Learning from the best is key to improving your own art. You get the opportunity to see what it takes to improve, what practices should be avoided, and how to come out with a successful finished product. However, often for the sake of coming across as more interesting and nuanced, the pros won't always tell you the very things beginners need to know to lay the right foundation and hone the right techniques. In the video below, seasoned mix engineer Graham Cochrane reveals what no one else is laying out.
00:40 - "What the pros won't mention in those interviews is actually what you and I need."
01:06 - Why do they leave out the basics?
02:03 - What distracts you from learning solid technique
04:22 - It's sexier to talk about great gear and fun, creative experiences