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Stage Volume StrategyAmps/IEM balance to avoid wash and feedback; tilt-back and isolation boxes. more
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Stagecraft and Performance
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StageboxMulticore connection from stage to console; analog or digital (Dante, AVB, AES50). more
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Live Sound
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Submix or isolated element (e.g., drums, bass, vocals) exported as a file for mix, remix, or live playback workflows. more
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Formats, files and processes
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Stem up/down by register and voice; separate voices for independent rhythms. more
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Notation and Engraving
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Mastering from grouped stems (drums, vocals, instruments) for finer control while retaining mix integrity. more
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Mixing and Mastering
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Clear, versioned names like Song_120bpm_Stem-Drums_v2.wav with notes on processing (dry/wet). more
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File Prep, Metadata and Delivery
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Export grouped stems with embedded headroom and consistent start; facilitates revisions. more
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Mixing and Mastering
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Consolidate time-aligned stems; print FX tails; consistent naming for mastering. more
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Electronic Mixing and Master Delivery
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StemsDry = no effects printed; Wet = effects printed (reverb, delay, etc.). Provide both when sharing stems for flexibility. more
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Studio, recording and mixing
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Stems Backing TracksSeparate audio stems (drums, bass, keys, BVs) for live mixing. Provides flexibility for FOH and failover if parts drop out. more
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Live Tech and Playback Rigs
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Use M/S EQ/compression to widen or tighten; avoid hollow mid by over-widening. more
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Mixing and Mastering
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Perceived placement/width/depth between loudspeakers, influenced by timing, level, and reflection control. more
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Audio Theory and Acoustics
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Widen mids/highs; keep sub mono (≤120 Hz) for translation. more
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Electronic Production and Sound Design
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Stereo TechniquesCoincident/near-coincident arrays (XY, ORTF, NOS), spaced pairs (AB), and Blumlein for image capture. more
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Recording and Production
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Optimizing titles, bios, images, and keywords to improve discovery across streaming services. more
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Digital Distribution and Monetization
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Choose platform, shipping zones, taxes, returns; integrate with CRM. more
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Music Business and Marketing
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Narrative development across verses; raise stakes or perspective with each pass. more
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Songwriting Craft
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StratocasterIconic double-cutaway guitar design; bright single-coil tones and versatile switching. more
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Instruments and guitar tech
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Digital audio platforms delivering on-demand playback; royalties depend on service model and territory. more
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Marketing and creator economy
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Monitoring data from Spotify for Artists, YouTube Studio, etc., to refine marketing, setlists, and release timing. more
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Music Business and Marketing
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Pro-rata vs fan-powered/user-centric systems; know how your audience behavior affects your revenue. more
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Digital Distribution and Monetization
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Stride and ShellsLH leaps (bass+chord) or compact 3–7 shells for small combos. more
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Keys and Piano Technique
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Chamber genre for two violins, viola, and cello; often in four movements. more
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Genres and Forms
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Skip strings to outline wide intervals and modern arpeggios. more
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Guitar and Bass Technique
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Song form where each stanza uses the same music (AAA). more
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Genres and Forms
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Arrive prepared, label tracks, minimize noise, respect roles, and keep backup copies—time is money. more
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Studio Workflow and Collaboration
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Sub Alignment & PolarityTime-align subs to mains; check polarity to avoid power alley/nulls. more
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Live Sound
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