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	Sam Fischmann - The TRUTH About Mastering in Modern Music Production (AKA: It's OK To Master Your Own Music)	04 Sep 2024	00:56:37
Sam Fischmann is a cofounder of the audio plugin company Musik Hack. As a software developer and musician he is passionate about demystifying the mastering process and making it accessible to everybody by creating tools that enable musicians to focus more on the creative and less on the technical. In this episode, you'll learn about: The Truth Behind Loudness Standards Where the -14LUFS Target Came From Developing and Trusting Your Own Taste How Machine Learning Can Help Us Build Better Audio Tools The Ethics of AI Audio Tools Growth through mistakes Separating Creative Instincts from Technical Instincts Owning the Role That You Are Best at, Even If It’s Not The One You Want Connect with Sam: 🌐 Website: https://www.musikhack.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musikhack_ 🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musikhackllc ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! Credits: Guest: Sam Fischmann Host: Travis Ference Editor: Stephen Boyd Theme Music: inter.ference
	Why Big Credits Won't Change Your Life	22 Aug 2024	00:07:33
Travis discusses the myths that people believe about big credits and how you should actually think of them. ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! Credits: Guest: N/A Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick	23 May 2024	01:23:08
Steve Genewick is a recording engineer and mixer with over 30 years of experience working in some of the biggest studios in the world. In addition to being one of the top call engineers for big band, jazz, and orchestra sessions, Steve was also one of the first music mixers to work in Dolby Atmos. Many of the techniques he pioneered have shaped the people mix in the format today. In this episode, you'll learn about: How Atmos Could Replace Stereo How To Mix Stereo and Atmos at the Same Time Why the Binaural Atmos Mix is a Moving Target Fill the Atmos Sound Stage Without Adding Reverb The Lost Art of Riding a Vocal to Tape Big Bang or Jazz Recording The Importance of Preparation for Large Ensemble Sessions Working at Capitol Studios The Biggest Mistakes New Atmos Mixers Make Always Supporting the Music, Whether it’s Stereo or Atmos Connect with Steve: 🌐 Website: https://stevegenewick.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_genewick/ 🎧 Atmos Mix Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/steve-genewick-atmos-mixes/pl.u-76oNkrMF1JKbp ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! Credits: Guest: Host: Travis Ference Editor: Stephen Boyd Theme Music: inter.ference
	Shelby Kennedy: Move to the Void, PROs, and Using the Full Toolbox	18 Aug 2021	01:07:51
This week's guest is music executive and songwriter Shelby Kennedy. Shelby is the President of North American operations for amazing, which is the parent company for Amazing Radio, Amazing Songs, and now CMJ. Prior to that he has held various positions throughout the industry including Director of A&R for Disney's Lyric Street Records, Artist and Partner relations for Tunecore, as well as executive roles at both ASCAP and BMI. Along with all that, early in his career Shelby had success as a songwriter with his songs being cut by artists like Ray Charles and Reba McEntire. We have a great chat about being independent artists, being unique, and using every tool you've been given. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The global marketplace of music Amazing Radio and Amazing Songs Turning limitations into opportunities The many hats an independent artist wears Filling the void Being a song plugger The complexities of publishing and songwriting Signing Rascal Flatts The best music is always next Music release strategies PROs Learn More About Shelby Kennedy and Amazing Radio... Website: https://amazingradio.us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazingradio/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Shelby Kennedy Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Gab Strum: Empower the Artist, Being DIY, and Japanese Wallpaper	11 Aug 2021	01:18:51
This week's guest is producer, songwriter, and recording artist Gab Strum. Gab releases music under the moniker Japanese Wallpaper, as well as writes and produces for other artists. Based out of Melbourne, Australia, he's found success on Triple J radio with several of his tracks as well as some of his productions. Including "Forces" featuring Airling and "In Motion" by Allday. His latest album "Glow" came out at the end of 2019 and has been followed up by a slew of new singles over the last year. We have a great chat about the artist's perspective of a mix, touring, and defining success in a way that fits your path. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Getting back the first mix The Suzuki Method and ear training Dealing with imposter syndrome Triple J radio Supporting an artist's vision, instead of telling them what their vision should be Defining success in way that fits your path Record labels and avoiding making decisions via committee The Australian music scene vs American music scene The duality of a musically and technically great mix Building relationships on the touring circuit Handling your own playback during tour Protecting your hearing The importance of a great monitor and FOH team. Learn More About Gab Strum and Japanese Wallpaper... Website: https://gabstrum.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabstrum/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japanesewallpaper/ Listen to Japanese Wallpaper here. 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Gab Strum (Japanese Wallpaper) Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Corey Schreppel: Mixing for Broadcast, Quality of Life, and Podcasts	04 Aug 2021	01:08:48
This week's guest, Corey Schreppel, is an engineer and mixer specializing in podcast and broadcast production. Currently he is on the audio team for The New York Times, where he works on many of the narrative shows as well as their flagship show "The Daily." Prior to that he was the Technical Director for Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. Along with his decade of broadcast experience he's also worked extensively in the classical recording space as an engineer for the New England Conservatory of Music. We have a great chat about mixing live broadcasts, empowering your coworkers, and the importance of quality of life. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Mixing Live to 2 Working the board the night Prince died Getting repetitions to master your craft Learning to capture an ensemble as the sum of all it's parts Workflow and systems design Remote collaboration, Pro Tools, and Dropbox Quality of Life Podcastings Working for the New York Times Recording in an old bank converted to a recording studio Audio of IP Codecs Recording classical ensembles at New England Conservatory or Music Mixing live broadcast shows Creative storytelling Clock based radio broadcasts Learn More About Corey Schreppel... Website: https://coreyschreppel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreyschreppel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coreyschreppel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyschreppel/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Corey Schreppel Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Eric Boulanger: Musical Mastering, Professional Violin, and How to Monitor	28 Jul 2021	01:09:55
