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#1: Using Presets, Developing A Signature Sound, And Innovative Live Performanceleave a rating and review on itunes: http://edmprod.com/itunes
sam matla and levi whalen talk about why using presets isn't cheating, how a signature sound is developed, and the current state of djing and live performance in the edm scene as described by deadmau5.
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cool things mentioned in the episode:
- axis of awesome - 4 chord song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pidokaku4i)
- everything is a remix: documentary by kirby ferguson (http://everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/)
- the mau5's rant (http://deadmau5.tumblr.com/post/125290302799/here-is-what-i-dont-get)
sam matla on the internet:
http://facebook.com/sampmatla
http://twitter.com/sammatla
levi whalen on the internet:
https://www.facebook.com/leviwhalenmusic
http://twitter.com/levi_whalen
download for free on the artist union 02-08-2015 |
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#2: Budi Voogt on Labels, Marketing Your Music, and the Changing Face of the Music Industryleave a rating and review on itunes: http://edmprod.com/itunes
in this interview, i talk to budi voogt - co-founder of heroic recordings, artist manager, and author of the soundcloud bible. we dive deep into the music industry and cover a range of interesting topics.
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cool things mentioned in the show:
- heroic recordings (http://heroicrecordings.com/)
- https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings
- owsla's "the nest" (http://nesthq.com/)
- the ring (http://www.heroicrecordings.com/ring/)
- the soundcloud bible (http://edmprod.com/soundcloudbible or non-aff link: http://soundcloudbible.com)
- seth godin's "purple cow" book (http://www.sethgodin.com/purple/)
- the simple guide to music publishing(http://amzn.to/1fjsyjv)
- all you need to know about the music business (http://amzn.to/1un5e3z)
budi voogt on the web:
- blog/website: http://budivoogt.com
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/budi-voogt/401432990050711?fref=ts
- twitter: http://twitter.com/budivoogt
download for free on the artist union 17-08-2015 |
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#3: Strategies For Starting Tracks And Coming Up With Creative Ideassam matla and levi whalen discuss idea generation strategies, how to effectively start tracks, and a number of other things.
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cool things mentioned in the episode:
- levi's interview with jacob henry (https://goo.gl/0jqwz3)
- book: rick rubin in the studio (http://amzn.to/1u2nsbe)
- tim ferris' interview with rick rubin (http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/05/15/rick-rubin/)
- http://coggle.it (brainstorming app)
- jaytech's pyramind elite session (http://goo.gl/13ivue)
- spi podcast with pat flynn (http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/category/podcast/)
- chris ducker's podcast (http://www.chrisducker.com/podcast/)
sam matla on the internet:
facebook.com/sampmatla
twitter.com/sammatla
levi whalen on the internet:
www.facebook.com/leviwhalenmusic
twitter.com/levi_whalen
leave a rating & review on itunes: http://edmprod.com/itunes
download for free on the artist union 21-08-2015 |
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#4: Monoverse on Labels Vs. Independence, Building Basslines, and the Trance Scenein this episode, i talk to santos torres aka monoverse about his journey as an artist, how he creates his basslines, and the state of the trance scene.
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cool things mentioned in the show:
- monoverse & leolani - take you away (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em1zxpnvdku)
- amped artists (http://ampedartists.com)
- http://hive.co
- valhalla vintageverb (https://valhalladsp.com/shop/plugins/valhalla-vintage-verb/)
- classic delay (http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?id=1874)
monoverse on the web:
- @monoverse
- facebook: http://facebook.com/monoverse
- twitter: http://twitter.com/monoverse
- youtube: http://youtube.com/monoversemusic
- instagram: http://instagram.com/monoverse
download for free on the artist union 24-08-2015 |
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#5: Arrangement Part 1: Practice, Theory, And Workflowsin this episode, levi and i discuss a topic that's been in high demand - arrangement & structure. more specifically, what is arrangement and structure, what should we keep in mind when arranging our tracks, and what are some effective ways of implementing the arrangement process into the overall production process?
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cool stuff mentioned on the show:
- sébastien léger - majuro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmumhaa-cjy)
- free course on arrangement for fss (https://goo.gl/cmmiwb)
- edmprod newsletter (http://edmprod.com/optin)
- w&w - impact (marlo remix) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r81b1maii2y)
- book: mixing secrets for the small studio by mike senior (http://edmprod.com/mixingsecretsbook)
- (good example of bridge) calvin harris - how deep is your love (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwwsm3wciky)
- reso - mind games (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7yjexc9cna)
sam matla on the internet:
facebook.com/sampmatla
twitter.com/sammatla
levi whalen on the internet:
www.facebook.com/leviwhalenmusic
twitter.com/levi_whalen
leave a rating & review on itunes: edmprod.com/itunes
download for free on the artist union 28-08-2015 |
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#6: Andrew Apanov on Brand Building, Music Marketing Myths, and Networkingin this interview, i talk to andrew apanov. andrew runs dotted music - a music marketing agency, and wespin, which is a growth training platform for musicians, bands, and producers.
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we delve into a range of different topics from brand building to networking. we discuss hot topics like:
- when should you start promoting yourself?
- is it worth building an email list?
- facebook advertising - yay or nay?
- what's the best craft beer?
and much more.
cool things mentioned in the show:
- wespin (http://wespin.co)
- dotted music (http://dottedmusic.com)
- busting music marketing myths with andrew apanov (http://www.resoundsound.com/music-marketing-myths/)
- 22 immutable laws of marketing (http://amzn.to/1o25uyz)
- seth godin - purple cow (http://amzn.to/1juxkku)
- seth godin - tribes (http://amzn.to/1o25yau)
- seth godin - icarus deception (http://amzn.to/1fa8cjx)
- seth godin - permission marketing (http://amzn.to/1euampv)
- music is your business (http://amzn.to/1fa8gjh)
andrew apanov on the web:
website: http://andrewapanov.com
facebook: http://facebook.com/dottedmusic
twitter: http://twitter.com/matterandrew
download for free on the artist union 30-08-2015 |
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#7: Arrangement Part 2: Tension, Energy, and Build-upslevi and i continue with our discussion on structure and arrangement, this time delving into tension & energy. in particular, we talk about the different types of tension and energy, how to keep listeners on the edge of their seat, and how to craft great build-ups.
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cool stuff mentioned on the show:
- levi whalen - me & you (https://soundcloud.com/leviwhalen/me-and-you)
- bt - skylarking (example of musical tension) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doedi2mi-im)
- deadmau5 - the reward is cheese (nom de strip remix) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8rauog2ud0)
- izotope trash (https://www.izotope.com/trash2)
- dada life on basslines (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8wioyd6uyy)
- airport - photographer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwxxyk0azgg)
sam matla on the internet:
facebook.com/sampmatla
twitter.com/sammatla
levi whalen on the internet:
www.facebook.com/leviwhalenmusic
twitter.com/levi_whalen
leave a rating & review on itunes: edmprod.com/itunes
download for free on the artist union 06-09-2015 |
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#8: Nicholas Di Lorenzo on Mastering, Building a Career, and the Loudness Warin this interview i talk to nicholas di lorenzo, mixing and mastering engineer based in melbourne. we talk about a range of topics including: what mastering is, why communication should be essential in an engineer's arsenal of tools, and tips for building a career in the industry, whether as an artist or business person.
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cool things mentioned in the show:
- mixing with your mind (http://amzn.to/1epar2n)
- mastering audio (http://amzn.to/1epasnk)
- your mix sucks (http://www.mixedbymarcmozart.com/buy-mixing-books-tutorials/)
- zen & the art of recording (http://amzn.to/1jxhbug)
- bialetti moka express stovetop coffee maker (http://www.coffeacoffee.com.au/bialetti-moka-express)
nicholas di lorenzo on the web:
website: http://www.panoramamastering.com.au/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/panoramamastering
email: nicholas@panoramamastering.com.au
download for free on the artist union 10-09-2015 |
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#9: Listener Questionsa brief episode in which i answer some questions from listeners.
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cool things mentioned in the show:
- charlie mccarron - composer quest (composerquest.com)
- 1000 true fans (http://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/)
- patreon (http://patreon.com)
- mixing secrets for the small studio (http://edmprod.com/mixingsecretsbook)
sam matla on the internet:
facebook.com/sampmatla
twitter.com/sammatla
download for free on the artist union 16-09-2015 |
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#10: Charlie McCarron on Music Theory, Composition, and Freelancingin this interview i talk to charlie mccarron, accomplished composer, freelancer, and host of the composer quest podcast. we talk about a range of different things including the importance of music theory and how to 'make it' as a freelancer.
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cool things mentioned in the show:
- hooktheory (http://www.hooktheory.com/)
- composer quest podcast (http://composerquest.com)
- ubk happy funtime (https://soundcloud.com/ubk-happy-funtime)
- eckhart tolle - a new earth (http://amzn.to/1gi3ny2)
charlie mccarron on the web:
website: http://charliemccarron.com
podcast website: http://composerquest.com
twitter: http://twitter.com/charliemccarron
download for free on the artist union 22-09-2015 |
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#11: Ilpo Kärkkäinen on Workflow, Inspiration, and Finishing Tracksin this interview i talk to ilpo kärkkäinen, accomplished drum & bass dj & producer. we talk about:
- mixing in different daws
- workflow and creativity
- motivation and inspiration
- how to finish tracks and avoid perfectionism
- effective collaboration
- how djing influences production
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cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- john cleese on creativity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qby0ed4avpo)
- daniel pink - drive (http://amzn.to/1gdgyhe)
- loxy cx podcast (@loxy_)
- resoundsound (http://resoundsound.com)
- magic a/b (https://www.samplemagic.com/details/184/magic-ab)
- soundtoys filterfreak (http://www.soundtoys.com/product/filterfreak)
- fabfilter pro-q 2 (http://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-2-equalizer-plug-in)
- soundtoys echoboy (http://www.soundtoys.com/product/echoboy)
- mastery by robert greene (http://amzn.to/1l13t9z)
- the producer’s guide to workflow & creativity (http://getworkflowbook.com)
- pensado’s place (http://www.pensadosplace.tv/)
ilpo on the web:
website: http://resoundsound.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resoundsound
twitter: http://twitter.com/resoundsound
download for free on the artist union 29-09-2015 |
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#12: Why Consistency Matters as a Producerlevi and i talk about the importance of consistency and how it contributes to progress as a producer, how to optimize production sessions, and why deliberate practice is important.
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cool things mentioned on the show:
- more advice on productivity and focus: (http://getworkflowbook.com)
- one minute habits book (http://amzn.to/1jnad7e)
- james clear's article on creativity (jamesclear.com/creative-thinking)
- levi whalen - cerulean (https://soundcloud.com/electronictaste/levi-whalen-cerulean)
sam matla on the internet:
facebook.com/sampmatla
twitter.com/sammatla
levi whalen on the internet:
www.facebook.com/leviwhalenmusic
twitter.com/levi_whalen
leave a rating & review on itunes: edmprod.com/itunes
download for free on the artist union 05-10-2015 |
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#13: Aylen on Drum Processing & Creative Blockin this interview, i talk to aylen, an accomplished producer with a unique sound. we talk about how he handles his drums, his collaboration with baewatch, and overcoming creative block among many other things.
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cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- valhalla room reverb (https://goo.gl/cpprzc)
- splice (http://splice.com
- how i roll ft. baewatch (https://soundcloud.com/hysteriarecords/aylen-baewatch-how-i-roll)
- primitive rhythm (https://soundcloud.com/aylen/sets/aylen-primitive-rhythm)
- dippin dots (https://soundcloud.com/maincoursemedia/aylen-dippin-dots)
- lucky date’s tutorials (https://goo.gl/ba0ah0)
- future music in the studio (https://goo.gl/idct2o)
aylen on the web:
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aylen
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aylenofficial
twitter: https://twitter.com/aylenofficial
download for free on the artist union 09-10-2015 |
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#14: Rico & Miella on Processing Vocals & Writing Melodiesin this episode, i talk to classically trained vocalist/producer duo rico & miella about how they process their vocals, write their melodies, push through the tedium involved in music production, and more.
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cool things mentioned in the show:
- joey dale, rico & miella - winds (https://soundcloud.com/revealed-recordings/joey-dale-rico-miella-winds-preview)
- uad plugins (http://www.uaudio.com/store.html)
rico & miella on the web:
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricoandmiella
- twitter (https://twitter.com/ricoandmiella)
- website (http://ricoandmiella.com)
- soundcloud: @ricoandmiella
download for free on the artist union 16-10-2015 |
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#15: Hyperbits on Mixdowns, Layering, and Making Music Your Liferead the full show notes at http://edmprod.com/episode15
this interview is one of my favorite so far, why? because serik goes deep into the technical aspects of music production--mixing, layering, composition, etc. but he also shares his story and talks about how he went from being a marketing manager at a lifeless company to full-time artist.
so, while it's incredibly motivating, there's also a lot of practical advice in it.
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what you'll learn in this episode:
- what it takes to make a living from music
- how to approach your mixdown for the best results
- the one thing to keep in mind when layering, and how to - approach layering as a whole.
- how to stay creative constantly
- why you should spend time writing your track before anything else
- how to find and use inspiration 22-10-2015 |
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#16: Ark Patrol on having high standards, panning and stereo widening.get 20% off mixing edm with discount code 'prodcast' - edmprod.com/mixingedm
full show notes: edmprod.com/episode16
today i talk to ark patrol, a well-known producer from portland. in this interview, we talk about his workflow, the difference between producing an album versus a single, the importance of having high standards while avoiding perfectionism, and also his latest album “primo” which is out on the 20th of november.
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cool things mentioned in the show:
- primo: https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/sets/ark-patrol-primo
- flume by flume: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/flume/id564046963
intro track: ark patrol - sinner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z8btvx03ta)
outro track: ark patrol - escape (ft. dooqu) (https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/ark-patrol-escape-ft-dooqu)
follow ark patrol on the web:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkpatrol
twitter: https://twitter.com/arkpatrol
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/arkpatrolus
download for free on the artist union 19-11-2015 |
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#17: Karanda on Bitwig, Experimentation, and Morphing Vocals into Basslineskaranda (formerly a duo) consists of james woods, an outstanding producer from the uk. he started producing around age 6, and it shows. he's someone who's mastered their craft, in other words, someone you should listen closely to and take advice from.
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a few things we cover in this episode:
- the importance of experimenting with different styles
- going from one idea to another
- improving workflow and efficiency
- why james made the switch from ableton to bitwig
- creating complex trance 2.0 basslines
- morphing vocals into basslines
cool things mentioned in the episode:
- bos electro bass tools (http://blackoctopus-sound.com/product/electro-bass-tools/)
- atomic cloud (http://atomiccloud.gersic.com/index.html)
- the mangle (http://sound-guru.com/software/mangle/)
- frostbite (http://www.audiothing.net/effects/frostbite/)
- synaptic morph (http://www.zynaptiq.com/morph/)
- kyma (http://kyma.symbolicsound.com/)
- focal solo 6 be (http://amzn.to/1mvntmt)
- ubk happy funtime hour podcast (https://soundcloud.com/ubk-happy-funtime)
- the channel strip principle (http://therecordingrevolution.com/2014/10/02/mixing-with-the-channel-strip-principle/)
- hans zimmer's studio
- hans zimmer - time (karanda remix)
intro track: https://soundcloud.com/karandamusic/supreme
show notes for this episode can be found at www.edmprod.com/episode-17
follow karanda on the web:
facebook: www.facebook.com/karandamusic
twitter: twitter.com/karandamusic
soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/karandamusic
special offer for listeners:
get 20% off mixing edm with discount code 'prodcast' - edmprod.com/mixingedm
download for free on the artist union 02-12-2015 |
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#18: Joachim Garraud on Producer Box and How He Got Into Musicwatch video interview here: https://goo.gl/pmpuqb
get your copy of producer box: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joachimgarraud/producer-box/
in this episode, i talk to joachim garraud, a legend in his own right and one of the most influential people in the world of dance music.
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we talk about his background, and also his project "producer box" - a kickstarter campaign.
subscribe to the edm prodcast on itunes here: www.edmprod.com/itunes
download for free on the artist union 10-12-2015 |
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#19: Jaytech on Having a Professional Mindset and the Top-Down Mix Approachwho is jaytech? it’s hard to know where to begin.
he started out as a classically trained pianist, entering and winning various competitions as a child before being introduced to the world of electronic music.
at age 16, he had his first vinyl release.
14 years later, he’s released 3 artist albums, toured the world, had releases on key labels, and worked with many different artists.
he’s one of my favorite producers, and due to that, this is one of my favorite episodes to date.
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what we talk about:
- why positronic digital was started
- how to send your music to labels
- the benefits of having a classical background
- how jaytech starts a track
- the importance of a professional mindset
- the story behind “awakening“
- keeping financially disciplined as an artist
- learning to use your tools properly
- programming powerful basslines
- why people have creative blocks
- doing a top-down mix
cool things mentioned in this episode:
- positronic digital (http://positronicdigital.com/)
- anjunabeats (http://anjunabeats.com)
- jaytech’s latest album “awakening” (http://soundcloud.com/jaytechmusic/sets/awakening)
- monthly mix show (http://patreon.com/jaytechmusic)
- splice sounds (https://splice.com/sounds)
- soundbetter: jaytech’s mixing & mastering service (https://soundbetter.com/profiles/19974-jaytech-%7c-james-cayzer)
- mixing with your mind (http://amzn.to/1jtu8ic)
- the art of mixing by david gibson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tejodqzfvhy)
- pensado’s place (http://www.pensadosplace.tv/)
- korg kronos (http://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/kronos2/)
intro track: https://soundcloud.com/jaytechmusic/01-tiny-love-feat-jhana
follow jaytech on the web:
website: http://jaytechmusic.com
facebook: http://facebook.com/jaytechofficial
twitter: http://twitter.com/jaytechmusic
the music marketing academy:
want more plays and followers?
check out budi voogt’s music marketing academy and get access to a free video series (includes case study on how budi took san holo to over 180,000 followers on soundcloud).
visit: http://edmprod.com/mma
leave a rating and review on itunes
ratings and reviews help the podcast grow which means two things: i become happy, and i can also get more popular guests on the show. head on over to http://edmprod.com/itunes and leave a rating and a review with your thoughts (you can just say “thanks sam,” if you like).
until next time, have fun producing!
download for free on the artist union 23-12-2015 |
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#20: Froogle On Finding Vocalists And Mixing Down As You Goenter remix competition: http://cymatics.fm/froogle
in this interview, i talk to froogle. froogle is an extremely skilled producer with a ton of great advice. be sure to enter his remix competition at cymatics.fm/froogle.
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sponsor message:
feel like your music is great but you aren’t getting enough plays? check out the music marketing academy by budi voogt.
as a listener, you’ll get access to three videos on music marketing as well as a free 24-page pdf called “understanding the music industry.”
head over to edmprod.com/marketing to get access.
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what we talk about:
- vocal processing
- finding vocalists using social media
- approaching the human voice as a synth or instruments, manipulating vocals to sound like pads/leads/bass
- how froogle starts a track
- mixing down a track as you go
- tips for beating creative blocks
- sampling surroundings for foley sounds
- using a minimal setup
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- jimmy allison / austin ableton tutor: http://austinabletontutor.com/free-downloads/
- froogle remix competition: http://www.cymatics.fm/froogle
- sonic charge synplant: https://soniccharge.com/synplant
- julia carmen’s the artist’s way: http://amzn.to/1nbfgtq
- seth godin’s purple cow: http://amzn.to/1qdpie2
froogle on the web:
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/frooglemusic
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/froogle
twitter: https://twitter.com/frooglemusic
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frooglemusic/
download for free on the artist union 02-02-2016 |
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#21: Noah Neiman on Balancing Work with Music and Increasing Productivityin this episode, sam sits down with noah neiman who has been making waves with releases on major labels like armada music and enhanced. surprising, considering his consistency in output, he’s also working full time as a physician. this episode is full of great advice for increasing your output and balancing music with other responsibilities.
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sponsor message:
feel like your music is great but you aren’t getting enough plays? check out the music marketing academy by budi voogt.
as a listener, you’ll get access to three videos on music marketing as well as a free 24-page pdf called “understanding the music industry.”
head over to edmprod.com/marketing to get access.
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what we talk about:
- balancing work and music
- increasing productivity with routines
- knowing the sound of your speakers/headphones/room
- connecting different sounding parts of a song
- coming up with ideas for melodies
- layering and processing lead sounds
- picking strong source material & tuning samples
- advice for aspiring producers
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- noah neiman & the mutints feat. adam mcinnis - borrow (official music video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toj0ho3gpvm
- izotope mastering with ozone guide: http://izotope.fileburst.com/guides/mastering_with_ozone.pdf
- jbl lsr4328p pak: http://amzn.to/1oqdx4r
noah neiman on the web:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahneimanmusic/
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/noahneiman
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/noahneiman
instagram: http://www.instagram.com/noahneiman
download for free on the artist union 19-02-2016 |
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#22: Shanahan On Simplifying Layering And Creating Your Unique Sounddownload free presets: https://theartistunion.com/tracks/46d5b7
sam is joined by jake shanahan, now the artist simply known as shanahan, in an interview that covers a wide range of topics: from carefully layering, to creating your own unique sound, and much in between.
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what we talk about:
- processing bass sounds
- simplifying buildups but retaining energy and tension
- creating your own unique sound
- systematically approaching layering sounds
- battling writer’s block
- mixing down at lower volumes
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- in the studio with: shanahan [stars and moon studio walkthrough]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_arvrw_f2xo
shanahan on the web:
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shanahanofficial
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/shanahanofficial
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shanahanmusic
instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shanahanofficial
25-02-2016 |
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#23: Questions & Answers (Second Edition)check us out on the artist union to download all episodes and contribute: www.theartistunion.com/edmprod
today's episode is a bit shorter than usual. i take some questions from listeners on topics such as:
- how to "make it" in a limited market
- the best learning path for new producers
- using reverb effectively
and much more!
follow us on social:
facebook: www.facebook.com/edmpsite
twitter: www.twitter.com/edmprod
instagram: www.instagram.com/edmprodgram
snapchat: 'edmprod'
download for free on the artist union 10-03-2016 |
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#24: Steven Cymatics On Making A Living In Music & Viral Marketingsam matla sits down with steven cymatics, one of the brilliant minds behind the newest and most impressive sample pack / music production resource website, cymatics.fm. the interview goes beyond simply scratching the surface instead offering an in-depth look at the approach cymatics.fm has used to grow exponentially, the psychology behind music marketing, and much more.
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are you a trance producer? would you like to be? do you get excited when you think about crafting a beautiful melody or driving bassline?
start to finish: uplifting trance edition is a comprehensive 12-video tutorial where i walk you through the creation of an uplifting trance track, explaining the process step-by-step. you’ll pick up tricks, techniques, and develop key production skills that will aid you in your next project.
think of it like me being in the studio with you.
edmprod.com/uplifting
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what we talk about:
- making a career from music, avoiding the ‘touring artist’ mindset
- forward thinking music marketing using various techniques
- bringing value to colleagues
- increasing interest and exposure for your brand
- how to plan for releasing music
- properly investing resources to perfect your art
- learning faster using different mediums, mentors, and collaborations
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- ‘influence: the psychology of persuasion’ by robert b. cialdini: http://amzn.to/1vqgev5
cymatics on the web:
website: http://www.cymatics.fm
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cymaticsfm
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cymaticsfm
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/cymaticsfm
instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cymaticsfm
download for free on the artist union 29-03-2016 |
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#25: Graham Cochrane on Self-Mastering, Mixing and Freelancingin episode 25 of the edm prodcast, sam matla sits down with the mastermind behind the recording revolution, graham cochrane. in this interview, there is a wealth of knowledge for aspiring producers and audio engineers alike. cochrane provides insight into the core concepts of mixing and mastering as well as valuable information for freelance audio engineers on how to develop their portfolio and properly gauge their market. one of our favorite episodes to date!
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are you a trance producer? would you like to be? do you get excited when you think about crafting a beautiful melody or driving bassline?
start to finish: uplifting trance edition is a comprehensive 12-video tutorial where i walk you through the creation of an uplifting trance track, explaining the process step-by-step. you’ll pick up tricks, techniques, and develop key production skills that will aid you in your next project.
think of it like me being in the studio with you.
edmprod.com/uplifting
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what we talk about:
- developing a portfolio as a freelancer
- setting your rates for music production services
- the core concepts of mixing audio
- mastering your own work versus using an engineer
- the essentials of a home studio
- finding inspiration using new tools and physical settings
- techniques for dealing with writer’s block
- avoiding being overly technical in the production process
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- smart start to mixing: http://therecordingrevolution.com/smart-start/
- ‘what lies beyond’ ep, mixed at starbucks: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2015/01/26/why-i-mixed-my-latest-ep-at-starbucks-and-4-lessons-i-learned-along-the-way/
graham cochrane on the web:
website: http://therecordingrevolution.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recordingrevolution
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/recordingrevolution
twitter: https://twitter.com/recordingrev
download for free on the artist union 08-04-2016 |
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#26: Nik Cherwink On Channeling Creativity & When To Market Your Musicin this twenty-sixth episode of the edm prodcast, i chat with nik cherwink, the industry advisor at the renowned icon collective music production school. this interview touches upon truly important topics for aspiring producers, especially in regards to the power of a community like the one icon collective has built for it’s students. beyond that, nik offers a wealth of knowledge and his perspective on what connects listeners to artists, and how to develop that connection.
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are you a trance producer? would you like to be? do you get excited when you think about crafting a beautiful melody or driving bassline?
start to finish: uplifting trance edition is a comprehensive 12-video tutorial where i walk you through the creation of an uplifting trance track, explaining the process step-by-step. you’ll pick up tricks, techniques, and develop key production skills that will aid you in your next project.
think of it like me being in the studio with you.
edmprod.com/uplifting
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what we talk about:
- how to approach networking
- channeling creativity
- finding inspiration to deal with writer’s block
- surrounding yourself with people along the same path
- when to start marketing yourself as an artist
- figuring out your identity and authenticity in music
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- ‘think and grow rich’ by napoleon hill: http://amzn.to/1xxfdhc
nik cherwink on the web:
http://www.iconcollective.com
http://www.twitter.com/nikcherwink
28-04-2016 |
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#27: The Habits And Mindsets Of A Successful Producer with Hyperbitsbuy start to finish: future house edition now: www.edmprod.com/future
serik slobodsky, known as hyperbits and one half of his collaborative project the rooftop boys, makes his return to the edm prodcast. in advance of his forthcoming start to finish - future house, a six hour long tutorial showcasing his creative process and workflow to a tee in incredible depth, we sit down and talk about some of the deepest topics and issues that aspiring music producers face. we start out discussing his favorite processing techniques, and then jump into the bigger-picture discussion about maximizing productivity, prioritizing your health and wellness, and embracing what it means to be an artist.
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what we talk about:
- using saturation and distortion to mold sounds
- pairing your favorite processing plugins/presets with certain sounds through experimentation
- balancing full time work while learning music production
- maximizing the time you spend working on music
- adjusting your schedule to be more productive
- maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a full time music producer
- investing in a class or educational material to streamline the learning curve of music production
- coping with “imposter syndrome”
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- in the studio with hyperbits - creating ‘piana’ : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmanjvqo_ku
- hyperbits webinar: saturation & distortion in electronic music: https://vimeo.com/152208861
- the four hour work week by timothy ferriss: http://amzn.to/26qyngl
- hyperbits green smoothie recipe: ½ avacado, 1 apple, ½ banana, 1 cup coconut milk (organic), handful of spinach, handful of arugula, 2 handfuls of ice cubes, a dash of nutmeg, and a bit of honey if sweetener is necessary (patent pending)
hyperbits on the web:
http://www.hyperbitsmusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/hyperbits
http://www.twitter.com/hyperbits
http://www.instagram.com/hyperbits
http://www.soundcloud.com/hyperbits
04-05-2016 |
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#28: New Monetization Methods & Growing Superfans With Ranidu Lankageranidu lankage has a detailed history as a musician and entrepreneur, most recently pioneering the ever-growing tool for musicians known as the artist union. in episode 28 of the edmprodcast, i sit down with him for an excellent conversation that provides actionable monetization methods for musicians, excellent tips for growing a base of ‘superfans’, and important insight into what value a producer can bring to the music community.
