Progressions: Success in the Music Industry

Today’s guest is Dave Green, the front man of the Los Angeles based band The Filthy Souls. In addition to fronting his own project Dave also writes for an uncountable number of artists, brands, and TV shows, as well as plays with the band Atlas Genius. We have a great chat about music licensing, staying inspired, finishing every idea, and where picking up the guitar can take you.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Writing for ads and brandsComing to AmericaKeeping a strict and dedicated work scheduleRespectfully ignoring the briefThe power of actionLockdown creativityWriting campsWorking with licensing companiesMusic is therapyLearn More About Dave Green and The Filthy Souls ...Website: https://www.thefilthysouls.com/Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davegr33n/The Filthy Souls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilthysouls/Rebel Hearts Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelheartsclubofficial/📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Dave GreenHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week's guest is sound design wizard, entrepreneur, and tech enthusiast Chris Gear. Chris is a co-founder of the hugely popular ADSR Sounds as well as the owner of both OhmLab and SoundFreqs. He’s known throughout the industry as a go to designer and producer and has done projects with companies such as Native Instruments, Output, and Noiiz. We have an eclectic and fun chat about the importance of working with intention, allowing creation to be unique to each of us, and how giving someone a tool without telling them how to use it empowers their creativity.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Discovery through intentionThe ability to make any sound out of any other soundFinding perspective through seeing something through to the endShowing up!We all have the same tools, it's how we use themThe dangerous of being highly comparativeBuilding a viral online communityGoing from anti-digital to digital onlyRoyalty free musicLearn More About Chris Gear...Website: https://ohmlabmusic.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ohmlabFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhmLab/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohmlabmusic📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Chris GearHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week’s guest is veteran recording engineer, mixer, and golf enthusiast Jesse String.  Jesse began his recording career at the legendary Henson studios, and eventually went freelance where he would stack up credits with artists such as The Jonas Brothers, Leonard Cohen, The Band Perry, Ziggy Marley, and Prince.  We have a great chat about the freelance rollercoaster, never cracking under pressure, skipping assistant engineer, and the power of trying to be better everyday.In this episode, we'll dig in on...The importance of the hangGetting thrown in the deep endWhat makes great producers greatWorking with PrinceGolf and your careerApproaching a session from the perspective of the musicianBeing a beacon of good vibesSleeping in studiosLearn More About Jesse String...Website: https://www.jessestring.com/📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify"The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield - HereCredits:Guest: Jesse StringHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is Grammy award winning engineer, mixer, producer, and songwriter Ian Dowling. Ian is based out of the UK and has worked on an uncountable number of gold and platinum records for artists such as Adele, Kasabian, KT Tunstall, and Catfish and the Bottlemen. He does composition work for various television and radio clients, runs two record labels, At Swim Music and Punch Up Records, mentors young engineers, and has a podcast. We have a great chat about removing creative obstacles, listening to what the song wants, AI engineering, hitting the flow state, and when art becomes art.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Hitting your creative flow stateRemoving all creative barriers in the studioLearning to filter the important from the unimportantStarting a record labelWorking with AdeleHow a lack of options can inspire decision makingBeating burnoutDJing and getting into technoFinding label signings on Submit HubThe song is always greater than the technical sideLearn More About Ian Dowling...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdowling/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamdowlingWebsite: www.iandowling.co.ukLearn More About At Swim Music...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atswimmusic/Website: www.at-swim.comBandcamp: atswimlabel.bandcamp.com Learn More About Punch Up Records...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punchuprecords/Website: www.punchuprecords.comBandcamp: punchuprecords.bandcamp.com📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyAli Abdaal YouTube: HereCredits:Guest: Ian DowlingHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and educator Charles Burchell.  As a producer and musician Charles has worked with artists such as Talib Kweli, Christian Scott, and Braxton Cook as well as his own project The Love Experiment.  On the educational side, he has taken his experience as a graduate of both New England Conservatory and Harvard and worked to design various programs for both online and traditional institutions.  In addition to all of that he also has a label with Splice Sounds and works as a musical diplomat traveling to different countries representing the United States. We have a great conversation about goals, self-discipline, fighting perfection, and why success is circumstantial but dependent on planning.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Turning your dreams into goals and stepsMaking Splice sample packsThe key to success is self-disciplineTraveling the world making cultural exchangesThe flaws of educationGiving back is part of the musician's wayHonoring the dreams of the kid inside yourselfFundraising and supporting issues with your musicSample pack royaltiesNew Orleans Second LineThe ultimate college town: BostonLearn More About Charles Burchell...Charles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blvkbeats/Love Experiment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveexperiment/LEX Sounds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lex.sounds/Sample Pack Label: https://splice.com/sounds/lex-soundsListen to BLVK INFINITE Here Listen to Karnival Kid Here Carnegie Hall Online Course for Kids Here Soundfly Online Production Course: Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Charles BurchellHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is Grammy and Oscar nominated mixer Maurizio Borgna.  Based out of Italy, Maurizio has been working throughout Europe as an engineer, mixer, producer, and label manager since 2003.  His credits include tv, film, and music projects such as the oscar nominated film Sicario, the Amazon TV Series Transparent, and artists such as Sebastian Plano and Agnes Obel.  He’s also a long time guitar player, modular synth addict, and cooking enthusiast. We have a great chat about pushing out of your comfort zone, translating emotion, and keeping your ego in check.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Translating emotion through the speakersMusic consumption needs an evolutionFrom Post-Hardcore to Film ScoresRecognizing when you need a refresh to growBandcamp, musical niches, and building fansStudying the rough mixInternet networkingThe delicateness of creativity The dangers of passive playlist listen for artistsHubbing out of a Berlin studio complexDynamics create musicLearn More About Maurizio Borgna...Website - https://www.maurizioborgna.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/maurizioborgna/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mbmixengineerBandcamp - https://trstrecords.bandcamp.com/Listen to a Playlist of his work Here📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Maurizio BorgnaHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is London based producer, composer, session musician, and sound designer Will Hatton.  Will’s main focus is producing and releasing music under the moniker Hush Child, but he’s got an array of other things on his plate as well.  He composes for and works with various creative agencies, streams life lo-fi performances,  and curates an educational YouTube series called “Inspired By...”. We have a great conversation about staying focused, scheduling your time, reflecting on your results, and stepping up to the plate for your endeavors.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Reflecting on your processFiercely defending and managing your timeThe dangers of taking feedback too literallyKeeping yourself accountableYouTube and the future of learningThe path of the modern musicianGoing against the dated structure of educationStaying ahead of social media trendsBeing a session musician from a young ageFrom metal to hip hopMultiple streams of income and managing financesAlways learningStructuring your day and schedulingRunning a studio in Brick LaneLearn More About Will Hatton..."Inspired By... " YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/willhattonInstagram - https://instagram.com/thewillhattonWebsite - www.willhattonmusic.comListen to Hush Child on Spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Will HattonHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Our guest this week is Grammy nominated recording engineer and mixer Martin Cooke. Martin’s resume reads like a who’s who of alternative and rock n roll. He's worked with artists such as Death Cab for Cutie, Of Monsters and Men, Kimbra, At the Drive In, Van Halen, Muse, and Pearl Jam. I’d argue that you’ll have a hard time finding somebody else his age that has a better understanding of the dynamics of a recording session and demeanor required for success in that world. We have a great chat about the future of engineering, having a career arc, how people skills can outweigh technical skills, and the true reason that sharpening pencils is important.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Beginner's MindUnderstanding how to listenFighting your egoPassing on the knowledge of engineeringNot taking things personallyUsing humor to break the iceFollowing your gutWorking 90 days straightThe economics making a recordStarting out at Henson Recording StudiosLearn More About Martin Cooke...Website: https://www.mcooke.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_cooker/?hl=en📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Martin CookeHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week’s guest is Detroit based producer, artist, mixer, and mastering engineer Noël Jackson.  Noël has worked with various artists and labels including Warner Records, Superfreq, David Guetta, Kevin Saunderson, and Mr. C.  In addition to music, Noël also works as a computer engineer, user experience designer, and hacker.  He is best known in that realm for his work with Automattic, Gawker Media, and Jeffery Zeldman. We go deep on the early internet, the power of design, living with integrity and how building habits will push you past your goals.In this episode, we'll dig in on...The musical element of surpriseWorking ethicallyThe fearlessness of youthWeb logsPop music as an educational resourceAllowing yourself to be flexibleFinding inspiration in designThe art and science of engineeringOperating Manual for Spaceship EarthLearn More About Noël Jackson...Website: https://noeljackson.com/Check out his music Here!Instagram: https://instagram.com/noeldjacksonTwitter: https://twitter.com/noelNewsletter: https://noel.substack.com📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify"Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth" - HereCredits:Guest: Noël JacksonHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week's guest is Ian Kagey, the Director of Operations for Power Station NYC, a historic and classic recording studio in the heart of NYC now currently run by Berklee College of Music. The mix of skills that Ian learned working as both a studio tech and a traditional engineer set him up for where his career journey would take him later. His career has taken him all the way to Valencia, Spain where he worked as an instructor for Berklee and then back to New York to manage and oversee the update of Power Station. We have a great chat about the importance of problem solving, keeping in touch with your network, knowing when you're the right person for a job, and being thankful to get to work in music everyday.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Rebuilding a classic studioCreating a new business model for recording studiosNot staying past your expiration dateThe importance of problem solvingEtiquette and attention to detailDropping everything and moving to SpainStarting out in NYCWorking as a technician and an assistantLearn More About Ian Kagey and Power Station...Power Station Website: https://powerstation.nyc/Berklee NYC Website: https://nyc.berklee.edu/Ian Kagey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iankagey/Power Station Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerstationatberkleenyc/Berklee NYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkleenyc/📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Ian KageyHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference