Greg Meadows is an acoustic singer-songwriter who plays music as The Low End. He started the project to escape the frustration of complicated computer-based setups and overly processed music. Greg wanted to embrace performance and humanity in his recordings, so he turned to his trusty Tascam 4-track tape recorder. His music emphasizes emotion and performance over production and perfection. I learned about Greg's work while watching his video about a Tascam mixer. I was blown away by his music and spent the rest of the night devouring everything he has created. Greg and I spoke about his work and the philosophy behind it. He spoke about how reducing his setup helped him learn the subtleties of recording and production. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, or watch on YouTube Show Notes: The Low End - https://thelowendmusic.com/ The Low End SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/a_meadows_thelowend Greg's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/4Ever4Track Multi-Track DAW app - https://www.harmonicdog.com/ Bobby Owsinski's Music 3.0 - https://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-music-clubs-global-music-vault-and-publisher-sean-omalley-on-my-latest-podcast/ One Reason Why Cassettes Are So Great - https://thelowendmusic.com/home/blog/6960107/one-reason-why-cassettes-are-so-great Sunrise Pickups - https://www.sunrisepickups.com/ Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Baby Baby Grand Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/baby-baby-grand-ableton-live-pack Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Single Sonic Seven is an album created in collaboration with musicians on all seven continents. The two year-long project’s roots are found in quarantine-era Berlin, while its final path was deeply shaped by a personal connection to the war in Ukraine. I spoke with Single Sonic Seven producer Ethan Miska about the project. Ethan shared some wisdom and insight about collaborating with so many people on a single project. We even spoke about how his new hobby of making his own peanut butter made him a better producer and how a little (but not too much) chaos can help our creativity. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, or watch on YouTube Show Notes: Single Sonic Seven - https://www.singlesonicseven.org/ Single Sonic Seven on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/singlesonicseven Single Sonic Seven on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/singlesonicseven Blunderbuss - https://www.therealblunderbuss.com/ Helping to Leave - https://helpingtoleave.org/en Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

When our computer operating systems get updated there’s the promise of new features that will improve our workflow and make our lives a little easier. But should we update our music-making computers with the new OS?  Not right away!  In this episode of the Music Production Podcast, I discuss a few practical reasons you don’t want to update right away and some more philosophical reasons why waiting is a good idea. When new things come out, it can wreak havoc on our mindset, which could jeopardize our ability to make music. I have a few thoughts on how we can protect ourselves from potentially dangerous ways of thinking! Listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, or watch on YouTube Show Notes: Sweetwater Compatibility Guide - https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/macos-13-ventura-compatibility-guide/ Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Baby Baby Grand Piano Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/baby-baby-grand-ableton-live-pack Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Bottler is Brooklyn-based electronic duo of best friends, Pat Butler and Phil Shore. Their music is designed to capture the playfulness of kids making music in their garage. Bottler released their first album, Journey Work, on infine in May. Pat, Phil, and I had a great conversation about collaborating and live performance. The duo shared how they were able to maintain a lifelong partnership, as well as how they adapt their music to stage.  Listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, or watch on YouTube Show Notes: Bottler Website - https://www.bottlermusic.com/ Bottler Bandcamp - https://bottler.bandcamp.com/ Journey Work - https://bottler.bandcamp.com/album/journey-work Bottler Live at the Ninth Ward - https://youtu.be/NkgZzaQ5NSQ infine Music - https://infine-music.com/ Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Baby Baby Grand Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/baby-baby-grand-ableton-live-pack Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Nick Culbertson is a musician and app developer who runs Moby Pixel, a mobile app creation studio. He designs game and music apps for iOS, and also produces a wide range of educational and entertaining YouTube videos. He has just released Overdrive Synth for iOS, which combines classic synthesizers with guitar overdrive and distortion pedals. Nick goes in depth about his app development process. His new app, Overdrive Synth, combines his experience as guitarist, budding synthesist, and app developer. We had a great conversation about his work and how building interesting sounds helps us create music with personality and character. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, or watch on YouTube Show Notes: Moby Pixel - http://www.mobypixel.com/ Overdrive Synth - http://www.mobypixel.com/overdrivesynth Nick's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/mobypixel/featured Jeff Cooper on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/jeff-cooper Matthew Fecher on the Music Production Podcast - https://www.brianfunk.com/blog/2018/6/30/66-matthew-fecher VHS Synth iOS App - https://audiokitpro.com/vhssynth/ VHS Bundle Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.gumroad.com/l/vhsbundle Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Baby Baby Grand Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/baby-baby-grand-ableton-live-pack Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Cobaine Ivory is a multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-Nominated producer. He has worked with Dr. Dre, H.E.R., and Anderson Paak. Cobaine has composed music for Disney, SONY Pictures, and Ubisoft.  Cobaine and I spoke in depth about his work and overall creative philosophies.  It was a lot of fun talking with Cobaine, I really appreciate his values and beliefs. How he lives his life informs how he makes music. Cobaine has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I learned a lot talking with him! Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Cobaine's Web Site - https://www.brandedsoundaudio.com/cobaineivory Cobaine's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cobaineivory/ "Composing Samples & Loops": https://brandedsoundaudioclasses.as.me/schedule.php Songs produced by Cobaine Ivory: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xF37Dq1nlT5EOuy7i7tRF?nd=1&si=2hVxBJM7QeWRnCz22Uk2jg Soundpacks and Samples: https://www.brandedsoundaudio.com/soundpacks Songs You Can Recognize in 5 Seconds or Less - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5-seconds-or-less Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius 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 Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

It's pretty simple. Life is distracting enough. You don't need help getting pulled out of the moment. Turn off your notifications. Get more done. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: My Website - https://brianfunk.com 5 Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute 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 Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

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.  Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube 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 Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Laura Ferreiro is a writer, storytelling coach, and brand strategist. She has written for Rolling Stone, LA Times, Yahoo, and more, interviewing some of music's biggest names. Laura runs Story Harmony where she helps artists craft their stories to form emotional connections with their fans. Laura and I spoke about the importance of creating a clear message of identity for our audiences. She shared tips and techniques that can help musicians craft bios and make important decisions about image and branding.  Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Story Harmony - https://www.lauraferreiro.co/ Laura's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraferreirostoryteller/ Laura's Free Guide to Authentic Branding - https://lauraferreiro-storyharmony.lpages.co/storyguide/ Music for Good - https://musicforgood.tv/ Laura's In Harmony Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-harmony/id1511783234 Ariane Paras on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ariane-paras Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://amzn.to/3BxEytX AI Rapper FN Meka - https://mashable.com/article/fn-meka-record-deal-racial-stereotyping Brian Funk Links: 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 Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Gordon Raphael is a highly sought-after musician and producer. He produced Is This It and Room on Fire by The Strokes and Soviet Kitsch by Regina Spektor, amongst countless others. His new book, The World is Going to Love This, documents his work and the exciting stories from the Seattle scene of the 90s through his work with The Strokes, Regina Spektor, and The Libertines. As the producer for some of my favorite albums of this century, speaking with Gordon was a real treat. He shared studio stories and techniques used with The Strokes. Gordon emphasizes the importance of keeping an open mind to new possibilities and unconventional ways of working to create timeless and emotionally impactful sounds. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Gordon's Site - https://www.gordotronic.com/ The World is Going to Love This by Gordon Raphael - https://www.wordville.net/product-page/the-world-is-going-to-love-this Gordon and His Arp Oddysey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txtWU090BC8 Gordon on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/GordonRaphael/ Gordon's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/GordonRaphael Brian Funk Links: My 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 Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk