Published
20-8-2025
Type of Work
Other
Reflective Case Study
Project Affiliation
Emily Lubitz: Two Black Horses [album]
Abstract
This paper reflects on the recording of Emily Lubitz’s album Two Black Horses at Mix Artist Studio in early 2024. It outlines how I applied my core engineering values, technical precision, sensitivity to the musicians’ needs, and anticipatory readiness, to capture the energy of a live band with high acoustic separation. Beyond the technical aspects, it demonstrates how ongoing studio practice directly informs and enhances my teaching, keeping lessons current and relevant. The aim is to connect industry experience with teaching practice, showing how staying active in the field strengthens classroom delivery.
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Citation
Muths, J. (2025). Capturing Magic: Recording Emily Lubitz’s Two Black Horses at Mix Artist Studio – A Reflective Case Study in Contemporary Recording Practice. [Audio]. Creo.