A collection of freely provided guides and writings created to help artists, mixers, and producers prepare for and understand the mastering process — and explore the philosophy behind it. Each one is concise and practical, meant to empower you before and after we work together. For ongoing web references, see For Mix Engineers, The Wright Balance Method, and my hearing health guide for working musicians and engineers.
Practical Guides
Rates and Process — How my mastering process works, with clear rates and step-by-step details.
About Your Masters — What to expect when you receive final masters and how to use them.
Mix Prep Checklist — A simple checklist to ensure your mix is ready for mastering
5 Questions Before Mastering — Key questions to help you choose the right mastering engineer.
Mastering Myths — Common misconceptions about mastering, explained and debunked.
Hearing Health Checklist — A one-page, practical guide for safe listening habits in the studio and loud environments.
Philosophy & Craft
Listening for a Lifetime — A practical outline for lifelong hearing health, specifically tailored to artists and engineers.
Perception as Participation — On attention, embodiment, and the art of perception — how neuroscience and philosophy inform deep listening.
The Wright Balance Method (Condensed) — A quick overview of my mastering philosophy in three pillars.
The Wright Balance Method (Full) — My foundational philosophy of mastering, listening, and letting go.
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