The #1 feminist music tech podcast, featuring deep-diving episodes into all things music production and home recording and fascinating guest episodes with women making music with technology, hosted by Isobel Anderson.
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Unedited, uncensored, raw musings on marketing, sales, success and 'Punching Above Your Weight' in all areas of life.
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Renegade Real Estate Coach Glenn Twiddle and his Rebellious partner Naomi take on the problems of the real estate agent’s world, with ‘out of the box’ tactics bound to annoy your competition. Glenn Twiddle, author of the best selling book ‘Punching Above Your Weight’, has become synonymous with ‘Out of the Box’ marketing ideas for the real estate industry, constantly testing the boundaries of ‘attention getting’ tactics in order to help agents get noticed, get trusted and get hired. Having b ...
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Join Isobel for all the juicy details on what you can expect to find inside of Season 06 of the podcast, dropping on October 24th. Listen and subscribe to the podcast: https://femalediymusician.com/podcast And share the podcast with a friend so we can spread the word, and making music technology a better place for women and gender diverse people. R…
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EP#94 {BONUS EPISODE} Live in Conversation with Daisy Stewart-Darling at Towner Gallery
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Join us for the first ever Live Girls Twiddling Knobs episode, recorded at Towner Gallery on August 2nd, 2024. inside, Isobel talks with sound and lino artist, Daisy Stewart-Darling about her new project Lino Waves: Soundscapes of the Living Coast, which documents the changing East Sussex coastline through field recordings and large scale lino work…
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How to Respond to "What Will the Sellers Accept?" Price Enquiry
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How to Respond to "What Will the Sellers Accept?" Price Enquiry
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Fee Defense Strategy Quick version
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Request from a client ......So I cold called a vendor some time ago and he mentioned he was going to sell later. For several months I've been keeping in touch with him, also giving him a Selling Guide a week ago.Today he called me asking me my fees and marketing, mentioning he has 3 agent choices to go with and asked me to email him my fees marketi…
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How Much to Invest in Your LOGO & Brand ?
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Forgot to mention in this discussion, that given the focus I put on your PERSONAL brand, ie your name and likeness, this subject of your corporate brand isn't the highest priority regardless. So just get something you're happy with and let's get to work on the important stuff !!
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Q about 'Sign Jumping' by real estate agents
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Not legal advice coz it's been a long long time. But from memory here you go
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An overview of the features of Agent Prospecting, and more importantly, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU as an agent. Frankly, if this system I built existed when I was an agent or Principal, I'd still be in real estate. Hope it is enlightening and if it's satisfactory let's talk further
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Staying classy when YOU sell a property another agent couldn't
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Question I am addressing in the ep - Hey mate,I was wondering if you can please help me.I have a property that I have sold in ------- that was originally expired from another agent.What is a good script to say for a video?My answer.....
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Following last week’s epic binaural finale episode, Isobel is back for one last music tech chat to bring Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs to a close. This final wrap up episode is the perfect way to get a whistle stop tour of any episodes you might have missed and glean any final little golden nuggets from the last few weeks. This season, we've h…
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EP#93: {Binaural S05 Finale} Embodying Electronic Music with NYX at Hidden Notes Festival
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Ready for a binaural sound adventure? We’re wrapping up S05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs with an extra-special episode where, together, we take an immersive binaural deep dive into the ecosystem that is NYX. NYX are often described as an electronic drone choir and are a group of women and non-binary vocalists and non-vocalists who use music technology …
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Decolonising the Loop & Reimagining the DAW with Josephine Zwaan
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Have you ever questioned the way that music technology software is designed? And how the tech tools and gear we use might look and feel completely different if they were designed by different humans (i.e. not just predominantly white, cis, heterosexual men living in the West). Well, this question didn’t just bother today’s guest, producer and resea…
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How to Choose the Right DAW for You (+ Isobel’s personal top 3 picks)
