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You Already Know More Than You Think
The skills that feel easy today may have taken years to learn. Discover how to identify the experience and know-how you may be undervaluing—and why it matters. ...more
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September 28, 2026•6 min read
Your Audio Career Taught You More Than Audio
Your audio career may have taught you more than recording and mixing. Donny Baker explores how years of experience can become valuable know-how—and potentially a new opportunity. ...more
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September 22, 2026•7 min read
You’re Good Enough to Start Getting Paid
You don't need to be the world's greatest audio engineer to start getting paid. You need to be able to solve one person's problem. Stop waiting until everything is perfect. Start talking to people. Ge... ...more
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September 14, 2026•8 min read
The Gig You Turn Down Can Be Just as Important as the Gig You Take
Learn why saying no to the wrong audio client can be just as important as landing the right one—and how to spot red flags before you take the gig. ...more
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September 07, 2026•9 min read
I Thought Being Good at Audio Would Be Enough
When I started working in audio, I thought the formula was simple: Get really good at recording and mixing, and eventually people will hire you. I was wrong! ...more
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August 31, 2026•7 min read
THE BIGGEST MIXING MISTAKE I MADE FOR YEARS
For years, I made a mixing mistake without realizing I was making it. Technically, I thought I was doing everything right. I'd work on the kick. The snare. The bass. The guitars. The vocal. I'd EQ, co... ...more
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August 24, 2026•7 min read