The New Producers Podcast

In this episode, I talk about some ways to make an income as a music producer. 

One of the most frequently asked questions I get asked by my clients is: How do you want me to send you the files/session?  Well in this video I talk through everything you need to do/include when sending me a song to mix. If you found this Podcast helpful please consider sharing it with a friend that might find the info useful!

In this podcast, I will be sharing with you 4 Books that have seriously changed the way I think about my career in music! I am confident that these books will open your eyes when it comes to your own music career.  Cheers!

In this podcast, I will be sharing with you everything that I feel I got right with my home studio and hopefully, this will spark some ideas on things you could implement in your recording/mixing studio Cheers!!

In this podcast, I'm going to be discussing mistakes I consistently made in my early twenties. My goal with this is that you can avoid some of the mistakes I made and make the most of your time in your twenties!

In this podcast, I will be sharing with you all of the mistakes I made when it came to building & operating my home recording studio. Hopefully, this will give you some ideas on areas to avoid when it comes to building your own studio! Cheers!

In this episode, I'm talking about 5 tips for leveling up your vocal recordings! Vocals are the focal point of most records so it's paramount to get the vocals sounding as good as possible!

►► Download my FREE pdf gear list. Everything you need to start your home recording studio! → http://www.thehomestudiosetup.com/ 

 In this episode, I will be talking about the top 5 mistakes I'm consistently seeing beginner artists, music producers, songwriters & mix engineers making. I have made all of these mistakes before and hope that you will learn from MY mistakes. I also share some practical ideas on how to correct your course. Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk with (Grammy Winning) Ainslie Grosser and all about his career as a mix engineer. He shares tons of tips on getting the most out of your mix & also shares some invaluable career advice as well! Grab a pen & paper and enjoy this conversation with one of the best mix engineers in the audio industry!  

Here are a few of the artists he's worked with. Mute Math, for King & Country, Aaron Gillespie, Elevation Worship, the Afters, Plumb, Hillsong, Bethel Music & Jesus Culture

Thanks again Ainslie!! 

In this podcast, Stephen talks about the power of collaboration in music and offers some suggestions on how to harness the power of collaboration in your music career.

tools discussed include:

1. Google Docs
2. Audio Movers
3. Zoom video chat
4. Facetime

I hope you find this helpful! Cheers!

In this episode, I talk about the risk of staying in your comfort zone and give some practical ideas on how to break out and start pushing toward your dreams! This is a must-listen for any introverts out there! 

In this episode, we discuss analog summing and why you SHOULD care ;)  Cheers!

In this episode, we discuss Stephen's interning experience for Ed & Scott Cash(credits include Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Bethel Music, Crowder, Kari Jobe, Amy Grant, and Jeremy Camp)! If you've ever wondered how to break through in the music industry this episode will give a first-hand account of how Stephen landed this amazing gig.

We're back with Part 2 of the discussion around lessons learned from making our EPs. In this episode, we discuss all things around distributing, promoting, and marketing your music once your album is done. 

We're back! Thanks so much for sticking with us while we finished up our albums. Things discussed in this episode: - Tips to improve the tracking process - External Summing vs Mixing In The Box - Should you master your own album? 

In this episode, we talk with music licensing guru Cathy Heller. We discuss how she went from an aspiring artist moving to LA to making six figures licensing her music for film/tv/ads. Also in this episode: - What should you keep in mind when writing songs so that they will be best suited for licensing? - How important is production quality? - What should you keep in mind when looking for a licensing agent? - How to be your own advocate to get the most out of your licensing deal - How to research the people you need to get in touch with to license your music.

In this episode, we talk with Taxi founder and CEO Michael Laskow. We dive into all things Taxi so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it is the right fit for you in your music career at this point. We also cover: - His time as an engineer working with Neil Young, The Bee Gees, & Eric Clapton! - The single most important lesson he learned from recording Neil Young about music. - What percentage of the opportunities that come through Taxi are for film/tv/ad placements? - Advice for current taxi members to make the most of your membership to set you up for success. 

In this episode, we talk music production, business, licensing and overall networking to make a career in music with L.A. based indie artist Andrew Capra. Cheers!

