14 APR 2020 · In today's episode, we were graced by the presence of two very special women in the music industry. I was delighted to interview my sister Kristyn and my mother Maria about their musical background and the Blank Tape Studios Origin Story! Maria is one who had the original idea to create Blank Tape Studios. She is a music manager and booking agent for bands and artists looking to get more gigs and grow their audience! Kristyn is a lyricist and vocalist in Queens Over Kings as well as an award-winning poet and special education teacher! The Make Your Own Music Podcast is sponsored by Blank Tape Studios and jr2music.com https://www.blanktapestudios.com/ https://jr2music.com/

3 APR 2020 · The Make Your Own Music Podcast is sponsored by Blank Tape Studios and jr2music.com https://www.blanktapestudios.com/ https://jr2music.com/ In this episode we go through a home recording studio buying guide, going more in-depth and elaborating on episode #2. This buying guide covers a microphone, audio interface, and headphones for entry-level, semi-pro, and professional level musicians. To finish off, I bundled the microphone, interface, and headphones in each tier into one price so you can see exactly how much each tier costs. We also talk about GAS, Gear Acquisition Syndrom, and how pro gear can help and hurt your productions. Entry Level – $307 + shipping Microphone: MXL 990 https://www.amazon.com/MXL-990-Condenser-Microphone-Shockmount/dp/B0002GIRP2 Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Scarlet2i2G3--focusrite-scarlett-2i2-3rd-gen-usb-audio-interface Headphones: Audio Technica ATH-M20x https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ATHM20x--audio-technica-ath-m20x-closed-back-monitoring-headphones Grade: 8/10 Semi-Pro Tier – $897 + shipping Microphone: Warm Audio WA-47jr https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WA47Jr--warm-audio-wa-47jr-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone Interface: UA Apollo Arrow https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Arrow--universal-audio-arrow-2x4-thunderbolt-3-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp Headphones: Sony MDR-7506 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MDR7506--sony-mdr-7506-closed-back-professional-headphones Grade: 9/10 Pro Tier – $2,090 + shipping Microphone: AKG c414 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C414XLII--akg-c414-xlii-large-diaphragm-condenser-microphone Interface: UA Apollo Twin X https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ApolloTXD--universal-audio-apollo-twin-by-duo-10x6-thunderbolt-audio-interface-with-uad-dsp Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DT990Pro--beyerdynamic-dt-990-pro-250-ohm-open-back-studio-headphones Grade: 10/10

28 MAR 2020 · In today's episode we walk through the essential gear you need to get a basic home recording studio setup so you can write some music during COVID-19 quarantine. Welcome to the make your own music podcast Episode 2 Sponsored by Blank Tape Studios and jr2music.com Pro Tools First – Mac and PC https://my.avid.com/get/pro-tools-first Pro Tools First Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H--Q-fwJ1g Presonus Studio One 4 Prime – Free Mac and PC https://shop.presonus.com/Studio-One-4-Prime Presonus Studio One 4 Prime Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEjolf59TDA Ableton Live 10 Lite - Free Mac and PC https://www.ableton.com/en/products/live-lite/ Abletone Live 10 Lite Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Zcy8Uu4dw

27 MAR 2020 · In today’s episode we talk about why right now is the the best time to start focusing on your music career and what you can do to get ahead of the curve in spite of the Coronavirus Saga. Welcome to the Make Your Own Music Podcast Episode 1 Garageband - Free on Apple Devices https://www.apple.com/ios/garageband/ Pro Tools First - Mac and PC https://my.avid.com/get/pro-tools-first Presonus Studio One 4 Prime - Free Mac and PC https://shop.presonus.com/Studio-One-4-Prime Bandlab - Free Android DAW https://www.bandlab.com/ Free DAW Software https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2015/11/11/free-daw-software/ Fender's 3 months of Free Guitar Lessons https://www.fender.com/play Free Piano Lessons https://takelessons.com/blog/free-piano-lessons-z06