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Feeling overwhelmed by all the recording software choices? Been using the same DAW for a while and feel like it’s time to switch it up? Haven’t started recording your music because you don’t have the right gear? If so, this episode is a MUST LISTEN because we’re breaking down the pros and cons of a variety of recording softwares and demystifying th…
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Navigating a Freelance Creative Career as a Disabled Artist with Meg Fozzard
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It’s not easy growing a career in the arts but it’s down right tough if you’re living with a disability too. In this episode, Isobel is joined by journalist, digital producer and disabled rights activist Meg Fozzard to discuss the challenges disabled artists can face, the things the industry can do better and strategies Meg has developed over the y…
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The Art of Music Mastering w/ Katie Tavini & Izzy McPhee
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If you’ve ever wondered what music mastering is, how to get your music mastered or even get into mastering yourself, this podcast episode is for you because Isobel is joined by Weird Jungle mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Izzy McPhee. Between them, they’ve racked up credits with We Are Scientists, Bloc Party, Frankie Morrow, Ash, Waverly, Arlo…
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Why Community is More Important Than Confidence for Women Learning Music Tech
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It’s common to hear people make the case for initiatives and spaces that help women become more confident with music tech. And many women will say they wished they had more confidence when it comes to music production, mixing and the whole recording process. But what if this pursuit for more confidence was actually further sabotaging the progress o…
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Adventures in Sound, Voice & Field Recording with Cathy Lane
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If you’ve ever felt stumped as to what to do with all those field recordings you’ve been making… Or like experimental music sometimes lacks a human touch… this episode is a must listen because Isobel is joined by Cathy Lane, an artist, composer and academic inspired by everyday experiences and, in particular, how ‘hidden histories’ can be investiga…
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Maximising your Recording Studio Time with Phoebe Bentham
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Have you ever recorded in a studio and felt like time just slipped away? Or maybe you wished you’d felt more comfortable or like you were using the time better? If so, this episode is not to be missed because Isobel is joined by Brighton based producer and engineer, Phoebe Bentham, who’s sharing her top tips on preparing like a pro for your next re…
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How I Use 'Assignments' to Take Imperfect Action and Make Music with Limited Time
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? We totally get it - it can be easy to put off recording your music out of the belief that every single element of it needs to be perfect. It can also be tricky to find time to dedicate solely to making music; so perfectionism combined with limited time can make it really difficult to actually sit down and get the…
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The Life & Times of a Black Woman DJ with DJ Paulette
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DJing is still a pretty white, male industry, but when this week’s guest, DJ Paulette, first began spinning vinyl in Manchester’s nightclubs in the 90s, black women DJs were few and far between. Winner of the DJ Mag’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award, DJ Paulette's career has spanned over two decades and multiple locations. But inside this candid…
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With Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs dropping on August 17th, Inside this trailer Isobel gives you a teaser of what you can expect inside each episode over the next few weeks. Remember to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and don't forget to enter our Season 05 competition where you could win an audio interface and some of ou…
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"Don't wish the MARKET was better, wish YOU were better"
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"I'll Wait til the Market Gets Better...."My response to the couple of agents who told Naomi they were going to wait to pull the trigger on improving their business (in a variety of ways) and just waiting out this period which they suggest is a little less than ideal. (Since when is it ideal anyway??)…
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I'm about to start in Real Estate. Any advice ?
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Brand new sales person, about to get his sales license, and asks me a very open ended question. "What advice would you give me starting out?" My attempt to answer.....
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EP#83 {BONUS Special} Kate Nash Talks Music, Feminism and Coffee
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What if fame and commercial success weren't as great as the industry leads many artists to believe? This weeks guest, Kate Nash, had to face this question from an early age after her debut album found overnight success during the naughties. Because, even though there were good times and a few great people, burn out, industry sharks and misogyny wer…
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What social media post do I start with ?