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what we talk about:
- new methods of monetizing versus traditionally selling music
- the importance of connecting with fans as an independent musician
- what makes the artist union more than just a download gate
- growing your potential superfans
- providing value to the community as a producer
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- ‘1,000 true fans’ by kevin kelly: http://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/
- ‘zero to one by peter thiel’: http://amzn.to/27iegql
ranidu lankage on the web:
http://www.theartistunion.com/ranidu
http://www.facebook.com/raniduonline
http://www.twitter.com/ranidu
20-05-2016 |
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#29: Establishing Label Relationships & Staying Focused With Thomas Hayesin this episode of the edm prodcast, i chat with the australian phenom thomas hayes who has been one of the most impressive artists in the world of progressive house and trance. having massive hits such as ‘golden’ with kyler england and ‘neon’ featuring joni fatora, i dive into his thought process on starting new pieces, increasing workflow, and finding inspiration. thomas offers a wealth of knowledge to new and established producers alike, not only in regards to the creative process but also on the business side of the music industry in dealing with record labels and focusing on your product - not what others are doing. enjoy!
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what we talk about:
- tips for finding your sound as an up and coming producer
- using imagery as a source for inspiration
- establishing a consistent working relationship with record labels
- avoiding creative blocks by quickly drafting and choosing samples/sounds
- increasing workflow by re-using sounds and effects chains
- toggling master effects to get a different perspective on your track
- focusing on your work versus getting sidetracked by music industry distractions
thomas hayes on the web:
https://www.facebook.com/thomashayesmusic
https://www.soundcloud.com/thomashayesmusic
https://www.twitter.com/thomashayesdj
https://www.instagram.com/thomashayesmusic
31-05-2016 |
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#30: Making Music Full Time & Developing Ideas Into Songs With WRLDdavid lawson better known in the electronic music scene as wrld is one of the most promising young talents, having released with renowned record labels such as monstercat and reaching massive promotional platforms like mr.suicidesheep at just the age of eighteen. now focusing on music full time, he is living what many producers consider to be the dream. in this episode of the edmprodcast, i sit down with david for a conversation that is short, sweet, and very much to the point. we discuss his methods of songwriting, workflow tips, his approach to time spent while producing, and what the future holds for wrld. enjoy!
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what we talk about:
- how to develop a song from an idea into a full composition
- approaching introductions and arrangements
- mixing ‘as you go’ instead of as a separate process
- referencing and analyzing other music to compare frequencies and stereo image
- recreating sounds to increase your sound design proficiency
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- boyinaband 7 day song tutorials: http://tutorials.boyinaband.com/category/7-day-song
wrld on the web:
http://www.facebook.com/thewrld
http://www.soundcloud.com/thewrld
http://www.twitter.com/wrldmusic
download for free on the artist union 10-06-2016 |
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#31: How To Learn Sound Design & Set Realistic Goals With Multiplierin the latest episode of the edm prodcast, sam matla chats with the jack of all music production trades, multiplier. even a quick look at multiplier’s background will show you the intricate web of valuable music production resources he has contributed over time alongside his own releases. in this interview, we discuss the importance of artists bringing value, like multiplier has, to the community and creative ways to do so. beyond that, the chat shines light on many useful resources and techniques producers can use to monetize their work and grow their networks. we also cover guidelines for producers to start out with in jumping into sound design, and the importance of being a personality as well as an artist and educator.
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what we talk about:
- how to monetize your music consistently outside of touring
- creative ways to add value to the music industry
- balancing the use of ‘clickbait’ and quality-focused content to grow your network
- presenting content in an entertaining way
- where to begin learning sound design
- the parallels between being an artist and an entrepreneur
- approaching your goals realistically yet ambitiously
- benefiting from producing for quantity over quality as a novice
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- ‘trust me, i'm lying: confessions of a media manipulator’ by ryan holiday: http://amzn.to/296v7q2
- ‘rich dad poor dad’ by robert kiyosaki: http://amzn.to/291o66d
- ‘the 4-hour workweek’ by timothy ferriss: http://amzn.to/29amuhv
- 'profit first' by mike michalowicz: http://amzn.to/296v2cc
- 'gonzo marketing' by christopher locke: http://amzn.to/291o1zi
- the ‘comedian’s’ comedian podcast: http://www.comedianscomedian.com
- pensado’s place: http://www.pensadosplace.tv
multiplier on the web:
website: http://www.multipliermusic.com
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/multipliermusic
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/multipliermusic
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/multiplier
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/multipliersounds
download for free on the artist union 29-06-2016 |
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#32: Pushing the Boundaries with Zac Watersit speaks volumes for the talent of a producer when they can create across multiple styles and genres, and in episode 32 of the edm prodcast, sam matla sits down with zac waters who has masterfully done exactly that. pioneering his own sound fusing melbourne influences with other genres like trance, and even recently having a majorly successful psy-trance release on armada music’s who’s afraid of 138!? imprint, zac continues to push the boundaries of his own personal style. this interview shines an important spotlight onto the creative processes behind his growth as an artist, some of the tricks he uses in his productions, and valuable advice for artists following their own path and creating their own, unique sound.
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what we talk about:
- finding your individual workflow and effective work times
- referencing genres of music outside of those you produce
- how to push the boundaries of your music while within the ‘confines’ of your genre
- creating your own unique sound while heavily using sampling
- how to layer sampled bass sounds to create heavier sounds
- how to deal with criticism, both constructive and not
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- ryan enzed’s youtube tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/user/nzmusic101/videos
- waves tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=plqhtoy7nwt8utjjqe-bxk-kkzshtbwc-k
zac waters on the web:
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zacjwaters
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/zac__waters
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/zac-waters
download for free on the artist union 06-07-2016 |
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#33: Getting Started In The Music Industry & Avoiding Imitation With Genixdamion houchen is a man who needs little introduction to the electronic music world, as he’s one of the forefront anjunabeats artists with a rich reputation in the music industry. in episode 33 of the edmprodcast, sam matla explores the inner workings of the former passion uk resident dj, promoter, and guinness world record holder for longest dj set. damion provides a wealth of knowledge on the music industry and electronic music production in this short but sweet interview.
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what we talk about:
- how to get started in the music industry, or subsequently, transferring to different areas of it
- the importance of pulling inspiration versus directly imitating other artists
- understanding writer’s block as a natural obstacle
- balancing and developing both technical and composition writing skills
- starting projects with a blank canvas to actually improve workflow
- working on one project versus working on multiple projects simultaneously
- layering and processing synths to form bigger, more lush sounds
genix on the web:
website: http://www.genixmusic.com
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/genixmusic
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/genixdj
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genixdj 13-07-2016 |
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#34: Noah Neiman — Being Realistic About Your Music Careernoah neiman is a full-time doctor and producer.
how does he do it? i don't know. he doesn't just "manage" to produce alongside a demanding job, he excels at it. his latest release "toldja so", a collaboration with vocalist anna yvette that's found its home on the renowned revealed recordings is a prime example of that.
and he's back on for a second episode.
in this interview, we discuss a lot. it's a long one. but we both like 'em long, and i'm sure you do as well. some of the topics we talk about:
- how to balance music production (among other things) with a full time job
- why great music is the bare minimum
- the collaborative process behind noah's latest release
- how to approach other artists for collaborations (and how not to)
- why you should keep your day job, even if you want to go full time
cool things (and people) mentioned:
- sign now app (https://www.signnow.com/)
- waves youtube tutorials (https://www.youtube.com/user/danielwaves)
- izotope youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/izotopeinc)
- matthew steeper (https://www.facebook.com/matthewsteeperofficial)
- mike schmid (http://www.mikeschmid.com/)
- anna yvette (https://www.facebook.com/annayvettemusic/)
noah neiman on the web:
- soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noahneiman
- twitter: https://twitter.com/noahneiman
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahneiman/
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noahneimanmusic
19-07-2016 |
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#35: Bjorn Akesson — Listening To Your Creative Instinctin this 35th episode of the edm prodcast, sam matla chats with legendary trance artist bjorn akesson. a veteran of music production, bjorn takes us through his journey from starting with simple software and hardware through until today, and offers valuable advice for novice and skilled producers alike. having perfected his sound while freely experimenting with it, he shares extremely important insight on the creative process and manipulating energy in productions.
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what we talk about:
- how to find the right constructive feedback from the right people
- the importance of following your instincts in the creative process
- dealing with negative response and elitism within musical subgenres
- creating and manipulating energy in your productions
- the differences in creating original music versus creating remixes
bjorn akesson on the web:
website: http://www.bjornakesson.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjornakessonmusic
twitter: http://twitter.com/bjorn_akesson
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/bjorn-akesson
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/bjornakesson
instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bjornakesson 11-08-2016 |
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#36: Budi Voogt — How to Crush Music Marketing (and Life)check out budi's book: http://edmprod.com/soundcloudbible
if there's one person i have immense respect for, it's budi voogt. he's the smartest, most driven person i know.
he's the co-founder of heroic, a label and management agency. instructor of the music marketing academy, and author of the soundcloud bible. he's taken guys like wrld and san holo to a new level through his management expertise, and helped empower many more creators, which is at the heart of his vision and mission as an entrepreneur.
in this episode, we talk about a range of things including:
- orfium: can it replace soundcloud?
- soundcloud go - a feature made out of necessity?
- how to do your best creative work and beat resistance
- budi's book - the soundcloud bible third edition
- should you have a friend manage you?
- why you should gain traction indepedently before trying to get a manager
- how co-management works
- what you should look out for in a manager (what to be wary of)
- the fan funnel: how to build your audience (how to gain superfans)
- should you use all social media platforms?
- empowering creators
get budi's book: http://edmprod.com/soundcloudbible
things mentioned:
- turning pro (http://amzn.to/2axesc9)
- deep work (http://amzn.to/2baklpu)
- war of art (http://amzn.to/2bal83x)
- droeloe (@droeloemusic)
- bitbird (@bitbirdofficial)
- heroic (@heroicrecordings)
- printful (www.theprintful.com)
- marcus aurelius (http://amzn.to/2balv4m)
- the song machine (http://amzn.to/2azef4s)
- the four hour workweek (http://amzn.to/2ayrexv)
budi voogt on the web:
twitter: https://twitter.com/budivoogt/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budivoogtofficial/
website: http://budivoogt.com
intro/outro song: https://soundcloud.com/heroicrecordings/subliminal?in=heroicrecordings/sets/heroic-i-lumen 16-08-2016 |
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#37: Stephen Kirkwood — Approaching Education Holisticallyhave you ever felt as if you could be doing more with your music, or life in general? one look at stephen kirkwood’s accomplishments across different ventures may send you running, or, inspire you to be as productive as him.
there’s much to be said about a person who is a successful entrepreneur while actively releasing his own music, engineering tracks for others, and doing a&r for record labels - and much of it is covered in this insightful interview.
to seal the deal in this episode you get two for the price of one, as stephen is joined by his partner at skapade studios, steven galloni. this one is well worth the listen!
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what we talk about:
- organically transitioning from passion to business
- adjusting the educational mindset to maximize potential
- “act locally, think globally”
- building the busiest part of a track first to increase workflow
- pushing through the learning stages to achieve mastery
- approaching education holistically
- the benefits of being genuine as well as appreciating negative feedback
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- ‘think and grow rich’ by napoleon hill: http://amzn.to/1xxfdhc
- ‘how to win friends and influence people’ by dale carnegie: http://amzn.to/2bol1oo
- ‘entrepreneur revolution’ by daniel priestley: http://amzn.to/2bq2cl3
stephen kirkwood on the web:
website: http://www.stephenkirkwood.co.uk
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/djstephenkirkwood
twitter: http://twitter.com/stephenkirkwood
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/stephenkirkwood
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenkirkwood
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenkirkwood
skapade studios: http://www.skapadestudios.com
download for free on the artist union 26-08-2016 |
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#38: Marcus Santoro — The Importance Of Analytical Listeningsome producers shy away from branching out of their comfort zone, while marcus santoro has thrived under the pressure of reinventing his sound. from monstrous progressive house to emotional progressive trance, marcus has carried his style between genres flawlessly - and plans to continue to do so.
while there might not be one singular reason for his success, this interview certainly has many gems that might shed insight. we talk about his minimalistic approach to mixing and layering, his technique to analyzing and referencing various different songs, and his love of organic sounds amongst the digital soundscapes. this episode of the edm prodcast has valuable information for novice and experienced producers alike, so enjoy!
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what we talk about:
- branching out into different styles of music and reinventing your sound
- using organic sounds to create warmth and contrast between more digital sounds
- approaching the mixdown process minimalistically
- the importance of listening to many different songs attentively
- choosing select sounds that compliment each other
marcus santoro on the web:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djmarcussantoro
twitter: https://twitter.com/djmarcussantoro
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/marcus-santoro
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcus_santoro
download for free on the artist union 20-09-2016 |
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#39: Andy Moor — Creating Depth In Electronic Musicgrammy nominee, label founder, and production extraordinaire are some of the titles associated with andy moor, but legendary is likely the word you would choose to describe him. this episode of the edm prodcast jumps into a loaded conversation about production techniques and workflow, as well as general life and career advice from this truly impressive musician. an absolute must listen for aspiring creatives and seasoned veterans alike.
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what we talk about:
- andy moor’s techniques for creating his unforgettable vocal chops
- how to create a strong sense of depth and space in productions
- achieving balance between producing music and daily life
- the creative process from the beginning to the end of projects
- considering music for live sets and record label releases
andy moor on the web:
website: http://www.andymoor.com/
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/andymoor
soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/djandymoor
youtube: http://www.youtube.com/andymoortv 07-10-2016 |
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#40: Sean Tyas — Mastering The Art Of Sound Designcontinuing the trend of legendary guests from the trance realm on the edm prodcast, this episode we are joined by sean tyas. recently releasing his multi-genre album, degeneration, sean has become an icon in the trance community as one of the strongest sound designers. it is no surprise that this interview covers a heap of technical knowledge, from masterfully crafting kick drums to the inner workings of his sound design for his trance productions and beyond. this episode is certainly for the more technically inclined producers, but all will find value in this interview with sean tyas!
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what we talk about:
- the creative process of writing an album, as well as the pros and cons
- releasing singles versus releasing albums
- techniques for crafting better kick drums
- how important it is to be familiar with sound design
- the difference in sound design approach through various genres
- reverse engineering patches as a ‘tutorial’
- balancing production, touring, and family life
- the difference in culture today versus the early trance scene
- using sound design to overcome creative block
sean tyas on the web:
website: http://www.seantyasmusic.com
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/seantyasmusic
twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seantyas
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/seantyas
download for free on the artist union 14-10-2016 |
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#41: Audiofreq — Becoming A Disciplined Music Producerthe edm prodcast has prided itself on having a diverse selection of artists, yet oddly enough episode 41’s guest is the first from the hardstyle end of the electronic music spectrum. sam matla sits down with the prolific sam gonzalez, better known to the world as audiofreq. considering his impressive discography, as well as his own series of invaluable tutorials and in the studio videos, it is no surprise that this episode is packed full of useful tips and incredible insight into audiofreq’s career and creations.
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what we talk about:
- how to reference commercial quality releases without discouraging yourself
- looking past stylistic preferences to learn from genres outside of your tastes
- the pros and cons of the homogenization of the electronic music industry
- the unique creative process behind audiofreq’s ‘audiology’ album
- the challenges in the making of an album
- how to make hardstyle kickdrums
- maximizing productivity in the studio
- the importance of having a regimented schedule for music production
- identifying and understanding the source of writer’s block
audiofreq on the web:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiofreqdj
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/audiofreqdj
twitter: https://twitter.com/audiofreqdj
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/audiofreqdj 02-11-2016 |
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#42: Austin Kramer — Getting The Most Out Of Spotifyaustin kramer, spotify's dance music curator, is a notably influential figure in electronic music. formerly programming for siriusxm's bpm, electric area, and tiesto's club life, he is a seasoned radio curator now at the forefront of the streaming advent. he provides our listeners with a look into what it takes to maximize your spotify experience, how labels may have to adapt to the changing industry, and advice for any individuals looking for a start in the electronic music scene - artists and otherwise
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what we talk about:
- the benefits of spotify and streaming technology
- the many great potential for reach in today's music industry
- getting the most out of spotify as an artist
- what it takes to make a great playlist
- how streaming may change in the future
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- send your music to kramer: http://bit.ly/kramify
austin kramer on the web:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kramerbpm
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kramerbpm
twitter: https://twitter.com/kramerbpm
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kramerbpm/ 04-12-2016 |
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#43: Dave Winnel — Keeping Simplicity In Music Productiondave winnel has had a meteoric rise to success in the electronic music world, and for good reason. having remixed giants like david guetta, adam lambert, axwell & ingrosso, and recently collaborating with armin van buuren, winnel is seemingly unstoppable. having given back to the music production community via his ‘for the win samples’ with splice, winnel was the perfect guest for this episode of the edm prodcast giving a concise interview packed with value.
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what we talk about:
- the differences in creating original material versus remixes
- approaching remixes, both official and unofficial
- building relationships with record labels and colleagues
- the various challenges, technical and otherwise, of the creative process
- tips for streamlining the learning curve of music production
- finding inspiration and dealing with writer’s block
- the importance of simplicity in the production process
cool things mentioned in the show:
- dave winnel’s ‘for the win samples’: https://splice.com/sounds/splice/dave-winnel-for-the-win-samples
dave winnel on the web:
website: http://www.davewinnel.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davewinnelmusic
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dave-winnel
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewinnel
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/davewubbek 15-12-2016 |
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#44: Sebastien Lintz — The Changing Face of Technology, Getting Demos Signed & Social Media Advicein this interview (one of my favorite to date) i sit down with sebastien lintz, artist manager & digital strategist at sorted management and label manager at revealed recordings (yep - he works two jobs).
if there's one way to sum up lintz, it would be "ahead of the curve." and we talk about exactly that in this interview—how to stay ahead of the curve.
we also talk about:
- how labels will need to adapt to the changing industry in order to survive and thrive
- where music consumption is heading
- whether beatport has a future
- how to get your demos heard by labels and curators
- blockchain technology and how it will help artists
- what not to do on social media
- sebastien's "industry defining" projects
cool stuff mentioned:
- dailyvee (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=plfa33-e9p7fa-a72qkbw3nowuqbavxqsd)
- revealed recordings (http://www.revealedrecordings.com/)
- sorted management (http://sortedmanagement.com/)
- sebastien's medium blog (https://medium.com/@sebastienlintz)
- blockchain tech (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blockchain_(database))
- amazon echo (http://amzn.to/2hxi3i9)
- phillips hue (http://amzn.to/2hxiobb)
- sonos (http://amzn.to/2ihaavb)
- if this then that (https://ifttt.com/)
sebastien lintz on the web:
facebook: www.facebook.com/sebastienlintz
twitter: www.twitter.com/sebastienlintz 22-12-2016 |
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#45: Lucas James — Genuine Relationships, Transparent Communication & Reaching Major Outletsin this first prodcast episode of 2017, i am joined by lucas james: the label manager at seeking blue - the imprint associated with the massive promotional network, mr. suicidesheep. much like their network counterpart, seeking blue has proven to be one of the most forward thinking electronic music imprints and another impressively successful venture by this group.
lucas details much of what has fueled that success for the label, what makes their imprint so distinct, and offers invaluable advice for aspiring producers hoping to reach an outlet for their music.
we also talk about:
- what changes the music industry faces and will face in the near future
- the importance of quick communication in the music industry
- why being genuine and transparent will greatly benefit an artist
- how labels can work with an artist on their creative vision
- building a personal relationship between artist and label
- why seeking blue doesn’t ever sign artists exclusively
lucas james on the web:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aeuria
twitter: https://twitter.com/aeuria
soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/aeuria 05-01-2017 |
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#46: How to Systematically Learn Music Production with John Lavidolink to full case study: http://edmprod.com/case-study-systematically-learn-music-production-john-lavido/
john lavido on the web:
website: http://www.johnlavido.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnlavidomusic/
twitter: https://twitter.com/johnlavido
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/johnlavido/tracks
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucizkw2nomn1v____cnu5trg 15-01-2017 |
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#47: Building Doors & Mastering Marketing with Louie La Vellaepisode 47 of the edm prodcast is an interview turned impromptu master class with music marketing mastermind louie la vella. la vella's incredible background in marketing and nightlife industries shines while he shares impressive insights on entrepreneurship, building relationships, outside the box marketing tactics, and where artists should focus their efforts on the business side of their journey. simply a must-listen episode.
we also talk about:
- how labels need to adapt to remain relevant
- the importance of approaching networking properly
- telling your story as an artist
- the necessity of being deeply involved in your own branding
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- music marketing lab: http://lavel.la/2j83yix
louie la vella on the web:
website: http://www.louielavella.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louielavella
twitter: https://twitter.com/louielavella 10-02-2017 |
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#48: Prioritizing Quality Music & Taking Initiative with Hellbergone of the most prolific producers under the always impressive monstercat imprint is today's edm prodcast guest, hellberg. as a full time musician, hellberg has blown us away with an impressive discography of originals and remixes supported by the industry's largest taste-makers. in this episode, we cover everything from building a proper musical foundation as a producer, to marketing, to workflow and much in between.
we also talk about:
- why the quality of your musical 'product' is most important
- the day to day struggles of a full time artist
- taking initiative in your own branding and marketing
- dealing with unreliable people in your musical journey
hellberg on the web:
website: https://www.hellbergmusic.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellbergmusic
twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hellbergmusic
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellbergmusic
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hellbergmusic 23-02-2017 |
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#49: Making Unique Pop Music & Producing Full Time with Fabian Mazurdenmark's platinum-credited fabian mazur is a household name in trap music, continually pushing the boundaries of his sound. in today's episode of the edm prodcast, we look at the routine mazur has created to sustain his artistry, his creative processes in making unique music, and the importance of experimentation.
we also talk about:
- creating a daily structure to make the best music possible
- critical advice for aspiring djs
- the pressure of being a full time artist
- maximizing studio time by separating processes
- steps towards finding your sound
fabian mazur on the web:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabianmazur
twitter: https://twitter.com/fabianmazur
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabianmazur
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fabianmazur 01-03-2017 |
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#50: Ten Takeaways From 50 Episodeslink to show notes/text version: http://edmprod.com/episode-50
well, we've reached episode 50.
i thought it would be nice to look back over the past 50 episodes and share my key takeaways. things i've learned that you, as an artist, can benefit from.
i share 10 key takeaways, then 4 bonus takeaways, and end the episode with some of my favorite excerpts.
a huge thanks to all listeners. appreciate you telling others about the prodcast, supporting the guests, and just being awesome people. keep grinding. 14-03-2017 |
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#51: What It Takes To Make It In Music with Conromany talk about sacrifice, but how many producers can you think of have moved to a farm just to have a studio to pursue their dream? today's guest on the edm prodcast, conro, has truly gone all-in to successfully achieve his dream. we talk about his journey, what it's taken to get where he is today including the ups and downs, his daily schedule and much more in this insightful interview.
we also talk about:
- transitioning into new genres of music
- focusing on originality in the creative process
- the collaborative process
- dealing with the challenges of over-saturation in the music industry
- parallels between music and one of conro's other hobbies, cooking
conro on the web:
facebook: https://facebook.com/conromusic
twitter: https://twitter.com/conromusic
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/conromusic
website: http://conromusic.com/ 05-04-2017 |
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#52: Finding Your Niche & Maintaining Positivity With Ryostoday's guest on the edm prodcast has stormed onto the progressive house scene under his alias ryos. we discuss a variety of topics such as his rapid success, the ups and downs he's faced along the way, and how he's sculpted his unique sound.
we also talk about:
- the importance of learning music theory
- mistakes newer artists might make
- developing a strong work ethic
- maintaining positivity and motivation as an artist
cool stuff mentioned in the show:
- ryos in the studio: the making of 'where we are' part 4 (mixdown & mastering): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb9rtjzyhum
ryos on the web:
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ryosofficial
twitter: https://twitter.com/ryosofficial
soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/ryos
website: http://www.ryosofficial.com 19-04-2017 |
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#53: Jesse Brede on Success Habits, Creative Structure, and Networkingjesse brede is the founder of gravitas recordings, gravitas create, pivotal talent agency, and lion's share digital. in this episode, i'm joined by jesse as he shares what it takes for artists to "make it" in today's industry: a long-term strategy, daily habits, and a rock-solid mindset.
read full show notes + my takeaways here: http://edmprod.com/episode-53 26-04-2017 |
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#54: Force Yourself to do Creative Work (Lessons from Mr. Bill)mr. bill is a multi-genre producer from australia (now based in colorado). he's well known for his tutorials and membership platform, which offers video content, samples, project files, and more. in this episode, i'm joined by bill as he talks about his background, what his schedule looks like, and his thoughts on creative block.
read full show notes + my takeaways here: edmprod.com/episode-54 24-05-2017 |
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#55: Can You Still Make it in Music? A Chat with Jorge Breaintro song: https://soundcloud.com/enhanced/lycii-declan-james-saturn
how does distribution work? is it harder to make it in today's industry than 20 years ago? should artists be self-releasing or still rely on labels? jorge brea, ceo of 21-person company symphonic distribution joins me as we talk industry, challenges involved with distribution, and more.
symphonic distribution discount code for listeners: 'edmprod'
this code waives the $25 signup fee.
use it here: www.symphonicdistribution.com/artist-pricing/
full show notes: http://edmprod.com/episode-55/ 01-06-2017 |
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#56: Amidy on Telling Stories Through Musicin this episode, i sit down with nolan atkins, better known as amidy to talk about storytelling through music, comparing yourself to others, and the importance of learning music theory.
read full show notes + takeaways: www.edmprod.com/56 08-06-2017 |
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#57: Arcane Echo - The 'Snapshot' Problem, Bad Managers, Advice for Smart Artists, and Much Morejosh jett, better known as arcane echo, is a button-pushing producer and performer based in brisbane australia.
in this episode, you’ll hear about josh’s history with australian mega-duo mash’d ‘n’ kutcher (and why he left the group). you’ll gain insights into the dark side of the music industry (it’s not all sunshine and rainbows). and you’ll also gain a more realistic view of what it really takes to make it in today’s industry (and whether you should even strive to do so).
we cover a ton of stuff in this episode, including:
- josh’s definition of success
- the intense workload of an artist
- why you shouldn’t trust anyone, ever…
- how successful artist/manager relationships work (and why most of them don’t)
- the two epiphanies i had while listening to josh
- why you need to hustle
- how to work faster in the studio (hint: there’s no secret formula)
- josh’s technique for staying grounded. i really like this one, we talk about it right at the end of the episode.
this episode is brought to you by edm foundations (www.edmfoundations.com)
read full show notes: www.edmprod.com/57 19-06-2017 |
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#58: Give It 100% And Be Self-Reflective — A Chat With Dennis Sheperdin episode 58, i'm joined by german trance legend dennis sheperd. he had his first vinyl release in 2005, and made a hit soon after. we talk about that, and also discuss the importance of rest in a stressful line of work like djing/producing.
we also talk about:
- whether you should learn sound design or not
- advice for mixing
- why you shouldn’t skip the hard work or take the easy path
- how dennis built his network before facebook existed
- the stress that comes with being an artist, and how to deal with it
- his ‘trance retreat’ event
this episode is brought to you by edm foundations (www.edmfoundations.com)
read full show notes: www.edmprod.com/58 27-06-2017 |
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#59: Frequent on the Painful Process of Producing an Albumin this episode, i sit down with frequent to talk album creation, dealing with producer envy, why you need to be patient as an artist, and much more.
learn more about edm foundations: edmfoundations.com
full show notes: edmprod.com/59 04-07-2017 |
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#60: Blowing Up, Burning Out, and Pivoting to a New Career: The Story of Joey Sukiwinning a dj contest set everything in motion for joey suki, who went on to tour the world, playing his own music to thousands of fans. but it got to the point where he didn't enjoy it. not only didn't he enjoy it, it almost destroyed him. this is a story about success, burnout, and reinvention.
