Justin Colletti’s drum mic technique video series:
More music production videos from Justin Colletti:
Budgeting and Planning Records:
- How Long is this Gonna Take? The Time and Cost of Recording a Full-Length Album
- Time and Cost of Making an Album Case Study: NIRVANA
- Producers Weigh in on Kickstarter Recording Budgets
- In Defense of Pre-Production
Making a Living:
- Industry Intel: 2016 Audio Engineer Salaries & Jobs (By Industry and Region)
- The Independent Musician’s Guide to Not Going Broke
- Should Recording Studios Advertise Their Rates? (And How Much Should They Charge?)
- How to Tell If You’re an Amateur Musician
Releasing and Licensing Music:
- How to Release an Album in the 21st Century
- Reinventing the Album: Keeping Physical Releases Relevant in the 21st Century
- Why Vinyl is NOT Going to Save the Music Industry (And What Will)
- Spotify Payouts Revisited – How Much Does it Pay Now and How Much Should Artists Demand?
- Feeding the Machine: Are You Releasing Enough Music to Have a Real Career?
- Taking Control of Your Music Online: A Guide to ContentID Claims and DMCA Notifications
- Shop Around: A Slew of New Services Help Indie Artists Claim Their Rights on YouTube
- Sound Information: Metadata for Your Music
Home and Pro Studio Construction:
Recording and Mixing:
- The Quirky Habits of Great Mixers
- Big Wins: Audio Upgrades that Really Matter
- The Art of Choosing Speakers
- Beyond the Basics: Serial Compression
- Beyond the Basics: Parallel Compression
- Beyond the Basics: Sidechain Compression
- How To Win The Loudness War
For Drummers:
- Studio Skillset: Drum Tuning Essentials
- The Best Snare Drums for the Recording Studio
- Drum Recording and Mic Techniques (Video)
For Guitarists and Bassists: