The Self-Recording Band

What if the best music you ever make is still ahead of you? Paul Robb has been making music for decades. He played in bands, wrote songs, stepped away from serious recording for years, came back to it later, learned an entirely new modern production workflow and is now releasing music he’s genuinely proud of.  Want to make your own recordings sound professional and finally turn your songs into fin...

What happens when you compare the record you’re making now to the one you made a few years ago... and your first reaction is: “What the fuck? We sent this to our mixing engineer?” That’s exactly what happened to Stefan Thoms and fourcitycolony . And honestly, that’s a pretty good sign. It means they got better. A lot better.   Want to make incredible-sounding records yourself, without having to fi...

What makes a record feel alive, not just polished? Producer Garreth Tackney shares how he keeps modern productions sounding real, human and exciting. Want to make your own recordings sound professional without losing what makes your music yours? → https://theselfrecordingband.com -- What makes a record feel alive ? Like real people are actually in a room making music. While still getting the quali...

🚀 Want our personal help with your next recording project? If you want to learn to listen in a completely different way, and get the production skills to finish songs consistently... 👉 Book a free first coaching session with us: theselfrecordingband.com We’ll listen to your music, look at your current situation, create a custom plan for you and figure out if you're a good fit for our coachi...

🚀 Want our personal help with your studio or your next music project? If you want to explore the full potential of your creations, learn to listen in a completely different way, and get the production skills to finish songs consistently... 👉 Book a free first coaching session with us: theselfrecordingband.com We’ll listen to your music, look at your current situation, create a custom plan for yo...

🚀 Want our personal help with your studio or your next music project? If you want to finally finish songs and make them sound so good that you can't wait to share them with the world... 👉 Book a free first coaching session with us: theselfrecordingband.com We’ll listen to your music, look at your current situation, create a custom plan for you and figure out if you're a good fit for ou...

🚀 Want our personal help with your studio or your next music project? If you want to produce your songs in a way that gets the emotion across and makes your vision for the music come out of the speakers... 👉 Book a free first coaching session with us: theselfrecordingband.com We’ll listen to your music, look at your current situation, create a custom plan for you and figure out if you're a...

What do artists actually need from a modern music producer? Not just someone who can hit record, choose microphones, or make a mix sound polished. A great producer helps turn a rough idea into a finished record. And a huge part of that work happens before the final recording even starts . In this episode, we talk with Spanish producer, guitarist, songwriter, and engineer Pablo Lopez Figueroa about...

Can your music sound professional without becoming generic, boring, or overproduced? That tension is the main theme of this conversation with Domi Schreiber , the Swiss artist behind MyKungFu . Domi has a very specific artistic taste. He likes warm, organic, slightly imperfect productions with unusual textures, sparse arrangements, and a strong emotional identity. But for a long time, sounding dif...

What separates a good drummer from a great one? Most people would probably think it's timing, technique, or playing everything perfectly. But the biggest difference is:  Great drummers make intentional choices. They understand how dynamics, tuning, feel, sound, and even small imperfections can change the emotion of a song. In this episode, we talk to professional session and touring drummer M...

Why do so many bands never finish their album? For German indie rock band Max im Parkhaus , it wasn’t a lack of ideas or inspiration. It wasn’t a lack of talent. It wasn’t even a lack of opportunities or budget. After two failed attempts with professional #1 producers, years of frustration, and almost giving up completely, guitarist and songwriter Fabian Valentini decided to take control of the pr...

Can recording studios be sustainable? That’s the question we explore in this episode with Michael Buschka , a recording and mixing engineer from Germany who has built his studio around sustainability, conscious decision-making, and genuinely caring for the artists he works with. Michael shares how he applies sustainable principles to every part of his business. From renewable energy and second-han...

What separates good audio engineers and producers from great ones? In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Hoffmann , Chief Engineer at the legendary NRG Recording Studios in Los Angeles, to talk about the iconic NRG sound and the skills that matter most. Both in the studio and throughout your career. Kyle shares his journey from intern to Chief Engineer, what he learned at Berklee College of Music...

Can you really make a professional-sounding album yourself? Martin Kreuzer from Steady Drops had doubts. He questioned whether he could pull it off. And so did his band mates.  Until they did it. Now he joins us to share how his band recorded, produced and mixed their latest album entirely in-house. And what it actually took to make that happen. We talk about preparation, creating a sonic vision,...

What does it actually take to finish a self-produced album you’re genuinely proud of? In this episode, we sit down with Dan and Neil from ninnyliver to talk about the mindset, creative decisions and production process that helped them finally finish and release their debut album after years of writing, learning and refining their craft. We explore what it means to trust your instincts, make decisi...

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....

Your next step: Apply for coaching! 👉 If you already have songs written and want to get them release-ready, go ahead and apply for coaching now.  We’ll show you how to produce, record, mix, and master your songs.  In your DAW of choice, and with only the plugins and gear you already own.  With unlimited feedback, full 1-on-1 guidance, and a custom music production plan made specifically for you....