Tyler Smyth: Creating “Moments” in Your Music

Oct 16, 2024

Tyler Smyth, a Grammy-nominated producer known for his work with rock bands like I Prevail and Falling in Reverse, shares insights on creating impactful music moments. He discusses his journey from musician to producer, emphasizing the importance of confidence in artistry. Tyler explores songwriting philosophies, contrasting structured approaches with creative freedom. He highlights the balance between radio hits and bold statements while advocating for taking creative risks. Listeners can also learn about his mixing techniques that enhance emotional impact and the significance of crafting a song's 'mission statement'.

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INSIGHT

Create Intentional Musical Moments

Tyler Smyth aims to create intentional "moments" that connect lyrics and sonic choices to pull listeners in.
He treats mixing and songwriting as one craft to shape emotional impact, not just technical polish.

ANECDOTE

LA Move Sparked His Production Breakthrough

Tyler describes moving to Los Angeles and finding a collaborative network that boosted his confidence and career.
That move helped him transition from touring musician to sought-after producer and mixer.

INSIGHT

Structure Boosts Creative Surprise

Tyler prefers structured composition because constraints sharpen creativity and make work more appreciable.
He uses structure plus unexpected choices to create songs that feel both familiar and surprising.

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Tyler Smyth has dedicated his life to music. As a music producer, Tyler has landed multiple #1 singles in the rock category, both on the Billboard charts and on terrestrial rock radio. He was named as the first ever #1 Hard Rock Producer on the charts debut, holding the #1, #2, and #5 spots simultaneously with his productions from Falling in Reverse & I Prevail and has since held the #1 spot 39 times and counting. In 2019, he received two Grammy nominations (Best Rock Album & Best Metal Performance) for the 2019 Grammy awards as the sole Producer of I Prevail’s album TRAUMA. I Prevail’s follow-up album, TRUE POWER, debuted as the Spotify #2 album in the US, #4 album worldwide. Falling in Reverse's brand new album POPULAR MONSTER debuted as the Spotify #2 album worldwide and includes multiple RIAA gold and 2x platinum certifications for songs like “Popular Monster”, “Voices in My Head”, “ZOMBIFIED” and more.

As the frontman of Dangerkids, guitarist of Let’s Get It, and several other signed acts — Tyler has performed over 1000 shows around the world in his lifetime. He serves as a special guest mentor at Musician’s Institute for 4 years running, and has contributed to several internet publications & podcasts on the topics of music production, performing, touring, creating a fanbase, and more.

His producer credits include Falling in Reverse, I Prevail, Lights, Skillet, NASA, SEGA, and more.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

Following your passions
Thinking outside of the box with songwriting
Creating “moments” with your music
Working with bands like I Prevail and Falling In Reverse
Using automation in your mixes to create excitement
The quest for perfection
The “white noise” trick for setting up your mix levels
Assigning a mission statement to each song
The reason song names matter

To learn more about Tyler Smyth, visit: https://tylersmyth.com/

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