Explore every episode of the podcast Music Production Podcast
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| Corey Baker - aka Kill Paris, Musician, Producer, Ableton Certified Trainer | 27 Aug 2024 | 02:03:39 | |
Corey Baker is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. Corey made a huge impact on the electronic music scene and toured the world as Kill Paris. He shares his workflow and techniques in his tutorials and courses, and hosts a weekly sample flip challenge. I spoke with Corey about his music, educational community, and production techniques. We discussed some of the newer features in Ableton Live 12.1, as well as the process of learning complex software to create music. Corey shared how being discovered by Skrillex on SoundCloud changed the course of his career. This episode is sponsored by Baby Audio, makers of incredible music software. Use the code MPP15 to save 15%! https://babyaud.io Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Takeaways:
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| Thomas Glendinning - ELPHNT, Sound Designer, Music Maker, Educator | 12 Aug 2024 | 01:15:12 | |
Thomas Glendinning is a music producer, educator, and sound designer. He creates some of the finest Ableton Live and Max for Live devices available at his site ELPHNT. Tom recently released his new album Micro((osmos under the name Conso/e. Tom joined me for a 3rd conversation on the Music Production Podcast to talk about his new album and some of his latest Max for Live creations, including Essentials. We spoke about the fun and challenges of creating music and devices. Tom shared some great insights from his experiences that will surely help music-makers of all levels. We also spent some time discussing the latest features in Ableton Live 12.1. This episode is sponsored by Baby Audio, makers of incredible music software. Use the code MPP15 to save 15%! https://babyaud.io Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Takeaways:
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| #369: Consistency and Authenticity with Mikas of We Make Dance Music | 21 May 2024 | 01:36:11 | |
Mikas is the creator of We Make Dance Music, a site of music resources for producers. On his podcast, Live Electronic Music Tutorials with Mikas, he creates tracks in real-time, sharing tips and techniques along the way. The result of each episode becomes a template viewers can purchase on WeMakeDanceMusic.com. This is the second time Mikas and I spoke on the Music Production Podcast. Immediately I was reminded of his passion and impressive work ethic. As a new father, Mikas discussed the importance of staying consistent and scheduling time to work on his music career. He spoke about how we can take small actions on a regular basis to complete major goals. Mikas also had some powerful thoughts on authenticity and honesty in art and how that can lead to deeper connections with your audience. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Takeaways:
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| #278: What Do You Really Want with Robert Webster | 05 Aug 2022 | 01:29:24 | |
Robert Webster has been producing music and DJing since 1993, as RobJamWeb. Robert hit it big with a track called "Everybody" in 1999 and has since been releasing music and sharing his knowledge on his YouTube channel. Robert spoke about his work and the troubles he encountered with success when one of his tracks hit the charts and MTV. He discussed openly how his freedom from success has allowed him to find and pursue his musical passions. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #277: This is Sound Design for Film with Nathan Ruyle | 27 Jul 2022 | 02:03:18 | |
Nathan Ruyle is a sound designer for film, who has designed and mixed for over 70 feature-length films. He is the founder of This is Sound Design, a full-service post sound facility in Burbank, California. Nathan has credits working for Universal, HBO, Netflix, and Amazon. His most recent project is the film Joyland, the winner of the 2022 Jury Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Nathan spoke with me from his incredible new sound stage studio. We discussed sound design for film and the work he has done. He goes into detail about his state-of-the-art facility, which is Dobly-Certified for the latest in immersive audio. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #276: The Right Gear, Using Your Ears, and Hitting Deadlines with Jack Miele | 23 Jul 2022 | 01:04:34 | |
Jack Miele founded Jack Miele Productions, a world-famous, production company that has worked on Grammy-winning music. Their clients include artists such as Zac Brown Band, Rod Stewart, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ani DiFranco, and many more. They have done scores for shows such as Family Guy and American Horror Story. Jack and I spoke in-depth about his company and his production philosophies. Jack shared helpful wisdom about workflow, choosing the right great, and the importance of nailing deadlines. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #275: Creating Worlds and Atmospheres with Robot Koch | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:48:08 | |
