After reading your book Nic I was inspired to "assemble my avengers" before 2024. It only took a couple weeks and some DM's - but now I've connected with a mixing/mastering engineer AND a producer that's willing to work with me in my budget and believes in my music. It's possible. Your avengers are out there. No excuses - seek them out, stay humble and grow together!
@BDC_BRZY
8 ай бұрын
Awesome bro! I did the same thing. Now I have someone to mix and master my songs much cheaper then most people
@CtotheV
6 ай бұрын
100% gold. Good enough. Yeah, always a better way to do things. Just like photography. There's always a better camera. More than likely, it's not the camera - it's the photographer - not the mic - it's the musician. You don't "have-to-have" before you do. Do first.
@ClassEBeats
9 ай бұрын
Shout out to Nic for this video! I tell artists the same thing daily and it’s great to see someone who made it giving the blueprint to releasing music consistently🙏🏾
@luuminousx
9 ай бұрын
Been writing down everything you say! I trust you. I produce, mix & master and execute vocals. Will release debut song soon. May I meet you one day. Have a blessed one brother.
@DavidAskerMusik
9 ай бұрын
Nic’s book/audiobook is great!
@frdiforartists
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you found it valuable.
@EDP_beats
9 ай бұрын
That's exactly what I do for my artist. Making a preset and a template for them to use, so they can record quickly and help me speed up the mixing! Love it!
@justjasmin4251
9 ай бұрын
how much do you charge?
@HiFiJi
9 ай бұрын
Love the advice Nic! I discovered a huge passion in music production last week of 2022, and the passion has become an obsession. I've been experimenting with producing different genres and soundscapes and started releasing music a few months ago at the end of September in 2023. During the first several months of 2023 when I experimenting with music production I was watching videos and reading about mixing and mastering techniques and concepts consistently. I wanted to skill stack production, mixing, mastering, so that I wouldn't have to pay others to do it and I so that I can be self-sufficient and more valuable to others down the line. I've only released instrumental music so far but I want to start releasing music with my lyrics in it so I have been learning vocal recording and vocal mixing as well. There is still a lot to learn in music production, vocal recording, and mixing and mastering, but I really feel that stacking all of these skills is/will be worth the time to learn it.
@itsmikesb
2 ай бұрын
The best equipment you have is what’s available to you!
@Meredythmusic
4 ай бұрын
Best advice you can follow is from people that are doing it! Have done it and are having great results from it! God bless you Nic 👍🏻
@teamdarinkatrel1719
8 ай бұрын
DIY lets go
@JordanSolomon
9 ай бұрын
Man if I had this when I started making music. This channel is pure gold.
@dizzyparkermusic
8 ай бұрын
This has inspired me to stop wasting time on the mixing and mastering (which I’m not the best at) so I can get back down to the creativity.
@startervisions
9 ай бұрын
the new paradigm is content creation and curation...if you keep up with music, and you're perceptive enough, to know what's next...just make something and mean it, let the people interpret it, refine it to their liking and preferences...
@RealTezzo
7 ай бұрын
This was a simple straight to the point video about having a budget and what it takes. I’ve def been over thinking how much everything is going to cost as a new artist trying to make profit from my art. Thanks for this Nic much love
@wanmorgan
5 ай бұрын
Nic 😎 thanks for your videos.. After literally years of watching dead end videos your knowledge is Gold ❤ Thanks so much Nic.
@FilipeStein
7 ай бұрын
Brother, you are opening so much my mind about the music business! Thanks a lot for your content! 🙏🙌🎶
@ShimmerWali
9 ай бұрын
ty for the consistency
@jakeboes6866
6 ай бұрын
"By far the cheapest way release music is to own the means of production." This is why I fuck with your channel ✊️
@ZeginMakesMusic
5 ай бұрын
I'm confused. Who doesn't make their own music? Is there actually a market for song bits? I just use a Tascam, Ableton live, and ai vocals. It really isn't that hard. I thought by "release" he ment actually release on iTunes. Who TF pays for beats? I'll give you 25 banger beats for free right now. I'll take me 5 minutes.
@professorflitch
2 ай бұрын
To encourage people: all my songs are recorded with a cheap ass guitar (Cort X-1), a cheap bass (some Harley Benton), a Roland double-mesh kit, and an Akai MK-3. Everything goes through an old Focusrite into Reaper. Mixing and Mastering is done with mainly free Plug-Ins. I bought an amp sim, that's it. Focus on making good music, not on equipment.
