilliams2371]

Wow! Thanks Graham! I know this video is a little old but helpful none the less.I'm so determined to get started in doing this even part time for now. I've been wanting to do audio recording, mixing and mastering for years but always made excuses for not being more serious about pursuing my dream and passion. I don't have any gear but I plan getting some and I plan on taking an audio course with a notable studio. I know it's not required to be in this business by most but I want to be around notable professionals in the business because I want do this professionally full-time one day. So thanks for the motivation and encouraging and down to earth advice and keep doing your thing sir!

[@guitarbizzar5524]

Dude I watch vids from time to time and you are a GREAT soul, Please DO NOT STOP your a hero man. Your are making a difference in MY LIFE :)

[@fran6_belanger]

So motivating..!! Breaks barriers and gives me great tips for starting to consider that I own enough to start doing more sideline projects, recording and mixing other people stuff and have fun in the meantime !!!

[@1900stratoliner]

Good down to earth inspiration, thanks. I love tracking the guitar and coming up with something that I never heard before !

[@MegaKarume]

You have rekindled my passion in audio, thank you so much...

[@hekt50]

Thank you Graham. You are always generous with your videos and instruction. So, you have enhanced people's lives.

[@VMXGroove]

Thank you very much for your videos. Wealth of knowledge buddy. I continue to learn so much from them. I'm still struggling with proper EQ but I've gotten so much better. Still learning where to cut or boost. It's fun to watch you work. All the best.

[@sebastian5302]

Wow... I was actually thinking of paying for the Master program... but $450?!?!? Dude, that's insane!! No way I would pay all that money for an online video class. That's more than a philosophy class at my school.

[@tomwhitcombe7621]

Dude, add motivational speaking to audio engineering. Very thought provoking.

[@SteveBakerProducerMusician]

Great advice! I do online session guitar services but am pretty good at mixing & production so it's a good confidence booster!

[@nickhansbauer]

I don't even do anything that has to do with recording beyond hooking up a mic to garageband from time to time (I'm a full-time film student) but this video just made me really want to get into recording (:

[@seanliddy6067]

That's the best advice I've heard of in years!!!

[@AndrewWilley]

SO I'm 3 years late on commenting, but still. For me, it comes down to as soon as you can record a clean input signal, you can start charging. If you have a good wav file, the rest is a matter of investing personal time to make things sound good together. Your $/hour wages will be very low to start (ie, you charge someone $100 to record/mix a song that takes you 20 hours to mix), but you get better, and just as long as your source audio is clean you are fine.

[@moretimeproductions]

Yor videos are really informative, inspiring and comforting, thanks Graham :)

[@devious1gaming]

I hope this course is working out for you. You are naturally gifted in genuine presentation and teaching. Good luck.

[@fran6_belanger]

Hi there, Think there's nothing related with religion here. This guy is helping others and giving a lot from himself, free most of the time. I myself learned a lot of great things by watching 5 min to a better mix video series. Please consider respect on this YT channel man...

[@HimanshuSharma-vt8ke]

Hey graham, great video as always bro. Been following n learning a lot from u. M a guitar player n a student of music n m starting to record n mix my guitar covers, or any guitar recordings over backing tracks. I will be a professional recording n mixing engineer n will be a performing artist myself. I said "I will" cause there's absolutely no doubt in my mind that i will make music professionally. As i cant record drums n other instruments except my guitar, so m trying to just mix drums n bass along through plugins, so that when i can record real drums, I have already gained experience. Anyways, as u said i'd rather try n try n try n fail in music, than to choose any other profession that i'm not interested in..

[@BarrettJones1111]

Thank you for all your hard work and time!

[@gankytime7]

Thanks for the encouragement Graham. God bless

[@douglasdiaz9553]

Great information!

[@mitchellchurch3385]

I wish I could do audio full time. Living in a small isolated town there are hardly no bands to record and the bands that are around do not want to pay for recording/mixing. Ohh well I'll just continue to hone my craft and produce my own material.

[@mediatechtube]

I suppose you have an internet connection.... thats how you are writing this. Do it online....

[@DebutanteMassacre]

Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.

[@TheJacobBoykin]

Awesome video man! This is so helpful and inspiring :)

[@ZackMester]

I love to see a passion towards helping others. Nice

[@Mandakinimusic]

You´re absolutely right mate! Thanks for your continuous motivation towards others! :)

[@KirtanPatel]

Very good advice! Your videos are helping newbies like me. Thanks. I have a small question. Many times I faced a weird question (even before listening any of my work) from people "Oh! So you are going to record? From where have you studied sound engineering?" And as I say, "I've learned by experience", then they are like "Oh, then you'll need to call some senior sound engineer just to make sure you are doing right things!" How should I response them?