Robot Koch is an award-winning artist, producer, and composer who recently released his new album The Next Billion Years, which gives sound to the distant future. He has worked on numerous TV shows and films, including NBC's The Blacklist, ABC's How to Get Away with Murder, MTV's Teen Wolf, and Netflix's Dark. Robot is the winner of the German Music Composers Award and has amassed over 75 million streams and half a million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Robot and I spoke in depth about his work both on his new album, The Next Billion Years, and his various TV placements and scores. He shared how he tries to create worlds within his music that are full of emotional impact. Robot explains how he stretches his abilities to find new musical ground. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #274: Writing Songs with Strangers and Ed Sheeran - Kal Lavelle | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:26:12 | |
Kal Lavelle is a singer/songwriter based out of Dublin and London. She is signed with Sony on a writing/publishing deal, and has a writing credit on Ed Sheeran's number 1, multi-platinum single "Shivers." Kal and I had a great conversation about her songwriting process. She explained how she interacts with her collaborators to find inspiration. Kal's passion and enthusiasm for songwriting come through clearly in our conversation, and I learned a lot talking with her. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #273: Programming Synths and Chewing Gum with Francis Preve | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:56:49 | |
Francis Preve is a sound designer, journalist, and educator. He teaches synthesis and sound design at Austin Community College. Francis is one of the most in-demand synthesizer programmers in the world. He makes factory presets for companies like Roland, Sequential, Korg, and Ableton, just to name a few. His company, Symplesound, provides some of the finest sound libraries available. Francis' latest work is a collaboration of Serum presets with sound designer Tom Wolfe. For our third conversation on the podcast, Francis and I covered quite a range of topics, including his many projects during the pandemic, memories of Dave Smith, and why you shouldn't listen to your tracks until they are finished. As usual, it was an honor to speak with Francis and learn from one of the masters of the field. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. -Brian Funk | |||
| #272: Instant Mastering Chain with Martin Stimming | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:16:04 | |
Martin Stimming is a musician and electronic music producer from Germany, known for bringing his original sound to house music. He recently partnered with DOCtron to create the IMC or "Instant Mastering Chain." The IMC is a small, powerful analog box used for high-end mastering, especially for live performance. This is the second time I've had the pleasure to speak with Martin. He shared the process of creating and marketing the DOCtron IMC. Martin has a lot of great insight about instrument and interface design. He also let us into the gear he is currently using in his live performances. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #271: Algorithmic and Generative Music with Canton Becker | 26 Jun 2022 | 01:35:20 | |
Canton Becker is a musician, programmer, and web designer. Recently he has turned his focus to algorithmic and generative music. His site, Pi Songs, used the number pi to create a musical piece 114 years long. Canton has been pushing the limits of technology and creativity for decades. He was a fundamental part of the Res Rocket Surfer project, which enabled for real time musical collaboration in the early days of the internet. Canton spoke to me about algorithmic music and how he created Pi Songs in collaboration with visual artist Jeffrey Ventrella. His thoughts on the future of music and technology was both inspiring and a bit frightening! Canton gave a fascinating demonstration of his how his algorithmic music making works in real time. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by Phenyx Pro. We love our PTM-10 Wireless In-Ear Monitors! Save 5% with code - BRIANFUNK Phenyx Pro - https://phenyxpro.com/DKOSOgYsjkzg Show Notes:
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| #270: Collaboration vs. Isolation with Jesse Mac Cormack | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:50:37 | |
Jesse Mac Cormack is a musician and producer who just released his new album, SOLO, on Secret City Records. Mac Cormack summons a sonic world that’s razor-edged and intimate, influenced by the textured electronics of James Blake, Little Dragon, Caribou, and SUUNS. Jesse and I spoke about how he created his album in isolation during the pandemic with limited gear and equipment. We explored how these limitations helped his creativity, and contrasted that with his return to collaboration with others. This episode is sponsored by Feed. Get a $100 Ad Credit: Email Nick@tryfeed.co with the subject "Brian Funk." Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk | |||
| #269: Immersive Audio with Matt Wallace and Will Kennedy | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:57:34 | |
Matt Wallace and Will Kennedy are Grammy-winning producers who have worked with the biggest names in music, including Faith No More, U2, Sheryl Crow, and more. Recently, they launched their new immersive music-ready studio, Studio Delux Immersive. Matt and Will specialize in Dolby Atmos, Sony 360RA, and Spatial Audio, and have already created immersive mixes for Jason Mraz, Faith No More, The B-52s, and Kid Rock. Matt and Will spoke to me about their experiences mixing in these new 3D audio formats, and the challenges they present. They spoke in detail about their latest immersive project, Faith No More's The Real Thing, which is scheduled for release on June 17, 2022. Will and Matt also touched on some of the aspects that make them such a great collaborative team. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #368: Write Better Music Through Storytelling w/ Jeff Leisawitz | 15 May 2024 | 01:14:02 | |
Jeff Leisawitz is a musician, producer, coach, college songwriting professor, and author. His new book The Magical Impact of Storytelling explores how creatives can connect with their audiences and produce more meaningful work with effective storytelling. It was great to have Jeff back on the Music Production Podcast to discuss how we can use storytelling to make better music. We talk about how writing about the specific helps illuminate the universal. Jeff shares famous stories that have helped hit songs connect with listeners. We discuss dealing with the inner critic and the concepts of The Golden Repair, The Hero's Journey, and Head, Heart, and Hands. Takeaways
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| #268: Finding Your Creative Path with Kevin Khordmaster Allen | 04 Jun 2022 | 01:37:47 | |
Kevin Allen, aka Khordmaster, is a music producer, classically trained pianist, and YouTuber. He runs the Khordmaster Keys Podcast, where he and guests discuss music-making, technology, and lifestyle design. Kevin and I had a great conversation on a variety of topics from carving your own artistic path to the role social media plays in aiding and detracting from our missions. Kevin shared wisdom from his experience as an artist and how his unique background has led him to where he is now. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #267: Play It Like You Mean It - Emile Pandolfi | 28 May 2022 | 01:08:07 | |
Emile Pandolfi is a professional pianist and entertainer with over 40 years of performance experience. One of the top-selling pianists in the music industry, he has sold over 4.5 million albums, garnered more than 750 million streams online, and performed hundreds of concerts worldwide for thousands of fans. Although serious about his playing, Emile is never serious about himself and believes that every moment at the piano should be one of joy. Emile stopped by to talk about his new book, Play It Like You Mean It, which helps musicians apply their techniques to reach listeners on an emotional level. We had a great discussion about creating an emotional impact with music and how to embrace your own unique character in your music. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #266: Realizing Your Creative Dreams with Jeff Leisawitz | 24 May 2022 | 01:01:51 | |
Jeff Leisawitz is an award-winning musician/producer, college songwriting professor, life coach, and author of the book Not F*ing Around. Jeff is dedicated to helping artists get their creative dreams off the ground. I had a great talk with Jeff about the creative process and overcoming the fear of sharing our creative works with the world. Jeff shared some excellent stories and techniques that have helped his clients and students reach their artistic potential. This episode is sponsored by LALAL.AI: https://www.lalal.ai/?fp_ref=brian Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk | |||
| #265: GPU Audio - Next Level Audio Processing | 18 May 2022 | 00:51:17 | |
GPU Audio is a Digital Sound Processing platform that unlocks a standard Graphics Processing Unit to handle audio production with next-gen performance capabilities. GPU Audio dramatically enhances performance by offloading processing from a computer's CPU to its GPU. I spoke with Jonathan and Sasha of GPU Audio as they shared the potential of GPU Audio. We spoke about the capabilities of their new system and how it could revolutionize the way we make music. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #264: Music's Emotional Power; Sync Music with Jim Hustwit | 13 May 2022 | 01:22:12 | |
Jim Hustwit is a music producer who creates bespoke music compositions for film, television, and advertising through his company LARP Music. He has worked for companies like BBC, Universal, and Apple. Jim is the host of the Sync Music Matters Podcast. I had a great talk with Jim about his work producing music for sync licensing. Jim spoke about the emotional power of music and how it affects listeners on a subconscious level. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #263: AudioKit Pro, VHS Synth with Developer Jeff Cooper | 06 May 2022 | 01:20:25 | |
Jeff Cooper is a music and audio software developer. For the past few years, he has worked for AudioKit Pro, producing musical apps and building block tools that other developers can use to make their own apps. Jeff and I spoke about the release of AudioKit's VHS Synth iOS synthesizer app. VHS Synth uses samples of synthesizers recorded to VCR to create a warm and nostalgic sound. I supplied the samples for the app, and Jeff and the team at AudioKit built and designed the app. Jeff shared stories about his background in music and how he came to coding. He shared thoughts on instrument design and how the choices made by designers influence the way the gear is used. VHS Synths is available on the iOS App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vhs-synth-80s-synthwave/id1615208667 Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #262: Songwriting with Keppie Coutts | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:36:05 | |
Keppie Coutts has one of my favorite YouTube channels, "How to Write Songs." Keppie studied and taught at Berklee College of Music. Her latest work is on a new audiobook/album Mothertongues. Keppie was commissioned to write songs and music around the theme of motherhood for the audiobook. Keppie and I spoke about her songwriting process and the challenges songwriters face. We explored what it means to turn nothing into something, as well as some of the common misconceptions around the craft of songwriting that hold people back. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #261: Are NFTs the Future? Thomas "Pip" Pipolo | 23 Apr 2022 | 00:59:48 | |
