Music Production Podcast

Alberto Chapa is a musician and Ableton Certified Trainer in Austin, Texas. Alberto has helped countless students learn music production and build live performances. Alberto and I had a wide-ranging conversation about music production, teaching, and creativity. He discussed how he was able to turn the most challenging periods of his life into powerful growing experiences. Alberto also shared how his study of improvisational comedy has helped him become a better producer and a more natural teacher. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Alberto's Work at Musical Guest - https://www.musicalguest.net Alberto on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musicalguest/ Alberto's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOyOAGBJUwf2R-qfo-gDyw Alberto's Free Ableton Live Packs - https://gumroad.com/musicalguest Francis Preve - https://www.francispreve.com Francis Preve on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/1/29/98-francis-preve-2-sound-design-synthesis-vanlife Adam Neely - https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamNeely/featured "Yes And" Music Production Podcast #206 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/yes-and Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Wind Chimes Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/wind-chimes 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

Sterling Styles is a musician and producer who recorded his latest album using mostly mobile setups. Sterling took advantage of exciting recording locations, such as a cruise ship and a barbershop, to give his new album its own character. Sterling and I spoke about the benefits and challenges of recording with mobile setups. Sterling shared his thoughts on some of his favorite gear and how we can benefit from minimalistic recording setups. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Sterling's New Album on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mx2o_Qe2DTF89as91Z5BUIXY9117LUkAM Sterling's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sterlingstylesmusic/ Zoom F8 - https://zoomcorp.com/en/jp/handheld-video-recorders/field-recorders/f8/ Sound Devices USB Pre 2 - https://www.sounddevices.com/product/usbpre-2/ How Music Got Free - https://amzn.to/3w4wigi Austin Ribbon Mics - https://www.austinmics.com Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Wind Chimes Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/wind-chimes 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

Bobby Huff is a musician, producer, engineer, and songwriter who hosts the YouTube Channel Music Surgery with Dr. Bob. Bobby's unique blend of expert knowledge, experience, and humor has made his YouTube channel one of my favorites for learning new production techniques. Bobby and I had a great conversation covering a wide range of topics. We spoke about songwriting, producing, and some of our favorite producers. Bobby shared what he thinks it takes to be successful in this competitive business. It is a great episode with tons of practical and philosophic advice and wisdom. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Bobby's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrdgBuRfkz6Vd5HzdJbdJJQ The Dr.'s Lounge - https://flatfiv.co/pages/drs-lounge The Dr.'s Store - https://flatfiv.co/collections/bobby-huff Mutt Lange-Style Background Vocals - https://youtu.be/t32boxSAG0E 3 Door's Down Song Video - https://youtu.be/eZEsDzW3hLQ Vocal Tuning Boston - https://youtu.be/aA3KMJ2CMzA Bobby's Music as Light Zoo - https://soundcloud.com/user-162409470 Producing the Beatles Podcast - https://www.producingthebeatles.com Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Wind Chimes Ableton Live Pack: https://brianfunk.com/blog/wind-chimes 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

We are creatures of habit. Even the most difficult routines become our normal routine after some time. This is why we must pay close attention to the types of habits we are building. Are you working on being a more lazy person? Are you practicing always doing your best at whatever it is you are doing? In this episode, we talk about how we can become better musicians and producers while doing the most mundane tasks by focusing on core values and a solid work ethic. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Recommended Reading: Getting Things Done by David Allen - https://amzn.to/35yAYQP The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/35zG1k8 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

Rob Parton is a musician and producer who is actively building communities for fellow music producers. Rob hosts open jams through Plugged, a community for artists, educators, and young people interested in making music. Along with MixMash Studios, Rob and Plugged bring you Make Music Day on June 21st, 2021. It's a 24-hour track-making challenge with community-supplied samples. Sign up to be a part of it and/or contribute samples to the challenge. Rob and I spoke about Make Music Day and the challenge of finishing tracks quickly. Rob shared some of his own production techniques and offered wisdom on collaboration, improvisation, and working with tight deadlines. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Make Music Day - https://makemusicday.co.uk/mix-mash-studios/ Submit Samples to Make Music Day - https://form.jotform.com/210418214882048 Plugged - http://www.plugged.org.uk Rob's Music: And/Or - https://and-or-uk.bandcamp.com/ Arconic Music - https://www.facebook.com/ArconicMusic Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Wind Chimes Ableton Live Pack - http://gum.co/chimes 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

Connor Frost is a musician and songwriter who coaches musicians through the various steps of writing, recording, and releasing their own original music. Connor is a prolific musician, releasing numerous albums and touring with his band Dizzy Bats. Connor and I had a great conversation about productivity, creativity, and completing goals. Connor shared some of his techniques and approaches that have helped his students realize their musical goals. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Connor Frost Website - https://www.connorfrost.com Dizzy Bats - https://dizzybats.bandcamp.com Connor Frost Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/connorlfrost Dizzy Bats Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/dizzybatsmusic Matt Sandrini, author of "Invest Your Time" - https://mattsandrini.com "Getting Things Done" by David Allen - https://amzn.to/3idC8Zk Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit 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

Today there are more distractions than ever. Our phones, apps, and favorite websites are constantly trying to claim our attention. In order to be productive musically, we need to be hyper-aware and protective of our attention. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: The Social Dilemma - https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224 Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Jake Lizzio is a guitar teacher and YouTuber, who has a knack for explaining and demonstrating complex music theory concepts in a practical and easy-to-understand fashion. It was really fun to talk with Jake about guitar, music theory, and the growth of his YouTube channel. Jake's enthusiasm was in-line with the energy he brings to his teachings, and he shared some really profound insights about creativity, songwriting, and building skills. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Jake's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/SignalsMusicStudio Signals Music Studio - https://signalsmusicstudio.com Music Theory and Songwriting Course - https://signalsmusicstudio.com/courses/signals-music-theory-and-songwriting-course/ Modes of Major Poster - https://teespring.com/the-signals-ultimate-modal-pos?pid=623&cid=102506 Modes of Harmonic Minor Video - https://youtu.be/qk8uobP4uJE Diminished Chords Portal Video - https://youtu.be/olSSi6GOKZ8 Perfect Progressions: "Something" by The Beatles Video - https://youtu.be/wcG7G1Ixb6E Jens Larsen Guitar Teacher - https://www.youtube.com/c/JensLarsen Adam Neely Music Teacher - https://www.youtube.com/adamneely 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! Brian Funk

If you've spent any time making music, at some point, you've probably felt like you have Writer's Block. It's the feeling that we just can't come up with anything; we are out of good ideas; we've lost our touch. I don't think it's real and I don't think you have it. In this episode, we use some mental jiu-jitsu to work our way out of this paralyzing feeling and get back to making music. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Underbelly: You Suck At Producing on the Music Production Podcast #60 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2018/5/7/60-underbelly-and-you-suck-at-producing Music Production Podcast #2: Make Bad Music - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/3/5/2-make-bad-music Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about whether to place an EQ before or after the Compressor. The answer is: it depends on the situation. Learn a bit about how each device works and how their order depends on your goals. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Website - https://brianfunk.com Free Channel Strip Ableton Live Rack: https://brianfunk.com/blog/channel-strip 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Here's a short bit of wisdom I learned from a dog trainer that has helped me become a better music producer. Enjoy! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site 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

Caspar Bock is the founder of Baby Audio, makers of creative plug-ins for music producers. Baby Audio is beloved by producers worldwide for their unique and character-filled devices. Caspar and I spoke about his work for Baby Audio and the various devices they have created. I really enjoyed learning about how they approach their work to bring producers tools that will help them express themselves through their art. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Baby Audio: https://babyaud.io Free Downloads from Baby Audio: https://babyaud.io/freebies Super VHS - https://babyaud.io/super-vhs-multi-fx-plugin I Heart NY Compressor - https://babyaud.io/i-heart-ny-parallel-compression-plugin Mom's Piano Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2013/02/28/free-ableton-live-pack-73-moms-piano VHS Audio Effect Rack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2013/06/07/free-ableton-live-pack-80-vhs-rack 80's VHS Synths Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2016/7/6/80s-vhs-synths-ableton-live-pack Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site 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

Adam Rokhsar is a musician, programmer, animator, and educator. He is known for some of his Max for Live video devices, such as RokVid and GlitchGif. He creates psychedelic animations as Aesthetic Candy. Adam teaches music production at New York University. Adam and I had a great time reconnecting and discussing his latest work. His new album Computer Queer is available April 2nd and features all kinds of interesting programming and sound design techniques, which Adam shares in this episode. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Adam Rokhsar Links: Official Site: http://www.adamrokhsar.com Aesthetic Candy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_candy/ Adam's Amazing Max for Live Devices: https://twitter.com/rokhsar/status/1367898272292089859 RashKor "Computer Queer": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/rashkor/computer-queer Cycling '74 Interview: https://cycling74.com/articles/an-interview-with-adam-rokhsar RokVid: https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/rokvid/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/aesthetic_candy Patreon: https://patreon.com/aesthetic_candy Ruwa: https://ruwatheband.bandcamp.com/music Show Notes: My Tutorial on Adam's GlitchGif Device: https://youtu.be/Z3yjCGozKzs Open AI Jukebox: https://openai.com/blog/jukebox/ Open AI Jukebox Tutorial: https://marconan.medium.com/openai-jukebox-and-google-colab-tutorial-54871a139d3a Andrew Huang "Sparkle Mountain": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c72UIIYMWs8 Making Music by Dennis DeSantis: https://makingmusic.ableton.com Catatonic Youths: https://www.instagram.com/catatonicyouth/?hl=en Meldy: https://melody.ml Auburn Graillon Live Voice Changer: https://www.auburnsounds.com/products/Graillon.html 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

