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My Results from 30 Days of Ear Training

By Nathan Lively

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Hypothesis: Through 10 minute sessions of daily ear training I will increase the speed and accuracy of my pitch detection and EQ application. Why: I'm sick of guessing and sweeping with the parametric EQ. I want to nail it every time. I don't want to fear microphone feedback anymore. Ringing out stage monitors is a waste of time. I want to quickly remove any feedback as it occurs. Results: After 30 days I made a 13% increase in my EQ ability and tripled the speed and accuracy of my pitch … [Read more...]

How to Mix Intuitively Using Daily Ear Training Games

By Nathan Lively

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Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play or Stitcher. Support Sound Design Live on Patreon. In this episode of the Sound Design Live podcast I talk to Noam Gingold, composer, teacher, and founder of SoundGym. We discuss how Noam transitioned from composer to teacher to entrepreneur, and how ear training games can make you a better artist and sound engineer. When you are a student, you have to mix less emotionally. But later, it's the best way. Show notes: All music in this … [Read more...]

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