{"title":"All Guides","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mix-vocals-like-the-pros-excla-music-guide","title":"Mix Vocals Like The Pros (EXCLA MUSIC Guide)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMIX VOCALS\u003cbr\u003eLIKE THE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePROS\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cover-sub\"\u003eThe exact clarity scripts, techniques and settings Grammy-nominated engineers run to turn a raw take into a radio-ready lead. Any DAW. Step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw take in. Radio-ready lead out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between a good vocal and a record-ready one isn't a secret plugin. It's a sequence of small, deliberate passes that top engineers run on every lead. This guide turns that process into six step-by-step clarity scripts you can run in any DAW, with starting settings for every move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- What \"radio-ready\" actually means, and why most home vocals miss it\u003cbr\u003e- The pro session template: routing, buses and effect sends\u003cbr\u003e- Script 1 · Clean: comping, breaths, clip gain, timing and tuning\u003cbr\u003e- Script 2 · Clarity: dynamic EQ, resonance control and carving space in the beat\u003cbr\u003e- Script 3 · Control: serial compression, split de-essing and a catch limiter\u003cbr\u003e- Script 4 · Character: saturation, tone and the multi-compressor parallel technique used on Grammy-winning records\u003cbr\u003e- Script 5 · Space: the pro effects palette and a section-by-section effects map\u003cbr\u003e- Script 6 · Ride: fader riding word by word, the step most home mixes skip\u003cbr\u003e- Processing doubles, harmonies, ad-libs and group vocals\u003cbr\u003e- Radio-ready checks and advanced troubleshooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable worksheets: session template, clean pass checklist, clarity log, control settings card, effects palette card, effects \u0026amp; ride map, stack sheet and radio-ready checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 43 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43737937903706,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_25_2026_at_12_16_51_PM.png?v=1790302629"},{"product_id":"find-your-signature-sound-excla-music-guide","title":"Find Your Signature Sound (EXCLA MUSIC Guide)","description":"\u003ch1 data-dc-tpl=\"11\"\u003eFIND YOUR\u003cbr data-dc-tpl=\"12\"\u003eSIGNATURE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-dc-tpl=\"13\"\u003eSOUND\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact script Grammy-nominated A\u0026amp;Rs, artists and visual designers use to build a sound and style the world recognises in one second. Step by step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43738044432474,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul27_2026at04_12_11PM_4_a14eba67-ee30-4f63-939e-d2670dd6a1b9.png?v=1785133201"},{"product_id":"good-song-great-promo-excla-music-guide","title":"Good Song Great Promo (EXCLA MUSIC Guide)","description":"\u003ch1 data-dc-tpl=\"11\"\u003eGOOD SONG,\u003cbr data-dc-tpl=\"12\"\u003eGREAT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-dc-tpl=\"13\"\u003ePROMO\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-dc-tpl=\"14\" class=\"cover-sub\"\u003eThe exact script Grammy-nominated marketers, publicists and artists use to turn a great song into a release the world actually hears. Step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43738082181210,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul27_2026at04_12_10PM_3.png?v=1785133444"},{"product_id":"the-ultimate-mastering-guide-excla-music-guide","title":"The Ultimate Mastering Guide (EXCLA MUSIC Guide)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTHE ULTIMATE\u003cbr\u003eMASTERING\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGUIDE\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cover-sub\"\u003eThe exact script Grammy-nominated engineers use to master a finished mix into a loud, clear, radio-ready record. Any DAW. Step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43738125041754,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_25_2026_at_12_16_56_PM.png?v=1790302677"},{"product_id":"digital-product-8","title":"100 Content Ideas for Musicians (E-Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNever stare at a blank camera again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a content bank for artists who don't know what to post. It has 100 ready-to-film ideas, each with how to do it, a hook line to open with and tags showing what it's best for, how much effort it takes and whether you need to show your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- 100 ideas across 10 categories: performance, songwriting, production, story, personality, fans, release campaigns, trends, education and faceless content\u003cbr\u003e- A hook line for every idea\u003cbr\u003e- Almost half the ideas work without showing your face\u003cbr\u003e- The five content pillars and a weekly posting rhythm\u003cbr\u003e- A 2-hour weekly batch-filming session\u003cbr\u003e- How to repurpose one video five ways\u003cbr\u003e- How to review what's working and remake your best posts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable planners: top 20 ideas, weekly planner, batch shoot list, hook bank, 30-day content calendar, performance tracker, repurpose checklist and content review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 41 