This week's guest is mastering engineer and violinist, Eric Boulanger. Eric started his career at the legendary Mastering Lab working under Doug Sax before starting his own facility, The Bakery, in 2015. In addition to a mastering credit list that includes artists such as Diana Krall, Green Day, Weezer, and Andrea Bocelli, he also worked with Apple to develop the "Mastered for iTunes" protocol. Outside the world of mastering, Eric still finds time to play violin on sessions for various film and television scores. We have a great chat about listening, setting up a room, and knowing when you're ready to jump into your own business. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Approaching mastering as musician, not a robot Building a mastering studio in an old screening room Calling everyday until you get the gig Attended mastering sessions The importance of listening and monitoring Playing violin from age 3 Working at the Mastering Lab Building a lathe before ever buying a vinyl record Playing violin for film scores Lossless audio The most important part of a mastering room Starting your own business and learning as you go Learn More About Eric Boulanger... Website: https://thebakery.la/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakerymastering/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Eric Boulanger Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Morgan Kibby: Seasons of "Yes", Attending the Sundance Lab, and M83	21 Jul 2021	01:01:42
This week's guest is composer, producer, and recording artist Morgan Kibby. Morgan spent seven years as a member of the band M83, during which time she played, wrote, and sang on two albums, including the Grammy nominated "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming." Since leaving the band, Morgan has contributed songwriting and production for artists such as Panic at the Disco, Harry Styles, and Lady Gaga. She also releases her own music under the moniker White Sea, including remixes for tracks by Lorde and the Weeknd, as well as trailers for movies such as "Harry Potter". In 2015 Morgan shifted her focus to scoring and since has done projects for Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu. We chat about balancing your passions, shifting focus mid career, defining success, and having seasons of "yes" in your career. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Playing and touring with M83 Thriving on collaboration The journey to find your voice as an artist Headlining the Hollywood Bowl Scoring a film with before it was filmed Not chasing what you think people want to hear The mental and physical toll of touring The importance of studying what fascinates you Synths don't always have to be "80s" How music theory comes into play Being selective of what you work on Attending the Sundance Lab Canne Film Festival Surrounding yourself with people you trust Always learning Learn More About Morgan Kibby... Website: https://www.morgankibby.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteseamusic/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Morgan Kibby Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Cyrus Reynolds: Compositional Improvisation, Classical Music, and the Importance of Goal Flexibility	14 Jul 2021	01:11:06
This week's guest is composer, recording artist, and sound designer Cyrus Reynolds. A classically trained musician from London's Royal Academy of Music, Cyrus has had success not only with his own music, but also in the world of trailer music. He has collaborated with artists such as Bon Iver’s S. Carey and Novo Amor and contributed sound design to artists likes Kanye West and Change the Rapper. He's also done work with Output, helping design instruments for them such as Exhale and Arcade. We have a great chat about his unique blend of cinematic orchestra with modern songwriting, how recording techniques influence creativity, and why following your passion or interests will always lead you to the most fulfilling version of your career. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Goal flexibility Coming from a classical music background Experimenting and trying to move the needle Funding your own orchestra recording Finishing parts on the plane on the way to Abbey Road Using AI and randomization parameters to recreate human tendencies Creating plug-ins for Output Collaborating with other artists Writing trailer music Tuning systems and tuning relative to the music Learn More About Cyrus Reynolds... Website: https://www.cyrusreynoldsmusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrus_reynolds/ Listen on Spotify Here! 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Cyrus Reynolds Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Audio Restoration: Dan Viafore Theme Music: inter.ference
	Ryan David Adams: Broadcast Specs, Dealing with Visas, and Mixing for Television	07 Jul 2021	01:16:23
This week's guest is Emmy nominated re-recording mixer Ryan David Adams. Ryan has been working on the post-production side of television for nearly two decades, amassing a long list of credits along the way. He recently received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction or Reality Show in 2020 for the Netflix documentary series "Cheer." Other notable shows that he's worked on include The Voice, Masterchef, American Idol, Lego Masters, Last Chance U for Netflix, and Class Action Park for HBO Max. We have a great chat about working in television, keeping music as a creative outlet by working in other areas of audio, and the importance of checking your ego at the door. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The language of music Being a re-recording mixer ADR and sound effects Mixing television in Dolby Atmos Dealing with work visas Learning how little you know Future proofing content Being prepared for changes Broadcast specs Audio Engineering Society Unions in post-production Stems and delivery requirements Working with streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max Learn More About Ryan David Adams... IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1392453 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artfromthenorth83/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Ryan David Adams Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Chris Graham: Finding Your Niche, Growth Via Systems, and Answering the Call	30 Jun 2021	01:05:11
Today's guest is mastering engineer, podcast host, software developer, and creative business coach Chris Graham. Chris is a co-creator and host of the Six Figure Home Studio podcast which became wildly successful because of its unique business focused approach to the recording industry. After years developing a thriving online mastering business and launching the podcast Chris began coaching other industry professionals on some of the best practices that helped his various endeavors succeed. We have a great chat about creating time, not seeking peer approval, and why word of mouth alone won't cut it. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Co-hosting Six Figure Home Studio podcast Working on your business, not for it Having a transmittable message How to create time using systems Never wanting to have an employer Being comfortable with being expensive Building an online mastering business The freedom of the podcast format Reasons to hire a coach Driving website traffic with google ads Fear of removing the personal touch Pareto's Principle Learn More About Chris Graham... Website: https://www.ChrisGrahamCoaching.com Bounce Butler: https://www.BounceButler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_graham 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Chris Graham Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Aberrant DSP: Deviating from the Norm, Coding, and Creating Sketch Cassette	23 Jun 2021	00:49:44
This week we're joined by Ben Schmitz and Daniel Fine. Who, along with Ben's cat Jon, make up the audio plug-in company Aberrant DSP. Aberrant's flagship product, Sketch Cassette, has been embraced by producers and mixers around the world. What started as senior project at the University of Rochester has since spiraled to a full time job only a year or so later. We have a great chat about setting project goals, designing unique and exciting plug-ins, and learning to structure and run a small business. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Departing from the accepted standard How a senior project became a full time job Designing an eye catching user interface Studying electrical engineering Self-motivating as a self-employed person Learning new skills on the fly Lo-Fi and cassettes Finding inspiration outside music Creating a mission statement for yourself Judging what task to take on by judging your energy level Atomic Habits Learn More About Aberrant DSP... Website: https://aberrantdsp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aberrantdsp/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify "Atomic Habits" by James Clear: Here Credits: Guest: Aberrant DSP (Ben Schmitz and Daniel Fine) Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Thom Monahan: Sonic Explorations, Scripted Podcasts, and Why Everything Matters	16 Jun 2021	01:07:43
