Having trouble tightening up you mix skills?

Yeah, This is a shameless plug, or a blatant shout out to a fellow forum member and new found friend and mentor Danny Danzi....
 
  I have been working my freaking can off for 6 months+  trying to get 10 songs done for my bands album release (which kept getting pushed back).  Fighting the mixes, remixing, remixing, remixing, reading, studying, buying new tools, books, software,  posting in the songs forum and remixing again.  I finally said screw it and reached out for help.  Danny is now going to be mastering these songs for us but funny thing about him... he doesn't want to master them unless the mix is right first?  And he's willing to show you how to get it there! 
   Damn fellas, I know I sound like a kiss a$$ here but I have learned more in 2 days of working with his guidance on these than I had in months of fighting the battle on my own.  He hasn't even mastered them yet and the songs we are working on already sound 100% better than I was capable of achieving on my own before.  I am amazed honest to god.
 
 So my point being, if you are like me and really striving for excellent results but having a hard time on yer own, reach out for help!  (I am sure there are others on here capable of helping in a similar fashion too) but Danny has been great to work with and his prices are certainly fair for the value you recieve (and I am saying that not having heard my own stuff mastered yet cause if for some reason he didn't at this point, I can't help but feel it was still worth the cash for the education alone).
 
There, This message was brought to you by a thankful musicican.
Thanks Danny!  You're incredible bro!

Aww man, what an awesome message to sign on to! Thanks so much Chuck! I'm really glad you feel that way and really appreciate the kind words and the plug. :) You've been awesome with listening to me and and applying this stuff. I think the main thing you've learned and the thing I try to get everyone to understand is, there are times when we literally need to be taught how to listen to and for things. Once we get that taken care of, a lightbulb goes off. :)

You gave me good stuff to work on due to how you've grasped everything and were a good listener. I can still remember your first mix on this forum...thinking back, it seems so long ago, yet it wasn't. You're proof that a little direction delivered in a language you could understand was all you needed to get good results. All it takes is a bit of being taught what to listen for man....and when you listen it makes my job easier as well as yours. :) Thanks so much for the opportunity to work with you, the kind words and for this awesome thread.

Herb: thanks brother. Always a pleasure listening to your stuff. I hope some of the advice I offered was helpful to you. :)

-Danny

Oh! Just a hobby for me. But keep on going then sounds young!

Plus he has a cool car. And being from New Jersey probably some useful mob connections as well. Count me among Danny's fans.

Count me in, I'm a major fan as well.  I just soak in the information that Danny writes in this Techniques forum.  I wish I could do this music thing full time, but alas, I am one of those with a 60hr a week job, family, wife and so many commitments I can't begin to count them all. When I do find time for myself, I try to put a lot of his suggestions to work for me.


Danny helped me with a video on EZD a while back and it was exactly what I needed.  Danny, you have a way of teaching that just makes sense to the common guy.  I can only hope that I might get to utilize your skills more in the future, if time and expenses ever permit.


Bit.....your a big contributer as well; don't discredit yourself.  I have learned so much from you.  Lot's of good folks here and too many to name; Jeff, McQue to name a few.

Dave: Hahaha thanks...unfortunately, "the ties" always present you with the "ride for a ride" scenario....so my best bet has been to just not ask. However, if you do something cool that was not asked out of the generosity of your heart, you get rewarded legally. :) I've always been a fan of yours as well...so feelings are mutual. Much respect and admiration brother. :) Best of luck in your new move. Be safe.

SEV: I do stuff that can get you skilled as well. I got 3 guys on this forum that are learning things from the ground up as well as 5 more that come here for a little work shop once per week. So, you don't really need any skills other than ears and the ability to comprehend. I got a little something for people of all levels. :) Thanks for the possible consideration at a later date. :)

MakeShift: Thaks for the kind words. Glad the video helped you as well as the info I've shared on here. I try to present things in a language just about anyone can understand...even if I'm a bit wordy at times. But, at least I'm thorough! :)

Middleman: I don't blame you there...but just remember, we in South Jersey get a bad rap due to the Northern Jersey people. Honest when I tell you, it's literally like two different states. People talk different, act different...actually man, it's almost like a different country. LOL! At this point out of all my North Jersey friends, the only one I'd trust is Chef Mike from this forum....he's a pretty cool dude that I hope to meet up with someday.

Do I talk as much as I type? Only if you ask me to explain something to you that's in depth. I'm actually a really good listener too and do my best to never interupt someone when they are speaking. Although, it appears to happen but only when someone uses a cell phone. There's a delay that seems to happen with cells phones and sometimes both parties sort of walk on each other. But nah man, I'm pretty normal unless there's something that needs to be discussed.

