HEY THERE

I'm Michael James

Honestly, I’m probably exactly like you.

If you’re clicking around my site here you're most likely someone who's got the passion and the talent to make music that connects with people, but when it comes to the practical setup of how to make your recordings or performance either sound like what you hear in your head, or become the live experience you’ve seen others accomplish, it’s like stepping into a maze with no map. There’s so much to figure out; what to buy, how to set it up, what to learn first... and it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed, or like you’re stuck spinning your wheels instead of making progress.

Believe me, I’ve spent a lot of time feeling like that too. I’ve spent literal days tweaking, testing, and troubleshooting, only to end up more frustrated than inspired. But through a bit of stubbornness and determination here’s what I’ve figured out: when you finally get your rig working right, everything changes. You stop worrying about the tech and start focusing on what really matters, your music, your creativity, and your connection with your audience.

That’s the whole reason I started this blog, I started it for me, or at least the past version of myself. To help musicians just like you learn the things that actually matter, simplify the process, and build a setup that works every single time you plug in. But more importantly, I want to help you experience the freedom that comes from knowing your gear is reliable, your tones are dialed in, and you can step on stage with complete confidence.

What I hope you find here are some practical tips, step-by-step guides, and real-world solutions that will help you:

• Spend less time troubleshooting and more time creating.
• Build a rig that’s reliable, flexible, and ready for any type of stage.
• Feel confident and in control every time you perform.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not really about the gear… it’s about what the gear makes possible. It’s about giving you the clarity to execute your vision, the control to focus on your music, and the confidence to perform at your best without worrying about if something’s going to go wrong.

Whether you’re just starting out with digital gear or you’re looking to refine your live setup, I’m here to help you simplify the process, and unlock the freedom to create and perform like the pro you are, or are trying to become.