Damian van Dam

Happy clients reviews part 3 🖤💚

Want to reach the next level with your music? Let's talk and find out if and how I could help you with it.
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Happy clients reviews part 2 🖤💚

Want to reach the next level with your music? Let's talk and find out if and how I could help you with your music.

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Happy clients reviews part 1 🖤💚

This is why I am doing is: To help fellow artists to get the most out of their songs! The music is the fundament of a successful career and I am extremely proud to be helping so much of you right now - so you can reach your goals and really take the next steps with your music.

As a musician for a long time myself I know how hard it is to find the one studio or producer that understands your vision. And I am here to help - if you really want to get your music to a whole new level and you want to know what I can do for your music send me a message and let's chat 📩 Talk soon!

The production slots for this year get rare, so if you have a music project to work on don't hesitate to hit me up. Let's chat and find out if and how I can help you with your music 📩

A clean desk to stay focused on what's important: the music 🎼

If a great song would be a math equation it would look like this:
Songwriting > Production / Recording > Mixing > Mastering

If you don't like one of your songs start thinking about Songwriting first.
Then Production and Recording techniques.

Mixing and Mastering will NEVER turn a bad song into a good one.

My process is all about this:
Produce like there is no mixing.
Mix like there is no mastering.

At each step of the music production process the track should sound like it is a finished piece of music.

If you share this mindest and want to know how I can help you with your music, drop me a message and let's talk 📩

Great musician I had the pleasure to work with on several music projects: Tom Schmidbauer - he's an awesome songwriter and lately posts a lot of music + comedy content on his Instagram page. Be sure to check it out.

If you wanna know how I can help you to take the next steps in your music career drop me a message and let‘s talk 📩

With love for the little details and knowledge of the industry standards in modern pop music, I will let your produced track shine. After the mixing and mastering is done, your song will compete with tracks on the
playlists of all common streaming services, on big festivals and on the radio.
Let your songs shimmer!

Want to know how I can help you with your music? Drop a message and let's talk 📩

You send me your demo and I'll create a polished track. After this we meet online for the vocal production, which is crucial for a stunning track. I will join your recording session via live stream (or you come to my studio) to support you creating vocals so that your idea and song stand out. In close cooperation with your needs I will bring your vision and your song to life.

Want to know how I can help you with your music? Drop a message and let's talk 📩

You bring the lyrics - I form a professional sounding track around your words emphasizing the story you want to tell. Hand in hand we create a demo, which I will then turn into a finished song. My 20 years of experience in composing songs in pop related genres will help you to transfer your ideas into sound. You can join sessions in an HD live stream.

Want to know how I can help you with your music? Drop a message and let's talk 📩
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The band .musik was formed during Covid as a studio project by and is about to get serious. One of the songs I produced for the band was nominated for the shortlist of the because of the outstanding lyrics and the professional sounding production.

If you wanna know how I can help you to take the next steps in your music career drop me a message and let‘s talk 📩

"Karambolage" by .musik was released pretty much 2 years ago. We are currently working on a lot of new tracks. So watch out for your new favorite synth pop band!

Production, mix & master by me.

Wanna know what I can do for you and your music? Send a message and let's talk 📩

Me, providing the dream sound for pop musicians. And even more. Just right now an artist I work with is closing their first management, booking, label deal, because of the major label sound we achieved (Will be sharing this with you when it‘s official). If you want that as well let‘s talk and find out if and how I can help you with your music 🎤

I produced the last single for garrettnoahmusic called "Curious". The track is about to hit 55k streams on 🚀

If you want to know if and how I can help you with your music to achieve such numbers, send me a message and let's talk 📩

Guitars in modern music production: yes or no? 🎸

If you're a guitar enthusiast, pop musician and wanna step up the quality of your production: Let's talk and find out if and how I can help you with your music! 📩
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"Curious" by was released some weeks ago. If you like funky pop music a la , or make sure to check it out!

Production, mix & master by me.

Wanna know what I can do for you and your music? Send a message and let's talk 📩

I worked on several singles with Max Seelos. One song is getting better than the other. It's a high pleasure to work with him and see his songwriting skills evolving more and more. His last song was just released a few days ago and with the first song we worked on together he is about to hit 20k streams on . 🚀 Whoop!

If you want to know if and how I can help you with your music, send me a message and let's talk 📩

Happy . "Wir zwei in 50 Jahren" by is out now. If you like catchy pop music make sure to check it out!

Production, mix & master by me.

Wanna know what I can do for you and your music? Send a message and let's talk 📩

Is an expensive microphone better than a cheap one? 🤔

The short answer is: not necessarily ☝️
Some things you can do immediately to improve your recordings which will have a greater effect than the most expensive microphone in the world:

- treat your room
- pick a mic that fits the source
- try different angles and distances
- try different levels of articulations and intensity of your performance
- do small changes and try to hear the differences
- try to recreate the sound of recordings you like (A/B comparison)

The magic happens right in front of the microphone and even with a fair priced microphone you can achieve award-winning results 🎤

When I work with artists remotely I always offer to create the perfect recording situation for their needs. Wanna know how I can help you with your music? Leave a message and let's have a free consultation 📞
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A hurtful truth about music producers... 💔