Thomas Pipolo, aka Pip, is a pop artist, singer-songwriter, and NFT curator who sold $20k worth of his ‘Backstage Pass’ NFTs within 24 hours. As an advocate for blockchain technology in the music industry, Pip will be launching one of the first ‘on-chain’ record labels, Cotton Candy Records, to help artists build and grow their music careers on the blockchain. Pip and I discussed what NFTs are and how artists can use them to advance their careers. Pip shared details about his success with NFTs and how he believes NFTs will shape the future of music. This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast Dollar Store Keyboard and Ableton Live Pack Giveaway - https://koji.to/musicproduction Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #260: All About Microphones with Jeremy Bongiorno | 15 Apr 2022 | 01:22:59 | |
Jeremy Bongiorno has been a musician for over 15 years. From touring the country in a 5-piece band to producing his own sounds at home, he’s seen all sides of the industry. On his site Studio Frequencies, he strives to help independent producers navigate the complicated worlds of music production, studio equipment, and even music marketing. Jeremy and I spoke in great depth about microphones. He explained the different types of microphones and their usages, their polar patterns, and their frequency responses. This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast Dollar Store Keyboard and Ableton Live Pack Giveaway - https://koji.to/musicproduction Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #259: Overcoming Stage Fright with Elisa Di Napoli | 02 Apr 2022 | 01:29:29 | |
Elisa Di Napoli is a hypnotherapist, songwriter, and best-selling author of Dare to Be Seen. She helps performing artists command the stage and magnify their presence so they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world. Elisa and I spoke about the causes of stage fright and performance anxiety, as well as how to train yourself to overcome them. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #367: Designing Ableton's Performance Pack and Hunting Creativity with Iftah | 09 May 2024 | 01:11:04 | |
Iftah is the creator of a number of official Ableton Live Packs, including CV Tools, Time and Timbre, Microtuner, and the new Performance Pack for Live 12. Formerly one-half of the duo, Skinnerbox, Iftah has performed around the world. His creative pursuits cover various mediums and styles such as electronic music, field recordings, photography, and programming. Iftah and I spoke about his work as a music producer and developer. We discuss Iftah's journey in music, the development of the Performance Pack for Ableton Live, and the importance of rest and recovery in the creative process. Iftah speaks about the significance of building your own instruments and the satisfaction of seeing others use and create with your tools. We discuss the new features in Ableton Live 12 and the Performance Pack. We also explore the concept of constraints in music production and the importance of following one's own interests and passions. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, YouTube Show Notes:
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| #258: I Am Snow Angel - Live Performance and Her New Album | 26 Mar 2022 | 01:11:32 | |
Julie Kathryn is a songwriter, sound designer, and producer under the name I Am Snow Angel. Julie is known for her exciting live electronic performances and sound design work for Ableton, Cherry Audio, and others. Her new album, Lost World, will be released on May 6, 2022. Julie and I spoke about her new music, live performance, and sound design. We discussed her performance style and handling unexpected problems during a performance. Julie also shared some behind-the-scenes information about her new album, Lost World. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast Show Notes:
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| #257: Roy Perez - drumnote Productions | 19 Mar 2022 | 01:57:27 | |
Roy Perez is a music producer, sound designer, DJ, and founder of drumnote Productions - a school for music production & sound design in Germany. His approach to teaching music production is based on years of playing various instruments and synthesizers, combining the musical, technical, and scientific parts of making music with his own live performance techniques, and his high interest in neuroscience and its connection to music and creativity. Roy and I spoke about sound design, teaching music, and lots of the philosophical and mental aspects of making music. He has powerful insights into his craft and I learned a lot speaking with him! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast Show Notes:
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Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk | |||
| #256: Gabriel Fortuna - Ableton Certified Trainer | 12 Mar 2022 | 01:04:38 | |
Gabriel Fortuna is a musician, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. He is the director of the music production school Beat Drop. Gab makes genre-bending electronic-infused rock music as Fortuna. Gabriel and I had a wide-ranging conversation about education, creative challenges, and MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). I really enjoyed his insights on the future of more expressive electronic instruments. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available - https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast Show Notes:
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Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk | |||
| #255: Sean Giovanni - The Record Shop | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:00:25 | |
Sean Giovanni is a Producer, Engineer, and Owner of The Record Shop recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Sean moved to Nashville to pursue his career in music at age 20. He has since worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including John Legend, Meatloaf, Tim McGraw, and The Wallflowers. Sean spoke about the importance of having a guiding vision to his work and how that can help in both music and life. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #254: MemoryBug on Jamuary2022 | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:15:58 | |
MemoryBug is a musician and producer from London. He used Jamuary 2022, which is a challenge to make music every day during the month of January, to hone his music-making techniques. John spoke about how he found creative inspiration in his world and applied that to his music. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #253: Tine Schenck - Building Musical Communities | 20 Feb 2022 | 01:08:28 | |
Tine Schenck is a composer and trained vocalist. Along with Andrew Magee, Clément Panchout, and Trevor Hamer, she hosts Music Weeklies Challenge, which gives a community of musicians creative projects each week. Along with a community of musicians around the world, known as Faraway Handshake, Tine released "Pushing Forward," an optimistic song to help bring musicians together during pandemic lockdowns. Tine and I spoke about the Music Weeklies community and how she managed the Faraway Handshake project. She shared some insights about keeping music personal and intimate while avoiding trends towards the "plastic fantastic." Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #252: See Your Ideas Through - Jamuary Lesson | 12 Feb 2022 | 00:16:58 | |
We completed another Jamuary challenge to make music each day during the month of January. There are a lot of important lessons about making music that I've learned along the way. This episode highlights one of the biggest! Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #251: Liina "LNA" Turtonen - LNA Does Audio Stuff | 04 Feb 2022 | 01:49:12 | |
Liina Turtonen is a musician, producer, and educator, who runs the LNA Does Audio Stuff YouTube channel. Liina is an Ableton Certified Trainer who focuses on making music production more accessible for all people while teaching confidence and workflow strategies for overcoming the challenges of making music. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #250: Attendance is 100% - #Jamuary2022 | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:09:31 | |
Showing up is literally the most important part. Here are some thoughts on the importance of being consistent with your music-making, as well as a pep talk for #jamuary2022. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #249: The Pleasure Principle | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:06:38 | |
The Pleasure Principle is a psychological phenomenon that likely plays a role in how we make music. In this episode, we explore how we can use the Pleasure Principle to our advantage and avoid allowing it to negatively impact our music-making. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #366: Helping Creators Create with Output CEO Gregg Lehrman | 02 May 2024 | 01:25:26 | |
Gregg Lehrman is the founder and CEO of Output. Output is a music-creation software company created by musicians for musicians. Gregg is an ASCAP award-winning musician and producer who has worked in television and film. Gregg spoke about his work at Output and how he started the company to fulfill his creative needs. He shared lessons he learned working for Hans Zimmer and how those experiences informed his work at Output. Gregg elaborated on how focusing towards a clear vision can help creatives work through the process and finish more work. Gregg also shared details about Output's latest work, Co-Producer. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, YouTube Show Notes:
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| #248: Keppie Coutts - How to Write Songs | 16 Dec 2021 | 01:12:26 | |
Keppie Coutts teaches songwriting and runs the YouTube channel "How to Write Songs." Keppie studied and taught at Berklee College of Music. Her credits range from genres diverse as folk, pop, and heavy metal. Her latest work is on a new audiobook/album Mothertongues. Keppie and I spoke about her songwriting process and the challenges songwriters face. We explored what it means to turn nothing into something, as well as some of the common misconceptions around the craft of songwriting that hold people back. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #247: Francisco Dean - Honoring History with Music | 10 Dec 2021 | 02:19:13 | |