But it would go back and forth between us. I'm not one of those guys that talks without breathing unless I'm on a roll about something, upset by something or just explaining something as in depth as possible. Sometimes I do tend to get a little excited though when talking about something that just blows me away. But no worries man, I'm not as much of a wind-bag as you may think and am definitely trust-worthy. :) Thanks for the beer offer...I'd return the favor and buy the next few rounds.:)

Thanks for the kind words everyone, I really do appreciate them. Thanks again Chuck....I'm stoked that this experience has had this much of an impact on you. :)

-Danny

Danny Danzi

Thanks for the kind words everyone, I really do appreciate them. Thanks again Chuck....I'm stoked that this experience has had this much of an impact on you. :)

-Danny

oh, dude you have no idea....  well, yeah ya probably do but still.  Like I told ya on the phone man, I was high passing stuff in the wrong places, and was afraid to make the (sometimes drastic) EQ cuts that are often required to make an instrument sit into a mix right and get the that proper separation you'd been trying to show me.   Like you said sometimes it takes seeing/hearing it done on your own material or being walked through the fixes on a mix and a light goes off!  Suddenly you start to grasp what your doing and why you are doing it on a whole different level. 
    I am sure as we go through the remainder of this album, each song will require fewer revisions than the last because I am taking what I have just learned and correcting the same problems that exist in them before sending them to you.    It has made me better at what I do and that is something I'll take away from the experiance long after this project is done.  You've helped me make connections and improvements on the art of recording, which I use to make my own music sound it's best.  That music has been my passion, a major focus in my life (for 22+ years now), and has been a friend in bad times as well as good ones.   So yeah, your help has made a huge difference on something I love very much.  To say I am greatful is a pretty large understatement bro.  Which brings up the other point, that I have also made a really cool friend in the process!

Hi Danny, wow nice to see so many glowing recommendations. I'm intrigued to know whether my mixes are indeed un-polishable turds or workable. What bitrate would the MP3 need to be?

Cheers

Bibs

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Hi Danny, wow nice to see so many glowing recommendations. I'm intrigued to know whether my mixes are indeed un-polishable turds or workable. What bitrate would the MP3 need to be?

Cheers

Bibs

Hi Bibs,
 
This would be something we need to discuss in private. Send me a pm and I can go over the different things I offer that may help you out. I have a service and price range for just about everyone....so message me and we can talk. Thanks for your interest. :)
 
-Danny
 
P.S. Thanks Clifford! :)

No, but I bet mine will with you! :-Þ

Hey now Danny, don't be dissing your North Jersey bros. You can trust us. REALLY! In fact, if you asked me to park your cool car around the corner, I wouldn't even THINK of taking it for a spin up the Parkway and abandoning it in the Montvale rest stop just for fun.  Nope, the thought wouldn't even cross my mind!

Let me just climb on board here and say that I'm always amazed how generous you are on these forums with you knowledge and experience. You've got my deepest respect, brother. Peace. 

Man, you guys are like amazing! Thanks so much for this.

Philip: I always have a blast working with you because you challenge me in a good way. Every piece we work on is something special that also forces me out of my normal comfort zone. Where are these turds you speak of? I've not heard any...you're way too hard on yourself brother. Thanks for the kind words my friend. :)

Doug: Hahahahahaha! That was great! Totally cracked me up there. C'mon, you'd have to take it up the parkway...just don't abandon it...it's the only son I got. :) I was just up your way last weekend. Did a show in Clifton...place called Dingbatz....ever hear of it? Are you anywhere close to that place? I'm there again on June 2 with my Van Halen tribute band if you're not doing anything. Would be great to say hello in person. :) Thanks very much for the kind words.

Houndawg: Thanks man! :)

-Danny

Doug: Hahahahahaha! That was great! Totally cracked me up there. C'mon, you'd have to take it up the parkway...just don't abandon it...it's the only son I got. :) I was just up your way last weekend. Did a show in Clifton...place called Dingbatz....ever hear of it? Are you anywhere close to that place? I'm there again on June 2 with my Van Halen tribute band if you're not doing anything. Would be great to say hello in person. :) Thanks very much for the kind words.

      

I don't think I've ever been in Dingbatz. If ever, it would have been in a previous incarnation of the bar. I used to live a little closer than I do now but still not too far. Looks like a pretty rowdy place- a real headbangers ballroom! I'll keep the date in mind and mention it to some friends.


Doug

Kev: you're very welcome....feelings are mutual brother. Thanks!

Doug: yeah, I just figured I'd mention it. It's no problem if it ain't your thing. We're playing with some band that is supposedly really good...kinda famous around there or something. I forget the name of them, but the club said we should have a packed house between the two of us. If you like old Van Halen (the Roth stuff) you'll definitely like my band. We're half authentic, half us...our singer is one of the best front men in the business. (good singer too) Think it over man. :)

-Danny

Thanks G, always a pleasure working with you...and you're quite welcome. Glad to have made a difference. Thanks for the plug and the kind words once again. :)

-Danny