Ari Herstand is a Los Angeles–based musician, author of the best‑selling "How to Make It in the New Music Business", and host of the Webby‑award winning podcast "The New Music Business," where he empowers artists to build successful DIY careers in the modern music industry. Recognized by Forbes as “the poster child of DIY music,” he also founded the artist‑advocacy education platform Ari’s Take.In this episode, you'll learn about:- The history of streaming platforms- How streaming has changed music consumption- "Owned" vs "Borrowed" audiences- How to lay the ground work for a long successful career as an artist- The potential implications of AI generated music*** CONNECT WITH ARI:🌐 Website: https://aristake.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_/🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.take📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArisTakeCONNECT:📬 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/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify

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Nick Broste is Chicago based audio engineer and musician who specializes in recording bands in ensembles in both studio and live settings. The spirit of removing the obstacles of artistic expression for artists is the driving force for Nick’s approach to recording and always puts the music first.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• How the Role of the Engineer Changes When There is No Producer
• The Best Way to Record a Vocalist that is Playing Acoustic Guitar
• Microphone Polar Patterns and How They Shape the Sound of Bleed
• Tips for Recording Brass and Woodwinds
• The Importance of Talking About Budgets
• Bringing Value Outside Your Technical Skills
• When Songwriting Credit Should Be Given to Session Musicians

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Credits in the music industry are a dumpster fire. In this bonus episode I wanted to share my thoughts on credits and how things got to the state they are in today. I also talk about ways we can change our perspective on credits and what I'm going to try to do with the Progressions platform to encourage people to support each other by giving credit. This is the first in a series of bonus episodes focusing on credits in the music industry.

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Since I've taken a month break to prepare for season two of the podcast I've reissued this episode with a brand new introduction. I really enjoyed my conversation with Bill and I thought there was a lot of great insight in his story...

Today’s guest is 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

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A year and half ago I committed to starting a podcast and releasing a new episode every week for a full year. This week I talk about what I learned from that experience and I share the five biggest take aways that I think will most apply to helping you on your career journey. I also get into how Progressions will change as we enter into the second year of the show.

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This week's guest is pianist, composer, producer, and musical director David Cook. David is an accomplished jazz pianist, having released two albums and represented the United States internationally through Jazz at Lincoln Center and the US State Department. He's also an adjunct professor for the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. The majority of his time is spent as a musical director and touring musician working with artists including Taylor Swift, Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris, Lizz Wright, Joshua Bassett, Shoshana Bean, and NSYNC. We chat about ego vs confidence, his jazz roots, and preparing for world tours.

In this episode, we'll dig in on...

• Finding your musical family
• Chops vs restraint
• Big budget world tours
• Respecting the artist
• Music "no nos"
• Self-promotion for musicians, then and now
• Accompanying vocalists
• Learning from every gig
• Not leaving any doubt musically
• Building synth patches
• Studying with your heros
• Jam sessions and meeting musicians
• Putting together a band
• Translating a record to a live show

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Today's guest is Grammy winning mastering engineer Evren Göknar. Evren spent 25 years on staff at Capitol Mastering in Hollywood and now works independently from his own studio, Evren Göknar Mastering. His credits include artists like, KISS, Smashing Pumpkins, Mariah Carey, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, and NBC's The Voice. He's also recently written a book called "Major Label Mastering" which has been released on Routledge. We chat about working for a major label, writing a book and the importance of listening musically.

In this episode, we'll dig in on...

• Working on classic Capitol releases
• Writing a book and finding a publisher
• Finding your niche
• Playing in bands around Hollywood
• Client communication
• Going a different path from your college peers
• The importance of understanding music
• Mastering studio wiring and setup
• Having control of your schedule
• Sorting out your business
• Working a the desk to get into a recording studio
• Knowing people

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This week's guest is drummer, percussionist, and manager Nik Hughes. Nik is a member of the band Youngblood Hawke, who burst on the scene with their platinum hit "We Come Running." He's also currently playing drums for Bush and in the past he's recorded or toured with artists such as Andy Grammer, Bishop Briggs, Puddle of Mudd, Emily Osment, and many more. Along with all of his playing experience he's also worked on the business side of music, working in management and also briefly holding a label position at Big Deal Music. We chat about releasing music, the importance of supporting each other, and how to audition.

In this episode, we'll dig in on...

• Being in Youngblood Hawke
• Safe touring
• Reading between the lines on auditions
• Playing in Bush
• Understanding the label side as an artist
• Always learning new skills
• Transitioning into management and business
• Recording drums last
• Jazz drumming influencing rock drummers
• Label services
• Playlisting
• Building long lasting friendships with other bands
• Knowing who you are as an artist
• Playing with Bishop Briggs
• Dealing with record labels

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This week's guest is mixing and mastering engineer, drummer, and podcast host Matt Boudreau. Matt started his 35 year career in the music industry as a drummer, but turned to the studio world after being inspired by sessions with producers like Joe Chiccarelli and Gil Norton. Since then he's worked on tons of records, as well as owned and operated multiple studios. In 2014 he started his podcast, Working Class Audio, which rapidly became one of the most popular podcasts in the audio industry. We chat about the inspiration behind his show, being financially diversified, and the importance of being a good person and building great relationships.

In this episode, we'll dig in on...

• Playing in bands until falling in love with the studio
• Starting the Working Class Audio podcast
• Having the right manager
• Diversifying your income as an audio professional
• The cost of keeping up with technology
• Being an advocate for yourself
• Taking over a Bill Putnam built studio in San Francisco
• Why relationships matter
• Taking a loan out to buy an early Pro Tools rig
• Mastering the basics of money
• Mentally recovering from failed ventures
• Building a Dolby Atmos room
• Being a good person
• The dangers of the instant gratification of social media
• Using drum samples

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This week's guest is veteran recording engineer and score mixer Todd Burke. As a score mixer he's worked on movies such as The Big Sick, The King of Staten Island, Daddy's Home 2, and Donnie Darko. On the record side of things his credits include names like Fitz and the Tantrums, M83, The Kooks, Ben Harper, and The Temper Trap, among many others. Todd's also recently banded together with several other engineers to launch a platform to share their experience with the next generation of engineers and producers. We have a great chat about being self taught, launching recordBetter, and being committed to decisions.

In this episode, we'll dig in on...

• Teaching yourself to be an engineer by going through the tape vault
• Giving back and sharing knowledge
• Filling the seat differently for every project
• Committing and making decisions
• Moving to LA after high school and sleeping at the studio
• Recording to analog tape
• Working at Grandmaster Recorders
• Transitioning from records to film
• Records happen on the other side of the glass
• Working in Dolby Atmos
• Launching recordBetter
• Recording music for film vs recording for records
• Working with the Kooks
• Always having fun
• Capturing the magic of a band in the room
• Working with Slyvia Massey

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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

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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...

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Travis talks about the year he spent NOT buying plug-ins and how the recording studio culture fuels the audio tech industry into trying to sell engineers everything.

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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

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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

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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

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteseamusic/

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Host: Travis Ference

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Guest: Chris Graham

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference

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/

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Host: Travis Ference

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/unofficialdavis

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Guest: DAVIS

Host: Travis Ference

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Guest: Steve Genewick

Host: Travis Ference

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Theme Music: inter.ference

Marc Matthews is a music producer, mastering engineer and the host of the Inside the Mix Podcast.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• How Social Media and Content Can Be Networking
• The Value of Having a Strong Core Group of “Music Friends”
• Making What You Are Passionate About
• Is the Cost of Higher Education Worth it for Music?
• How Releasing Something Helps You Relate to Artists
• The Importance of Being a Life Long Learner
• Whether AI Mastering Tools Encourage Engineers to Ignore Their Own Sonic Tastes

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Guest: Marc Matthews

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Stephen Boyd

Theme Music: inter.ference

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...

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Guest: Joseph Thompson

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Guest: Kavi Halemane

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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/

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Guest: I Am Snow Angel (Julie Kathryn)

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Guest: John Trivers & Elizabeth Myers

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference

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/

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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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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.

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• 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

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tference/

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

Travis discusses why he quit every staff engineering gig he had and how to know that you're ready to go freelance as a recording engineer, mixer, or producer.

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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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Website: https://ohmlabmusic.com/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ohmlab

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdowling/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamdowling

Website: www.iandowling.co.uk

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Charles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blvkbeats/

Love Experiment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveexperiment/

LEX Sounds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lex.sounds/

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Website - https://www.maurizioborgna.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maurizioborgna/

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Host: Travis Ference

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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"Inspired By... " YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/willhatton

Instagram - https://instagram.com/thewillhatton

Website - www.willhattonmusic.com

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Host: Travis Ference

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Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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"Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth" - Here

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Guest: Noël Jackson

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Is Our Musical Taste Nature or Nurture
• Practicing Minimalism in Process
• How to Discover Your Sonic Preferences
• Is Our Musical Tastes Nature or Nurture
• How to Discover Your Sonic Preferences
• Why A-B Tests are a Sales Psy-Op
• How We Are Too Concerned with the Process of Making Records vs The Outcome
• How to Find Your Sound in the World of Internet Opinions
• What’s Worth Worrying About

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Guest: Harper James

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Stephen Boyd

Theme Music: inter.ference

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/

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Guest: Ian Kagey

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Credits:

Guest: Andrew Johnson

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference

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

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Credits:

Guest: Fernando Lodeiro

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Travis Ference

Theme Music: inter.ference