Hi, welcome to my first blog. My name is Edgar and I would like to introduce myself. My passion and my work involve running a home recording studio, where I offer mixing and mastering for clients
and make my own music.
The Edgar Studio blog:
The blog will be about music, of course 🙂. I will run it myself, with contributions from friends who share an interest in music, production, technology and electronics. We will initially cover several areas, organising them into the following topics as the blog grows:
Artists' corner
New developments in electronics
Computer equipment I personally recommend
Computers, technology, studio software and IT
A healthy approach to life, health and ethics
Music production, processing and post-production: mixing and mastering
Commercial and alternative music
AI and the future of the music industry
Interviews with artists who commission my mixing and mastering services
Interviews with people from the music world, exploring different aspects of life.
Video blog
That may seem like a lot at once, but I cannot wait to share my experience, knowledge and observations on these subjects.
My plans for 2024
In 2024, I plan to increase my online visibility and attract more work from around the world. That is why I decided to create my own website, both as a calling card and as a place to share my skills and experience.
On my website you will find:
A way to start working together straight away, with friendly, straightforward contact.
Track uploads directly to my server, without having to send files to external hosting or cloud services.
Secure payment for the service through PayPal or a debit card / Mastercard.
My portfolio, where you can listen to examples of tracks I have mixed and mastered for different artists. You can hear how I can give your music depth, clarity and dynamics and help it stand out.
In the future, I also plan to add testimonials from clients who enjoyed my work and recommended me to others. They will describe my professional, creative and flexible approach and the care I take to keep clients satisfied.
My price list, with clear and attractive rates for mixing and mastering. Whether you commission a single track or a whole album, the price will be affordable, and booking both services together earns an additional discount.
My contact details, with everything you need to get in touch and place an order. You can email me, complete the form and pay in advance, or arrange the order details individually. I will reply as soon as possible with a quote.
How do I find clients?
Until now, most of my clients have come through Facebook and friends. I want to change that, with my new source of enquiries being my own website. I will run a blog on the site, using keywords such as mixing, mastering and studio, which potential clients often search for. I hope this will help the site appear in search results and attract people interested in my services. I will keep improving its SEO.
You will be able to find me on various platforms, including:
Social media, where I share excerpts of my work, post updates and promotions, and connect with followers and other creators.
Music platforms, where I post tracks, comment on and rate other people's work, and look for opportunities to collaborate and build relationships.
Online advertising to reach a wider audience that may be interested in my services. I will use advertising tools to reach the right people and increase traffic to my website.
How am I improving my studio's acoustic treatment?
My studio's acoustic treatment is a key factor in the quality of my work, so I keep investing in improvements. In 2024, I plan to:
Buy additional acoustic panels for the front to improve the acoustics and reduce reverb in my studio. I want the room to be suitable for mastering and to sound clear and natural.
I want my studio to be functional and comfortable, with equipment that is easy to reach and properly positioned. This may involve moving home and renting a larger space and dedicating a room entirely to music. That is a plan for the near future, and I think two to three years is realistic for making such significant changes.
I want my studio to meet the highest acoustic standards, but above all to suit my needs and preferences. It is important to keep perspective rather than force every improvement through at once. Working comfortably and learning your own studio's acoustics and monitoring system until you know them inside out matter more.
I could keep writing, but I think that is enough for a first blog post :). So, to wrap up…
I invite you to work with me and read the blog!
If you are interested in my services, explore the website and see what I can do for your music and how I can help you succeed. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, I offer professional mixing and mastering at an affordable price. I look forward to working with you!
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