9 ай бұрын
You are amazing! Besides your music, just as a thought leader for independent artists, your talk with Kyle Beats on your Ranch, your podcast and all the interviews you've done taught me a lot about getting things done in the creative space of music, and your personal notes and touches from your own experiences makes your content so much more realer than those other "how to blowup on Spotify in 30 Days" guys who don't have own music to show for. As it seems and how often you show yourself with valuable content, you seem like the new Russ :)
@Hadygx
8 ай бұрын
it feels like real educational video i really love how everything is simple and friend from a big artist he's really humble to give us his time and share valuable moment
@ryankimp1116
9 ай бұрын
I really like how this video feels like a conversation
@lwomusic
9 ай бұрын
These are definitely my favorite styles of videos you have made man! Will watch these on repeat
@Lorage
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Nic for all your wise advices !
@weirdozphaleap
9 ай бұрын
That looks like a great country life. Man!!!, I love nature…. What you speak is pure strategically possible.. thank you kindly for the insight… be well..
@AlexAmarMusic
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing all of these nuggets of information. I’m excited to look back a year from now after implementing them and see the impact they will make. 🙏
@fizzle.101
9 ай бұрын
love ya nic, genuinely couldn't be where i am today without you
@JulianDoe
9 ай бұрын
2:42 These are fantastic points and a great strategy! It's very similar to what I do with my $50 mix+master package. In fact, one of the key benefits of working with the same engineer for multiple tracks is consistency. This becomes crucial when building towards larger projects like EPs or albums, ensuring a cohesive sound throughout. Remember, a decent recording lays the foundation for a decent mix and master. So don't expect miracles - you get out what you put in.
@Dajtheartistt
8 ай бұрын
Where can I find your services offered for mixing and mastering?
@JulianDoe
8 ай бұрын
@@Dajtheartistt Thanks for reaching out! While I don't post links directly in comments, you'll find all the details you need, including my email, in my channel's 'About' section
@ItsRlyAntonio
6 ай бұрын
What’s the best way to record to send to the engineer ?
@JulianDoe
6 ай бұрын
@@ItsRlyAntonio If I understand your question correctly, the best way is to send each individual track so that they all start from 0:00 (consolidated). For example, if you have an instrument that starts in the middle of the song, you still want it starting from 0:00 and keep the silence. Remove any limiter or headphone correction plugin at the end of the chain, and pay attention to how parallel processing affects your tracks.
@siraugie303
9 ай бұрын
All my team does is talk and get inspired by the game you’re giving us
@siraugie303
9 ай бұрын
And then we work 😂
@frdiforartists
9 ай бұрын
All love 🤝
@Nahshxn
9 ай бұрын
Starting to get familiar with this channel. A lot of great gems!🙌🏽 I always keep the independent/DIYer artist in mind when it comes to selling my beats on my store. I understand that I and the artist are both growing independent businesses. Why not help and make it quality/affordable for the people that help grow my business.🤞🏽❤️🔥✨
@TIMAD0
9 ай бұрын
Thanks bro! Currently the only thing I do not do is the master. It has taken me a long time to learn, but the last two songs I made were 100% made by me. And now that I do them alone, I feel more satisfied and those 2 songs are the one the public likes the most :D🌚Greetings from Panama🔥
@J_Kobee
8 ай бұрын
I love the wisdom that you're dropping here :))
@ColtonVanceMusic
9 ай бұрын
Agreed - I have spent the last three years learning how to mix and master. I do rock and metal which is a little different.
@taylorbryantisjustdust
2 ай бұрын
hmu
@tylermaine
9 ай бұрын
Love these videos man!
@MistyMusicStudio
9 ай бұрын
The thing I thought wasn't "where can I get a cheap mix and master"... It's "What did you do for promo?" Lots of people I know produce fantastic songs themselves and no one gets that number of streams without either paying for advertising or doing an insane amount of gigging and self promo
@harveysoto
9 ай бұрын
Always appreciate a good FRDi notification 🙏
@valdi7777
4 ай бұрын
I love you Nic ❤
@ralphquaglia5637
9 ай бұрын
So glad you are posting more.
@RoyalXNY
4 ай бұрын
100% true my mix and masters are 50 bucks
@uniQeZOR
7 ай бұрын
The most affordable and has the best offer for indies is Symphonic, 20$/y
@CrackaLackTV
9 ай бұрын
Good video dawg ✊️✊️
@IndieLivin
9 ай бұрын
eye opening content. I love your approach to releasing music. really taking the artsy approach out of it to focus on business and driving streams. makes perfect sense for making a living off of music as a indie artist.
@matthubble
9 ай бұрын
Hey Nic, appreciate you putting these out. It seems to me that you’re a pretty logical/operational thinker and I’m wondering how that translates into the creative side of writing/recording. Wondering if you could do a video talking about your workflow for that - do you structure your weeks and plan to write/record on specific days, everyday, etc.
@Bearisgoldenuk
9 ай бұрын
I’m doing what your saying it’s working I will have a tune with you by the end of 2024 🐻 stay golden!
