Hannah Brooks

Musicologist & Content Strategist

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Hannah holds a degree in Music Theory and loves bridging the gap between formal concepts and street smarts. She curates the blog's music dictionary, explaining studio terminology, dynamic markings, and gear slang in approachable terms.

Articles by Hannah

Glossary · 8 min

Live Sound Glossary: Terms Every Band Member Should Know

Learn the live sound terms engineers use, from clipping to monitors, so you can set up faster, ask for what you need clearly, and get a better mix on stage.

Hannah Brooks · Nov 11, 2026

Glossary · 7 min

Recording Glossary: Essential Terms for Your First Sessions

Plain-English definitions of the recording terms you'll hear most in your first sessions, from bleed to gain, so you can follow tutorials and troubleshoot problems.

Hannah Brooks · Nov 11, 2026