COBY JAMES: Home Studio Production Tips
Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3 Host: John Chisum Special Guest: Coby James Episode Title: COBY JAMES: Home Studio Production Tips Episode Summary: Welcome to another exciting episode of Song Revolution! This week, we're diving into the world of home music production with artist, songwriter, and producer Coby James. Coby shares his journey from experimenting with GarageBand at age 14 to becoming an independent artist and producer. He offers valuable insights on setting up a home studio, layering sounds, and making professional-quality music from your bedroom. Key Takeaways: The essential gear needed for a home recording studio How to structure and arrange a song for production The pros and cons of home recording vs. professional studios How production enhances or exposes flaws in a song Why song quality matters more than fancy equipment Insights from Coby’s transition from signed artist to independent producer Key Moments: [00:00] – Welcome to Season 3 of Song Revolution [04:10] – Coby’s early journey in music and production [09:19] – Leaving Centricity and stepping into independence [13:21] – Essential home studio gear setup [21:26] – The process of building a song from scratch [25:28] – Understanding the “grid” and song structure [30:43] – The importance of great songwriting before production Connect with Coby James: https://www.cobyjames.com/ Get Involved: NCS 2025 Songwriting Challenge – Get the free guide & grow your songwriting skills this year! https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/challenge2025 NCS Community Membership – 52 weeks of access to the right music industry professionals. Join today! https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/community/ NCS Collective: https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/ Connect With Us: Website: NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your fellow songwriters!