Today's guest is producer, engineer, and musician Thom Monahan. Thom spent the first 15 years of his career as a touring musician before transitioning to working behind the glass. Since then he has worked with artists such as Neko Case, Fruit Bats, Stevie Nicks, Vetiver, and Medicine. He's also done work as a composer, doing scores for nearly a dozen documentaries, and several podcasts and web-series. Most recently he has taken his passion for music and creative sound design into the podcast world with his work with Treefort. We have a great chat about reducing creative friction, working on projects you are passionate about, and the future of scripted podcasts. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Reducing creative friction The new digital nature of collaboration Capturing the magic of a band in the room Making microphones out of a boombox Editing as a form of production The future of scripted podcasts Learning from everybody around you Understanding the format you are writing music for Tape Edits Keeping perspective when doing a "money gig" Committing to yourself and your vision Learn More About Thom Monahan... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thommonahan/ Listen to "Killing Hollywood: The Cotton Club Murder" Here Treefort: https://www.treefort.fm/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Thom Monahan Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	The Myth of Talent: How to Get World Class at Anything	16 May 2024	00:12:37
Travis breaks down science of how to master any skill based on the research of Daniel Coyle and his book “The Talent Code” In this episode, you'll learn about: Hotbeds of Talent Throughout the World How to Build Skill Like You Build Muscle Myelin and the Role it Plays in Skill Mastering The Benefits of Deep Practice and How to Do It ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! Credits: Guest: N/A Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	DAVIS: Being Left of Center, Writing Hooks, and Staying Fulfilled	09 Jun 2021	01:08:49
Today's guest is songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist, DAVIS. DAVIS combines classic songwriting sensibility with uncategorizable and unabashedly unique musical choices. His music has been placed on various TV shows for networks such as CBS and MTV, featured in video games, used in advertising, racked up millions of streams worldwide. We have a great chat about the Hollywood grind, passing on opportunities, and staying true to your artistic vision. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Finding your musical niche Creating a visual identity for your music Organic YouTube fan growth Consistently releasing music Carefully choosing who you want to work with Playing Stevie Wonder's birthday Publishing deals from the independent artist perspective How limitation can inform artistry Never signing the first deal Learn More About DAVIS... Instagram: www.instagram.com/unofficialdavis Watch on YouTube Here Listen on Spotify Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: DAVIS Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Steve Genewick: Capitol Studios, Being Prepared, and Mixing Music for Dolby Atmos	02 Jun 2021	00:51:27
This week's guest is Grammy nominated recording engineer and mixer Steve Genewick. Steve has been a staff engineer at the world renowned Capitol Studios since 1994. His credits included names like Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, Beck, Niall Horan, LeAnn Rimes and Elvis Costello just to name a few. Steve is also on the forefront of mixing music for the Dolby Atmos format, being one of the first studio engineers to do so. We have a great chat about being prepared for every session, pushing the limits of what's possible, and the importance of finding a studio community to be a part of. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Working at Capitol Studios Mixing music for Dolby Atmos Always saying "Yes" Working with Al Schmitt Switching from analog tape to Pro Tools Finding a studio community to learn from Recording big bands and orchestras Learn the basics first Post-Pandemic recording Being prepared for sessions Remote recording an orchestra at Abbey Road Learn More About Steve Genewick and Capitol Studios... Website: http://stevegenewick.com/ Capitol Studios: https://www.capitolstudios.com/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Steve Genewick Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Joseph Thompson: Language, Meta-Performance, and What You are Capable Of	26 May 2021	00:45:31
This week's guest, Joseph Thompson, is an executive coach working under the umbrella of Novus Global. While not directly involved in the music industry, his career path is very in line with the concepts of this show. Novus Global is an international coaching firm working with leaders at the forefront of business, athletics, entertainment, and government. Joseph has committed himself to leading others beyond high performance and encouraging them to build out the life and career that they want. We have a great chat about pushing yourself, discovering what you are capable of, and how changing your language can change your perspective. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Being productive vs making progress Meta-Performance Changing your language to change your perspective Setting goals outside the edge of your comfort zone Dis-empowered vs empowered Leadership Limiting beliefs Learn More About Joseph Thompson and Novus Global... Website: www.josephathompson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseph.a.thompson/ Novus Global: https://novus.global/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Joseph Thompson Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Kavi Halemane: Radio, Building Relationships, and All Things Digital Music	19 May 2021	01:05:33
Today's guest, Kavi Halemane, has worked in various parts of the music business. After starting his career in digital marketing and strategy for Interscope Records he moved on to work directly with artists and content creators as VP of Marketing for the Collective Digital Studio and EVP & Head of Digital for The Collective. Currently Kavi is working in music programming as an executive vice president & general manager at iHeartRadio. We have a great chat about all things digital in music, what to look for in a manager, and the importance of relationships. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The digital download to streaming transition Relationships are the key to your career Hearing your music on the radio Staying ahead of the game Blockchain and music rights management Working for a major label What to look for in a potential manager Early YouTube Never getting bored Learn More About Kavi Halemane... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kavident Twitter: https://twitter.com/darthkavi 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Kavi Halemane Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Mike Patti: Finding Balance, Defining Success, and Running Cinesamples	12 May 2021	00:56:19
Our guest today is composer, producer, and co-founder of Cinesamples, Mike Patti. Mike started Cinesamples in 2007 when he saw an opportunity to create niche libraries to fill holes in the marketplace. Since then they have grown it to become one of the go to orchestral library developers for composers around the globe. As a composer Mike has done work with Disney Parks and video games such as Starcraft 2 and League of Legends. We have a great chat about composing for media, running a business, anticipating the marketplace, and the importance of defining your own success. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Building inspiring virtual instruments Composing for video games Finding a mentor, work for your idols Writing out your goals and review them Score mock-ups Growing a team and a business Scoring Saturday morning cartoons The boring but important idea of retirement Learn More About Mike Patti and Cinesamples... Website: https://cinesamples.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinesamples 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Mike Patti Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	I Am Snow Angel: Finding Your Sound, Being Confident, and Creating Without Limits	05 May 2021	00:58:42
Today's guest is producer, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist Julie Kathryn. Julie releases music under the alias I Am Snow Angel, an immersive blend of digital and organic elements, many of which are created from her own voice. In addition to producing and writing her own music Julie also produces for various other artists, does sound design for Ableton, and is a co-founder of Female Frequency, a collective dedicated to empowering women in music. We have a chat about finding your sound, self-producing, and sound design without barriers. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The magic of creating without rules Don't be afraid of making mistakes Making music as a new mother Empowering yourself by learning production tools Building presets for Ableton Finding a mentor Female Frequency Keeping perspective through a project Being open minded to new sounds Self-Producing vs producing for for others Learn More About I Am Snow Angel... Website: https://www.iamsnowangel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_snowangel/ Links: https://linktr.ee/iamsnowangel Listen on Spotify HERE 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: I Am Snow Angel (Julie Kathryn) Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Trivers Myers Music: Improvising, Quick Response, and Creating Opportunity	28 Apr 2021	01:10:56
Today we are joined by two guests. The songwriting, composition, and production duo of John Trivers and Elizabeth Myers. Operating as Trivers Myers Music for over three decades, they have created musical brand identities for clients such as Apple, American Express, Verizon, and United Airlines. The most notable of all their compositions is the CBS Evening News theme, which ran for 19 years. They've also produced performances for commercials with artists such as Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, and Lang Lang. We have a great chat about creating your opportunities, why music must always be fun, and how advertising music has changed over the past 30 years. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The importance of making decisions Working with ad agencies Creating sonic brand identities Working with live musicians New York music scene in the 1970s Playing in Broadway for Grease Everybody has a client Improvising in music and in business Learn More About Trivers Myers Music... Website: https://www.triversmyersmusic.com/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: John Trivers & Elizabeth Myers Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Ian Sefchick: Cutting Vinyl, Shaping Sound, and the Magic Death Eye	21 Apr 2021	00:51:53
This week's guest is Grammy nominated mastering engineer and audio equipment designer Ian Sefchick. Ian builds one of the most sought after boutique tube compressors in the audio industry under the unusual company name Magic Death Eye. He has also become a go to vinyl cutting engineer for some of the top producers in the world. We chat about the various hats he's worn in the music industry, the value of having multiple skillsets, and how understanding electronics can empower creativity in the studio. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Critical listening Mastering for vinyl Organically building a brand Diversifying your skills and income Building your own gear Hard work puts you in a position to experience "luck" Learning electronics Learn More About Ian Sefchick... Website: http://www.magicdeatheye.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/magicdeatheye Magic Death Eye Plug In: https://ddmf.eu/magicdeatheyestereo/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Room Measurement Mic: Here Room EQ Software: Here Credits: Guest: Ian Sefchick Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Attom: Remixing Hits, Committing to Creativity, and Growing an Organic Fanbase	14 Apr 2021	00:53:01
This week's guest is artist, producer, and remixer Kyle Stern, better known by his moniker Attom. Kyle has built a following in the electronic music realm with his blend of chill and house with a heavy pop music influence. In addition to his own project, he has also had success doing remixes for artists such as Charlie Puth, Bishop Briggs, and Kiiara. We have a great chat about how doing remix contests started his career, the importance of building real fans, and why consistently putting in work is the key to success. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Playing Bonnaroo as your first show Remixing major label hits How structure keeps you committed to creativity Getting organic Spotify growth without playlists How to break the ice of a empty project screen Learning how to producer around vocals by doing remix contests Remote collaboration Learn More About Attom... Website: https://attommusic.com Instagram: https://Instagram.com/attommusic Facebook: https://facebook.com/attommusic Twitter: https://facebook.com/attommusic Spotify Artist Page: Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Attom (Kyle Stern) Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Bill Appleberry: Teamwork, Opportunity, and the 5 P's of Preparation	07 Apr 2021	01:13:36
Today’s guest is the multi-platinum awarded producer, mixer, and musician Bill Appleberry. Bill has worked on Republic Records' and NBC's hit TV show The Voice for the last decade. He has produced and mixed the studio recorded versions of every song, performed by every artist for every season of the show. Outside of his work with The Voice, Bill's credits as an engineer, producer, and player include names like Stone Temple Pilots, The Wallflowers, Puddle of Mudd, Joe Walsh, Hole, and 311. We have a great chat about his start, playing drums in the Marines, getting a hit early in his career, being prepared, and how your career is defined by what you do between gigs. In this episode, we'll dig in on... 10 Years of The Voice The 5 P's of Preparation Knowing when to reinvent Putting in practice Building a team that you trust Having a hit early in your career Enlisting in the Marines Getting recognized by the labels Living in a van with your keyboards Doing demos with bands and trying to get them signed How recording schools are commercializing the industry Learn More About Bill Appleberry... Website: http://www.billappleberry.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/bill-appleberry-6334561b 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Bill Appleberry Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	What NOT to Do With an Opportunity	09 May 2024	00:12:29
Travis reflects on the latest episode’s success on YouTube and how overweighting the follow up to a big win can prevent you from building on that momentum. In this episode, you'll learn about: Why we put so much weight on our next move after a big success or failure How overweighting opportunities have been setbacks for his mix career How “Quantity” plays into your career growth When to transition into the “Quality” phase of your career. ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! Credits: Guest: N/A Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Travis Ference: Live Six Month Anniversary AMA Episode	31 Mar 2021	01:28:55
This week's guest is our very own host Travis Ference. To celebrate six months of Progressions: Success in the Music Industry we invited our prior interviewee, Damian Taylor, to guest host a live Ask Me Anything episode. Damian asks listener submitted questions (as well as some of his own) to Travis in this reverse interview. The interview originally aired live on Damian's Twitch channel. We had a great time and covered everything from our host's backstory and career path to how the podcast came about and the mindset and habits he uses to help balance his time. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Traditional studio path vs DIY studio path Getting better everyday Learning from your setbacks Working at Capitol Studios Starting a podcast Quitting salaried engineering jobs Clearing your mind through exercise Getting over putting yourself out there Not fearing "No" Engineering pop vocal sessions Learn More About Travis Ference... Website: https://www.travisference.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tference/ Learn More About Damian Taylor... Website: https://www.damiantaylor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereisdamian/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hereisdamian 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Travis Ference Host: Damian Taylor Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Jerimaya Grabher: Being Proactive, Connecting the Dots, and Working with People You Believe In	24 Mar 2021	00:56:26
Today’s guest is entrepreneur and creative music executive Jerimaya Grabher. Jerimaya is a co-founder of and principle manager at Global Positioning Services, a full service music management company that currently looks after some of the top engineers, mixers, and producers in the world. We have a great chat about the future of music deals, how to know if you need a manager, the importance of staying top of mind with your clients, and why you should act like the type of person you aspire to be. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Being proactive and staying top of mind Always looking for the next wave of talent Net receipts deals vs royalty point deals Blockchain and the future of music Do you need a manager? Performing Rights Organizations Chasing royalties The lopsided structure of the music business Learn More About Jerimaya Grabher and GPS Management... Website: https://globalpositioningservices.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gpsmanagement/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gpsmgmt 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Jerimaya Grabher Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Matt Lange: Organized Chaos, Trailer Music, and Having a Conversation with Music	17 Mar 2021	01:03:03
This week's guest is Los Angeles based producer, composer and artist Matt Lange. Matt has made a name for himself in the electronic music world both as an artist and as a producer. In addition to releasing his own music, he’s done work with Deadmau5, BT, and Glenn Morrison. He's also done work for films and games, including names like Blade Runner 2049, Ready Player One, and The Fast and the Furious 8. We have a great chat about using organized chaos to spawn creativity, why everyone should discover the joy of playing an instrument, and the importance of remembering to stay true to your artistic vision. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Touring as a DJ Using sound design as inspiration The power of learning music Being nimble and streamlined as an independent artist Doing pop demo production work Being perfectly accidental Making electronic music with guitars Picking up a real instrument Home Depot instruments Signing and recouping a publishing deal Movie trailer work Learn More About Matt Lange... Website: www.mattlange.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_lange/ Isolated on Spotify: Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Matt Lange Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Dave Green: A Song a Day, Landing Syncs, and Finishing Every Idea	10 Mar 2021	00:52:58
Today’s guest is Dave Green, the front man of the Los Angeles based band The Filthy Souls. In addition to fronting his own project Dave also writes for an uncountable number of artists, brands, and TV shows, as well as plays with the band Atlas Genius. We have a great chat about music licensing, staying inspired, finishing every idea, and where picking up the guitar can take you. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Writing for ads and brands Coming to America Keeping a strict and dedicated work schedule Respectfully ignoring the brief The power of action Lockdown creativity Writing camps Working with licensing companies Music is therapy Learn More About Dave Green and The Filthy Souls ... Website: https://www.thefilthysouls.com/ Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davegr33n/ The Filthy Souls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilthysouls/ Rebel Hearts Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelheartsclubofficial/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Dave Green Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Chris Gear: Tinkering with Sound, Working with Intention, and Showing Up	03 Mar 2021	01:13:21
This week's guest is sound design wizard, entrepreneur, and tech enthusiast Chris Gear. Chris is a co-founder of the hugely popular ADSR Sounds as well as the owner of both OhmLab and SoundFreqs. He’s known throughout the industry as a go to designer and producer and has done projects with companies such as Native Instruments, Output, and Noiiz. We have an eclectic and fun chat about the importance of working with intention, allowing creation to be unique to each of us, and how giving someone a tool without telling them how to use it empowers their creativity. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Discovery through intention The ability to make any sound out of any other sound Finding perspective through seeing something through to the end Showing up! We all have the same tools, it's how we use them The dangerous of being highly comparative Building a viral online community Going from anti-digital to digital only Royalty free music Learn More About Chris Gear... Website: https://ohmlabmusic.com/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ohmlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhmLab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohmlabmusic 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Chris Gear Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Jesse String: Good Vibes, Never Cracking, and Turning Pro	24 Feb 2021	01:05:38
This week’s guest is veteran recording engineer, mixer, and golf enthusiast Jesse String. Jesse began his recording career at the legendary Henson studios, and eventually went freelance where he would stack up credits with artists such as The Jonas Brothers, Leonard Cohen, The Band Perry, Ziggy Marley, and Prince. We have a great chat about the freelance rollercoaster, never cracking under pressure, skipping assistant engineer, and the power of trying to be better everyday. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The importance of the hang Getting thrown in the deep end What makes great producers great Working with Prince Golf and your career Approaching a session from the perspective of the musician Being a beacon of good vibes Sleeping in studios Learn More About Jesse String... Website: https://www.jessestring.com/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield - Here Credits: Guest: Jesse String Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Ian Dowling: Creative Flow State, Starting a Label, and When Art Becomes Art	17 Feb 2021	01:34:26
Today’s guest is Grammy award winning engineer, mixer, producer, and songwriter Ian Dowling. Ian is based out of the UK and has worked on an uncountable number of gold and platinum records for artists such as Adele, Kasabian, KT Tunstall, and Catfish and the Bottlemen. He does composition work for various television and radio clients, runs two record labels, At Swim Music and Punch Up Records, mentors young engineers, and has a podcast. We have a great chat about removing creative obstacles, listening to what the song wants, AI engineering, hitting the flow state, and when art becomes art. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Hitting your creative flow state Removing all creative barriers in the studio Learning to filter the important from the unimportant Starting a record label Working with Adele How a lack of options can inspire decision making Beating burnout DJing and getting into techno Finding label signings on Submit Hub The song is always greater than the technical side Learn More About Ian Dowling... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdowling/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamdowling Website: www.iandowling.co.uk Learn More About At Swim Music... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atswimmusic/ Website: www.at-swim.com Bandcamp: atswimlabel.bandcamp.com Learn More About Punch Up Records... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punchuprecords/ Website: www.punchuprecords.com Bandcamp: punchuprecords.bandcamp.com 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website:
	Charles Burchell: Diplomacy, the Illusion of Perfection, and Paying it Forward	10 Feb 2021	01:12:36
Today’s guest is multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and educator Charles Burchell. As a producer and musician Charles has worked with artists such as Talib Kweli, Christian Scott, and Braxton Cook as well as his own project The Love Experiment. On the educational side, he has taken his experience as a graduate of both New England Conservatory and Harvard and worked to design various programs for both online and traditional institutions. In addition to all of that he also has a label with Splice Sounds and works as a musical diplomat traveling to different countries representing the United States. We have a great conversation about goals, self-discipline, fighting perfection, and why success is circumstantial but dependent on planning. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Turning your dreams into goals and steps Making Splice sample packs The key to success is self-discipline Traveling the world making cultural exchanges The flaws of education Giving back is part of the musician's way Honoring the dreams of the kid inside yourself Fundraising and supporting issues with your music Sample pack royalties New Orleans Second Line The ultimate college town: Boston Learn More About Charles Burchell... Charles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blvkbeats/ Love Experiment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveexperiment/ LEX Sounds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lex.sounds/ Sample Pack Label: https://splice.com/sounds/lex-sounds Listen to BLVK INFINITE Here Listen to Karnival Kid Here Carnegie Hall Online Course for Kids Here Soundfly Online Production Course: Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify:...
	Maurizio Borgna: Translating Emotion, Checking Your Ego, and Moving Faders	03 Feb 2021	00:51:01
Today’s guest is Grammy and Oscar nominated mixer Maurizio Borgna. Based out of Italy, Maurizio has been working throughout Europe as an engineer, mixer, producer, and label manager since 2003. His credits include tv, film, and music projects such as the oscar nominated film Sicario, the Amazon TV Series Transparent, and artists such as Sebastian Plano and Agnes Obel. He’s also a long time guitar player, modular synth addict, and cooking enthusiast. We have a great chat about pushing out of your comfort zone, translating emotion, and keeping your ego in check. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Translating emotion through the speakers Music consumption needs an evolution From Post-Hardcore to Film Scores Recognizing when you need a refresh to grow Bandcamp, musical niches, and building fans Studying the rough mix Internet networking The delicateness of creativity The dangers of passive playlist listen for artists Hubbing out of a Berlin studio complex Dynamics create music Learn More About Maurizio Borgna... Website - https://www.maurizioborgna.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maurizioborgna/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mbmixengineer Bandcamp - https://trstrecords.bandcamp.com/ Listen to a Playlist of his work Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Maurizio Borgna Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Will Hatton: Lo-Fi, YouTube, and Being Consistent	27 Jan 2021	01:05:32
Today’s guest is London based producer, composer, session musician, and sound designer Will Hatton. Will’s main focus is producing and releasing music under the moniker Hush Child, but he’s got an array of other things on his plate as well. He composes for and works with various creative agencies, streams life lo-fi performances, and curates an educational YouTube series called “Inspired By...”. We have a great conversation about staying focused, scheduling your time, reflecting on your results, and stepping up to the plate for your endeavors. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Reflecting on your process Fiercely defending and managing your time The dangers of taking feedback too literally Keeping yourself accountable YouTube and the future of learning The path of the modern musician Going against the dated structure of education Staying ahead of social media trends Being a session musician from a young age From metal to hip hop Multiple streams of income and managing finances Always learning Structuring your day and scheduling Running a studio in Brick Lane Learn More About Will Hatton... "Inspired By... " YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/willhatton Instagram - https://instagram.com/thewillhatton Website - www.willhattonmusic.com Listen to Hush Child on Spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Will Hatton Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Is Mastering Dead? A Pro Mixer’s Opinion	02 May 2024	00:10:03
Travis discusses how the democratization of technology and an oversimplified view of the mastering process is threatening to ruin it all together. In this episode you'll learn, How Technology is Rapidly Changing Mastering A Quick History of Mastering What the True Value of Mastering Is Should You Be Paying for Mastering ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! Credits: Guest: N/A Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Martin Cooke: Career Arc, Logistics, and Understanding How to Listen	20 Jan 2021	01:09:30
Our guest this week is Grammy nominated recording engineer and mixer Martin Cooke. Martin’s resume reads like a who’s who of alternative and rock n roll. He's worked with artists such as Death Cab for Cutie, Of Monsters and Men, Kimbra, At the Drive In, Van Halen, Muse, and Pearl Jam. I’d argue that you’ll have a hard time finding somebody else his age that has a better understanding of the dynamics of a recording session and demeanor required for success in that world. We have a great chat about the future of engineering, having a career arc, how people skills can outweigh technical skills, and the true reason that sharpening pencils is important. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Beginner's Mind Understanding how to listen Fighting your ego Passing on the knowledge of engineering Not taking things personally Using humor to break the ice Following your gut Working 90 days straight The economics making a record Starting out at Henson Recording Studios Learn More About Martin Cooke... Website: https://www.mcooke.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_cooker/?hl=en 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Martin Cooke Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Noël Jackson: Integrity, Detroit Techno, and the Early Internet	13 Jan 2021	01:16:45
