Best Logicpro Podcasts (2026)

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Brad Barr on Songwriting, Human Imperfections, and Minimalism 1:08:28

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Brad Barr is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and, along with his brother Andrew, is half of the Americana, folk-rock group the Barr Brothers. The Barr Brothers just released their new album, Let it Hiss, which has a more vulnerable, stripped-down sound that embraces human imperfection and spirit. Brad and I had a great conversation about songw…

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7 Tips for a Successful #Jamuary2026 20:34

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It's time for Jamuary, a challenge to create music and share it each day during the month of January. Jamuary is a powerful way to start your year with a creative bang! In this episode, I share 7 tips that will help you make the most of Jamuary and maximize your productivity and creativity! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Join the Music Pr…

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How to Keep Creating When Life Gets Busy with Joshua Blum 1:46:52

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Joshua Blum is the host of The Thirteenth Hour Podcast, a show about the creative process as it relates to writing, music, and imagination. He's also the author of The Thirteenth Hour, a fantasy adventure novel, and the creator of Once Upon a Dream—an 80's-inspired synth soundtrack to accompany the book. Josh builds a rich creative world around his…

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Snakes of Russia - Emotion Over Perfection 1:41:54

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Joseph Holiday, who releases music as Snakes of Russia, returns to the podcast to talk about his latest album, Swallowed Whole Through the Mouth of Eternity. Joseph's music blends modular textures to create dark, moody, cinematic soundscapes. In this episode, we talk about how Joseph's approach has evolved since our last conversation, why limitatio…

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Tommy Zee - Stop Drinking from the Infinite Well 1:45:32

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Tommy Zee runs Tommy Zee and Co., a music production company that creates music for some of the world's largest brands like Nike, Adidas, Google, Sony, and more. He also runs Making Music for Brands, a platform where he teaches producers how to build careers creating music for commercial projects. This is the fourth time I've had Tommy on the podca…

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Tom Cosm - Telepathic Instruments Co-Founder and Ableton Certified Trainer 1:11:56

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Tom Cosm is an electronic musician, Ableton Certified Trainer, and the technical co-founder of Telepathic Instruments. Widely known for his early Ableton Live tutorials and inventive use of hacked gear, Tom has built a reputation as a true audio mad scientist—transforming data, brainwaves, and even bugs into expressive sound. In this conversation, …

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Plug-in Development and Live Performance with Soap Audio's Tom Carpenter 1:33:11

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Tom Carpenter is a musician, producer, and plug-in developer. He is currently on tour with his 3-piece indie electronic band, Moon Tower. Tom is a co-founder of Soap Audio, who recently released Soap Voice Cleaner, a plug-in designed to easily clean up spoke word audio. I spoke with Tom about his tour, Moon Tower, and Soap Voice Cleaner. Tom shared…

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#410: Your Best Music is Dying: 10 Habits of Prolific Music Producers 22:15

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https://brianfunk.comIs your best music not getting made? Do you struggle through the process? This video contains 10 habits of prolific music producers. Adopt them into your music making and let your best music come to life! Every time we make music is a unique and special experience. We will never be in exactly the same place again. We have to ta…

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Ableton Certified Trainer Side Brain 1:33:28

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Yeuda Ben Atar, aka Side Brain, is one of the most knowledgable and prolific Ableton Certified Trainers out there. He recently released his 100th weekly episode of his music production Study Group. He's got some exciting new Ableton Live tools, such as his Push Trigger FX, MIDI Bounce, and Flin for Push. We spoke about his teaching and work and his…

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Sarah Belle Reid - Learning Sound and Synthesis 1:26:32

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Sarah Belle Reid is a trumpet player, composer, educator, and sonic explorer whose work combines classical performance, experimental electronics, and modular synthesis. With a background in conservatory training and a fearless embrace of improvisation and technology, Sarah's music blurs boundaries—merging extended trumpet techniques, custom-built s…

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Mixerman and the Ultimate Guide to Producing Records, Music, and Songs 2:10:23

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Mixerman (Eric Sarafin) is a gold and platinum-selling producer, mixer, engineer, and author whose credits include The Pharcyde, Ben Harper, Spearhead, Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies, and Foreigner. Known for his no-nonsense approach and razor-sharp insights, Mixerman has spent decades working at the highest levels of the industry—both in iconic L.A. …

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The ONLY Secret to Making Music... 27:54

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There's really only one secret I can tell you that will help you make more music, have more fun making it, and leave you more satisfied with what you make. Work Fast. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Adam Rokhsar on the Music Production Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xsm_PGb9vM Some Good Evil The Master Plan EP - https://distrok…

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The Art of Mastering with Oscar Zambrano 1:06:56

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Oscar Zambrano is a mastering engineer and the founder of Zampol Productions, a New York City studio known for mastering an impressive range of records—from Spotify Singles to avant-garde jazz to Broadway cast albums. With 20 years in the industry, Oscar has become a go-to name for artists who want their music treated with care, precision, and a de…

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Aqeel Aadam - Making Plug-ins for the Curious and Open-Minded 1:34:12

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Aqeel Aadam is a musician, sound designer, and plugin developer blending modular synthesis with a love of nature and organic textures. Through his company, Aqeel Aadam Sound, he creates audio plugins for the curious and open-minded. He creates tools that spark inspiration rather than dictate outcomes. Aqeel and I explore the connection between natu…

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Toru - Host of the ProducerHead Podcast 1:54:26

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Julian Astri, aka Toru, is a music producer, educator, and the host of the ProducerHead Podcast, a show dedicated to amplifying the voices of beatmakers, producers, and creatives at every stage of their journey. Through his work, Toru fosters a culture of consistency, curiosity, and community in music production—offering motivation and real-world i…

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Six Missing – Flow States, Ego Drops, and the Art of Letting Go 59:29

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Today I welcome back TJ Dumser, who makes ambient meditative soundscapes under the name Six Missing. TJ is in the process of releasing his new album Without Mind in 3 sections. We spoke shortly after the first section Identify was released. TJ and I picked up where we left off, discussing his work and the vision he has for this album. Things pretty…

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Jxmie Blake on Rule-Breaking, Risk-Taking, and Decision-Making 1:45:39

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Jxmie Blake is a genre-blending artist, producer, and educator whose work fuses jazz, soul, hip hop, pop, and electronic music into a bold and expressive signature sound. Known for his innovative approach to Ableton Push as a chromatic instrument, Jxmie is a multi-talented creator with a deep background in audio engineering, songwriting, and sound …

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Creative Confidence and Music Production with LNA 1:31:07

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Liina Turtonen, aka LNA, is a musician, producer, and educator, who runs the LNA Does Audio Stuff YouTube Channel. Liina is an Ableton Certified Trainer and just released her book Creative Confidence and Music Production: Overcome Your Insecurities. LNA and I discussed her new book and the inspiration behind writing it. She shared insights that hav…

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Rich Shivener - Living Digital Media 1:43:02

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Rich Shivener is a musician, producer, and professor. His book Living Digital Media explores how creators producer works. He documents the emotional journey creators go through and the behind the scenes experiences that shape their work. Rich and I are reconnecting after meeting and working together at my Finish February workshop at Ableton's headq…

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#398: At Home Songwriting with Chad Shank 2:00:43

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Chad Shank is a songwriting teacher and music producer. Chad teaches songwriting at Berklee Online and runs At Home Songwriting, where he helps students learn how to write songs in their own authentic style and voice. Chad's YouTube channel, At Home Songwriting, is filled with songwriting tips and exercises. Chad and I spoke in-depth about songwrit…

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William Garrett - From Sweeping Floors to 10 Billion Streams 1:52:39

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William Garrett is a mixing and recording engineer and producer, and studio builder and manager. He managed a studio for Sony in New York City for 15 years and was Senior Music Producer for Spotify Singles, recording and mixing more than 900 tracks that have over 10 billion streams to date. William has worked with countless artists like Jack White,…

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Songwriting, Creative Flow, and The Natural World with Jean-Paul Vest 1:12:59

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In this episode of The Music Production Podcast, I sit down with musician and songwriter Jean-Paul Vest, the driving force behind Last Charge of the Light Horse. We talk about the evolution of songwriting, the impact of place and sound on music, and the delicate balance between control and spontaneity in the creative process. Jean-Paul shares his a…

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Øy - Composing Live Music Using Dance 2:02:36

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Today I am speaking with Kristoffer Lislegaard and Janne Eraker of the duo Øy. Janne is a tap dancer, with contact mics attached to her shoes. Kristoffer receives the audio in his computer running sequencers, synthesizers, drum machines, and Max for Live that all respond to Janne's movements. We had a fascinating conversation about how Øy collabora…

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Low Heat Beats on Flow, Creativity, and Sharing Your Music 1:57:58

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Boyan of LowHeatBeats is a music producer and educator, whose rapidly growing YouTube channel takes us behind the scenes of his process, showing us the tools and techniques he uses to create his blend of soulful hip-hop, funk, electronic music. Boyan and I discuss a wide range of creative philosophies and techniques. He shares how he gets into the …

