TMG Producers... LIVE!

Catch myself and TMG Producer, Joshua Dougan, live at an event in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 7PM tomorrow night.

You can watch the live stream here.

Definitely something you won't want to miss!

CMSpin.com press release on TMG Artist, Jupiter Wind...

From CMSpin.com: http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=5691&z=26

"On the heels of launching in early 2009 with their debut single, Everyday, which enjoyed major national connectivity with Christian radio, the talented guys of rock band, JUPITER WIND, are saddling fresh horses this fall with the announcement of several major career advances.

The band has signed with the Tate Label Group for release of their first album in 2010. They are currently in studio putting finishing touches on the new music with a radio single in the works for January.

In announcing the signing, Brianne Webb, Director of Artist Acquisitions for TMG, noted: “Jupiter Wind combines their original sound, well-crafted music, and industry experience with their intense passion to reach youth with a relevant message for God. Tate Music Group is honored to partner with them in getting their music to the mass audiences at radio and retail.”

Grammy Award winning producer, Dale Oliver, has also signed on to manage Jupiter Wind through his own management firm, OTM Production. Oliver, whose production efforts have helped raise Casting Crowns to multi-platinum levels, has been instrumental in the initial studio launch of Jupiter Wind. He will now oversee career direction as well as production of new music.

Immediate on the band’s promotional docket is their inclusion in a special promotion this month with Interl’inc. Through the Interl’inc mailing, a targeted market to more than 7,500 youth pastors will be invited to catch the vision of Jupiter Wind’s music and ministry."

TMG sponsors renowned Billboard World Song Contest...

MUSTANG, OK – This week, Oklahoma-based record label Tate Music Group (TMG) has confirmed a new strategic sponsor partnership with the renowned Billboard World Song Contest.

As a sponsor for the contest, TMG will select one Grand Prize Winner to be awarded a TMG new artist development contract that includes recording a full album, event booking, and radio and web promotion. The agreement also expands the competition terms to include prizes for the top 36 entries in the contest, based on submissions from artists worldwide.

The Billboard World Song Contest was the first competition of its kind, and has made great strides in exposing first-time, unknown artists to the world through the Billboard World Song Contest Winners’ CD sent to music executives, producers, publishers, agents, promoters, and other music industry moguls.

Tate Music Group President Ryan Tate anticipates adding fresh new talent to their label, including their recent contract with American Idol songwriting contest winner Regie Hamm, who penned the number-one song, “The Time of My Life.”

“We are excited to announce this partnership and hope we can continue working hand-in-hand with Billboard World Song Contestto bring exposure to unknown talent across the world,” Tate said.

With this agreement, TMG joins Billboard World Song Contest partners CASIO, D’Addario Strings, TAXI-The Independent A& R Vehicle, Indie Band Manager, Discmakers, CD Baby, Blublocker Sunglasses, GoGirlsMusic.com, The Halsey Institute, and Sonicbids.com.

For more information, please visit www.tatemusicgroup.com


Billboard World Song Contest

TMG Artist, Nisha, recognized in national magazine and talks shop on TMG!

Tate Music Group Recording Artist, Nisha, has been featured in "Music Connection", a nationally recognized magazine publication. In the article, Nisha talks about her recent signing with Tate Music Group, and explains how great of a deal it truly is!

For best viewing, check out the digital "Music Connection" magazine article here. The article is located on page 26.

“Like any dedicated artist, sexy R&B singer Nisha Hester focused her energy on recording a masterpiece rather than seeking the perfect label. In her corner, however, was former manager, Eric Stancil, who took the time to research her options and mail press kits to potential takers. A likely prospect was...TMG Records.
Although TMG needs to hear at least 3 songs in order to choose an artist, one song in particular got the attention of their signing rep. “Where Did The Love Songs Go” had such an impact that she even included a special introduction in the contract that mentioned the impression-making track as the reason TMG wished to sign her.
‘There are several things I love about TMG,’ explains the rising diva. ‘I like the support and freedom they give to their artists. They allow their artists to maintain all the ownership - as far as songwriting royalties go, we own everything.’ Plus, she adds, ‘They give the highest royalty payments of all the labels out there.’ Also, Hester felt the weren’t hiding an agenda. “We have the freedom to cancel anytime we’re not happy. We can work with other third-party companies,’ she marvels. ‘We have so much freedom!’
There had been another label under consideration, but they asked for a significant chunk of money up front. Weighing the two options, it was clear which company offered the better deal. In fact, TMG’s deal was so generous that she signed without any negotiations.
‘It was almost too good to be true,’ she says. ‘I really didn’t have to think too much about it.’ The agreement itself goes a year and includes an option to renew. Hester recommends other artists to find the label of their dreams; she insists on persistence and never compromising. ‘This is your life – don’t just sign up to the first thing that comes your way.’ She states. ‘And never give up.’
Nisha’s debut, The Metamorphosis, was released in September.

- Andy Kaufmann
Music Connection Magazine”

Exporting tracks for mixing and mastering...



As a mixing engineer, I get a lot of questions in regards to how to properly send files for mixing. While I do get a lot of files that were done properly and exported ready to mix, I get a ton of files that were incorrectly exported and just simply won't work for mixing.

I threw together a quick screenshot video for you to check out, in hopes that it gives you a visual on how to properly export your tracks.

We're using Logic Pro, so the platform you're using may be different, however, the idea is the same. Essentially, when you have properly exported tracks for mixing, they should all be the SAME length, time, and most often than not, same file size. For example, a song that is 3:30 seconds long will have however many individual tracks, all 3 minutes and 30 seconds long. In the same vein, each track will most likely end up the same file size (example, there are 13 total tracks, and all are 42.2MB each).

If there are 13 tracks, track 1 is 759KB, 2 is 42.2MB, 3 is 1.2MB and so on, these files will not work for mixing.

Hope this helps!