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Oct. 23, 2024

Andrew Scheps - A Conversation About the Future of Audio and The Skills You Need to Be a Mix Engineer

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 nee...
Sept. 18, 2024

Brendan Dekora - Finding the Right Studio Clients and Building a Freelance Mixing Career

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 y...
Aug. 15, 2024

Nick Broste - Get Work and Stay Relevant as a Recording Engineer in 2024

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...
July 18, 2024

3 Tell-Tale Signs You Need to Be Freelance: Why I Quit Every Staff Engineer Gig I Had

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. 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progression...
May 30, 2024

18 Years of Music Career Advice in 18 Minutes

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 Engineeri...
May 23, 2024

Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick

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 sessi...
March 27, 2024

Matt Rifino: 4000 Songs and Counting: Mixing the NBC Today Show

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 independen...
Feb. 21, 2024

Dana Nielsen: Capturing Hit Record Moments: Vocal Production Tips

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 Produc...
Jan. 24, 2024

Epic Studio Interview: a Conversation about Gear, Workflow, and Vibe with Andrew Masters

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 mu...
Jan. 10, 2024

Creating a Sonic Identity: Tony Hoffer's Approach to Production

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 Phoen...
Dec. 27, 2023

[TOP OF 2023] Creating a Frictionless Mixing Experience | with Matt Huber

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...
Dec. 6, 2023

[TOP OF 2023] The Recording Studio Lifestyle | with Greazy Wil

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...
Aug. 9, 2023

Taking Chances with the Mix and Recording Remotely | with Vago Galindo

Today’s guest is two time Grammy winning producer, engineer, and mixer Daniel “Vago” Galindo. Born in Mexico, but now based out of Los Angeles Vago has worked on a long list of amazing projects including artists such as Juan...
June 28, 2023

The Recording Studio Lifestyle | with Greazy Wil

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...
May 31, 2023

Being a Recording Studio Vibe Architect | with Rob Seifert Gage

Today’s guest is audio engineer, mixer, producer and front of house engineer Rob Seifert Gage. Rob is the owner and operator of Audio Evidence Mobile, a former police van turned mobile recording studio. He started his caree...
March 22, 2023

Gender Amplifed: Celebrating Women in Music Production | with Ebonie Smith

Today’s guest is music producer, recording engineer, and songwriter Ebonie Smith. Ebonie has been a house engineer for Atlantic Records for 10 years, working on projects for artists like Cardi B, Janelle Monae, Jason Mraz, C...
Nov. 21, 2022

Organic Production, Making Records Fun, and Not Saying "Client" | with Tim O'Sullivan

Today’s guest is music producer, recording engineer, and mixer Tim O’Sullivan. Tim’s credits include artists such as Chicano Batman, Rayland Baxter, The Head and the Heart, Grace Potter, and Leonard Cohen. His career has in...
Oct. 12, 2022

Voicing Microphones, Cryogenics, and the School of Experience | with Derek Bargaehr of Vanguard Audio Labs

Today’s guest is engineer, audio technician, and microphone designer Derek Bargaehr. Derek is the the Chief Everything Officer and co-founder of Vanguard Audio Labs. He created Vanguard to give musicians and recording engin...
Sept. 14, 2022

Mixing in Cubase, Nashville Home Studios, and Holding Yourself Accountable | with Brent Hendrich

Today’s guest is Nashville based mixer Brent Hendrich. With over 20 years of experience as a freelancer Brent has logged countless hours of time in the recording studio, worked on a Dove award winning record, and contributed...
Aug. 30, 2022

Sonic Contrast, Challenging Your Collaborators, and Trusting your Inner Production Compass | with Andrew Lappin

Today’s guest is music producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Lappin. Andrew prides himself on helping artists push boundaries while staying true to themselves. He’s doing that with a mix of major labe...
Aug. 3, 2022

Small Ensemble Recording, Jingle Writing, and the Importance of Understanding Acoustics | with Yuri Lysoivanov

Today’s guest is musician, composer, recording engineer, and educator Yuri Lysoivanov. Yuri is currently a product expert and marketing development specialist at Shure Microphones. Prior to that he was an instructor and the...
May 25, 2022

Alex Crescioni: Working in Extremes, Studio Etiquette, and Niching Down into your Passion

Today’s guest is Los Angeles based musician, producer, engineer, and mixer Alex Crescioni. Alex currently works out of his studio, Stygian Sound, which is located in the legendary Sound City Center complex. Focusing on heavy ...
March 30, 2022

Stephen Kaye: Score Mixing, Joy of Missing Out, and a Pandemic Orchestra

This week’s guest is Los Angeles based producer, engineer, and mixer Stephen Kaye. Stephen splits his time between film & TV projects and record projects. His credits include Fitz and the Tantrums, Lucius, Salem Ilese, Inar...
Feb. 16, 2022

Paul Fig: Rock ‘n Roll, Sound City, and How to Record Huge Guitars

This week’s guest is Los Angeles based producer, engineer, and mixer Paul Fig. Paul is known for being a go to tracking engineer, especially in world of hard rock with credits including AFI, Jerry Cantrell, Slipknot, Rush, Al...