John Bartmann is a musician, producer, and the host of How I Make Music Podcast. John writes music for video, film, and podcasts. His podcast, How I Make Music, centers on audio drama podcast music composers. Each episode dives into a different composer's work and process. John generously shared some audio samples to help clarify his work. As an homage to him, I worked in a little audio drama to the transitions. John shared how his process and philosophies help him carve out a career doing what he loves. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube John Bartmann Music: Official Site: https://johnbartmann.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnbartmann How I Make Music podcast: Official Site: https://howimakemusic.com Show Links: https://pod.link/howimakemusic (links to Apple, Spotify, etc) Twitter: https://twitter.com/howimakemusic Instagram: https://instagram.com/howimakemusic Pravda: Official Site: https://pravdaofficial.com (music and posts for inspired and creative people) Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/pravdaofficial (links to Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, etc) Twitter: https://twitter.com/pravda23 Django Flaherty (DjangoZa) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOzeCOyL4TrpksGGV9nzgg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djangoza_music/tracks Show Notes: Todd Reynolds on the Music Production Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/todd-reynolds Sahil Lavingia on the Music Production Podcast: https://www.brianfunk.com/blog/2018/12/15/95-sahil-lavinglia-gumroad-ceo-less-is-more 80's VHS Synths Ableton Live Pack: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2016/7/6/80s-vhs-synths-ableton-live-pack 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Henny Tha Bizness and Kennard Garrett are both accomplished musicians, producers, songwriters, and educators. They've worked with artists such as Drake, Sting, Shaggy, Lil Wayne, and Jay Z. Both teach at the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Henny and Kennard have just released their first iOS app, House Mark I, a stunning recreation of classic Fender Rhodes electric pianos. Henny and Kennard shared their story in the music industry and working together. They discuss how they used the creation of House Mark I to give their students a real, hands-on education while helping to fund Morehouse College's Ray Charles Center for the Performance Arts. Henny and Kennard offer wisdom and insight on what it takes to be successful in the music industry. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Henny Tha Bizness Official Site: https://www.hennythabizness.com Henny Tha Bizness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HennyThaBizness Kennard Garrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennardgarrett/ Kennard Garrett Twitter: https://twitter.com/kennardgarrett House Mark I: https://audiokitpro.com/house/ Morehouse College: https://www.morehouse.edu Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Ned Rush is a musician, producer, and YouTube personality. Ned's tutorials and Max for Live devices have long been some of my favorite on the internet. His work combines deep explorations of sound and production with a healthy, dry sense of humor. His new album Mode II, released under the name RUDENHS, brings together breakbeats and electric guitars, all delightfully treated with Ned's characteristic glitchy touch. It was great to have Ned back on the show. During his first appearance less than a year ago, Ned shared the concept for the album he was about to begin. On this episode, he has just completed the album and discusses it at length. Ned even opens Ableton Live to demonstrate his clever techniques for manipulating guitar and drums, which he used generously throughout the new album, Mode II. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Ned Rush Links: RUDENHS Mode II: https://rudenhs.bandcamp.com/album/mode-ii YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NedRush Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NedRush Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrNedRush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrnedrush/ Show Notes: Ned Rush on the Music Production Podcast #173: https://brianfunk.com/blog/ned-rush Ned's Radio Resonance Video: https://youtu.be/nArtzlUd5Lw Ned's Feedback Without a Guitar Video: https://youtu.be/FRe-NyVl8II Dave Grohl Recording Secret: https://youtu.be/1uW4_oV20Wk My More Kicks Than Friends Performance: https://youtu.be/idFEB8IMg74?t=2457 Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Kiana Corley is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her latest single, "Lukewarm," is about a love that has lost its spark, and it captures her soulful pop sound. Kiana is releasing her EP, Take It or Leave It, in late April. Kiana and I spoke about her songwriting process and her collaborations with other musicians. She shared some of her philosophy behind her social media presence and how artists can use various platforms to create meaningful connections with their fans. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Guest Links: Offical Site: https://www.kianacorley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianacorleymusic/ "Lukewarm" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ByIgJNimI Show Notes: Music Production Club: https://brianfunk.com/mpc Baby Audio: https://babyaud.io PerforModule: https://performodule.com Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site 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

Jordan Rudess is a composer, music technologist, and keyboardist for progressive metal group Dream Theater. Jordan was voted "the best keyboardist of all-time" by Music Radar. He founded Wizdom Music to push the boundaries of music technology. Their newest release is GeoShred 5, a highly expressive, MPE instrument for iOS and soon desktop. Jordan also plays in the prog-metal super-group Liquid Tension Experiment, who are releasing their new album on March 26th, 2021. Jordan and I sat down to talk about his work in Dream Theater and Wizdom Music. Jordan shared his outlook on the future of expressive digital instruments, highlighting both the advantages and challenges these new devices provide musicians. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Jordan Rudess Links: Jordan's Web Site: https://www.jordanrudess.com Wizdom Music and GeoShred 5: https://www.wizdommusic.com Jordan Rudess Online Conservatory: https://www.jroc.us Liquid Tension Experiment: https://www.jordanrudess.com/liquid-tension-experiment-release-video-for-first-single-the-passage-of-time-2/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanRudessKeys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcrudess/ Join Jordan on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Jordanrudess Show Notes: Music Radar's Greatest Keyboardists of All-Time: https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-30-greatest-synth-players-of-all-time-keyboard-wizards-programming-gurus-and-sound-design-legends Sonubus: https://sonobus.net Haken Continuum: https://www.hakenaudio.com Roli Seaboard: https://roli.com/products/seaboard Artiphone Orba: https://artiphon.com Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 This episode is sponsored by Vareschi Mastering: https://www.vareschimastering.com/home Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Improvisational comedians always follow the rule "Yes! And..." It's used to move the scenario forward and foster a positive creative energy in the moment, as the material is being created. This rule can be applied to our music production. During the Jamuary2021 challenge, I used this approach to develop ideas even before I knew if I liked the idea. It's a great approach that can help prevent writer's block. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Chill-Struments Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/chillstruments 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Today's episode of the show covers another lesson learned during Jamuary 2021. Inspiration is rare and precious, and you have to act on it immediately. Here are some ideas about capturing and making the most of it when it strikes. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: My Jamuary 2021 Jams - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk4jo7_Rx2-1uqLGE8g8rwRMcz4Emfn0w Don't Wait for Inspiration - Podcast episode #58 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2018/4/21/58 My Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 Thank you for listening. And thanks to Big C for the photography. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site 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

