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What I'm Doing Differently in My Next Studio09 avr. 202600:15:44

Travis reflects on his new recording studio build and breaks down what he's doing differently this time.

In this episode we'll cover:

  • Studio Construction & Acoustics
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Speaker Shootouts
  • Atmos
  • Analog Gear


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How to Get the Gig: A Musicians Guide19 févr. 202600:48:40

Dan Kalisher is a Los Angeles based pedal steel, guitar player and producer. As a 15+ year veteran of the studio and touring scene Dan has played for Noah Cyrus, Sabrina Carpentar, Grace Potter, American Idol, and A Complete Unknown Soundtrack.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • How to be the one that gets the gig
  • Building trust with people in the industry
  • Why networking is a dirty word
  • The 6 Aspects of Instrumental Mastery
  • Finding your niche


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2025: What the Hardest Year of My Career Taught Me17 janv. 202600:11:26

Travis discusses how the loss of his studio reframed everything he thinks matters to having a successful career in music.

Michael J. Morgan - The 9 Systems That Transformed 147+ Mix Engineers' Businesses21 août 202500:40:16

Michael J. Morgan is a career coach for mix engineers who has guided numerous Grammy-winning and nominated professionals, including Jon Castelli, Eric Dubowski, and Rauiri O'Flaherty.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Why talented engineers stay stuck (hint: it's not about talent)
  • The internal narratives sabotaging your career without you knowing
  • The role of a coach for a mixer and producer
  • The unsexy systems that separate pros from everyone else
  • Why calendars matter more than connections
  • How to climb out when you've hit rock bottom

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Did Streaming Kill the Artist to Save the Music Business? | Ari Herstand06 août 202501:06:04

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

The Studio Burned Down | What's Next?05 févr. 202500:29:31

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Howard Benson - Defining Modern Rock Production02 janv. 202500:50:44

Howard Benson is a Grammy winning rock producer who has made records with My Chemical Romance, Three Days Grace, Daughtry, All American Rejects, POD, and Hoobastank.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Why having hits is a "numbers game"
  • How producer royalties have changed over the past three decades
  • How DAWs are hurting artists
  • Disguising pop music as rock music
  • The Howard Benson vocal chain
  • How to find harmony parts, even if you don't sing
  • Cowriting in Rock
  • AI's role in modern songwriting and production

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Theme Music: inter.ference

Mat Leffler-Schulman - What Makes a Mix Great: Insights from a Mastering Engineer21 nov. 202400:50:05

Mat Leffler-Schulman is a mastering engineer who's worked with artists such as Jon Batiste, Blondie, Mary J Blige, Beach House, and many more.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • The Value of Working with a Human Mastering Engineer
  • The Ethics of Using Stem Splitting to Alter a Mix in Mastering
  • The Various Roles AI Could Play for Music Production Pros
  • How to Address "Width" in a Master
  • The Business Side of a Mastering Studio
  • An Analog One Stop Shop Mastering Unit
  • How to Setup a Project for Success with Communication
  • Staking Multiple Limiters for Louder, Cleaner Masters
  • Learning to Work with Synesthesia

Enjoyed this Episode? Dig deeper on mastering with my interview with Sam Fischmann

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Is Mix Tip YouTube Sabotaging Your Potential?14 nov. 202400:08:46

Travis shares how mixing and recording knowledge is shared today versus when he started and explains why the abundance of information can be both empowering and limiting.

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Andrew Scheps - A Conversation About the Future of Audio and The Skills You Need to Be a Mix Engineer23 oct. 202400:58:51

Andrew Scheps is a Grammy winning engineer and mixer who has worked with Adele, Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, and many more. We chat about the future of audio recording, the implications of AI, the mindsets you need to succeed, and the skills every engineer must have.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • How AI Will Integrate into Mixing and Recording
  • What Engineering and Mixing Will Look Like in 5 Years
  • Atmos Lovers vs Atmos Haters
  • Navigating the Ebbs and Flows of a Career in Audio
  • Parallel Compression Tips
  • Learning the Fundamentals So You Can Break the Rules
  • Limiting Beliefs that Hold Your Career Back

Enjoyed this one? Check out my interview with Tony Hoffer

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Theme Music: inter.ference

Is Mixing Dead? - A Pro Mixer's Opinion on The Future of AI in Mixing03 oct. 202400:15:06

Following the announcement of Spike AI, Travis discusses his thoughts on the inevitability of the us of AI in mixing and how it might affect the careers of future generations of engineers and mixers.