@JUSTUSraps
9 ай бұрын
Glad I have found these videos and this channel
@eucahio
4 ай бұрын
Bro, i`m an artist from Brazil and u are inspiring me a lot! could u give us some tips to record(mic), at home? No treatment here, just a mike and a lot of noise haha. thanks my man!
@taylorbryantisjustdust
2 ай бұрын
SM7B mic in a closet with blankets all around, quality is amazing
@MarcusGalvan
3 ай бұрын
I do $50 mixes and $50 masters for anyone looking. I’ve been doing this for 15+ years
@aaronasissoard1098
2 ай бұрын
You got an Instagram?
@helio_rex_music
9 ай бұрын
I’m glad I found your channel! I’ve been singing and for me I learnt production and mixing first, but I’m going to try your release strategy for 2024. I’m also nodding to the workflow you do with your producer/engineer. If you can create a relationship like that and have an efficient workflow, I feel that’s totally do-able with growing producer/creators like me too. Let’s grow together guys 🔥
@onlywheel3r
9 ай бұрын
plss keep making these
@lostsoulsoftheabyss1771
9 ай бұрын
Logic has its own AI mastering tool now
@Namelessforever_
9 ай бұрын
Have you tired it?
@lostsoulsoftheabyss1771
9 ай бұрын
im a noob mate my opinion is valueless@@Namelessforever_
@Namelessforever_
9 ай бұрын
@@lostsoulsoftheabyss1771 we all have to start somewhere man! Keep at it brotha! 😊🤘
@swainmoneyy
8 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@JmiahSahn
8 ай бұрын
Your the Sam Sulek of music lol
@royzderich
9 ай бұрын
Great insights, i like your your workflow it's very smart, please keep sharing your experience !
@heinczingerr
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this quality content.
@iam_RyanBronson
9 ай бұрын
Lot of this is how my producer & I do it & when I produce for other artists how we do it. Definitely works and is game changing. The studio rates are crazy, and not always worth the price
@jaycruz6304
9 ай бұрын
What’s up man, what’s your IG id love to talk about possibly working on a couple of songs
@Griuofficial
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Nic
@dakidd264
9 ай бұрын
Big fan of you pro honestly keep posting!!! I'm here for it 🌋
@ParrisCrockett
9 ай бұрын
thank you nic i appreciate you!
@alexongame92
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tips. I'm a mix and master engineer and would deff do mix and master for $50 if im getting work from an artist 10x a month.
@JphreshOfficial
8 ай бұрын
Gems 🔥
@TheLionsDen
9 ай бұрын
Man Nic I have been loving the consistency!! Fire advice too!!! When is the NDPNDNT schedule dropping? So excited for 2024!
@theinkredibo
7 ай бұрын
Only the Gs will know how to consolidate w/ or w/o fxs
@haydenralph
9 ай бұрын
This is dope
@Fatwallace
9 ай бұрын
I charge anywhere between $50-75 for mix and mastering for anyone wondering where to find an engineer 💪🏼
@TrunxKraft3000
7 ай бұрын
Dope! Any links of your mixes?
@masomamakes2004
9 ай бұрын
9:22 Steve Laci recorded and produced his entire “The Lofi’s” album on his phone n GarageBand
@ballmajormusic
7 ай бұрын
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN🚨 don't pay exclusives early on in your career😅!
@genirol
9 ай бұрын
Getting gems I love it
@lousantana47
9 ай бұрын
great advice bro! could you go over on how to approach your first release? thank you for the knowledge
@Johnnymoonlander
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your advice for new artists brother, I just started my journey although I’ve been playing for most of my life. Good vibes 😎 If anyone is looking for someone to mix and master their music for an excellent price, reach out to me here! I’d love to hear some new stuff and collaborate with other musicians.
@jjop810
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the advice imma put in the work will report the progress on this comment years for now I'm not gonna quit. Your book was great BTW specially the workbook. I think I got it and everyone else can get it with enough work.
@bignose3639
9 ай бұрын
Thank u
@Iamdanybazz
9 ай бұрын
2024 is my year and I’m going to shout you out 🩷
@lifermusik
9 ай бұрын
Great advice! I wil mix a song for $50 if anyone is looking for that specific price.
@rayantenna
9 ай бұрын
I make beats and rap this was a great video!
@snupe_x2319
9 ай бұрын
got the whole setup but need to pay for the beat leases and mixing and mastering😪
@officialjoshb
9 ай бұрын
Love this. Any advice for making music consistently when you own/work for a business about 11 hours a day and make time for your wife and daughter? 😅
@frdiforartists
9 ай бұрын
That’s exactly how I started. I owned a photography company and was/am married with 2 kids. My book touches on this topic a bit.
@AaronRayford
9 ай бұрын
Dang I don't know if I hit record!
@jordyfresco
9 ай бұрын
$50 for mixing and mastering is amazing, how'd you get it for that low?
