About Illustrious Sound
Illustrious Sound is a blog-style online magazine that celebrates the joy of making music at home. Created and published by a professional music educator, it’s designed for students, hobbyists, and home studio enthusiasts who enjoy exploring music, gear, and creativity from their own space.
About Illustrious Sound
From the author and editor
Welcome, and thanks for stopping by.
Illustrious Sound is a small, independently published online magazine created for home studio enthusiasts—especially those just starting out, figuring things out, or simply enjoying the process of making music at home. Whether you’re a curious student, a weekend tinkerer, or someone rediscovering music later in life, this space is for you.
This isn’t a gear review site or a step-by-step how-to blog. Instead, it’s a casual magazine—built to share the ups and downs, discoveries and frustrations, little puzzles and big wins that come with creating music in your own space. It’s here to remind you that you’re not alone in the process, and that part of the fun is the figuring-it-out part.
Inside you’ll find short reads on studio life, reflections on creative routines, resources for students, and the occasional deep dive into tools or techniques. Some of these pieces are pulled straight from my teaching studio, others are inspired by conversations with students, or things I’ve had to troubleshoot myself.
While I’m a full-time music educator and Royal Conservatory of Music–certified teacher, Illustrious Sound isn’t about me—it’s about you and your journey. This site exists to encourage exploration, support learning, and share the joy of making music at home, no matter where you are in your musical path.
Most posts are later collected into downloadable PDF issues, available in the Magazine Rack. These compilations help keep the site organized and serve as a resource archive for students and readers alike.
So whether you’re patching cables, adjusting mic placement, or just starting your first project in a DAW—welcome. I hope you find something here that makes your next session a little smoother, or a little more fun.
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Trevor Baron
Author & Editor, Illustrious Sound
Published by Illustrious Sound, a division of Bach To Basics Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Magazine
Have a question about how the magazine works? Here are a few common answers to help you get started.
How often are issues published?
Issues are released up to six times a year, depending on what’s happening in the studio and what’s worth sharing. There’s no strict publishing schedule—when enough content has been created and curated, a new issue is released.
Can I contribute an article?
At this time, Illustrious Sound is a solo project—written, edited, and curated by one author. While submissions aren’t open, I always appreciate hearing what readers are working on and may include shared ideas or inspiration in future posts.
Are the PDF issues free to download?
Yes! Every issue is free to download from the Magazine Rack. No sign-up required—just click and enjoy.
Who is Illustrious Sound for?
This magazine is for home studio enthusiasts, students, and anyone who enjoys making music at home—whether you’re learning the ropes, experimenting with gear, or just exploring what’s possible in your own creative space.
How is this connected to Bach To Basics Inc.?
Illustrious Sound is a division of Bach To Basics Inc., a music education company founded by Royal Conservatory–certified piano and theory teacher (that’s me), Trevor Baron. The magazine is one of several creative projects designed to support music students and home studio explorers alike.
Download the PDF Magazine – It’s Free
Each issue of Illustrious Sound brings together the blog articles you see here into a curated, downloadable PDF magazine. Whether you’re a music teacher, student, or just love learning about the creative side of music and audio, this free magazine is a great way to dive deeper. No email signup required—just click and enjoy.