Drew Bang: From Homeless to Successful Engineer

Dec 18, 2024

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Drew BANG is a multi-award-winning Engineer and Producer, with over 10 years of experience working with clients such as U2, One Direction, Don Broco, Kelis, Royal Blood, Haim, Victor Ray, and more. Drew’s accolades include multiple BPI Gold Records, 2 UK Number 1’,s and a coveted Music Producers’ Guild “Golden Microphone” Award among others.

Starting out at Strongroom Studios as a Runner, Drew quickly worked his way up through Assisting to in-house Engineer for Studio 1 within 2 years, before going freelance to concentrate on Production. Drew has worked in many Commercial and Private Recording Studios around the world. He is experienced in using a vast array of modern and vintage recording equipment and is well-known for his Drum and Vocal recording skills.

Drew is an endorsee and spokesperson for respected industry manufacturers Eventide, Celemony (Melodyne), Antelope, Solomon Mics, Neve Electronics & Aston Mics, and also a vocal spokesperson for diversity and equality in the Music Industry.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

Mindset shifts for success
The power of persistence
Dealing with failure and rejection
Finding your inner motivation
The problems with chasing money
Getting into the music industry later in life
Seeing opportunities when they are in front of you
Relying on other people
How being transparent about your weaknesses/abilities, can actually propel you forward
The value of saying “yes” to everything
When to say no
The battle of being credited properly

Want to learn more about Drew Bang? Visit:https://www.drewbang.com/

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