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899716890714,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/100ContentIdeasForMusicians_Cover_24c9ea81-1eea-488a-b060-ce0ef0b95997.png?v=1790217683"},{"product_id":"digital-product-6","title":"Find Your Sound as an Artist (E-Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone has the same plugins, presets and sample packs. What nobody else has is your taste, your voice and the way you put things together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a practical guide to developing a unique sound, style and creative direction. It breaks \"find your sound\" into five layers you can actually work on, then walks you through building each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- The sweet spot between familiar and new\u003cbr\u003e- The five layers of a sound: voice, palette, space, words and world\u003cbr\u003e- Mapping your influences down to the exact elements you love\u003cbr\u003e- Auditing your own music to find what you already do best\u003cbr\u003e- Building a signature kit and your always\/never rules\u003cbr\u003e- The specificity ladder for lyrics that sound like you\u003cbr\u003e- Building a visual world that matches your music\u003cbr\u003e- Testing your sound with real listeners\u003cbr\u003e- Evolving your sound without losing it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable worksheets: influence map, self-audit, always\/never list, voice \u0026amp; words, world mood board, one-page sound brief, test log and era planner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 44 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899730620506,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep24_2026at10_56_50AM.png?v=1790218260"},{"product_id":"digital-product-7","title":"Record Better Vocals at Home (E-Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePro vocals don't start in the mix. They start with your environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost \"bedroom-sounding\" vocals come down to four fixable things: the room, your mic technique, your levels and your performance. This guide walks you through all four, in the order that makes the biggest difference, mostly without spending a cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- How to turn any room into a vocal booth, from free to built\u003cbr\u003e- Dynamic vs condenser: which mic suits your room\u003cbr\u003e- Mic distance, angle and the proximity effect\u003cbr\u003e- The right recording levels and session settings\u003cbr\u003e- A 10-minute vocal warm-up routine\u003cbr\u003e- Performance techniques that make a vocal feel real\u003cbr\u003e- A 90-minute session plan and the full vocal stack\u003cbr\u003e- Comping a lead vocal that sounds natural\u003cbr\u003e- A fix for every common vocal problem\u003cbr\u003e- What to upgrade, and in what order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable worksheets: pre-session checklist, room map, mic test log, warm-up card, performance map, take \u0026amp; comp sheet, session plan and troubleshooting log.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 45 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899743760474,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep24_2026at10_59_07AM.png?v=1790218935"},{"product_id":"digital-product-9","title":"The Perfect Vocal Chain for Your Voice (E-Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake the vocal chain you've been looking for that fits your vocal, mic and room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vocal chain that sounds incredible on one singer can sound harsh, thin or muddy on another. This guide shows you how to build a chain that actually fits your voice, your style and your genre, using the plugins you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- How to profile your own voice\u003cbr\u003e- The vocal frequency map: body, mud, harshness, sibilance and air\u003cbr\u003e- Every stage of a pro vocal chain, with starting settings\u003cbr\u003e- How to adjust each stage for your voice type\u003cbr\u003e- Six genre recipes: rap, melodic rap, R\u0026amp;B, pop, rock and indie\u003cbr\u003e- Reverb, delay and parallel compression that sit right\u003cbr\u003e- A 30-minute vocal chain workflow\u003cbr\u003e- How to make any vocal preset fit your voice in 5 minutes\u003cbr\u003e- A troubleshooting guide for every common vocal problem\u003cbr\u003e- Saving your own signature chain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable worksheets: voice profile, frequency finder, chain builder, genre recipe card, preset fit checklist, reference A\/B log, troubleshooting log and signature chain card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 40 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899751100506,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep24_2026at11_07_51AM.png?v=1790219333"},{"product_id":"digital-product-10","title":"Finish More Songs: The 30-Day Artist Completion System","description":"\u003cp\u003eStop leaving half-finished ideas on your hard drive. Complete one song every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolders full of 8-bar loops and hooks with no second verse aren't a talent problem. They're a finishing problem, and finishing is a skill you can train. This book gives you a 30-day programme to finish four songs in four weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- Why songs stall, and how to push through the \"80% wall\"\u003cbr\u003e- The vault triage: sort every old idea into finish, salvage or let go\u003cbr\u003e- A clear definition of \"done\"\u003cbr\u003e- The 7-day song cycle: one job per day, from loop to bounced\u003cbr\u003e- Arrangement maths to plan a modern 3-minute song\u003cbr\u003e- Four themed weeks: rescue, from zero, constraint and the stretch song\u003cbr\u003e- Fixes for every way a song gets stuck\u003cbr\u003e- How to get feedback that's actually useful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable worksheets: 30-day tracker, vault sorter, definition of done, weekly song sheet, arrangement planner, feedback form, song log and 30-day review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 44 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899756310618,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/FinishMoreSongs_Cover.png?v=1790219873"},{"product_id":"digital-product-11","title":"Make Money as an Independent Artist (E-Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eStreaming is one income stream. You need five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost independent artists earn from one place and wonder why the numbers never add up. Artists who make a living build a mix. This guide maps every realistic revenue stream available to you, what each one actually pays and which to start with at your stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- What streaming really pays, and what earns more\u003cbr\u003e- Every royalty you're owed, and how to collect it\u003cbr\u003e- Music sales, vinyl, bundles and pre-orders\u003cbr\u003e- Merch maths: pricing, margins and what sells\u003cbr\u003e- Live show deals and how to budget a gig\u003cbr\u003e- Sync licensing: fee ranges and how to get placements\u003cbr\u003e- Digital products, sample packs, presets and beat licensing\u003cbr\u003e- Memberships, crowdfunding and fan support\u003cbr\u003e- Turning your skills into income\u003cbr\u003e- Building your income mix, and simple money habits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable worksheets: royalty checklist, income audit, merch calculator, show budget, sync-ready catalogue, product planner, monthly income tracker and 90-day money plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 47 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899765813338,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep24_2026at01_24_31PM.png?v=1790220656"},{"product_id":"digital-product-12","title":"Release Your First Single in 30 Days (E-Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom \"get my first song release ready\" to \"out now\" in 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour first release has a lot of moving parts, and missing a deadline can cost you your best chances before the song is even out. This book turns it all into a 30-day plan with one clear job at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- The 30-day release map and the deadlines that matter\u003cbr\u003e- Mastering targets and every file to export\u003cbr\u003e- Cover art specs and your full visual asset pack\u003cbr\u003e- Split sheets, credits and metadata done right\u003cbr\u003e- How to choose a distributor, and the red flags to avoid\u003cbr\u003e- The upload checklist and choosing your release date\u003cbr\u003e- Artist profiles, royalty registrations and the Spotify pitch\u003cbr\u003e- A compact promotion plan and the release-day run sheet\u003cbr\u003e- The 12 most common first-release mistakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable worksheets: 30-day tracker, release readiness, artwork brief, split sheet, metadata sheet, distributor comparison, pitch builder and release debrief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 40 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554594152538,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep25_2026at12_08_25PM.png?v=1790302115"},{"product_id":"digital-product-13","title":"How to Get Your First 1,000 True Fans (E-Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou don't need a million listeners. You need a thousand who care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thousand people who buy, show up, share and come back every release can support an independent artist in a way millions of passing streams never will. This book shows you how to build that audience from wherever you're starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside:\u003cbr\u003e- The maths of true fans vs streaming\u003cbr\u003e- The fan ladder: how strangers become true fans\u003cbr\u003e- Finding your first 100 fans, circle by circle\u003cbr\u003e- Building an email list or community you actually own\u003cbr\u003e- A 3-email welcome sequence that starts real conversations\u003cbr\u003e- A 15-minute daily connection routine\u003cbr\u003e- Giving fans a role, and building a street team\u003cbr\u003e- An offer ladder from free to $100+\u003cbr\u003e- Setting up a membership that doesn't burn you out\u003cbr\u003e- A simple fan tracker and a 90-day plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 8 printable worksheets: list of 50, owned channel plan, welcome sequence, offer ladder, street team, membership planner, fan tracker and 90-day review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: PDF ebook · 47 pages · instant download\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXCLA MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554598838362,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5682\/3130\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep25_2026at12_09_56PM.png?v=1790302514"}],"url":"https:\/\/excla-music.myshopify.com\/collections\/all-guides.oembed","provider":"EXCLA MUSIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}