Let's use the month of February to finish and release some of our music. After Jamuary, I'm sure you have lots of interesting musical ideas. Even if you didn't do Jamuary, you probably have plenty! During February, we are going to challenge ourselves to finish tracks and share them with the world! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Derek Sivers on Ideas - https://sive.rs/multiply Derek Sivers on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/1/23/derek-sivers-on-the-creative-process-and-making-music-music-production-podcast-149 Finish February Organization Spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pE5L_iD6gZPSX-c3tuUhbkqwM0CRmWRuglSbzeKufnM/edit?usp=sharing My Finish February Spreadsheet from 2020 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/15hBV7Ua2m3xAx9Vsl3ZPRQDDCVonr6be/view?usp=sharing A Journey Inward (EP I made last February) - https://soundcloud.com/brianfunk/sets/a-journey-inward Last Year's Podcast about Finish February - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/2/3/finish-february-release-music-this-month-music-production-podcast-150 Episode #151: What is Your Listener Doing - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/2/6/what-is-your-listener-doing-and-13-musical-emotions-music-production-podcast-151 Episode #152 - How Do You Know When a Song is Finished - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/2/9/how-do-you-know-when-a-song-is-finished-music-production-podcast-152 Episode #156 - The Story is the Key to Finishing Music - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/3/8/the-story-is-the-key-to-finishing-music-music-production-podcast-156 War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/3tiLyWE My Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

You'll learn a lot trying to create a new piece of music every day for a month. Some of the lessons, are reminders of things you already know. But this year, something new occurred to me. It just a simple mindset flip, but it has really changed how I see music production. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Website - https://brianfunk.com RYTM DRUMS Sample Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/rytm-drums Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast My Jamuary2021 Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpn9pcVvVYc&list=PLk4jo7_Rx2-1uqLGE8g8rwRMcz4Emfn0w Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Derek VanScoten is a guitarist, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer, who makes music as Cloudchord. An Emmy-winning musician, Cloudchord is producing psychedelic chill-hop music, and sharing his process in unique and inventive music production tutorials. On this episode, Cloudchord busts out his guitar and demonstrates his live looping technique and sound design work that can be found on his new EP CloudCovers. Every sound on the EP was generate from his guitars. It's exciting to hear Derek effortless turn quick guitar loops into beautiful pieces of music, all in real time on the podcast! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Cloudchord Links: Official Site - https://www.cloudchord.net CloudCovers EP - https://www.cloudchord.net/music YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTEKxa5JsIMO6cmwqNmAsw SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/cloudchord Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cloudchord/ One Loop per Chord Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-jTQ2AQ6-Y Show Notes: Making Music by Dennis DeSantis - https://makingmusic.ableton.com The Silent Room - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/earths-quietest-place-will-drive-you-crazy-in-45-minutes-180948160/ Bonobo - https://bonobomusic.com 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 Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Ableton Certified Trainer and host of the Ableton Live Music Producer Podcast, Dan Giffin, joins the show to talk about Ableton Live 11. Dan shares his screen as we go through some of our favorite new features and workflows in the beta version of Live 11. Be sure to catch Dan's Ableton Live Music Producer Podcast, where he talks about all things Ableton Live with a variety of knowledgeable guests. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Ableton Live Producer Podcast - https://liveproducersonline.com/podcast Live Producers Online - https://liveproducersonline.com Dan's band Philia - https://www.philiamusic.com Dan on Music Production Podcast #89 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2018/11/29/dan-giffin Spitfire Labs - https://labs.spitfireaudio.com/ Ableton Drummer - https://blog.abletondrummer.com Ableton Drummer on the Music Production Podcast #187 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-drummer RYTM Drums Sample Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/rytm-drums Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

On the 200th episode of the Music Production Podcast, we talk about setting goals that are more likely to be accomplished. They say that 75% of people that set out on a new year resolution give up by the end of January. It's not because they are lazy, it's because the goals are not well-crafted. We will talk about how to set achievable goals, as well as the importance of just starting. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: 80's VHS Synths Ableton Live Pack: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2016/7/6/80s-vhs-synths-ableton-live-pack Produce Music Like Jerry Seinfeld: https://brianfunk.com/blog/seinfeld FBI Negotiator Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation Getting Things Done by David Allen: https://amzn.to/3qzT6lJ Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