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Brendan Dekora - Finding the Right Studio Clients and Building a Freelance Mixing Career18 sept. 202400:45:52

Brendan Dekora is an engineer and mixer with credits with artists such as Trent Reznor, Foo Fighters, Steven Wilson, and Muse.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • What You Need to Know as a Freelance Engineer to Align with your Clients
  • Why “Vibe” is More Important than Skills
  • How Authentic Content can be One of Your Best Tools
  • Tips for Remote Mixing and Collaboration
  • How to Navigate Moving into the Co-Production Role
  • Drum Tuning and How to Get Great Drum Sounds
  • How Being in a Major Music City Can Shape Your Career

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Theme Music: inter.ference

Sam Fischmann - The TRUTH About Mastering in Modern Music Production (AKA: It's OK To Master Your Own Music)04 sept. 202400:55:10

Sam Fischmann is a cofounder of the audio plugin company Musik Hack. As a software developer and musician he is passionate about demystifying the mastering process and making it accessible to everybody by creating tools that enable musicians to focus more on the creative and less on the technical.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • The Truth Behind Loudness Standards
  • Where the -14LUFS Target Came From
  • Developing and Trusting Your Own Taste
  • How Machine Learning Can Help Us Build Better Audio Tools
  • The Ethics of AI Audio Tools
  • Growth through mistakes
  • Separating Creative Instincts from Technical Instincts
  • Owning the Role That You Are Best at, Even If It’s Not The One You Want

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Guest: Sam Fischmann

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Theme Music: inter.ference

Why Big Credits Won't Change Your Life22 août 202400:06:42

Travis discusses the myths that people believe about big credits and how you should actually think of them.

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Nick Broste - Get Work and Stay Relevant as a Recording Engineer in 202415 août 202401:06:41

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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Theme Music: inter.ference

Is the Audio Tech Industry a Scam?01 août 202400:08:37

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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Why Music Producers & Engineers Should Make Content | with Marc Matthews25 juil. 202400:58:34

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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3 Signs You NEED to Be Freelance18 juil. 202400:09:17

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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Harper James - Is the “How” of Production Killing the “Why”?27 juin 202401:32:24

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

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Theme Music: inter.ference

5 Habits that Will Put You Ahead of 99% of the Music Industry20 juin 202400:10:10

In this episode Travis breaks down the five productivity tips that help him find work life balance and still deliver on a high level for his clients.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

  • The Importance of Planning
  • How to Beat Task Overwhelm
  • The Secret to Operating at Your Highest Level
  • Why Your Calendar Is Your Super Power
  • Deep Work

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How to Use Automation in Your Music Production Workflow | with Raphael Sepulveda06 juin 202401:07:05

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Soundflow
  • Keyboard Maestro
  • How to Use Automation to Speed up Workflow
  • Why Consistent File Naming So Important
  • Automating Complete Session Delivery and Stem Printing
  • The Power of Pro Tools Track Presets
  • Coding and Automation is a Skill just like playing an instrument
  • How Making Music for Sync Differs from Making Records
  • How to Hit All the Cuts when Composing for Ads

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Grammy File Naming Conventions - here


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18 Years of Music Career Advice in 18 Minutes30 mai 202400:17:39

From making coffee and sweeping floors to credits with Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, and Ariana Grande... Travis breaks down the mindsets that have helped his career so far.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • The Engineering Philosophies that Get You Hired
  • How to ACTUALLY Network
  • The Importance of Business
  • Avoiding Perfectionism
  • Defining Success
  • What He Wishes He Knew Before Starting in Studios

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Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick23 mai 202401:21:27

Steve Genewick is a recording engineer and mixer with over 30 years of experience working in some of the biggest studios in the world. In addition to being one of the top call engineers for big band, jazz, and orchestra sessions, Steve was also one of the first music mixers to work in Dolby Atmos. Many of the techniques he pioneered have shaped the people mix in the format today.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • How Atmos Could Replace Stereo
  • How To Mix Stereo and Atmos at the Same Time
  • Why the Binaural Atmos Mix is a Moving Target
  • Fill the Atmos Sound Stage Without Adding Reverb
  • The Lost Art of Riding a Vocal to Tape
  • Big Bang or Jazz Recording
  • The Importance of Preparation for Large Ensemble Sessions
  • Working at Capitol Studios
  • The Biggest Mistakes New Atmos Mixers Make
  • Always Supporting the Music, Whether it’s Stereo or Atmos

