Rafa Sardina: Calibrating Your Ears & Emotions for Mixing
Rafa Sardina: Calibrating Your Ears & Emotions for Mixing  
Podcast: Master Your Mix Podcast
Published On: Wed Dec 28 2022
Description: Rafa Sardina is a Los Angeles-based 18-Time Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning producer/engineer and mixer. He has built an impressive list of clients over the years, from D’Angelo & The Vanguard, Elvis Costello And The Roots, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Placido Domingo, Camila Cabello, Miguel, Lady Gaga, Clare Fischer Big Band, Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Natalia Lafourcade, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Bublé, Arturo O’Farrill with The Afrocuban Jazz Big Band Orchestra & Chucho Valdes, Tim McGraw and many more.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Working as an intern to get into the industryThe importance of constantly learningDiversifying your musical genresTaking inspiration from multiple styles of musicCalibrating your ears and emotions for mixingUsing intuition to guide your mixesWhat to do when you’re feeling stuck with your tracksBattling self-doubtBuilding naming systems for your sessions to keep organized and inspiredWorking with Michael JacksonCreating depth and width in a mixWhy you should start your mixes with a focus on the center channelUsing automation early in your processAutomating compressors to create movement throughout a songUsing multiple EQs on a single signal chainLearning to hear the differences between different plugins/hardwareTo learn more about Rafa Sardina, visit: https://rafasardina.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/  Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej  Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!