[@Leoguerrero86]

Graham , you are simply the best !

[@MrAchris10]

Thanks for the edification and wisdom!

[@chrishastings]

Man, you are awesome keep up the good work

[@kotchuprecords9286]

True word. Bro u ain't lying. If you wana do it just start . There is nothing to fear but fear itself.

[@wiwi10191019]

Great video! Graham you should consider become a life coach. Have watched almost all your videos, I guess you also read Seth Godin?

[@TheKing-er9ge]

Thanks man, whatever we focus upon we can become.

[@rpmusic22]

thanks for your advise I will take it!!

[@walterallred]

Love it man. Great video.

[@SketchStudioPA]

stick with it. i started at a small flat fee for friends out of audio school, then bumped to $10/hr, then $15, now $20. Get paid what you deserve, and upgrade equipment accordingly.

[@mrreggiej85]

hard work pays off. Most people will notice if you go hard or not and a serious mc or musician will pay.

[@ckjjclan]

Thank you. Great video.

[@1myfriendjohn]

I really like this video, fair play man. Your points are well made and direct.

[@MrMike304TV]

Good stuff man

[@LeoBercoff]

Very inspiring!

[@robbiesmith8098]

You help me soo much luv ur channel

[@samh40090]

Hey Graham!!! Would we be able to hear your first mixes???

[@Ganwille]

Nice biceps. Also very informative video. ; P

[@coletidwell7120]

its a scary thing. but frankly i dont have the money to get any gear haha. im using pro tools and logic pro 9 at school but i dont own a DAW myself. i have an 1 channel m-box so i could but i need a desent DAW and mic so i could do it. but this video just sparked a flame in me, thank you. im gonna have a studio one day and start small then grow :) thank you!

[@boatblocker]

great video!

[@alproductionz08]

Hey gram,I raised my studio rates from $25 to $35 after watching this video..since i raised my studio price,i haven't been getting new clients booking sessions but lost all my old clients. no one recorded in my studio in the last 3 weeks....should I go back to $25 hr?

[@AnthonyMcG22]

No, just work on making yourself worth that much. Never go backwards once you establish a new rate. That's just my opinion, best of luck though!

[@moskva-kassiopeya]

THANK YOU! that was just amazing speech!

[@yvanbister]

Hi Graham, I got a question that is a bit off-topic, it concerns Audio Interfaces. I have a Line 6 UX1 (pretty cheap box I got when just starting out), and I record guitar using a dynamic mic. Would upgrading to a different Audio Inteface (like say Scarlett 2i2) influence the quality of my recordings?

[@yvanbister]

Can you give a bit more info? I'm not quite sure what Audio Interfaces do other than convert an Analog Signal to a Digital Signal

[@everydayapeso]

*Closes browser and opens protools*

[@2dollarcrew]

Is the Audio Income project a one time payment for the full course?

[@CyrilViXP]

Charging for recording, mixing or mastering? Or everything?

[@bamagtrdude]

start listening to what he says @ about 3:30 -- listen closely.

[@amandiocruz3799]

Man i love what you say is real true

[@DanD3vil]

As someone who has just started, is charging $100 per song too much?

[@nusphere]

How do you get clients in the first place?

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Forget Trump.Graham for Prez.

[@jesse_cole]

damn, that's a low bar to get over.

[@CyrilViXP]

Oh... I've bought some ibook g4 one year ago and thought, it was pretty new model :-(

[@LeapingDodo]

Hey Graham, i've been working towards starting my business and just trying to start getting job hit me like a fucking brick wall. Nobody wants to give their stuff out of hands even if you offer to do it for free. I'm quite confused, just writing songs to mix myself as exaples but my workflow is quite nitpicky and slow (composing and mixing wise) so i spend 20-40 hours per song wich gets me there, but i'd like to go faster ofc. Any tips on convincing/finding people whom i can work with as general

[@xkrnposerx256]

yes. yes it would

[@AlJallohMusic]

fuck that, I'm opening garageband... much simpler lol

[@eldean0]

He also reminds me of John Assaraf haha

[@fran6_belanger]

Great :)

[@MikeDGF76er]

Good word bro keep the truth alive@ Mr DDODS what your email

[@walterallred]

Using Kajabi eh ;)

[@InternetFriendsmusic]

I'm waiting for ur luv Luv me

[@kallitheameria]

Couldnt be a worse video