@taylorbryantisjustdust
2 ай бұрын
Fiverr and that’s why I pay, it’s great
@jchrismusics
6 ай бұрын
If you're willing to work with me. Bring the 50 ill mix for you
@nashse7en
8 ай бұрын
hey Nic in case of when we are just starting to post music, would be a better idea to first release the songs in youtube and tiktok snipets until we get a decent amount of followers and after that invest in buying the beats? (supposing that the dude don't create his own beats)
@retnuhdraw1133
9 ай бұрын
Upcoming producer/engineer here! Any artist looking for a producer, beats, mixing and mastering hit me up!!!
@dustmicks1
8 ай бұрын
my struggle after recording someone., like wait did i hit record hahah
@omg.Daviid
7 ай бұрын
Who was your mixing and mastering engineer on the comeup ? And who mixed & mastered "Sundown" and "Fine apple" ? Atleast give us names cause there's no credit anywhere
@zmanthevegan
9 ай бұрын
I have been writing like crazy and uploading a lot but the quality isn't there. I really need a producer to work with! Thanks for these videos man!
@javaniwheelidonparker
9 ай бұрын
Hey man. If Im a producer and I work with artists is the principles the same since i do all my mixing mastering and compositions. I basically make a beat and then get one or more artists on the beat.
@Ivanloretz
8 ай бұрын
What are some sites you would used to find engineers/producers for a budget ?
@taylorbryantisjustdust
2 ай бұрын
Fiverr been killing it for me 🎉😊
@garretloporto8676
9 ай бұрын
Bought your book. Where do you find a good producer or mixing engineer? Are there any sites that you've seen work well?
@taylorbryantisjustdust
2 ай бұрын
Fiverr has saved me, found my guy on there and they HAVE TO FINISH by X days so it’s great
@MusicByDiZZY_
9 ай бұрын
You da man Nic
@dustmicks1
8 ай бұрын
Were you doing a 50/50 royal split with the producer beats you bought early in your career?
@YEOTTI
9 ай бұрын
It takes a bit longer for me because, I make the beat, record the song, mix and master. The whole 9 bit still have a lot of songs
@TheLionsDen
9 ай бұрын
Can you make a video in depth on the different royalties for producers? Master publishing etc
@ZavierwitaZ
6 ай бұрын
If anybody needs affordable beats, mixes or masters i do everything myself! So hmu and maybe i can help out
@Itspreshmusic
8 ай бұрын
Hey Nic, you're amazing. Thanks soo much for sharing. Please, could you connect me with you mixing and mastering engineer?
@taylorbryantisjustdust
2 ай бұрын
Pretty sure his is exclusive but Fiverr has saved my life
@lennon_richardson
2 ай бұрын
How do you have mix and master for $50?
@notsogood9449
9 ай бұрын
Yeah... that $50 mix and master is the key. If most of us could find someone to mix and master our songs for $50, we would be releasing songs constantly. I would have a catalog of 300 songs on Spotify. LOL
@frdiforartists
9 ай бұрын
That’s the thing - you can find someone to mix and master for $50. I had 2 options for $50 mix and master. They are out there - you have to do the research/take the time to find them.
@Dub321
9 ай бұрын
I'll mix and master your songs for 50 bucks! HMU 🤙
@notsogood9449
9 ай бұрын
@@frdiforartists Ok, I'll look around a little more for that $50 mix and master. Thanks Nic. Also... how about make a video on song length. How long do you think the average song should be in 2024? 1:30? 3:30? 2:00? I would think... the shorter your songs, the more songs you can make and the shorter your songs the more streams you'll get? What's your thoughts on song length Nic D?
@scottmichael971
9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately this only true for certain genres. If you’re making music that sounds like the foo fighters or Coldplay, you’re not getting out of the studio without spending at minimum $500 per song and that’s cheeeap. 2k per song is more likely and it obviously goes up from there. Can’t always just “buy a beat”. Also, worth noting that some music requires mix engineers who really know what they’re doing. Some rock sessions consist of 150 tracks and 20 or more of those are just drum mics
@scottmichael971
9 ай бұрын
But you’re absolutely right, some people spend more than they need to. Especially in the hip hop world. Maybe I just found the wrong corner of the internet
@ButterflyLullabyLtd
8 ай бұрын
Hi Nick. Thanks for this video. 🎥🎞️Hope to get your Audio 🔊 book. Just the Audio if possible❓At 57 I have lived through a lot of recession's. So Diskokid makes me uneasy because if we did not have the money to pay their yearly fees they could take all our music down. We had this problem with another distribution company. Money wasted. I suppose it depends on your circumstances. And how often you release music. ♥️
@laomos
9 ай бұрын
DIY way is really cheapest though time consuming (I'm experiencing that curently🤪), but if yo know what you go for, then by all means keep it up
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