It's just over halfway through #Jamuary2021. In this episode, I share some of the lessons I've learned and the musical experiments I've embarked on. Along the way, I musical examples from my jams to illustrate. Enjoy! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Music Production Podcast 197 - Start the Year Right with Jamuary: https://brianfunk.com/blog/jamuary2021 RYTM DRUMS Sample Pack: https://brianfunk.com/blog/rytm-drums Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Will Darling runs the web site EDMTips, where he teaches electronic music production. EDMTips covers a wide range of music genres and techniques, and has tons of helpful materials for producers. Will and I had a great conversation about his work, building his brand and YouTube channel, and his teaching. Will discusses some practical solutions to common problems producers face. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: EDMTips: https://www.edmtips.com EDMTips YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/edmtips How to Make Electronic Music (step-by-step guide): https://www.edmtips.com/how-to-make-electronic-music/ Tommy Zee on the Music Production Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/tommy-zee-2-music-production-podcast-188 Music Production Podcast #197: Start the Year Off Right with #Jamuary2021: https://brianfunk.com/blog/jamuary2021 Jamuary Day 4: https://youtu.be/BPZ2xMluPpw Save 40% on Ableton Live Packs with Code: BYE2020 - 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 BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

#Jamuary2021 is a challenge to create a little bit of music every day during the month of January, and share it online. It doesn't have to be a masterpiece or a completely finished product. The point isn't the quality of the music; it's to set up a disciplined routine of making some music every day. In this episode, I discuss Jamuary in depth and explore ways you can make the most of it and have fun doing so. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc - Get new downloads and sounds directly to your inbox, and participate in the #Jamuary2021 Discord Channel. Are You Up to the Challenge - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/12/31/are-you-up-to-the-jamuary-challenge - More information about Jamuary. Produce Music Like Jerry Seinfeld - https://brianfunk.com/blog/seinfeld - How Seinfeld's technique for joke writing works for music production. The Story is the Key to Finishing Music - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/3/8/the-story-is-the-key-to-finishing-music-music-production-podcast-156 - How last year's Jamuary challenge led to my ambient ep, A Journey Inward. Jerry Seinfeld on the Tim Ferriss Show - https://tim.blog/2020/12/08/jerry-seinfeld/ - Seinfeld discusses his creative process in depth. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Tobias Karlehag is a musician from Sweden, who is releasing his ambient album Process in January 2021. Tobias has an extensive musical training from a diverse set of teachers across the globe. Tobias and I had a great conversation about his musical background and how that has led him to his new ambient release Process. We spend a lot of time discussing various parts of the music making process, in a nice well rounded conversation. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Tobias on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_karlehag/ Process Release Concert 16/01/2021: https://tinyurl.com/processrelease Process by Tobias Karlehag on Vinyl and digital, available 15/01/2021: https://pitp.bandcamp.com/ Tobias on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LvkHHmbyy1Jg7Iuu_2JwA/featured Jörgen Kjellgren on the Music Production Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/9/30/jrgen-kjellgren-on-releasing-9-eps-in-the-last-year-music-production-podcast-129 Guided Meditation with Jörgen Kjellgren: https://brianfunk.com/blog/guided-meditation-with-jrgen-kjellgren-music-production-podcast-171 Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Federico Chiesa is an Italian musician, composer, and synth enthusiast, based in Brooklyn, NY, who makes music as OORA. Federico's work is based on strict limitations and deep exploration of his gear. Daily discipline and consistency has made him a prolific creator who is steadily growing his audience. Federico and I had a wide ranging conversation about his work and the gear he uses. He told how he has overcome gear lust and designed a workflow that involves strict limitations and disciplined effort. Federico shares how his creative philosophies has helped him grow as an artist. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: OORA Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ooramusic OORA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ooramusic/ OORA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FedericoChiesamusic/featured Bandcamp Site: https://oora.bandcamp.com/music Soundcloud Site: https://soundcloud.com/ooramusic Maven Fiction Interview: https://mavenfiction.com/an-interview-with-federico-chiesa-oora/ Stephen Nachmanovich, author of Free Play and The Art of Is: https://www.freeplay.com Andreas Tilliander: https://soundcloud.com/tilliander Alesandro Cortini: https://soundcloud.com/alessandrocortini Caterina Barbieri: https://caterinabarbieri.com/ Ableton One Thing - Record First: https://youtu.be/I9mJ6UdhEik Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Todd Reynolds is a violinist, educator, and music technologist. He's worked with Steve Reich, Yo-Yo Ma, Bruce Springsteen, and many more household names. His album Outerborough was Amazon Music's classical album of the year. Todd teaches at the Manhattan School of Music. He is pushing the boundaries of music technology, and recently, he has begun teaching artists how to create an online presence. Todd and I had a long-overdue, excellent conversation about topics like live streaming, performance anxiety, and imposter syndrome. We discussed the pressures of classical music studies, and some general philosophies about creativity. We cover a lot of ground and Todd's pleasant and warm personality shines through it all. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Todd's Official Site: http://www.toddreynolds.com Level Up Your Virtual Presence Course: http://tinyurl.com/LUYVP1220 Todd on Twitch, streaming every day in December 2020: https://www.twitch.tv/digifiddler Todd's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/toddreynolds Todd's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digifiddler/ Todd on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddreynolds Todd's Music - http://www.toddreynolds.com/media#outerborough Dazed and Confused by Jake Holmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTsvs-pAGDc Weather by Michael Gordon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-dWgXyEHGo Underground Producer's Alliance: https://upa.nyc Andre Cholmondeley: https://www.guitartour.net ---- The Music Production Club - Monthly subscription service. https//:brianfunk.com/mpc Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST ------ Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Knowing how to write effective emails could be the key to your success as a musician. It is likely you will be reaching out to a variety of people for help with your music career. As a high school English teacher, I wanted to share a few tips and techniques to help you get the most out your emails. Members of my Music Production Club will get access to an email template, complete with notes and explanations, as well as a slide show detailing some important best practices for your next email correspondence. Join the Music Production Club: https://brianfunk.com/mpc Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Karen Emanuel is the CEO of Key Production, a company that specializes producing and manufacturing physical packaging for albums. She runs a luxury eco-lodge on a lake in Nicaragua. In 2018, Karen won the prestigious NatWest Everywoman prize, celebrating her accomplishments as a female entrepreneur. Karen shared her experience in the music industry, beginning in the late 1980's, and how loyalty and relationships have been a key part of her philosophy and success. Her insights into the state of albums and physical music products are based in years of experience and challenges in an ever changing industry. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Key Production - https://www.keyproduction.co.uk Jicaro Eco Lodge - https://www.jicarolodge.com Join the Music Production Club and get Imaginando's K7D during November 2020: https://brianfunk.com/mpc Imaginando - https://www.imaginando.pt Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Miguel Rios is a singer-songwriter living in Australia. His new album Slaughter House Road was recorded with strict boundaries and creative restrictions. This approach allowed him to capture emotional and organic performances. I spoke with Miguel about his songwriting process and the methods he used to record his new album. He explained how his vision for the album came together naturally, and how embracing the challenges and obstacles along the way allowed him to capture the essence of his songs. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Miguel's Official Site: https://www.miguelriosmusic.com/home Narcissist Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGvkn3slygg The World is Spinning Faster Video (with dogs!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxJ3_FKqX3w Don't Look Back - Bob Dylan Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-94ydQGO1AA Signals Music Studio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDDHLvQb8HjE2r7_ZuNtWA Check out my One Thing video on Ableton's website: https://youtu.be/I9mJ6UdhEik Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Vasja Veber is a co-founder of Viberate, a platform that gives artists important analytics to help grow their careers. Vasja is also the manager of techno artist UMEK and has a long career in the music industry. Vasja and I spoke about Viberate and how it can help artists, venues, and labels make important business decisions. Vasja shares how some outside of the box thinking helped him and his company grow. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Viberate - https://www.viberate.com - Analytics tools to advance your musical career. Use the discount code BRIAN20 to save on your membership! Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc - A great way to support the podcast and get new music making tools in your inbox each month. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Rick Seibold is a songwriter and recording artist living in Los Angeles. Rick produces music for television and film, including shows like Grey's Anatomy, American Idol, and Bates Motel. He has won two GMA Dove Awards, and has composed for four Billboard #1 albums. Rick and I spoke about his work in the television music industry. Rick shared his techniques for collaborative songwriting, and how he likes to approach writing songs. In this episode, we learn about his creative philosophies and how he has succeeded as a songwriter. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Official Site - The home of Rick's work online. Six Figure Music - Rick's course on writing music for television and film. Save 50% with the code: Funk50. Rick's Studio - Photos of Rick's beautiful home studio. Walk in the Wild by Rivvrs Save the Cat by Blake Snyder How Music Works by David Byrne TV Tropes Music Production Club Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Tommy Zee runs Tommy Zee and Co., a music production company that makes music for some of the world's largest brands, such as Nike, Adidas, Google, Sony, and more. He created the site Making Music for Brands that teaches producers how to get in the business of producing music for companies. It's always great to catch up with Tommy Zee and get a healthy dose of his positive energy. Tommy and I talked about his Making Music for Brands masterclass, and how he's found meaning and fulfillment in teaching. Towards the second half of the show we get into more of the philosophy Tommy uses in all aspects of his life. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Making Music For Brands- Tommy teaches how to get into the business of making music for brands. Masterclass - Tommy's incredibly deep and thorough course on how to make music for brands. Free Guide - Tommy's guide on how to make music for brands. Tommy Zee and Co.- Tommy's music production company for brands. YouTube - Tommy YouTube is loaded with tutorials, interviews with industry professionals, and wisdom he's picked up along the way. Tommy on the 122nd Episode - Tommy's first appearance on this podcast remains one of my listeners's favorites. Live Webinar for Music Production Club - Tommy broke down one of his commercial projects for members of my Music Production Club. The Social Dilemma - Social media documentary. Join the Music Production Club and get a steady stream of unique downloads for your music. October 2020's download includes the 16 Bit Ableton Live Pack, the Super 8-Bit Ableton Live Pack, and COIN OP 8-Bit Ableton Live Template. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Tobi Hunke is a professional drummer and music producer. He is an educator and Max for live programmer who releases his work on the website Ableton Drummer. Tobi teaches drumming and music production to classes, as well as in one on one sessions. I had a great conversation with Tobi. We discussed his work and experience, as well as live performance and developing tools for drummers to use with Ableton Live. Tobi is offering a special discount on his Melodic Trigger Max for Live device to all members of my Music Production Club during the month of October. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Ableton Drummer - Official Site Max for Live Devices - Tobi's collection of downloadable Max for Live devices. Melody Trigger - Play melodies and sequences with drum pads! Music Production Club - Join the MPC to get a steady flow of music production tools in your inbox. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Niraj Naik is an ex-pharmacist turned influential spiritual teacher, professional musician and holistic health expert. Niraj runs SOMA Breath, which uses music, breathing, and meditation for healing. Niraj produces music in a variety of genres, and created the music for the Wim Hof Method. Niraj and I had a nice conversation about his work and how he harnesses the power of music, breath, and meditation for healing. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: SOMA Breath - Niraj's work combining music, breathing, and meditation. The Renegade Pharmacist - Niraj's work in health and healing. Spotify - Niraj's music on Spotify. 21 Day Awakening Breath Journey - SOMA Breath workshop. Wim Hof Method - Niraj produced the music for the famous breathing and cold exposure techniques. Free Ableton Live Pack #200: Birds of Prey - Ableton Live Instruments made from Eagle, Hawk, and Owl samples. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Rivita is musician, producer, and author of Composer Cave Challenge. Born in India and living in Los Angeles, Rivita studied music in a variety colleges, while traveling the world learning about different musical cultures. She is releasing a new book of music making prompts and exercises called Composer Cave Challenge. I had a great and wide ranging conversation with Rivita about her music, education, and new book. Rivita shared an exercise from the book and discussed how limitations and guidelines helps her write. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Official Site - Rivita's home on the web. The Composer Cave Challenge - Rivita's book of songwriting prompts and exercises. YouTube - Rivita's music videos. Instagram - Rivita on Instagram. Somebody Else's Arms - Music video by Rivita. Understanding EQ - Rivita's website has some helpful tutorials, such as this one about EQ. Mind Valley - Personal growth platform. Code of the Extraordinary Mind - book by Vishen Lakhiani. Agape - International Spiritual Center. 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - Ableton Live Instruments made from the Sega Genesis sound chip. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Colin O'Donohoe is a composer and musician known as World Maestro. Colin has traveled the world seeking musicians from all genres and cultures for the Pangean Orchestra, which seeks to celebrate and preserve musical cultures while joining them with other traditions. He does work for television and film, and recently released "The Prayer Garden," a meditative piece that combines Native American Flute and Tibetan prayer bowls. Colin spoke about his musical background and education, and how that led him to his work today. I appreciated his deep respect for diverse musical cultures and his efforts to preserve them. Colin shared practical information about composing and producing music. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: World Maestro - Colin's home for his work. Pangean Orchestra - Instruments of the world together in exciting new ways. YouTube - Colin's work in video. The Prayer Garden - Colin's latest work that combines Native American Flute and Tibetan prayer bowls. Instagram - Colin's World Maestro work on Instagram. 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - Ableton Live Instruments made from samples of the Sega Genesis YM2612 sound chip. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Elina Segall is a musician and producer from Stockholm living in Los Angeles. Elina won the Warner Music Talent contest and earned a record deal... which she ultimately turned down. She has gone on to pursue her own artistic vision and define her own path in the music industry. Elina and I had a great conversation covering her musical background and why she turned down the record deal she won. We discussed her decision to start a new life in Los Angeles to follow her artistic identity. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Official Web Site - The home to Elina's work. Instagram - Elina has a passion for photography and shares snippets of music videos here. YouTube - Elina's music videos, including her Sunday Sessions cover series. Facebook - Keep up with Elina on Facebook. C-Heads - Interview with Elina. Music Production Club - Join the Music Production Club to get new downloads every month, live online classes, special offers, and more! Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Matthew Boerum is the CEO and founder of Audible Reality, a new app that allows you to listen to music in 3D audio. The app lets users to choose specific "vibes" for a customized listening experience. Matt is is an award-winning audio engineer, musician, educator and PhD candidate in Sound Recording, with plenty of background in 3D audio production for music and virtual reality. Matt and I spoke about Audible Reality and the potential for 3D, immersive audio in music listening and production. We discussed the concepts behind 3D audio and its difference from surround sound, as well as how listeners may become more active participants in the sound they play back. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Audible Reality site - Learn more about Audible Reality. Video Overview - Quick overview of what Audible Reality is capable of. Instagram - Keep up with Audible Reality on Instagram. Twitter - Keep up with Audible Reality on Twitter. Facebook - Keep up with Audible Reality on Facebook. iOS App -Audible Reality for iOS. Google Play - Audible Reality on Google Play. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Rob Wreglesworth and Jack Edwards are long-time friends who have decided to write, record, and release an album from scratch within one year. They are documenting the entire process on their podcast, Tunelighting. Rob, Jack, and I had a great conversation about their mission to create an album in one year and document the process. We spoke about their progress so far and the challenges they face. The talk was filled with practical ideas about making and finishing music. This is the first part of a 2-part conversation. The other half is found on the Tunelighting Podcast: https://tunelighting.podbean.com/e/chat-with-brian-funk-of-the-music-production-podcast/ This episode is sponsored by CoreSound: Download CoreSound for free & analyze sound in a smart way. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: CoreSound - Audio selection and analysis in a new smart way. Tunelighting Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tunelighting Podcast on Spotify. Instagram - Keep up with Jack and Rob on Instagram. Appetite for Production - Podcast about news for music producers. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