Francisco Dean is a trained jazz musician and music educator at the University of Chicago Lab School. Francisco composed a piece for his school's electronic music ensemble for the Jewish Student Association's Holocaust Remembrance event. Every sound was created with samples from Holocaust artifacts from the Illinois Holocaust Museum. In my opinion, this is one of the finest examples of using modern electronic music production techniques in an educational setting. Dean's students became deeply connected to the victims and events of the Holocaust, on a level rarely reached in traditional education. Francisco shared the depth of thought that went into the project, the obstacles faced along the way, and his creative strategies to translate Holocaust artifacts into music. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Explore all exhibit posters (photos of the artifacts and usage in the piece), the full score of the piece, a "Making of" video (Behind the scenes featurette), video of the live performance of the piece, and complete notes giving a background of the composition: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14qF6QdSwIToU8VXKnA5geUx9gcXCnS6f?usp=sharing Brian Funk Links:
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| #246: Bill Small - Getting Out of Our Own Way | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:56:53 | |
Bill Small is a musician, songwriter, and founder of Artist Mind Inc. He has lots of experience in just about all aspects of the music business. Bill applies what he has learned over the years as a personal coach for people from all walks of life, including artists, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs. Bill shared many of his techniques and strategies for helping people define success in their lives and creating clear goals for the future. We discussed how we get in our own way and often have trouble realizing we are doing so. Bill has a lot of wisdom that applies to just about all aspects of life. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #245: Tyler Campbell - Founder of Alder Audio | 28 Nov 2021 | 01:25:15 | |
Tyler Campbell is the founder of Alder Audio. He hand makes high-quality ribbon microphones in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Coming from a background in chemistry, music, and working for his father's business, Tyler combines his skills to create his own unique microphones. Tyler and I spoke about ribbon microphones and how he started creating them. Like so many things in life, the path was not planned. We discussed the challenges of creating both physical objects and music, and how Tyler's "low barrier to entry" mentality is the key to his success. So many of the lessons he's learned in crafting microphones apply directly to music-making. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #244: 3 Ways to Write Music "Bird by Bird" | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:15:42 | |
I recently read Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont, a book of advice for writers. Although it is intended for writers, there are some really nice lessons for us music producers. This episode of the podcast is all about those lessons and how we can apply them to our music making. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont - https://amzn.to/3nJfdaZ On Writing by Stephen King - https://amzn.to/2ZgHNqK War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/3r1Oubp Seth Godin on Writer's Block - https://seths.blog/2020/06/the-simple-cure-for-writers-block/ Make Bad Music Music Production Podcast #2 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/3/5/2-make-bad-music "Highway Patrolman" by Bruce Springsteen - https://youtu.be/o7v1YwubWw8 Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk Watch the Music Production Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk4jo7_Rx2-2mjUoTXTL4u0iUH5_XqBYi | |||
| #243: Serik aka Hyperbits - Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul | 15 Nov 2021 | 01:18:45 | |
Serik Slobodskoy is a music producer and founder of the Hyperbits music school. Serik began his musical career in bands, then became a DJ and music producer. After an exciting period of touring, he found his true calling in teaching music production. Serik and I had a great conversation about his career and the surprising, and sometimes upsetting, twists and turns along the way. We spent a lot of time discussing the mental challenges of making music and how knowing our definition of success can help us find our path. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #242: Making Music with Black Holes - Valery Vermeulen | 10 Nov 2021 | 02:12:09 | |
Valery Vermeulen is a Belgian mathematician, lecturer, data analyst, and electronic musician. His new album, Mikromedas, was made using data from black holes. Valery and I had a great conversation about his new album and finding creative ways to create music. We spend some time discussing the nature of the universe and black holes, and it all relates back to making music. This is a deep and sometimes dense conversation that left me feeling fascinated and inspired. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Valery Vermeulen Website and Socials:
Valery would like to credit: The scientific aspect of Mikromedas AdS/CFT 001 was realized in collaboration with several academic partners including the Department of Physics and Astronomy of Alabama University (US), the Alabama Holography Research Group (US), the Institute for Theoretical Physics of KU Leuven (BE), the Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics of KULeuven (BE), the Department of Mathematics of the University of Antwerp (BE), quantum cosmologist Prof. Dr. Thomas Hertog, Prof. Dr. Matthias Kaminski, Dr. Casey Cartwright, Dr. Ileyk El Mellah, Dr. Bart Ripperda, Dr. Fabio Bacchini and Prof. Dr. David Eelbode. The realization of Mikromedas AdS/CFT 001 was made possible via a co-production with Concertgebouw Brugge (BE) and Baltan Laboratories (NL). References with respect to data used for the realisation of the Mikromedas AdS/CFT 001: https://arxiv.org/abs/1610.00986 Montreal White Dwarf Data base https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.04831 SXS Gravitational Waveform Database https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.11507 Cartwright, C., Kaminski, M. Correlations far from equilibrium in charged strongly coupled fluids subjected to a strong magnetic field. J. High Energ. Phys. 2019, 72 (2019)Brian Funk Links:
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| #241: The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Your Confidence | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:12:10 | |
Making music is a challenging mental game. Every session involves puzzles and obstacles. The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a psychological phenomenon we humans experience while learning new things. It causes us to overestimate our abilities in the beginning and question them as we advance. Understanding how the Dunning-Kruger Effect impacts us can help us reach new levels in our music production. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #240: Pride in Our Musical Love Handles with Kris of They Owe Us | 27 Oct 2021 | 01:20:58 | |
Kristopher Ragnstam is the creative force behind The Owe Us, a rock/alternative/electronic band from Sweden. Kris recently released the band's new album, Kram, to much critical acclaim. Kris and I sat down for our second talk on the podcast. We discussed how he manages to balance the raw energy of musical performance while maintaining a certain level of polish. We cover philosophical approaches to gear choice, including his healthy "headache" mixing console and his 2006 computer. Kris also talks about collaborating with others and the importance of keeping a healthy relationship with bandmates. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #239: Pushing Music Tech Forward with Adam McHeffey of Artiphon | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:53:01 | |
Adam McHeffey is Director of Marketing at Artiphon. Artiphon is using cutting-edge technology to create intuitive musical instruments anyone can play. Their latest instrument, the Orba, resembles a sliced-in-half grapefruit that musical newcomers will be making music with within minutes while giving seasoned musicians new levels of expression and flexibility. Adam and I spoke about making music more accessible and demystifying it for new musicians. He shared the philosophies and principles Artiphon brings to their instruments. We discussed the possibilities new tech like Orba brings to musicians. Listeners of this podcast can save 10% at Artiphon.com with the code: musicproduction Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:
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| #365: Sound Design for Timbaland and Ableton with Sound Oracle | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:51:57 | |
Sound Oracle is a music producer and sound designer. He has worked with the heavy hitters in the hip-hop world, and his sounds have been used in Grammy-winning songs by Timbaland, Jay-Z, Drake, and more. His latest packs Golden Era Hip Hop Drums and Trap Drums are featured packs in the new Ableton Live 12 update. Sound Oracle and I had an inspiring conversation about his work as a producer and sound designer. He shared how he broke into the music scene when Timbaland discovered his sounds. This episode is littered with tips about organization, workflow, and maintaining healthy working relationships. Sound Oracle also shared some of his favorite tools he uses in his productions. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, YouTube Show Notes:
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| #238: Whether You Think You Can or Can't, You're Right | 10 Oct 2021 | 00:07:57 | |
So much of music production is in our mindset. Is yours working for you or against you? Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon and get exclusive mini-episodes - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Brian Funk Links:
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| #237: The Slang - Writing, Producing, and Collaborating on their new album | 23 Sep 2021 | 01:17:08 | |
John Bobo and Felix Nieto are The Slang, a rock band that is releasing their new album, Divide, on 9/24/21. John, a singer-songwriter, and Felix, a producer and engineer, collaborate out of Washington DC to create their blend of alternative, rock, and power pop music. John and Felix talked in-depth about their process of collaborating with each other. Generally, John assumes the role of songwriter, while Felix produces and records the music. Each explain their role in the band and how they come together to create music that is greater than the sum of its parts. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon and get exclusive mini-episodes - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes:
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| #236: Alarke - Musician, Producer, Artist Coach | 16 Sep 2021 | 01:18:46 | |
Alarke (Mary Alouette) is an award-winning Los Angeles-based electronic pop singer, songwriter, music producer, and artist coach. Alarke helps artists find their unique voice through personal and artistic exploration. She recently released her new single "Future Self." Alarke and I spoke about her music and work as an artistic coach. She shared how life experiences define us and shape us as artists. Alarke shared some of her own personal experiences and how she helps artists find their own unique voice. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes:
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