This week’s guest is Detroit based producer, artist, mixer, and mastering engineer Noël Jackson. Noël has worked with various artists and labels including Warner Records, Superfreq, David Guetta, Kevin Saunderson, and Mr. C. In addition to music, Noël also works as a computer engineer, user experience designer, and hacker. He is best known in that realm for his work with Automattic, Gawker Media, and Jeffery Zeldman. We go deep on the early internet, the power of design, living with integrity and how building habits will push you past your goals. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The musical element of surprise Working ethically The fearlessness of youth Web logs Pop music as an educational resource Allowing yourself to be flexible Finding inspiration in design The art and science of engineering Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth Learn More About Noël Jackson... Website: https://noeljackson.com/ Check out his music Here! Instagram: https://instagram.com/noeldjackson Twitter: https://twitter.com/noel Newsletter: https://noel.substack.com 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify "Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth" - Here Credits: Guest: Noël Jackson Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Ian Kagey: Remodeling a Classic Studio, Learning to Teach, and the Importance of Problem Solving	06 Jan 2021	01:01:22
This week's guest is Ian Kagey, the Director of Operations for Power Station NYC, a historic and classic recording studio in the heart of NYC now currently run by Berklee College of Music. The mix of skills that Ian learned working as both a studio tech and a traditional engineer set him up for where his career journey would take him later. His career has taken him all the way to Valencia, Spain where he worked as an instructor for Berklee and then back to New York to manage and oversee the update of Power Station. We have a great chat about the importance of problem solving, keeping in touch with your network, knowing when you're the right person for a job, and being thankful to get to work in music everyday. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Rebuilding a classic studio Creating a new business model for recording studios Not staying past your expiration date The importance of problem solving Etiquette and attention to detail Dropping everything and moving to Spain Starting out in NYC Working as a technician and an assistant Learn More About Ian Kagey and Power Station... Power Station Website: https://powerstation.nyc/ Berklee NYC Website: https://nyc.berklee.edu/ Ian Kagey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iankagey/ Power Station Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerstationatberkleenyc/ Berklee NYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkleenyc/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Ian Kagey Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Andrew Johnson: Anticipating Notes, Ghostwriting, and Impressing Your Audience Before Your Peers	30 Dec 2020	01:25:10
This week's guest is film and television composer Andrew Johnson. Andrew started his career as an assistant for composer James S. Levine at Hans Zimmer's Remote Control facility. While there he worked on hit shows such as Glee, American Horror Story, Royal Pains, Major Crimes, and many more. We chat about learning the art of film composing from the greats, getting jobs from the places you don't expect, meeting deadlines by forcing decision making instead of creativity, and the numbers game of library production music. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Impressing your peers vs impressing your audience Working at Han Zimmer's Remote Control Scoring your own wedding Master/Apprentice model of learning a craft Getting a job from a guy that knows a guy that knows a guy Ghostwriting Treating looking for work a job The numbers game of library music Acting like every job is your big break Demo season Anticipating your notes as a means of inspiration Learn More About Andrew Johnson... Website: https://www.andrewbrickjohnson.com 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify "The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy Here "The One Thing" by Gary Keller Here Credits: Guest: Andrew Johnson Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Fernando Lodeiro: Over-Delivering, Gear Manuals, and the Importance of Staying in Touch	23 Dec 2020	00:36:53
This week’s guest is two time Grammy winning recording engineer and mixer Fernando Lodeiro. Fernando is a New York based engineer who came up through Avatar studios. His credits include Esperanza Spaulding, Vampire Weekend, Lady GaGa, and Sir Paul McCartney. We talk about his passion for working with musicians together in a room, the importance of maintaining relationships, big studio vs small studio vibes, and how learning all the gear in the room got him ahead early in his career. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Building your own vocabulary as an engineer Over delivering for clients Pandemic engineering Gear manuals The importance of keeping in touch Freelance engineering in New York City Knowing when it's time to move on to the next thing Learn More About Fernando Lodeiro... Website: https://fernandolodeiro.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferninthestudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ferninthestudio 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Fernando Lodeiro Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Brian Zarlenga: Marketing Your Music as a Product, Setting Milestones, and Staying True to the Brand	16 Dec 2020	01:02:51
This week’s guest is Brian Zarlenga, general manager of the revolutionary music software and technology company Output. Brian's career in the music business has taken him from the sales team at a major label to handling licensing at a publisher, and finally to marketing where he would develop his expertise. We chat about staying true to your brand, always pushing for innovation, the challenges of product launches, and how musicians can benefit from embracing marketing. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Not following the playbook Identifying your goals and setting milestones Seeing your music as a product Overnight product launches Marketing as storytelling Taking a chance on a startup Word of mouth as an extension of your brand Learn More About Brian Zarlenga and Output... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bzarlenga/ Output Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/output/ Website: https://output.com/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Malcolm Gladwell "The Tipping Point" - Buy Here Credits: Guest: Brian Zarlenga Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Corey Britz: Living Anti-Luck, the Art of Restraint, and Touring the World	09 Dec 2020	01:17:30
Our guest this week is bass player, producer, songwriter, and artist Corey Britz. In addition to being the bass player for the band Bush, Corey also fronts his own project as well as produces and writes for numerous alternative and rock bands. He’s a close friend and collaborator of mine and this episode is an all round good hang with plenty of great advice mixed in. We cover his early career, breaking into the Los Angeles musician scene, discovering himself as an artist, and his vendetta with the word “luck”. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Music and the art of restraint Touring the world with Bush and The Calling Importance of being a problem solver Don't belittle your victories by calling them luck Five years as a college freshmen Manifestation Lying to yourself Travis' Intro: Input vs Output Goals Learn More About Corey Britz... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreybritz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoreyBritz/ Listen to Corey Britz Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Gary Keller "The One Thing" - Here Credits: Guest: Corey Britz Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Jesse Ray Ernster: Mixing Remote, Teamwork, and Living the California Dream	02 Dec 2020	00:56:31