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The Myth of Talent: How to Get World Class at Anything16 mai 202400:10:54

Travis breaks down science of how to master any skill based on the research of Daniel Coyle and his book “The Talent Code”

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  • Hotbeds of Talent Throughout the World
  • How to Build Skill Like You Build Muscle
  • Myelin and the Role it Plays in Skill Mastering
  • The Benefits of Deep Practice and How to Do It

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What NOT to Do With an Opportunity09 mai 202400:12:29

Travis reflects on the latest episode’s success on YouTube and how overweighting the follow up to a big win can prevent you from building on that momentum.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Why we put so much weight on our next move after a big success or failure
  • How overweighting opportunities have been setbacks for his mix career
  • How “Quantity” plays into your career growth
  • When to transition into the “Quality” phase of your career.

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Is Mastering Dead? A Pro Mixer’s Opinion02 mai 202400:08:20

Travis discusses how the democratization of technology and an oversimplified view of the mastering process is threatening to ruin it all together.

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  • How Technology is Rapidly Changing Mastering
  • A Quick History of Mastering
  • What the True Value of Mastering Is
  • Should You Be Paying for Mastering

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Prioritization, Goals, and Q1 2024 in Review17 avr. 202400:15:35

Travis reflects on the first quarter of 2024 and how he's prioritizing the next three months.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Travis Reviews his Goals from Q1 2024
  • How Prioritization Drives Progress
  • Progressions Website Updates
  • Takeaways from the Latest Episodes

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Gregg Lehrman, CEO of Output - How AI Will Transform Music and Creativity FOREVER10 avr. 202400:53:40

Gregg Lehrman is a music composer, producer, technologist, and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Output, Gregg is working to inspire creativity for musicians with their groundbreaking suite of music production tools, which now includes their AI tool, Co-Producer. As a composer his work can be heard in countless feature films, TV shows, and ad campaigns including projects for the Smithsonian, Daily Show, Apple, Avatar, The Avengers, and Saturday Night Live.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • The Ethics Behind AI Tool Development
  • The Difference Between AI as a Creative Tool and AI to Replace People
  • Output’s Ethos to Empower Creativity
  • How to Approach Starting Your Music Career as an Entrepreneur Starts a Business
  • Why Collaboration is One of the Most Important Tools for Success
  • Why Community Will Become a Central Focus for Artists
  • How He Got His First Job in Music with Hans Zimmer
  • Tips for Starting Your Career in Music

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Beating Burnout: How I Saved My Music Career03 avr. 202400:05:11

Everybody in the music industry expects to overwork and burnout at some point, but what if you didn't have to? What if you could avoid burnout altogether? It took getting to the point of hating every session I did to realize that we've been lied to about where burnout comes from.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • What Led Travis to Burnout
  • How We Should ACTUALLY Be Thinking About Burnout
  • What to Do When It Happens

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Matt Rifino - 4000 Songs and Counting: Mixing the NBC Today Show27 mars 202400:56:04

Matt Rifino is the music mixer for the NBC Today Show where he’s mixed over 4000 songs for some of the biggest artists in the world and received 5 Emmy’s over the course of his 20 years on staff. He also works with independent artists out of Studio C at the Barbershop Studios.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Live Broadcast Mixing vs Studio Mixing
  • Calibrating a Hybrid Mix Setup
  • Mixing for 5.1 with the Stereo Downmix in Mind
  • Working in NYC Recording Studios in the 90s and Early 2000s
  • Why He Starts a Mix with the Vocal
  • Will Broadcast go to Atmos?
  • Mixing TV in the Morning and Indie Bands in the Afternoon

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Venus Theory: The Problem with Your Creative Career13 mars 202401:10:46

Venus Theory is a sound designer, musician and content creator. His sound design work can be found in products from companies like UVI, Lunacy Audio, Arturia, and Spitfire Audio. On YouTube, his videos have inspired hundreds of thousands of creators and given them the tools and mindsets they need to a build their careers.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

  • The Power of Practice and Why You Have to Start Bad
  • What it Takes to Sustain a Creative Career
  • Why More Musicians Should Identify as Creators
  • The Importance of Being Clear of the Goal of What You’re Doing Is
  • The Root of Creative Envy
  • How to Quantify What Makes a Gig Worth Doing
  • Why Doing What You’re Passionate About is the Way to Success

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The Music AI is Coming For Us! ...and other News from February 202406 mars 202400:22:51

Travis reviews his take aways from February and shares his thoughts on the current state of AI in the music industry and how we can prepare for it.

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Streamline Your Mixing: A Guided Workflow Audit28 févr. 202400:12:47

In this episode,Travis Ference, a Grammy nominated recording engineer, examines his own mixing process through a detailed workflow audit. Follow along and analyze your own process in what is meant to be an interactive guide to optimize music production and mixing workflows for audio professionals.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Travis' System from Initial Client Contact to Final Mix Delivery
  • How to Analyze and Improve your Workflow
  • Automations to Speed Up Workflow
  • How Travis Plans to Improve His System

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Capturing Hit Record Moments: Vocal Production Tips with Dana Nielsen21 févr. 202401:16:26

Dana Nielsen is a Grammy nominated recording engineer, mixer, and producer who's worked with artists such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Bob Dylan, Adele, and Post Malone.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Vocal Production Techniques
  • The Importance of Headphone Mixes
  • The Art of Editing Musically
  • Melodyne Vocal Tuning Tips
  • Working with Rick Rubin
  • Understanding Production is about the People, Not the Tools
  • Running a 2nd Record Rig at All Times
  • Translating Your Taste to Your Production Choices

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How to Set Your Rate: Defining Your Value as a Music Freelancer14 févr. 202400:09:27

Knowing what to charge is one of the hardest parts of working as a freelancer. In this episode Travis discusses how tracking his time for the last five years has helped him confidently define his rates and shares tips for how you can best determine what to charge for your services as a music production professional.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • How to determine your average hourly wage
  • Why you need to understand your expenses
  • How to make more money without directly raising your rate

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Exploring the Wild Side of Plug-Ins with Noam Levinberg07 févr. 202400:53:45

Noam Levinberg is a veteran mastering engineer and the founder of Safari Pedals, which has quickly become one of the most talked about new plug-in companies in recent times.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • How a plug-in designers' sonic preferences shape a plug-in
  • The parallels of releasing plug-ins and releasing music
  • How JUCE Framework has opened the door for a lot of new plug in companies
  • The importance of moving forward quickly to learn what resonates with people
  • How the passing down of audio knowledge has changed
  • The overwhelm of solo music entrepreneurship
  • Noam and Travis's experiences in commercial studios

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Show Relaunch, NAMM, and My Top Plug-Ins of 2023: January 2024 a Month In Review02 févr. 202400:16:16

Today is the first unscripted, off the cuff episode of Progressions. I've decided to do monthly reflections on the podcast and my career as well as whatever other random thoughts come to me while recording.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • The Progressions Relaunch and YouTube Growth
  • Episode Reflections
  • NAMM Convention
  • My Favorite Plug-Ins of 2023
  • Why Engineers Should Stop Being Consumers

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Spotify Royalty Outrage: What it ACTUALLY Tell Us About the Music Industry31 janv. 202400:08:32

This week we talk about how Spotify's royalty changes will affect artists in 2024 and what the resulting outrage says about the false narrative much of the industry is living.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Spotify's Royalty Changes
  • Monetization Requirements
  • The Dangers of Focusing on Public Facing Metrics
  • What to Do about the Royalty Changes
  • Why the Story You Believe About Yourself May Be Holding You Back

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Epic Studio Interview: a Conversation about Gear, Workflow, and Vibe with Andrew Masters24 janv. 202400:48:30

