The Art of Letting Go: Joe Zook’s GAME-CHANGING Advice for Musicians With Producer, Mixer Joe Zook [U2 & OneRepublic]

May 13, 2025

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In this episode, 'The Art of Letting Go: Joe Zook’s GAME-CHANGING Advice for Musicians', dives deep with acclaimed mixing engineer and producer Joe Zook, revealing his journey from tribute bands in Boulder to mixing hits for artists like OneRepublic and U2. Discover how technology, creativity, and authenticity fuel Joe’s approach to music production, his early days with Quincy Jones, and his lessons for anyone looking to build a career as a music engineer or musician. This episode is packed with practical advice and music industry insights for artists, engineers, and producers alike! 🎛️🎸 #MusicProduction #MixingEngineer #MusicBusiness

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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 Why confidence & authenticity are KING in the studio 👉 Joe’s unique strategies for letting go & growing as an artist 👉 How technology is transforming music production 👉 and so much more...

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