learn more about edm foundations: www.edmfoundations.com 12-07-2017 |
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#61: Rick Snoman - Taking Music Production Seriouslyin this interview, i talk to rick snoman, widely acclaimed producer, ghost producer, and author of the dance music manual.
if you know who rick is, you’ll know he’s been around for a while. the dance music manual was first published in 2004 and continues to be the “go-to” book for electronic music producers looking to get into the craft.
in this interview, we talk about a range of stuff including:
- how limitation breeds creativity
- why you need to stop putting so much pressure on yourself
- treating production as a job
- and how rick approached networking (this is my favorite topic)
exclusive offer:
head over to www.dancemusicproduction.com (rick's website) and use the code 'edmprod20' on anything storewide (excluding the new mastering tutorial). code expires august 4, 2017.
full show notes: http://edmprod.com/61 21-07-2017 |
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#62: Ian Shepherd: The Loudness War - How to Fight It Properlyi sit down with mastering engineer and blogger ian shepherd to talk about the loudness problem in today's publishing industry, how to combat it, and whether mastering is worth learning as a bedroom producer.
find out more about ian shepherd: http://productionadvice.co.uk
read full show notes: www.edmprod.com/62 27-07-2017 |
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#63: Said The Sky on Workflow, Collaborating with Seven Lions, and His Live Setupin this episode, i sit down with the extremely talented producer said the sky. we talk about a range of topics, including his workflow, why he left berklee school of music, the struggles of going full-time, and how to approach bigger artists.
find out more about said the sky: www.saidthesky.com
show notes: http://edmprod.com/episode-63/ 02-08-2017 |
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#64: KJ Sawka On Building Connections, Struggling to Make a Living, and Working With Rob Swirein this episode, i sit down with legendary drummer kj sawka. we talk about what how he got his start in the industry, his advice on how to breakthrough in today’s crowded scene, and what it is like to work with rob swire (pendulum/knife party). we also talk about why he turned down a full ride from the berklee school of music, and how he crafted his own music curriculum.
find out more about kj sawka: www.kjsawka.com
show notes: edmprod.com/64/ 08-08-2017 |
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#65: Q&A Episode - Making Money, Balancing Work & Music, and Learning Sound Designin this episode, i sit down with edmprod's product manager connor, author of the ableton workflow bible. we take on some questions about topics such as making a living off of music, making music while working full time, and the real way to learn sound design.
show notes: http://edmprod.com/episode-65/ 17-08-2017 |
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#66: How to Make Your Artistic Vision a Reality — Lessons From Au5in this interview, i sit down with producer au5. we talk about how he got his start in the industry, how he built connections, and how he found his voice as a solo artist . we also dive into the technical side of production, covering his workflow, sound design, and drum processing.
show notes: edmprod.com/66 22-08-2017 |
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#67: The #1 Thing You Need to Be a Full Time Artist — Advice from Bonnie X Clydein this interview, i sit down with producer/vocalist duo bonnie x clyde. we talk about the importance of planning your artist career, as well as how to connect with fans and grow a following. they’re open and honest about what it takes to break out in the music industry, offering the story of how they were able to make a career out of music.
@bonniexclydeofficial
show notes: edmprod.com/67 30-08-2017 |
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#68: Get Unstuck In Your Projects With This 4 Step Framework - Interview with Bass Klephin this interview i sit down with established producer bass kleph. he's been in the industry for nearly 2 decades, from being a drummer in a major label signed band to releasing on the biggest dance music labels. we talk about the difficulties of running a label, what to look out for in label contracts, and the benefits of having a coach or mentor. we also dive into his 4 step framework for writing and finishing songs.
bass kleph - @basskleph and @taisunmusic
show notes: edmprod.com/episode-68 14-09-2017 |
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#69: Beating Depression and Launching a Career with ILIVEHERE.in this episode, i sit with tim biesta, better know as ilivehere. he's well known for his releases on san holo's label bitbird. we talk about serious topics such as depression and dealing with self-doubt. later, we dive into the technical side of things, discussing some of the techniques he uses to achieve his characteristic sound.
ilivehere.: @iliveheremusic
show notes: edmprod.com/69 27-09-2017 |
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#70: Ego, Berklee, and Working With BT: Lessons from Matt Langeberklee.
mau5trap.
matt lange went from playing piano at age 5, to working with the renowned bt for a year.
he also graduated from berklee college of music. rare.
here are three things you'll learn in this episode:
- why it's normal to have an ego as a successful artist (but what you need to do to keep it in check)
- the # 1 takeaway from working with bt for a year
- two ways to break through creative block and enjoy making music again
matt lange: @mattlange
shownotes: edmprod.com/70 04-10-2017 |
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#71: How to Add Human Groove and Feel to Your Music with Slynk"you can get by without music theory, but you're going to sound like a tourist with a phrase book.”—slynk
in this episode, i chat with evan chandler, aka slynk. he's a talented funk/glitch producer, as well as a well respected music educator. we chat about topics such as how he achieves his characteristic funk groove, fighting creative block, common beginner mistakes, and much more.
show notes: edmprod.com/71
★ slynk ★
bandcamp - http://slynk.bandcamp.com
soundcloud - http://www.soundcloud.com/slynk
spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4v7ap2hemgnvgwdmov4dth
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/evanslynk
youtube - http://www.youtube.com/slynkdnb 11-10-2017 |
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#72: Vintage & Morelli on Songwriting, Industry Trends, and Balancing Success & Satisfactionin this episode, i sit down with vintage & morelli. we talk about a range of topics, including his songwriting workflow, his thoughts on where the industry is going, and how to set big goals while not being intimidated.
show notes: edmprod.com/72
connect:
vintage & morelli - @vintageandmorelli
songs:
sweet surrender (intro) - https://soundcloud.com/silkmusic/silka020-9
contrasts - https://soundcloud.com/vintageandmorelli/vintage-morelli-contrasts-radio-edit-anjunabeats 18-10-2017 |
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#73: Willy Joy on Ignoring Trends, Starting a Movement, and How to Excel as a New Producerin this episode, i have a chat with producer and fellow podcaster willy joy. he's been in the industry for quite a while, working with acts like major lazer, flosstradamus & a-trak, releasing on labels such as fools gold and firepower records. willy joy offers expert on advice on topics such as networking, how to excel as a new producer, and where industry experts think the music industry is heading.
show notes: edmprod.com/73
connect with willy joy
@willyjoy 02-11-2017 |
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#74: Sam Matla on Starting a Business, His Most Influential Books, and Building Success as an Artista few weeks ago, my friend serik (aka hyperbits) reached out to me and proposed an idea: what if he interviewed me on the edmprodcast?
i loved the idea.
so for this episode, i'm the one in the hot seat. we talk about a range of topics, such as my background, how and why i started edmprod, my favorite books, my daily routine, and much more.
show notes: edmprod.com/74 08-11-2017 |
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#75: Q&A with Sam Matla & Joey Suki (and How to Build Your Career)show notes: edmprod.com/75
this episode marks a historic moment for the podcast, as it's our first ever in-person interview. this interview is with return guest joey suki, former world touring artist and current artist coach. i flew to the netherlands to work with joey on our latest course, build your artist career, and while there we recorded this episode.
it's a q&a episode, featuring a series of questions about how to find the perfect mentor, where you should invest your money and time, whether or not you should go to college, and much more.
joey suki: @joeysuki 15-11-2017 |
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#76: Monoverse on Persistence, Burning Out, and Grinding at a Career for 9 Years.show notes: edmprod.com/76
in this episode, i chat with an amazing trance producer known as monoverse. santos is a good friend of mine, and he was one of the first guests on the podcast over 2 years ago.
in this episode, we break down how he's managed to struggle and grind for over 9 years. we discuss how he manages to stay persistent and how he's dealt with burnouts. we also talk about his new label, parallels, which is a sub label under future sound of egypt.
connect with monoverse:
@monoverse
@fsoeparallels 27-11-2017 |
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#77: Discipline, Motivation, and Self-Actualization with Auvicshow notes: edmprod.com/77
in this interview, i sit down with the talented producer auvic. this episode dives deep, as we discuss the importance of knowing yourself, knowing your strengths/weakness, and knowing how you learn as an artist. auvic also discusses his thoughts on formal education and why berklee wasn't the right fit for him. he's extremely insightful, offering up practical advice on inspiration, motivation, and much more.
connect with auvic:
@auvicmusic 12-01-2018 |
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#78: Branding, Image, and Graphic Design with Greg Gamminoshow notes: edmprod.com/78
in this episode, i sit down with veteran graphic designer greg gammino. he recently started his own design firm, building on a decade of experience working with brands like canon, ferrari, walmart, and more. we talk about what to look for in a designer, how your image can make or break your career, why you need a logo, and much more.
connect with greg gammino:
alchemy design co. - http://www.alchemy.gg/ 23-01-2018 |
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#79: Sound Design, Layering, and Workflow with DROELOEshow notes: edmprod.com/79
in this episode, i sit down with the extremely talented dutch duo droeloe. we talk about their background in music, how they met, and why they decided to form a group. we also discuss their approach to sound design, layering, drum programming, and more.
follow droeloe
@droeloemusic
www.facebook.com/droeloemusic
www.twitter.com/droeloemusic
www.instagram.com/droeloemusic 30-01-2018 |
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#80: Crafting Live Shows and Setting Trends with Laura Escude aka Alluxeshow notes: edmprod.com/80
in this episode, i sit down with with the very talented laura escude aka alluxe. she's a producer, controllerist, and violinist who's worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as kanye west, jay z, drake, cirque de soleil, and more. we chat about how she got her start in the industry, how she became the first ever ableton live certified trainer, and how she balances work with music.
find out more about laura escude aka alluxe.
music: @alluxe
website: https://www.lauraescude.com/ 13-02-2018 |
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#81: How to Build a Career as a Producer/Engineer with Maro Musicshow notes: edmprod.com/81
in this episode i sit down with producer/engineer/hardware developer maro music. he's worked with leading hip hop artists such as wu-tang clan and redman, and has placed music in advertisements for companies such as coca cola, absolut vodka, and bmw. he's got a wealth of experience in the industry, and offers real, practical advice about how to establish yourself as a producer or engineer.
connect:
maro music: @maro-music 20-02-2018 |
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#82: Arrangement, Songwriting, and Motivation with $aturnshow notes: edmprod.com/82
in this episode, i sit down with the talented producer and vocalist $aturn. he makes incredible music, which is even more impressive when you learn he's just 19. we talk about how he developed so quickly, his motivation for making music, the best way to learn proper arrangement, and much more. i had a blast recording this episode, and i hope you'll enjoy it too.
connect:
@officialsaturn
@itslanirose 12-04-2018 |
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#83: James Ruehlmann - Teaching at ICON, Sync Licensing, and Advice for Beginnersshow notes: edmprod.com/83
in this episode, i sit down with producer/teacher/guitarist james ruehlmann. he produces under the name mutrix, and originally got his start in the music as a touring guitarist for the band at the throne of judgement. in this episode, we chat about starting a music career from scratch, why sync licensing is one of the best (and easiest) ways to make money, and what he's learned teaching at icon collective. this interview is filled with invaluable advice you won't want to miss.
connect with james ruehlmann (mutrix):
@mutrix 19-04-2018 |
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#84 Workflow, UKF, & Rebranding with Oliverseshow notes: edmprod.com/episode-84
in this episode, i sit down with uk producer oliverse. he's a phenomenal dubstep producer who's been making moves as a late. in this interview, we talk about his background, his workflow, production tips, networking remotely, and much more.
connect:
@oliverseuk 03-05-2018 |
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#85: How to Turn Your Passion into a Career with KRANEshow notes: edmprod.com/85
in this episode, i sit down with the very talented producer krane. we chat about how he got into music, when he decided to quit his 9-5 to pursue music full time, what his collaboration process looks like, his number 1 advice for beginners, and much more. he's extremely well spoken, offering heaps of valuable insights and advice.
connect with krane:
sc: @krane
website: kranemusic.com 11-05-2018 |
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#86: Touring, Persistance, and Self-Awareness with Travis Terrellshow notes: edmprod.com/86
in this episode, i sit down with travis terrell. he’s a musician and one of the ceo’s of soundstripe, which is an online platform for filmmakers to access royalty free music. we chat about how he got his start in music, how he deals with fear, his best advice for new artists, and much more. he’s got a wealth of experience in the industry, so you surely don’t want to miss out on his advice.
learn more:
http://www.travisterrell.live/
https://soundstripe.com/ 17-05-2018 |
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#87: Crowdfunding, Music School, and Sample Packs with Mike Caseyshow notes: edmprod.com/87
in this episode, i sit down with saxophonist and jazz musician mike casey. he has a valuable and insightful perspective coming from a different scene in the music industry. we chat about how he got into music, attending music school, crowdfunding an album, his splice sample pack, and much more.
connect:
@mikecaseyjazz
http://www.mikecaseyjazz.com/ 25-05-2018 |
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#88: Sound Design, Creativity, and Timeless Music with Jaysoundsshow notes: edmprod.com/88
in this episode, i have a chat with jaysounds. he's an extremely talented producer out of sydney, working in a genre he calls warehouse bass. in this interview, we chat about his workflow, his sound design process, working in commercial music, his thoughts on creativity and much more.
connect:
@jaysounds 21-06-2018 |
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#89: How Producer Fytch Stays Ultra-Productive in the Studio and Makes Unique Musicshow notes: edmprod.com/89
in this episode, i sit down with the very talented producer and musician fytch. this show is packed with a ton of valuable advice from the recent berklee college of music grad. we chat about workflow and creativity, his approach to sound design, what to do when you're struggling to finish a track, and much more.
connect:
@fytchmusic 29-06-2018 |
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#90: Perfecting Mixdowns and Finding Your Artist Direction with Bad Computershow notes: edmprod.com/90
in this episode, i sit down with australian producer bad computer. after signing to monstercat last year, he's made waves with a number of fantastic originals. we chat about how monstercat discovered him, his workflow, how he approaches his mixdowns and sound design, the importance of artist direction, and much more.
connect:
@badcomputer 06-07-2018 |
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#91: How to Balance Work, School, and Production with Syenceshow notes: edmprod.com/91
in this episode, i have a chat with zach, half of the production duo syence. he's a very talented producer based out of los angeles, and is a core member of the hyperbits masterclass team. in this episode, we talk about how he got into production, how he got good at production while being a full time student, whether or not you should move to la, working on the hyperbits masterclass, and much more.
connect: @syence 19-07-2018 |
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#92: Creative Sound Design & Tackling Perfectionism with Tisokishow notes: edmprod.com/92
in this interview, i sit down with the talented and accomplished producer tisoki. he's released originals and remixes on labels such as owsla, monstercat, and spinnin'. in this interview, we talk about how he got his start in music, what his workflow looks like, his approach to sound design, how he deals with perfectionism, and much more.
connect:
@tisoki 26-07-2018 |
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#93: How to Forge Your Career in the Music Industry with Jameson Shelnutshow notes: edmprod.com/93
get a free month of samples from splice sounds by visiting splice.com/edmprod-music and using the promo code “edmprod”.
in this episode, i have a chat with jameson shelnut. he's an events management expert and has been the tour manager for acts such as rezz, drezo, and destructo, and is currently the vj for san holo. we talk about how to best network with other artists, how to get into event management, and how to forge your own career in the music industry. 10-08-2018 |
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#94: How to Grow Your Brand and Produce Full-Time with Daniel Grimmettshow notes: edmprod.com/94
get a free month of samples from splice sounds by visiting splice.com/edmprod-music and using the promo code “edmprod”.
in this episode, i sit down with daniel grimmett. he is a full-time business consultant who helps music producers get more clients. he also runs a production company called the songwriting team. we talk about the first steps he takes to help grow a client's business, the difference between pros and amateurs, as well as how to build authority and trust in the industry.
connect:
http://danielgrimmett.com/ 17-08-2018 |
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#95: How to Crush It as an Independent Artist with Andenshow notes: edmprod.com/95
get a free month of samples from splice sounds by visiting splice.com/edmprod-create and using the promo code “edmprod”.
in this episode, i sit down brothers pete and tom of anden. they've released on labels such as zerothree and colorize, receiving support from the biggest names in the industry (names like above & beyond and armin van buuren). in this episode, we talk about how they got into music, how to properly grow yourself as an independent artist, working as a duo, navigating the club scene in new york, and much more.
connect with anden:
@weareanden 24-08-2018 |
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#96: How to Let Emotion Drive Your Music with JNTHN STEINshow notes: edmprod.com/96
get a free month of samples from splice sounds by visiting splice.com/edmprod-create and using the promo code “edmprod”.
in this episode, i sit down with jnthn stein. he's a fantastic producer who you may know from his ableton push 2 videos. we chat about his background, crowdfunding a recording studio with half of the the grammy award winning duo brasstracks, linking up with team supreme, as well being featuring in the ableton push 2 launch. we also chat about how he connects the emotional and technical sides of music, a concept that is sure to open your eyes about the songwriting process.
connect: @jnthnstein 30-08-2018 |
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#97: A Framework For Becoming a Better Producer with Hyperbitsshow notes: edmprod.com/97
get a free month of samples from splice sounds by visiting splice.com/edmprod and using the promo code “edmprod”.
in this episode, i sit down for the third time with hyperbits. if you haven't listened to the previous two episodes, be sure to check them out first(episodes 15 and 27). we chat about the similarities between being an artist and being an entrepreneur, how to best carve your learning path, what people should look for in an online school, and how to go from an intermediate to an advanced producer.
connect:
@hyperbits 14-09-2018 |
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#98: How to Push Through Writers Block and Finish More Music with Apasheshow notes: edmprod.com/98
get a free month of samples from splice sounds by visiting splice.com/edmprod and using the promo code “edmprod”.
in this episode, i sit down with apashe, a phenomenal bass music producer based out of montreal. we chat about his background in music, studying electro-acoustics, his creative workflow, how he pushes through that last 10% of a track, studying classical music, and much more.
connect:
https://soundcloud.com/lindien 21-09-2018 |
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#99: How to Find Your Signature Sound with Ankishow notes: edmprod.com/99
in this episode, i sit down with anki, a fantastic producer based out of bristol. anki just released his second full length album titled "bloom" on enhanced recordings. in this interview, we talk about the creative process behind his recent album, infusing his rock and indie influences, and his analytical approach to developing a unique sound.
connect: @ankimusic 28-11-2018 |
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#100: Boosting Your Musicality and Developing a Live Performance with Haywyre---for 20% off edm foundations, visit edmfoundations.com and enter promo code haywyre ---
show notes: edmprod.com/episode-100
for our 100th episode, i had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazingly talented producer haywyre. he is a fantastic pianist who incorporates his classical and jazz background into his productions.
in this episode, we talk about how he stays so productive in the studio, how to create more harmonically and melodically complex music, and what to look for in a default template. he also shares tips and advice on getting into live performance.
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connect with haywyre
@haywyre 15-01-2019 |
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