Andrew Masters is a recording engineer and musician who’s YouTube channel defined the “Epic Studio Tour” genre. His channel features some of the most amazing studio setups you’ll find on the internet as well as insights on music production and engineering. Prior to his YouTube success Andrew was on staff at East West Studios in Los Angeles where he worked with artists such as Weezer, John Legend, and Sum 41 and producers such as Billy Bush and Blake Mills.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • How to plan for setting up a new studio
  • How starting YouTube changed Andrew’s Life
  • What to prioritize when you build a studio
  • How to train an assistant to help grow your business
  • Can old school traditional studios survive in the home studio era
  • Why more music professionals should have a YouTube channel
  • How social media builds trust with potential clients
  • Using time blocking and goal setting to get more done

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The Super Mario Effect: Level Up Your Music Career with Science17 janv. 202400:05:32

In this episode we’re exploring the “Super Mario Effect” and how it can be used to level up in the music industry. Drawing from former NASA engineer Mark Rober’s experiment, we discover how reframing our approach to failure can lead to a gamified approach to career growth.

Mark Rober - https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRober

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Creating a Sonic Identity: Tony Hoffer's Approach to Production10 janv. 202400:55:41

Tony Hoffer is a 7 time Grammy nominated record producer and mixing engineer. Tony’s work includes The Kooks’ “Naive”, M83’s “Midnight City”, Beck’s “Midnight Vultures”, Fitz & the Tantrum’s “More the Just a Dream”, and Phoenix “Alphabetical.”

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  • Making Beck “Midnight Vultures” and how it changed Tony’s career
  • Tony’s approach to working with bands in the studio
  • How Tony crafts a unique sonic identity for every project
  • Why vocals get recorded early in the process
  • Adding “grit” during the recording and mixing process
  • Balancing the artist’s vision with label expectations (or not)
  • The challenge of setting out to make something new
  • Setting daily targets to maintain momentum in the studio
  • Using guitar pedals to add character to anything
  • Reaching out to Artists

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How Do You Define Success? | Progressions Trailer03 janv. 202400:01:29

Progressions: Success in the Music Industry is your home base for career growth. I hope it will inspire you as much as it educates you.

Check back every week for interviews featuring some of the most successful people in the industry and solo monologue episodes focusing on topics that will help you build the music career you've dreamed of.

You’ll find the interviews to be focused and topical than past episodes. My aim is to bring you the most valuable and insightful conversations possible and the result has been many of my personal favorites.

When I started the show three years ago I never knew the journey that it would take me on. I never thought it would change me as much as it has. I think it took two years just to learn how to be a host and then a year further to decide how I wanted the show to grow and change.

Thank you to all of you that have been listening from the beginning. You’ve all made this possible.

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[TOP OF 2023] Creating a Frictionless Mixing Experience | with Matt Huber27 déc. 202301:13:13

BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION...

Todays guest is Nashville based mix engineer Matt Huber. Matt has become known for his highly competitive pop and indie mixes, racking up credits for artists such as Valley, Betty Who, Nightly, Joan, ELIO, and CRUISR over the last few years. He’s also passionate about education and building community within the mix engineer world. We have a great chat about mixing workflows, Dolby Atmos, home studio builds, being excellent every day, and why it takes more than just the best mix to get the gig.

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

  • The value of the rough mix
  • The importance of being in the artist's corner
  • Using tech to over-delivery
  • The simplicity of a great mix
  • Being a solution to people's problems
  • Valuing every mix like it's the biggest mix you've ever done
  • Dolby Atmos and binaural translation
  • Using Soundflow to increase workflow speeds
  • Phasers on the mix buss
  • Going against your natural inclination

🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙

Time and Our Perception of It

🎶 Matt's Listening Recommendation 🎶

Mooney - Listen on Spotify

🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣


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[TOP of 2023] Music Sync Licensing Ins and Outs | with Ben Morris20 déc. 202300:58:13

BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION...

Today's guest is music sync licensing veteran Ben Morris. Ben is co-owner of the Hauler Music Group and a past employee of EMI and Domino Records. We chat about the art and business of sync, building your brand on your own values, the dos and don'ts of sync licensing, how best to pitch your music, and why artists should be open to doing custom music for brands and agencies.

