Resources
Run the studio, not the admin.
Practical guides on delivering mixes, collecting feedback, pricing your work, and getting paid — from the team building the tools.
- Business
What to do when a client won't pay for a mix
How to handle a non-paying client without burning the relationship — and the setup that prevents it from happening in the first place.
Jun 9, 20265 min read - Business
What to put in a music production contract
The clauses that protect you on a mixing, mastering, or production project — scope, payment, revisions, deadlines, and rights — in plain English.
Jun 9, 20266 min read - Growth
How to get more mixing and mastering clients
Where mixing and mastering clients actually come from, and how to turn one good project into a steady pipeline of referrals and repeat work.
Jun 9, 20267 min read - Basics
What is audio mastering, and do you actually need it?
A plain-English explanation of mastering — what it does, how it differs from mixing, and when it's worth paying for.
Jun 9, 20265 min read - Business
Should you take a deposit before mixing? (Yes — here's how)
Deposits protect your time and filter out flaky clients. How much to ask for, when to collect it, and how to position it without friction.
Jun 9, 20265 min read - Business
How to invoice clients as a music producer
What to put on a music production invoice, when to send it, and how to get paid faster — without chasing. A practical guide for producers and engineers.
Jun 9, 20266 min read - Delivery
The stem delivery checklist for producers
Deliver stems that don't get bounced back. Naming, formats, sample rate, levels, and the handoff — a checklist you can reuse every time.
Jun 9, 20265 min read - Feedback
How to get client feedback that actually helps
Vague notes cost you revision rounds. Here's how to get specific, timestamped feedback that makes revisions fast instead of frustrating.
Jun 9, 20265 min read - Pricing
How much should you charge for mixing and mastering?
A practical framework for pricing your mixing and mastering work — what drives the number, common rate ranges, and how to present it.
Jun 9, 20267 min read - Workflow
How to send mixes to clients (without the email mess)
Stop losing feedback in DMs and re-uploading files. The professional way to deliver mixes, collect notes, and get paid — in one link.
Jun 9, 20266 min read