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A student asks about social media, what to post early in his learning about social media. And I try to cram the key elements of a 12 hour answer into 5 mins. Partially successful in my attempt
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EP#82: {S04 Finale Special} Binaural Sea Ice at UCL’s Bartlett Sch. of Architecture w/ Emma-Kate Matthews [Headphones Advised]
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[Headphones Advised] Listen to the shifting, singing Antarctic sea ice in mesmerising binaural audio to mark the end of another incredible season of Girls Twiddling Knobs. For this Season Finale, Isobel travels to University College London’s Bartlett Sch. of Architecture to meet composer and lecturer Emma-Kate Matthews. Follow Emma and Isobel on a …
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EP#81: Making Production Part Of Your Songwriting Process w/ Orla Gartland
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Orla Gartland’s career started out as a DIY artist on Youtube and has since seen her music rise in success and synced on both the hit TV shows Normal People and Heart Stopper. Inside this episode, she shares why recording and production has become integral to her creative process, especially in the creation of her debut album, Woman On The Internet…
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EP#80: 3 Steps To Establishing More Respectful Music Collaborations
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Whether you’re in a band, have a team or are a totally DIY, solo musician, you’ll likely need to work with other people from time-to-time to get your music out into the world. But it doesn’t always feel easy or rewarding and, even worse, sometimes – especially if you’re a woman in music – collaborative relationships can be disrespectful. So, inside…
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EP#79: The Oram Awards: Celebrating Women in Electronic Music & Sound
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There have never been so many initiatives fostering marginalised talent in electronic music and sound, and one such platform is the UK’s Oram Awards. Established in 2017, the Oram Awards is a partnership between The Radiophonic Institute, PRS Foundation & The Daphne Oram Trust, and elevates the work and voices of women, Trans and Non-Binary music c…
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EP#78: What Is Sidechaining & When To Use It in your Tracks
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Now, you might have heard about this production technique in the context of compression. You may already be using this technique in your own projects but even if you’re not just yet, you might have heard someone talk about adding sidechain compression either in a studio or on a YouTube video. But, if you’re totally new to sidechaining, today’s epis…
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EP#77: Straddling Multiple Genres & Musical Identities with Riz Maslen
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It’s easy to feel tied down or boxed in as a woman in the music industry, and many artists use a pseudonym to create separation between their personal and creative lives. But today’s guest, Riz Maslen, has been releasing electronic music under multiple musical identities for the past three decades. Inside this episode, Riz shares how she’s used dif…
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{BONUS EPISODE} Teaching Women Music Technology [PART 2]: My Unique Approach
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What culture would enable women to learn and thrive with music technology? And how might this be fostered in music tech learning spaces? Inside this BONUS podcast episode Isobel shares the unique teaching approach she’s developed over the past five years, and why it's set over 400 women (and counting) up to win with music technology. This practical…
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EP#76: {Student Success} Owning The Title of 'Musician' with Lois Lelland
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If you’ve ever struggled to own the title of ‘Musician’ this episode’s for you. Every single person has a slightly different definition of what actually makes a musician, but the reality of how and why we *feel* like one is often complex and even pretty misunderstood. Inside this episode, Isobel sits down with pianist and Home Recording Academy alu…
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{Bonus Episode} Teaching Women Music Technology [Part 1] Why Have We Failed (So Far)?
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“Surely if women *really* wanted to record and produce music, they’d just get on with it like their male peers, right?” Well… Sadly it’s not that simple. Today in 2023, women still are considerably outnumbered on music production programmes and in recording studios and are less likely to learn through free online resources, like YouTube, compared t…
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EP#75: {Student Success} Blowing A Sync Execs Mind with Jess Magoch
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If your first few attempts at self-producing your music have left you feeling like throwing in the towel, this episode is for you. Jess Magoch is an award winning Philadelphia based Hip Hop/Jazz artist who decided it was time to become more independent through developing her skills in recording and production. But as Jess shares in her chat with Is…
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{BONUS EPISODE} How To Make Big, Bold, Scary Decisions in your Music Career
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Most musicians will have to make a big, bold, scary decision at some point in their career if they’re going to keep growing and developing as an artist. But how do you know when it’s time to take a risk, take the plunge and get out of your comfort zone? Inside this special BONUS episode, Isobel unpacks the types of big decisions you might face as a…
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EP#74: How To Recession Proof Your Music Through The Power of Home Recording
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Have the last few months of financial insecurity made you question if you can keep investing in your music? Many musicians are having to make some tough decisions when it comes to basic living costs, let alone their music careers. But inside this episode, Isobel shares how having the ability to record and produce yourself will not only save you mon…
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EP#73: Forging An Artist Identity & Embracing Music Tech w/ VOLTA HYMN
