Zakk Cervini is a Grammy-nominated producer and mixing engineer who has worked with artists like Blink-182, All Time Low, Good Charlotte, 5 Seconds Of Summer, and many more. He is well known for being a very versatile engineer in the studio. His persistence and eagerness to constantly learn and adapt to the changing musical landscape is one of his big strengths that keeps him high in demand.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

Mixing on headphones
How to make templates work in multiple genres
Programming drums vs using real kits
How to serve the song
Using rough mixes as inspiration
Creating an inspiring studio environment

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