One of the biggest problems we music producers face is too many options. We get stuck because we can''t decide. This episode of the podcast is all about purposely limiting yourself so you can find creative solutions to your problems. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Music Production Club - Monthly subscription for tools and inspiration to make music. Borrowed Arrangements - Technique for structuring songs. Commit to Commit - Music Production Podcast about making decisions and never looking back. Budget Your Time Like Money - Figure out how much time you really have. Ben Burnes - Ben's second appearance on the show. Blackout Poetry - Tool for making your own blackout poems. Pomodoro - pATCHES Max for Live timer. Making Music - Must read by Dennis DeSantis. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Stephen (Stephen Swartz) is an indie-electronic music artist, from Virginia, living in Los Angeles. In 2015, his hit single "Crossfire" amassed over 100 million streams. It led to him releasing his 2016 debut LP Sincerely that garnered fan and critical praise. Stephen is about to release his new album Akrasia on August 21st. Stephen and I talked about his career and work. We explored how his deep philosophical approach and life experience has helped him create music. Stephen shared how staying true to his artistic calling helped him from getting stuck chasing success, and allowed him to fully express himself with his art. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Official Site - Stephen's web page. Delilah - Music video for his latest track. Crossfire - 2015 music video. Bullet Train - Music video for Stephen's 2012 hit. SoundCloud - Follow Stephen on SoundCloud. Instagram - Keep up with Stephen on the Gram. Citizen Cope - Official Site. Music Production Club - My monthly subscription service for music production tools and sounds. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Anton Zytnik is a producer and musician from Australia, living in Berlin, who makes music as Orphan Train Project. He has been producing music for the last 30 years and has maintained a quite prolific output. Anton and I had a great conversation about our strikingly similar musical backgrounds and surrounding philosophies. Anton shared some very practical tips and approaches that allow him to stay focused and consistently finish music. It was a lot of fun getting to know Anton and learning from his experience. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Orphan Train Project - Anton's musical work. It's a Pixies Podcast - The Pixies document the creation of their album Beneath the Eyrie. Getting Things Done - David Allen's masterpiece on self organization. Perfect Keyboard - Tool for stringing together key commands with the push of a button. FreeSound.org - collaborative database of Creative Commons Licensed sounds. What Bob Ross Teaches Us About Music Production - My new book that translates the wisdom of Bob Ross to making music. Music Production Club - My subscription service that brings you new music production tools every month. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

