The problem of loudness, accepting new students and recording artists, and fielding requests for educational videos

Heya folks,

Welcome back to another edition of Sharing Notes! Read online here.

The problem of loudness

A friend of mine, Jason Sibi Okumu, once told me that if you sing quietly, people will lean in to listen. When it comes to making records, quite literally, nothing is loud if everything is loud. So how loud should your record be? If you're an artist, especially one new to recording, whether you're working with an engineer or DIYing, I hope this article gives some insight into the process of mixing and mastering for loudness. Read more here.

Accepting new students and recording artists

A little life update for context: now that I've been managing a little better with my chronic illness, and now that Jess and I are finished wedding planning, I've got more time and energy, and I'm a bit antsy to do more of the work I love! Please reach out if you'd like to study guitar, voice, songwriting, or music production together. Or hit me up if you'd like to have your music recorded, mixed, or mastered. (And remember, I'm still offering discounted rates for protest music!)

Fielding requests for educational videos

Related to the last bit, I've been wanting to make some educational/inspirational videos for musicians and creatives, but I'm not really sure where to start. Is there anything you'd like to hear me talk at length about? Maybe music production tips? Art as a form of activism or spiritual practice? Songwriting, guitar lessons, vocal technique? Maybe even a music info-dump sleep podcast? I'd love to hear your thoughts. You can reply to this email and lmk. :)

Meme moment

• You must hear doohickey music
• Meet the new pope
• My cat Casper playing guitar

Peace,
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