Our guest this week is Grammy nominated mixer Jesse Ray Ernster. Jesse has made a splash since his arrival in Los Angeles with quick chart success engineering for Kanye West and mixing for Burna Boy. We have a great chat about his career so far, his unique path to success, the importance of keeping the art and the team first, and using systems to increase your efficiency. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Recording Kanye and traveling the safari Building momentum Having a clear vision of your goals and knowing what drives you Setting yourself apart when applying for gigs Mixing via remote control from the beach Waking up early Sending out 100 emails a day Living the California dream Session flow difference between commercial and home studios Learn More About Jesse Ray Ernster... Website: https://www.jesseraymix.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseraymix/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesseraymix Hear a playlist of Jesse's work here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Jesse Ray Ernster Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Dan Johnson: Preserving Music History, Analog Tape, and 90s No Sleep Studio Life	25 Nov 2020	00:34:02
This week's guest is Dan Johnson, owner and chief engineer of Audio Archiving Services based out of Hollywood. Dan has become one of the leading experts on the archival of analog tape and has dedicated his career to preserving music history. He has archived over 10,000 reels of tape, some of which are the best selling albums of all time, and has been a featured speaker on panels at both NAMM and AES. We have a fun chat about his 20+ years in the studio business, the path that led him to becoming an archivist, the challenges and advantages of starting your own business, and how he earned the nickname "Dan the Muffin Man" while working with Michael Jackson. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Learning to run a business from the ground up Preserving music history Working hard because there is always someone ready to take your job Analog tape: Alignment, maintenance, history The challenge of find good working tape machines Going independent during the Recession. No sleep 1990s studio life Learn More About Dan Johnson and Audio Archiving Services... Website: https://www.audioarchivingservices.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_audioarchiving/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Dan Johnson Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Erin Barra: LifeLong Learning, Creating Musical Moments from Chaos, and the Anti-To Do List	18 Nov 2020	00:54:04
Our guest this week is producer, songwriter, tech educator, entrepreneur, and activist Erin Barra. Currently Erin is the Director of Popular Music at Arizona State University. Prior to that she wrote multiple courses for Berklee Online and worked as an associate professor at their campus in Boston for several years. We discuss the importance of being a lifelong learner, understanding your personal narrative, and how learning music can be the skeleton key to unlocking your full potential. She is passionate about empowering her students through music and technology and fights to be sure that all people have equal access to the opportunity to learn. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Transitioning from artist to educator by accident Understanding your Personal Narrative Creating musical moments from chaos The anti-todo list Life-Long Learning Technology Justice In person vs online learning Ableton Live Learn More About Erin Barra... Website: www.mammabarra.com, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinbarra Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErinBarra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinbarramusic Beats By Girlz: www.beatsbygirlz.org Intro to Ableton Course: Here ASU Popular Music Program: Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Erin Barra Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Prioritization, Goals, and Q1 2024 in Review	17 Apr 2024	00:15:35
Travis reflects on the first quarter of 2024 and how he's prioritizing the next three months. In this episode, you'll learn about: Travis Reviews his Goals from Q1 2024 How Prioritization Drives Progress Progressions Website Updates Takeaways from the Latest Episodes ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! Credits: Guest: N/A Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Wayne G Miller: Clarity in Choice, Scarcity Mindset, and Why the Song Always Wins	11 Nov 2020	01:07:22
This week's guest is producer, bassist, musical director and songwriter Wayne G Miller. Wayne has performed with or acted as musical director for a range of artists including Mike Posner, Christina Perri, AlunaGeorge, and Snakehips. He now produces and writes for various artists, both major label and independent, and mentors up and coming artists. We had a great conversation about touring, transitioning from the road to producing in the studio, battling the scarcity mindset, the importance of working on music you love, and having clarity on why you take a gig. In this episode, we'll dig in on... A great song supersedes everything Underestimating the relational factor of getting a gig Quoting jobs Battling the scarcity mindset Transitioning from MD to producer Playing late night shows as rite of passage Starting out in Portland and moving to LA Travis' Intro: Abundance Mindset Learn More About Wayne G Miller... Website: https://waynegmiller.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/waynegmiller Playlist of his work: Here Visit LA Songwriters Collective here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Wayne G Miller Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Cameron Lister: Earning Trust, Taping Jam Bands, and Never Letting Pride Outweigh Hard Work	04 Nov 2020	00:51:46
This week's guest is recording engineer and mixer Cameron Lister. Cameron has spent most of his career in the engineering hot seat for indie and alternative records from artists such as The Fratellis, OK GO, KT Tunstall, Better Than Ezra, and Andrew McMahon. We chat about how a career in music is made up of incremental steps, each building on the momentum of the last one and how hard work and follow through are the key to success. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Importance of learning new things Taping jams bands as a gateway to recording Earning Trust Swallowing your pride and starting over Cool Shockmounts Moving to Los Angeles and staring at Sound Factory Getting to work with your heroes Distortion Mentioned in the Show: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield - Here "Deep Work" by Cal Newport - Here Travis' Intro: The War of Art Learn More About Cameron Lister... Website: http://www.cameronlister.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clister01/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Cameron Lister Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
	Shoshana Bean: Leaning into Your Fear, Broadway, and Being Authentic	28 Oct 2020	00:55:43
This week’s guest is the amazingly talented vocalist and broadway veteran Shoshana Bean. Shoshana and I have a great conversation about the progression of her career from being a singing and dancing two year old to holding leading roles on Broadway and releasing chart topping records as an independent artist. She is a truly inspiring person, committed to her artistic integrity and unwavering in her belief that driving towards what you fear is the key to success and growth. In this episode, we'll dig in on... Leaning into your greatest fears Moving to NYC and breaking into Broadway Being your own best brand ambassador Singing and dancing at two years old Building a career brick by brick Managing your own career and standing by your decisions Human connection without an agenda is the best networking Authenticity in everything you do Travis' Intro: Lean into Your Fear Learn More About Shoshana Bean... Website: https://www.shoshanabean.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shobean/ 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify Credits: Guest: Shoshana Bean Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference

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