I wrote a book! It's called What Bob Ross Teaches Us About Music Production. I take the wisdom Bob Ross shared on his show The Joy of Painting and apply those lessons to music production. In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the new book, share a few of its lessons, and discuss the larger theme of acceptance as a big takeaway from the process of writing it. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: What Bob Ross Teaches Us About Music Production - 33 page book this episode is based on. Music Production Club - My subscription service that gets you new music making tools every month. All members get a copy of What Bob Ross Teaches Us About Music Production. Why Music is Important - Music Production Podcast about finding the meaning in making music in difficult times. Get FrostBite 2 by AudioThing - FrostBite 2 is the July 2020 download for the Music Production Club. Dream Keys Ableton Live Pack - Sounds used for the melody in the intro music. Bob Ross - Official web site. One Hour Bob Ross Special - Loaded with Bob Ross wisdom. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Sean Giovanni is a Producer, Engineer and the Owner of The Record Shop recording studio. 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. Following his passion to help artists realize their creative potential, Sean co-founded Mind Map. Sean shared his thoughts on developing a clear artistic vision, finding inspiration in tough times, and developing routines to progress in his career. There's a lot of helpful and practical tips here. I left the conversation feeling inspired to make music! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: The Record Shop - Giovanni's Nashville Recording Studio. Mind Map - Program co-founded by Giovanni to support artists as they navigate the music industry. For Everyone - Poetic inspiration by Jason Reynolds. Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill's 1937 classic entrepreneurship book. Why Music is Important - Music Production Podcast episode about finding meaning in music during difficult times. ---- Get FrostBite 2 by AudioThing - FrostBite 2 is the July 2020 download for the Music Production Club. Dream Keys Ableton Live Pack - Sounds used for the melody in the intro music. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Los Angeles's Joseph Holiday makes dark, moody, end-of-the-world modular music as Snakes of Russia. He masterfully weaves together his modular rig with samples and real world instrumentation. Joseph shares his music making process for his own music and the music he makes for film. We discuss how imposing limitations can build opportunities to be creative. It was a great talk that left me feeling inspired and excited to make music! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: At Home Alone with Lions - New music from Snakes of Russia. Instagram - Joseph shares his modular jams here. Noise Engineering - A breakdown of the Snakes of Russia song "Heart Caves In." "Dead Already" - Modular synth performance. "Jenny Rock Horror" - Snakes of Russia music video. Song Exploder "Closing Time" - The story behind the 1998. Huston Music Podcast - Huston Singletary's excellent podcast series featuring Joseph Holiday and an in-depth breakdown of some of his tracks. Huston Singletary - Huston's appearance on this podcast. Colin Benders - "Modular Mayhem" live performance. -- Music Production Club - Get AudioThing's Frostbite 2 plug-in when you join the Music Production Club during July 2020. Frostbite 2 - AudioThing's amazing spectral freezing plug-in. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don't forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk