Tim C.

How you approach a mix from the moment you import the tracks into your DAW/line check at a venue, to the polishing touches on your Master Buss is integral to your success as an engineer. Whether you want to be working for major label artists in studio and on tour, work at a local club mixing live bands for a modest living/cash on the side, or get the fundamentals right in order to record your own songs, I can help you along your signal path to success. We will start by identifying your direction and level of understanding, revisit a few of the basics since I may have a different approach to them than you are used to, streamline how you think about a mix so you are making the most important decisions first/fast, and challenge you with real multitrack files from projects I have previously mixed or are currently mixing. You will develop a portfolio of mixes you can use to get real work and we can work together with my songwriting and performing students to mix some of their songs as practice. I will start you off the right way if you have never played an instrument or written/recorded a song before, and I’ll keep you going in the right direction if you have been playing for several years. I don't want to take advanced engineers at the moment because I need to create a more in depth curriculum tailored to that level of engineering before I tackle a student base like that. I will hopefully be able to take advanced students in the near future.

I will not just teach you songs. I will not just give you licks. I will teach you how to learn songs on your own. I will teach you how to create something unique with the songs you learn. We will also focus on tone sculpting and how to get the best sound from any amp or pedal, how to approach a new setting as a supporting player or band leader, and teach you how to establish tangible goals so your success keeps you inspired to work harder. We can also work with my songwriting and engineering students to record guitar parts for their songs, create a channel to build musical relationships, and give you real word experience you can use to build a portfolio. I will start you off the right way if you have never played an instrument or written/recorded a song before, and I’ll keep you going in the right direction if you have been playing for several years. I don't want to take advanced players at the moment because I need to create a more in depth curriculum tailored to that level of playing before I tackle a student base like that. I will hopefully be able to take advanced students in the near future.

As a songwriter, I'll help you along your way by teaching you how to record/mix your own demos, how to properly negotiate contracts for gigs and make sure you are paid, and/or hone your craft on every level, so you sound like yourself and not just another voice in an endless crowd of copies. We can co-write material if you want, or I can just give you the tools and tricks I've learned and watch you thrive on your own. Then, we can work with my recording engineer and performing students to record your songs and get your demos out in the world sounding the way they deserve to sound. I will start you off the right way if you have never played an instrument or written/recorded a song before, and I’ll keep you going in the right direction if you have been playing for several years. I don't want to take advanced songwriters at the moment because I need to create a more in depth curriculum tailored to that level of writing before I tackle a student base like that. I will hopefully be able to take advanced students in the near future.