Category: Recording and Promotion Tips

The Myth of “Almost Zero” Recording Costs – MTT – Music Think Tank

The Myth of “Almost Zero” Recording Costs – MTT – Music Think Tank. Why do you need to hire people to work on your recording? I couldn’t have said it any better than this thoughtful article from Music Think Tank… a GREAT site for information on Music… promoting, building a career, etc…

The Death Of Mistakes Means The Death Of Rock – Monitor Mix Blog : NPR

The Death Of Mistakes Means The Death Of Rock – Monitor Mix Blog : NPR. This article is a must-read! But I have to state, just because we CAN make things *perfect* doesn’t mean we HAVE to. I believe I find a good balance in my recordings of cleaning up what needs to, but leaving in the imperfections that help …Read more »

10 Weird Ways to Distribute Music | Epicenter | Wired.com

Discouraged by dwindling sales? Maybe you should think outside the box? Here’s a fun article with some different ways musicians and labels are dealing with the issue. 10 Weird Ways to Distribute Music | Epicenter | Wired.com.

Bob Baker’s Indie Music Promotion Blog: The Future of Digital Music for Indie Artists

Bob Baker’s “Buzz Factor” always has good advice for the musician looking for promotional ideas, for instance, check out this article… Bob Baker’s Indie Music Promotion Blog: The Future of Digital Music for Indie Artists.

Give the engineer some « Loren Weisman’s Blog

Here’s a great article about what the mix really does for your song and why you should really budget for it. Of course, when you work with me you get a package price and no surprises! Give the engineer some « Loren Weisman’s Blog.

Step-By-Step: Recording a Song With Live Musicians

I know that everyone works in a slightly different manner. So for those of you new to the recording process, or for those of you who want an idea of how I work, I thought I would walk through the whole process, step-by-step, of recording a song. I wrote an article on recording pop/R&B songs… i.e. songs with predominantly programmed …Read more »

Step By Step: Recording a Pop/R&B/Dance Song

I know that everyone works in a slightly different manner. So for those of you new to the recording process, or for those of you who want an idea of how I work, I thought I would walk through the whole process, step-by-step, of recording a song. This article is geared toward artists who don’t use a lot of live …Read more »

Recording a Song is Always Building a Brand-New House!

I find it amazing that the first question most people ask when talking to me about recording is, “What Are Your Rates?” I understand this is important to most people, but the correct question should be “What is This Going to COST Me?” 1. People who work on hourly rates work at different speeds and capabilities. Someone whose hourly rates …Read more »

When will Indies REALLY have a chance?

Indies might actually have a real chance at sales and radio play when it no longer makes sense for the majors to spend MILLIONS promoting a single song to radio. And judging from the list of best selling albums of 2008, that time might not be too far off. When even the HITS aren’t selling a whole lot, the majors …Read more »

Recording Myth: “I Don’t Need a Producer”

Many artists and musicians think they don’t need a producer. They have the artistic vision, why should they hire someone else? There are many jobs a true music producer does, many of which have little to do with the actual creative output of the music. So why should you use a Real Producer? What is a Real Producer Good For? …Read more »

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Michael Gilboe: Producer, Engineer, Arranger

I'm a music producer, engineer and songwriter. Originally from Great Falls, MT, I spent eleven years (2000-2010) producing music in New York City, the last 6 of those in my own recording studio in Times Square. I recently moved back to Great Falls, where I built a new recording studio that opened in August of 2011. I am excited about my move back to Montana, getting to work with great musicians here in a more laid back atmosphere, as well as heading up a new Performing Arts Department at the University of Great Falls where I am teaching Theatre and Music.
I have produced in many different styles of music for clients ranging from independent artists to Tony, Emmy and Oscar winners. I take pride in giving all of my projects, large and small the attention they deserve. As a music producer, I can help you budget, plan and execute whatever you need assistance on to make your recorded musical dreams a reality. I hope you find a lot of material here to help you with your recording goals, whether you choose to work with me or not. And if you do want to work with me, I offer a FREE consultation to every artist. Please feel free to call me at 406-403-8323 to set up a no obligation appointment!

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