In this episode, we dive into the art of self-producing. In particular, what challenges arise when working alone and how we can best address them to make sure we aren't working in isolation. We discuss the one major production mistake we see young engineers make that when corrected, can make life so much easier come time to mix. 

Should you ever record for free? Can you run a home studio while you have a day job? How can you use your website and social media to advertise your studio? We tackle these questions in episode #10 along with the one major key that is just as important in your studio as the sound quality that you can produce. We wrap it all up with an inspiring story about the life of Albert Einstein that will get you fired up about the possibilities of the exciting times that we live in. Thanks for listening! 

During a recent conversation of ours the question came up "when you're listening to a mix what elements stand out to you that make you think it is either amateur or pro?" We keyed in on 5 particular things that stand out to us and that's what we share in today's episode. Also, we end on an unexpected and pretty epic rant that we hope you'll enjoy :) 

In episode #8 of The New Producers Podcast we discuss a fresh approach to mixing in the box that will help your home and project studio mixes compete with your favorite albums. Also, a review of Mix with the Masters subscription plan and Slate Audio Legends mixing course with Chris Lord-Alge.

Actionable tips for licensing your music for film / tv / ads from Lee Hester of Too Far Moon. In this episode: 0:56 - How Lee built lasting relationships with Music Supervisors 18:50 - What is the single most important element for making licensing work for a "modern musician?" 25:08 - The story behind Lee's song "Be OK" being featured in the film "Ashby" starring Mickey Rourke, Sarah Silverman & Emma Roberts. 27:38 - Why your music matters and how it can make a difference for people around the world. 43:29 - The unique effect used for the opening sound of "Be OK" that Lee created working with producer Brent Milligan in Nashville. 46:56 - Lee shares his experience of getting to write a song with Jon Foreman from Switchfoot at their studio "Spot X" in San Diego. Links from this episode: Connect with Lee at: https://www.facebook.com/TooFarMoon/ 

In episode 6 of The New Producers Podcast, we traveled to Wilmington, NC to Lee Hester's Logan Manor Studios to discuss all things Music Licensing. 1:00 - How Lee got his first song placement on a TV Show. 6:05 - The humble gear used for Lee's first 3 albums. 10:50 - What music supervisors are looking for in the music that you send them. 17:50 - Should you work with music libraries that re-title? 21:34 - How Lee continued to license his music after the initial placements on Dawson's Creek. 24:13 - Tips to make sure you contact the right music supervisors for your music and how to communicate effectively with them. 32:52 - Gracenote Database & Metadata - making sure your music files contain the information that is critical for music supervisors. 48:01 - Hear a sample of one of Lee's songs "Strong Enough" by Too Far Moon. Links from this episode: Lee's Music: https://www.facebook.com/TooFarMoon/ The Music Industry Registry that Lee used to find contact information for music supervisors: https://secure2.datafabrication.com/recordxpress/main_content.asp?/recordxpress/main_content.asp How to submit your CD information to the Gracenote Database: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/musician-tips/how-to-submit-your-track-information-to-gracenote-using-itunes-11/

In episode #5 of The New Producers Podcast we discuss music streaming services like Spotify & Apple Music, specifically, if they are a good idea for us indie musicians to offer our music on. We go on to discuss further ideas of how to make your career as an indie band or artist sustainable in this ever-changing music industry. Let us know what you guys are doing with your recent and upcoming releases. 

In this episode, we discuss the hot topic of subscription-based software in pro audio (Slate Digital in particular). We discuss all the pros and cons and try to help decide who should stick to the perpetual license purchasing platform and who should take advantage of the new subscription-based plans. Let us know what you guys decide works best for you and your studio! 

In this episode, we discuss our motto of "Whatever It Takes" when it comes to getting a great(not just good enough) end product when tracking/editing/mixing/or mastering a project. This approach has helped us to grow by leaps and bounds and we hope the tips in this episode will help out for anyone that has leveled out and would like to take your skills to another level. If you have a burning desire to push yourself to do your very best work each time then this episode is for you! 

In the debut episode of our home studio/pro audio podcast, we discuss breaking through the creative wall(and how to avoid it moving forward) to ensure your music production is always on point.