Do you know one of these situations when working with a producer?
(and I really hope you don't)
- you're not satisfied with the quality
- the song does not sound like you imagined
- the communication is bad and slow
- the producer says something like "you have to do it that way"
- you do not feel integrated in the song production process
- you don't really know how long the production will take and how much it will cost you

When you found yourself in one of the situations from above and you are frustrated I can tell you what went wrong: you did not work with the right producer for you 😿

Am I the right producer for you? Well, to say so would be a big lie... Because I don't know anything about you and your project yet. But my all-time mission is that you don't have to experience one of the negative situations from above by communicating honestly and openly right from the start 🧘

And that's why I ALWAYS talk to new artists on the phone or via zoom first to check out if and how I can help with their music. Every artist and project is different and it needs just a few minutes to figure out if we're on the same page about everything. And if I cannot help you, I certainly know someone who can!

So, if you're interested don't hesitate to drop me an instant message and we can schedule a free consultation 📞

The last few weeks I have been incredibly busy. I am so glad that I can help so many people right now. The energetic vibes during a production and songwriting session. The jaw dropping, when the artist listens to the first mix. The grateful messages I receive, when I send the final files. This is the reason why I make this and it's my top priority to help where I can.

If you wanna know how I can help you with your music, send me a message and we'll find out. Let's have a completely free consultation 💚🖤
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The last days besides working constantly on projects and reconstructing my studio there has been a tv team in the studio for some hours. Magdalena Schwarzwald (songwriter and singer of EchoPark.musik ) has been filmed and interviewed for a documentary about growing up as a female in Bavaria and the consequences which come with that (e.g. body issues caused by a male oriented society) on 37 Grad and I, as her producer and good friend had the honor to answer some question about her life and her work as a musician. I am proud to be working with such a great person and musician. Please send your love and let her know in the comments that she can be proud of herself as well 🖤
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To write better lyrics as a pop music artist, there are some essential tips to consider.

1. Recognize the interests of your audience.
2. Start with a compelling idea that concentrates your message.
3. Be genuine and introspective when writing.
4. To paint a clear picture, combine powerful imagery with metaphors and similes.
5. Keep your lyrics straightforward and simple to follow.
6. Think about the song's tune and how your lyrics fit in.
7. For emphasis and clarity, edit your lyrics.
8. To contribute fresh thoughts and viewpoints, work with other songwriters, producers, or musicians.

Keep up the great work and spread awesome music. I hope these little tips help, you get a new point of view and it leads to a creative push. Leave a like if these little tips help and let me know your secret weapon for instant better lyrics in the comments.

The kemper amp was for sure one of THE most game changing investments I made in my career as a music producer. When I was 10 and played "Blitzkrieg Bop" by The Ramones on my father's classical acoustic guitar, when I was writing the first songs for my band and around 2010 when I started producing the first tracks for other artists - I was always looking for the perfect guitar sound. Finally the kemper made his way in my studio and I was one of the first ones to own it in 2012. Since that day I even love it more to get creative with my guitar and the sounds this tiny thing has to offer. In songwriting as well as in music productions.

What was a investment you did that changed your process fast and immense? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear your story.

I love adding a natural flavor to my productions by using real instruments like my favorite telecaster. So, even when you can't here a guitar on my productions - there might be something that was a guitar once 😏

These hybrid combination of in-the-box sounds, synthesizers and real instruments are THE dealbreaker if you ask me.

If you share this opinion and you're about to work on your next songs: write me a message and we check if and how I can help you. The upcoming weeks are already very busy, so make sure to save your slot.

A well observer can see: I use native instruments hardware (and software). It's for sure not only one of my first go to tools when writing and producing music. I like the easy workflow and I love the sound quality.

What's your number one tool when you start a new song? Let me know in the comments! Always curious to see how others work!
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Been preparing productions all week. Some great releases are about to be dropped and it will be fire. If you want you're music to be as hot as the upcoming stuff drop me a message and find out if and how I can help you with your music 📩

I love that feeling! The best moment when producing music is when it all comes together. When you're working on a track and suddenly it all makes sense. It's like all the pieces of the puzzle finally fit and the music just flows. It's such a satisfying feeling and it's why I love producing music so much. There's nothing quite like it. And when you finally share it with the world and see people enjoying it, it's an even greater feeling. Music is truly a powerful thing and I'm grateful to be able to create it.

If you want to know how I can help you to create that exact same feeling when releasing your next songs write me a message and let's talk in a free consultation! 📩

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and they were filled with joy and relaxation. I am ready to hit the ground running. What are your plans for 2023? If you wanna improve the quality of your music - let's talk! Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your music to the next level - send me a message now for your free consultation! ✉️

You're a pop music artist and want to improve your vocal recordings?

Here are four quick tips to do so:

1. Find a quiet and acoustically treated space to record in. This will help minimize background noise and ensure a clear, professional sound.

2. Use a good quality microphone. Investing in a good microphone can make a huge difference in the clarity and fullness of your vocals.

3. Experiment with different microphone techniques. Try singing close to the mic for a more intimate sound, or further away for a more natural sound.

4. Take breaks and hydrate. It's important to take care of your voice by staying hydrated and taking breaks to rest your vocal cords.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep working on your craft and you'll see improvement in no time.

Wanna know what we can do for your music? Send a message and let's talk! 📩