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There’s nothing more frustrating than being creatively restricted by the skills and tools at your disposal, and oftentimes this leads to musicians being overly-reliant on others to get our music out into the world. But this week’s podcast guest, VOLTA HYMN (AKA Delali Zevon-Aniakwah), decided to develop her music tech know-how in order to forge her…
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EP#72: 5 Strategies To Home Record Your Music Like A Pro
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If you want to make 2023 the year you finally have amazing recordings of your music without breaking the bank, this episode is for you. Inside, Isobel shares 5 Key Strategies to Home Record Your Music Like a Pro! Even if you’ve worried that recording your music at home will automatically make it sound amateur in comparison to paying for commercial …
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EP#71: Producing an Album Through Chronic Illness with April Rose Gabrielli
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Adversity can be one of the most creativity-enhancing experiences for many musicians, but when you’re faced with chronic illness that may dictate your energy and ability to work, it’s a whole different story. Inside this episode Isobel chats to musician and producer April Rose Gabrielli about her experience developing epilepsy, totally out of nowhe…
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EP#70: What to do With Other People's Advice as a Woman in Music
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How many times have you been given advice on your music, recording or production, even though you didn't ask for it? Or perhaps you’re always looking for advice rather than trusting your own internal resources and instincts? For many women in music, getting advice can feel like a tricky terrain to traverse without getting mansplained at, stereotype…
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EP#69: {Student Success} Producing A Bigger Sound (+ falling back in love with music) with Penny White
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It’s not uncommon for musicians to feel disheartened by recording and releasing their music when they don’t receive the recognition or respect they’d like. But inside this episode, Penny White (AKA Jenny Welch) shares how this all changed once she became more involved in the process of recording and production. This is a journey that has resulted i…
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EP#68: Self-Producing As Protest & Revolution with Blu Fiefer
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Recording and producing as a woman in music is still pretty nonconformist, but in the context of the Middle East, it’s a down-right act of resistance, as this week’s guest Blu Fiefer explains. The Lebanese based artist has had to face many of the familiar challenges regarding accessing safe-spaces in which to record, being taken seriously as a fema…
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EP#67: Making Time For Your Music
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Nowadays, pretty much everyone feels busy, but for musicians this can really start to eat into vital music making time. Urgent tasks can seem to dominate your schedule, and before you know it, the day’s gone and your music’s been left to the bottom of your to-do list. Inside this episode, Isobel shares how she’s managed to make time for her music, …
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Incentives to get listings. Do they work ?
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Having tried many many variations on this theme through my clients, we discuss the "List with me before xxxxx and I will give you xxxxxx" offer to your marketplace.
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EP#66: Crafting Cyborg Dreams In A Home Studio w/ Miss Grit
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If you’re someone who loves a good concept album, this episode is for you because Isobel is joined by musician and producer, Miss Grit, to discuss their new album Follow The Cyborg. Combining both grit and cleanliness in equal measure, Miss Grit’s music is an exploration of what it means to be human and then reframe this on our terms. But this does…
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Golden Nugget: Creative Liberation through Self-Recording Your Music w/ Flaming June
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Recording studios are wonderful spaces where real magic can happen, but it’s also so liberating to have the skills and set up to create music and experiment with your creative ideas from the comfort of your own home. Inside this Golden Nugget Episode we’re going back to #57 where Isobel chatted to musician and producer, Flaming June (AKA Louise Eat…
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Golden Nugget: Owning your Artistic Identity w/ BISHI
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Do you ever worry about how other people perceive you as an artist? This question is particularly loaded for women and gender expansive musicians because there’s so much tied up with how femininity should be presented and received (and even what it is). It’s for this reason that Isobel is sharing a Golden Nugget from EP#30 when she chatted with the…
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Is there security in a 'wage' in real estate ?
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I discuss the timing of leaving a retainer position in real estate vs going out on your own
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Golden Nugget: Using Social Media As A Form of Creative Expression
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One of the biggest drains on many a musician’s time, self-esteem and mental energy is social media - you’ve probably found yourself both loving and hating it in equal measure. So today we’re going waaay back to episode #44 where Isobel shares her best tips for getting more intentional about how we use social media so it stops being a vanity scale a…
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Golden Nugget: The Analogue Recording Process with Julie McLarnon
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People always wax lyrical about how much warmer or better analogue technology sounds, but what are the practicalities of recording in this format as opposed to digital? Inside this Golden Nugget episode, Isobel delves back to EP#07 when she chatted to engineer and owner of Analogue Catalogue recording studio, Julie McLarnon about how preparation re…
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