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A navy blue infographic titled "A More Stable Way to Get Paid," comparing two income models. The Project-Based card lists a new price negotiated every time, income resetting to zero each month, more flexibility with no lock-in, and being best for occasional clients. The Retainer card lists one fixed monthly fee, a predictable income floor, pricing as a discount off the normal rate, and being best for consistent clients. Below, a "Who to Actually Pitch" section shows Good Fit (artists releasing every few weeks, labels with steady schedules, podcasts or creators needing regular work) with a checkmark icon, and Not a Fit (one-time clients, annual bookers, no established pattern) with a minus icon, each with a closing takeaway line. The footer reads "Save & follow for more mixing + mastering tips" and "adrianmilea.com."

Retainer Agreements: A More Stable Way to Get Paid as a Mixing or Mastering Engineer

Adrian Milea / marketing, mastering, mixing / September 25, 2026

A practical guide to retainer agreements for mixing and mastering engineers: what they look like, who to pitch one to, and how they complement project-based pricing instead of replacing it.

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A navy blue infographic titled "Build a Portfolio With Zero Clients," arranged as a 2x2 grid. Card 1, Get Practice Material, covers mixing your own music, using free course practice sessions, and entering competitions. Card 2, Present It Right, covers building a one-page website and showing before and after examples. Card 3, Market Yourself, covers blogging, social media, and visibility. Card 4, Convert and Charge Right, covers listening to clients, avoiding free audition requests, and never underpricing. Each card includes a short takeaway line. The footer reads "Save & follow for more mixing + mastering tips" and "adrianmilea.com."

How to Build a Mixing and Mastering Portfolio With Zero Clients

Adrian Milea / marketing / August 24, 2026

A step-by-step look at building a mixing and mastering portfolio from nothing, based on how I built mine, where to find practice material with no clients yet, and the pricing mistake that quietly damages new engineers.

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