Music Production Podcast

#286: Songwriting, Creative Process, and Ear Health with Doug Hoyer

Sep 29, 2022

02:09:16

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How to Make a Record on a Phone

03:04

Inspiration Follows Action Not the Other Way Around

02:52

OP1 Isn't an Acoustic Singer-Songwriter, Is It?

03:19

Introduction

3min

Music and Theater - It's a Different Kind of Emotional Connection

2min

The OP1

3min

Are You Streaming Your Music?

2min

OP1 Isn't an Acoustic Singer-Songwriter, Is It?

3min

Acoustic Guitar

4min

Are You Going to Be This Artist?

2min

Brian Eno

3min

Are We Going to Double Track Guitars or Not?

3min

10.

The Cello Part Doesn't Need to Go Through the Whole Song

2min

11.

Synthesizer Sounds - Is That Really What You Want?

2min

12.

I'm Using a Hybrid System, Right?

2min

13.

I've Been Working on Trash Tunes for Podcasts for a While.

2min

14.

Jam, You Wear Air?

3min

15.

The Money Is There Too

2min

16.

Is There a Good System?

4min

17.

You Know, I Play for Free. I Get Paid for Everything.

2min

18.

Touring in Canada

2min

19.

I'm Getting More Done Than I Did in August

4min

20.

The Deadline for Your Latest Release Getting Old

2min

21.

I'll Have Extra Stuff That You Kind of Forget About

2min

22.

How to Pick Up on the Energy of Hearing Aids

3min

23.

Is There a Specific Frequency?

2min

24.

Is It a Noise Related Hearing Loss?

4min

25.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - I'm Rusty

3min

26.

How to Protect Your Hearing When You're Producing Music

3min

27.

Is She Losing Her Hearing?

2min

28.

How to Decalcify a Bone in a Dog's Ear Infection

3min

29.

Is Earwax a Factor in Dog Hearing Loss?

2min

30.

Do You Use Q-Tips to Clean Your Ears?

3min

31.

Q-Tips in the Ear

2min

32.

How Do You Approach Songwriting?

4min

33.

Are You a Music Producer?

2min

34.

How to Use the First Verse Differently in Your Song

3min

35.

Is There a Copyright on Structure?

3min

36.

How to Find New Music

2min

37.

I've Had to Rely on My Instrument More of My Lyrics

2min

38.

Is There an Infinite Space Between C and C Sharp?

3min

39.

69 Love Songs Is a Funny Album

3min

40.

The Avalanches Are Really Cool in Synthesizers and Synths

3min

41.

RC20 and Echo Mouth - Psychic Modulation

3min

42.

Are You Teaching Teenagers Like the iPhone Came Out 13 Years Ago?

3min

43.

I'm Going to Switch Back to the Other Make

2min

44.

How to Make a Record on a Phone

3min

45.

Do You Like Libby Like Your Library App?

2min

46.

Book Review - Someday Is Today by Matthew Dix

5min

47.

Inspiration Follows Action Not the Other Way Around

3min

48.

I've Got an Idea I'm Not Neil Young I Don't Write Hard of Gold Yeah Yeah Yeah

2min

49.

Taking a Break Is Good for Songwriters

2min

50.

Hey Doug Hoyer I'm So Glad I've Listened to This Podcast

2min

Doug Hoyer is a Canadian singer/songwriter who has garnered 1 million Spotify streams and licensed music for television. Doug's work has received critical acclaim and he works by day as a hearing aid practitioner.

I had a great conversation with Doug about his work and techniques for writing and completing music. Doug shared a ton of insights and strategies he regularly uses. He showcased his homemade telephone microphone during the show, and I may have asked him a few too many questions about ear care and hearing health.

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Show Notes:

Doug's Site - https://www.doughoyer.com/
Doug's Album Getting Older - https://doughoyer.bandcamp.com/album/getting-older
"Meet Me in the Pale Moonlight" by Doug Hoyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN7NLKWol9I
The Magnetic Fields - http://www.houseoftomorrow.com/
Shawn Nicholas Savage - https://seannicholassavage.bandcamp.com/
Beverly Glenn-Copeland - https://beverlyglenncopeland.com/
Music Production Podcast #151: What is Your Listener Doing and 13 Musical Emotions - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/2/6/what-is-your-listener-doing-and-13-musical-emotions-music-production-podcast-151
MandoBass Free Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2014/9/12/mandobass-free-ableton-live-pack-109
A Journey Inward by Brian Funk - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/3/11/my-new-ep-a-journey-inward-is-now-available
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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