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

  • Starting his career at Capitol Studios
  • Being a passionate music fan
  • The creative side of sync licensing
  • How sync can change the trajectory of an artist's career
  • What happens when master and publishing reps disagree
  • A typical Sync Representation agreement
  • Getting to pitch music he loves
  • Keeping industry connections alive
  • What genres are more "sync-able"

🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙

The Danger of Frequency Bias in Your Music Career

🎶 ... Listening Recommendation 🎶

Eddie Chacon - Listen

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[TOP OF 2023] Creativity, Vision, and Responding to the Music | with Damian Taylor13 déc. 202301:46:42

BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION

Today’s guest 10 time Grammy nominated music producer, mixing engineer, and songwriter Damian Taylor. Damian has worked with artists such as Bjork, The Killers, Bomba Estéreo, Odette, The Prodigy, and UNKLE. He’s also the founder of The Complete Producer Network, an online hub for people all over the world who are dedicated to improving their ability to create and share extraordinary music. We have a great chat about trusting your creative instincts, recognizing career break points, working with modular templates to boost output, and how music and culture drive human civilization forward.

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

  • Damian's Pro Tools mix template and workflow
  • Expanding your own mind by learning from your clients
  • Creating an environment of trust with the people you are working with
  • Attracting people that are on your wavelength
  • Taking a permissionless approach to your music career and knowledge learning
  • Building The Mix Accelerator Process to be the ultimate course about mixing having a mixing career
  • Adding the mix buss processing later
  • Making the work the goal will take you further than making the outcome the goal
  • Inviting your collaborators to influence you
  • Designing systems that allow your business to run smoothly behind the scenes

🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙

Committing to the Process

Listen to Damian's first appearance in Episode 2!

🎶 Listening Recommendation 🎶


🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣


👉 Learn More About Damian Taylor... 👈

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Damian's Extended Discography Playlist - Listen

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[TOP OF 2023] The Recording Studio Lifestyle | with Greazy Wil06 déc. 202301:58:58

BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION

Today’s guest is recording engineer and mixer Wil “Greazy” Anspach. Wil is a veteran in the Los Angeles recording scene with credits including Killer Mike, Vic Mensa, Imagine Dragons, Frank Ocean, X-Ambassadors, The Greatest Showman, and Ariana Grande. He’s also become the defacto “TikTok Engineer” by amassing a following of over 50k people by sharing real world experiences and calling out some of the nonsense on the platform. We have a great chat about what it takes to break into the engineering world, his time coming up at East West Studios, the importance of mentoring and sharing knowledge, where art and psychology meet in the recording process, and why he wants to return to Iraq to help foster music culture there.

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

  • How to be a great tracking engineer
  • Working at East West Studios
  • The importance of problem solving
  • Being thrown into freelance
  • Mentoring and training assistants
  • The future of big studios
  • Unionizing engineers and mixers
  • Sleeping at the studio
  • Working for Alex Da Kid
  • Learning electronics as a kid
  • Engineering songwriting sessions
  • Growing an audience on TikTok
  • Respecting the artist
  • Recording Killer Mike
  • Serving in the Marines during the Iraq war

🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙

Stop Learning and Start Doing

🎶 ... Listening Recommendation 🎶

The Shaggs - Here

Florence + The Machine "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" - Here

🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣

East West Recording Studios - https://www.eastweststudios.com/

That Sounds About Right Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-about-right/id1688042612

👉 Learn More About Wil Anspach... 👈

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Redefining Success: Three Years of Progressions04 oct. 202300:07:03

After reflecting on three years of podcasts I realized that I was making this show for myself as much as I was for others. In this episode I explore where Progressions came from, the story behind the closing questions, and how the show has changed me.

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What's the Problem? The Importance of Solution-Oriented Thinking in Music20 sept. 202300:06:49

Great recording studios have always been built on the idea of providing solutions for their clients. Problem solving is a key skill for any engineer, mixer, or music producer. In this episode Travis explores the importance of being a solutions-oriented person in a world that has increasingly become obsessed with focusing on problems.

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10 Must-Have Mindsets for Music Professionals06 sept. 202300:19:30

Ben Wallick, host of Secret Sonics, joins me for this deep dive into the top traits and mindsets that all successful people in the music industry possess. With over 250 interviews between the two of use we each lay out the top 5 mindsets for success that we’ve seen in our guests.

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Music School Survival Guide: 5 Tips for a Successful Journey30 août 202300:04:29

Want to get the most out of your music school experience? Set yourself up for success this fall (and for the rest of your career) with these five tips.

This episode was originally post on the Progressions YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe for the latest there!

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