Chris Athens is a mastering engineer with over 30 years in the industry. Formerly working at Sony Music Studios and Sterling Sound, he has founded his own studio, Chris Athens Masters in Austin Texas. Chris has mastered for some of the biggest names in hip-hop such as DJ Khaled, Drake, and Mac Miller as well as some rock artists including Coheed & Cambria, Architects, and Of Mice and Men.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

Taking chances, even when you don’t feel prepared
Learning from mistakes
Surrounding yourself with the right people
Work/life balance
Working to the point of burnout
Why you need to get good at networking and marketing
Inheriting clients vs. creating clients
Finding people to partner with for your studio business
Knowing your own strengths and weaknesses
The advantages of working quickly
How to preserve your objectivity
Broad-stroke vs. surgical EQ
Getting big clear low end

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