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I Made Music Every Day for 15 Years - 15 Lessons 21:02

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Serato's Nick Maclaren on Music Tech and Development 1:11:39

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Nick Maclaren is the Chief Strategy Officer for Serato. Nick talked about his experiences as a DJ and how it lead him to become a Serato user. We discuss Serato's new multi-fx plug-in Hex FX. Nick also spoke about the technological developments that have changed DJing and music production, and the challenges that lie ahead as tech gets more and mor…

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Building Worlds with Music - Landman Composer Andrew Lockington 1:07:41

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Andrew Lockington is a film and television composer who composed the scores for many films including blockbuster hits City of Ember, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Sandreas, and Rampage, as well as hit television shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Special Ops: Lioness, and his latest Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton. He also created the opening th…

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Echoes of a New Beginning - Jamuary 1 Prompt 4:27

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It's time for #Jamuary2025, a challenge to make and share music for as many days as you can during January. I'll be sharing the prompts I am giving to my Music Production Club here on the podcast. Whether you are keeping up with the Jamuary challenge or using these prompts sometime in the future, I hope they help inspire you to make some new music!…

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Be 31x More Creative with Jamuary2025! 26:02

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It's time for Jamuary 2025! These 31 days of creativity will dramatically increase your creativity. Here are some lessons, tips, and takeaways that will help you prepare to make the most of the Jamuary challenge. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.co…

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The Threat to New Music - David Rowell 49:07

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David Rowell is a veteran music journalist who has worked as an editor and writer at the Washington Post for over 20 years. Stewart Copeland of the Police said "David Rowell is the kind of critic that scares us musicians. He really gets it, maybe even more than we do." David is here to talk about his new book The Endless Refrain: Memory, Nostalgia,…

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Live Performance and Collaboration with C4RP00L 1:22:03

1y ago1:22:03

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C4RP00L is an alternative hip-hop band that combines hip-hop beats with electric guitar and bass. They've just released new music, Creature Mode: Vicious and Creature Mode: Velocity. I spoke with Danger, Renzo Starr, and Villian about their new releases and recent touring. We had a great discussion about writing music as a group and performing live…

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Tyson Boorman - Getting Industry Standard Mixes for Your Music 59:32

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Tyson Boorman is a mixing and mastering engineer for Nightowl Music Group. He is the author of The Objective Mix - Mix Like a Pro Without Pro Gear or Premium Plug-ins. Tyson teaches music production on his YouTube channel, Objective Mixing, and he also runs a podcast called Prolific Super Producer, where, in the very near future, I'll be a guest. T…

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STOP Optimizing! Do THIS First!! 13:52

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Let's get the big things right before we worry about the details. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: My First Album Project Nairb - Apple Music - Spotify My Second Album Forest Far - Apple Music - Spotify Music From Video is from my Passings EP - Apple Music - Spotify Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://…

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Ben Levin - Staying True to Yourself as an Artist 2:03:04

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Ben Levin is a musician, visual artist, and educator. He runs the Ben Levin Music School where he hosts courses that help artists find their voice, finish music, and maintain and cultivate their love of music-making. Ben's YouTube Channel hosts his art, music, and educational content. His new album Heaven Heaven Heaven features indie, alternative r…

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David Mash - Musician, Educator, Futurist 1:45:59

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David Mash is a musician, composer, educator, technologist, and futurist. David worked at Berklee College of Music for 44 years, first as a teacher of guitar and jazz. Then he started the Music Synthesis department, which is now the Electronic Production and Design department. David was Berklee's Assistant Dean of Curriculum for Academic Technology…

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The Craft of Songwriting with Andrea Stolpe 1:24:04

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Andrea Stolpe is a renowned, multi-platinum creative consultant whose methodology for songwriters and music artists has been taught worldwide. A writer with 20+ years of experience in the music industry, Andrea has written for such artists as Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, and Jimmy Wayne. She has turned her experience into award-winning online course…

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KIN TALA - Building an EP from Scratch 1:06:44

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KIN TALA is a musical duo from Blackpool, England, who just released their debut EP, Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost. They created the album entirely on their own, learning to produce and mix along the way. I spoke with Dominic of KIN TALA about their new EP and the creative process they used to make it. Dom discussed how the duo did most of thei…

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Ian Temple - Soundfly CEO on Overcoming Creative Obstacles 1:15:08

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Ian Temple is the CEO and Co-Founder of the online music school, Soundfly. Soundfly offers courses in a variety of topics related to music-making and music production. Ian is a pianist, composer, and plays in the band Sontag Shogun. Ian and I spoke about the creative process and the challenges of making music. Ian shared insights about learning mus…

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Corey Baker - aka Kill Paris, Musician, Producer, Ableton Certified Trainer 2:03:39

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Corey Baker is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. Corey made a huge impact on the electronic music scene and toured the world as Kill Paris. He shares his workflow and techniques in his tutorials and courses, and hosts a weekly sample flip challenge. I spoke with Corey about his music, educational community, and produ…

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Thomas Glendinning - ELPHNT, Sound Designer, Music Maker, Educator 1:15:12

1+ y ago1:15:12

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Thomas Glendinning is a music producer, educator, and sound designer. He creates some of the finest Ableton Live and Max for Live devices available at his site ELPHNT. Tom recently released his new album Micro((osmos under the name Conso/e. Tom joined me for a 3rd conversation on the Music Production Podcast to talk about his new album and some of …

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Michelle Moog - Bob Moog Foundation, History of Moog Synthesizer 1:24:53

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Michelle Moog is the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation and daughter of synthesis pioneer Bob Moog. The Bob Moog Foundation's Mission Statement is to inspire creative thinking by providing interactive educational experiences at the intersection of science, music theory, history, and innovation. Michelle helped bring the organization from…

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Carter Vail - Musician, Songwriter on his new album 100 Cowboys 56:01

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Carter Vail is a musician, producer, and video creator. His fast-paced, lighthearted short-form songs have garnered him hundreds of thousands of followers across social media. His new album, 100 Cowboys, combines upbeat music with emotional lyrics that document a difficult breakup. Carter shares his songwriting process, thoughts on collaboration, a…

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David Alexander - Audio Engineer, Producer, Musician 1:53:03

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David Alexander is an audio engineer, producer, and musician originally from Portland, Oregon and now based in Los Angeles. He has over 20 years of experience working in all genres, with roots in the subcultures of hardcore and punk. David shares his unique blend of technical skills and creative philosophy on social media. Listen on Apple, Spotify,…

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Evan Frankfort - Songwriter, Sound Designer, Film and TV Composer 1:43:52

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Evan Frankfort is a Songwriter, Sound Designer, and TV and Film Composer. His TV and film credits include Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild, The Harlem Globetrotters: Pay it Forward, 90210, and The 100. He writes music and plays in the indie rock band The Spiritual Machines. He has collaborated with diverse artists including Warren Zevon, The Bangl…

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Francis Preve: The Man in the Synth 2:05:03

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Francis Preve is a sound designer, producer, and synthesizer programmer. He programs factory presets for the leading synthesizer manufacturers including Sequential, Roland, Korg, Oberheim, Serum, and many more. He is the Section Lead of Digital Composition at Austin Community College. Francis releases sound packs through his company SympleSound. Hi…

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#372: The Magic of Musical Collaboration with Boredomfighters 1:34:30

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Tyler Manning and Jordan Dale are part of Boredomfighters, a nonprofit that brings music-making and collaboration to kids across the United States. Boredomfighters conducts workshops, assemblies, and "Instrument Gardens" to empower young people to create music on the fly using modern production techniques. Tyler and Jordan spoke to me about their w…

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#371: Recording an Entire Album Yourself with Dex Green 1:26:18

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Dex Green is a Nashville-based producer, engineer, and songwriter. He recorded his new album, Imaginary War, by himself, playing every instrument. Dex has worked with artists like Elvis Costello, Margo Price, and Collective Soul. His work has been nominated for a Grammy. Dex and I spoke about his work and the lessons he's picked up from recording c…

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#370: How to Survive the AI Music Takeover 21:57

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AI is getting really good at generating realistic and emotional music. Where will this leave music-makers? Today we discuss how we can ensure that we remain relevant in the face of an AI music takeover! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Rolling Stone AI Song - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/suno-ai-chatgpt-music-soul-of-th…

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#369: Consistency and Authenticity with Mikas of We Make Dance Music 1:36:11

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Mikas is the creator of We Make Dance Music, a site of music resources for producers. On his podcast, Live Electronic Music Tutorials with Mikas, he creates tracks in real-time, sharing tips and techniques along the way. The result of each episode becomes a template viewers can purchase on WeMakeDanceMusic.com. This is the second time Mikas and I s…

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#368: Write Better Music Through Storytelling w/ Jeff Leisawitz 1:14:02

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Jeff Leisawitz is a musician, producer, coach, college songwriting professor, and author. His new book The Magical Impact of Storytelling explores how creatives can connect with their audiences and produce more meaningful work with effective storytelling. It was great to have Jeff back on the Music Production Podcast to discuss how we can use story…