Music Production Podcast

John Bobo and Felix Nieto are The Slang, a rock band that is releasing their new album, Divide, on 9/24/21. John, a singer-songwriter, and Felix, a producer and engineer, collaborate out of Washington DC to create their blend of alternative, rock, and power pop music. John and Felix talked in-depth about their process of collaborating with each other. Generally, John assumes the role of songwriter, while Felix produces and records the music. Each explain their role in the band and how they come together to create music that is greater than the sum of its parts. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon and get exclusive mini-episodes - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes: The Slang Official Site - https://www.theslang.com The Slang Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theslangrock/ The Slang Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CRivYbMN4zriYPc1FgFiu Felix Nieto Music - https://www.facebook.com/felixnietomusic/ Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Guitar Feedback Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/guitar-feedback 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 Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk 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

Alarke (Mary Alouette) is an award-winning Los Angeles-based electronic pop singer, songwriter, music producer, and artist coach. Alarke helps artists find their unique voice through personal and artistic exploration. She recently released her new single "Future Self." Alarke and I spoke about her music and work as an artistic coach. She shared how life experiences define us and shape us as artists. Alarke shared some of her own personal experiences and how she helps artists find their own unique voice. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes: Official Site - https://www.alarke.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alarke_ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Alarke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alarkemusic Alarke Soundcloud - https://www.soundcloud.com/alarke Elkin and Alarke -https://www.soundcloud.com/elkinandalarke Bandcamp - https://alarke.bandcamp.com Alarke on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GKdZbef8U39IVKTbDPMie?si=WcRFA9FZRrSJk9cXfq68ZA  SupremeSound.Life - https://supremesound.life Signature Sound - https://supremesound.life/signaturesound Free Workshop - https://findyoursignaturesound.com Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Guitar Feedback Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/guitar-feedback 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 Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk 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

Frank Demilt is the author of The Blueprint: The Bible for Becoming a Successful Performing Artist in the Digital Age. Frank is the Head of Artist Development and A&R at Water Music Publishing. Frank helped create Sloppy Vinyl, a premier artist development and entertainment company in New Jersey. Frank and I spoke about his new book, The Blueprint, which takes artists from the very first steps of making music all the way to signing their record deal and sustaining a career. Frank shared some insights and tips about some of the different paths musicians may choose to find the career that is right for them. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon and get exclusive mini-episodes - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes: The Blueprint - https://amzn.to/3nuURlU Frank on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-demilt/ Frank on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frankademilt/ Water Music Publishing - https://www.watermusicpub.com Sloppy Vinyl - https://sloppyvinyl.com Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Juno 106 Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/juno-106 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 Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk 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

Calvin West is a musician and producer who specializes in music lyric videos. Calvin creates lyric videos for artists and labels that capture the artistic vision of the music. He also offers music mastering services. Calvin and I had a great conversation about the evolution of album art and how there are new digital extensions available to musicians. We got into how musicians can give their fans more material to delve deeper into "the world" of their release. Calvin and I also explored the challenges around music production in general. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon and get exclusive mini-episodes - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes: Calvin West Website - https://calvinwest.com Calvin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calvin.west/ Keaton Hanson - https://keatonhenson.com Spotify Canvas - https://canvas.spotify.com/en-us EQ or Compress First Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/eq-or-compressor-first Loudon Stearns of Berklee Online - https://college.berklee.edu/people/loudon-stearns Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Juno 106 Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/juno-106 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 Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk 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

Carter Lee is a producer, composer, and educator. He hosts the Themes and Variations Podcast, where musicians discuss music related to particular themes. Carter is the head of community at Soundfly, a site for online music education. Carter holds degrees in musical performance from MacEwan University and Berklee College. Carter and I had a great conversation about musical performance and production. He shared great tips on streamlining our live performances. We also discussed his podcast Themes and Variations. I will be on the show on September 22, 2021, discussing songs you can recognize in 5 seconds or less. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon and get exclusive mini-episodes - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes: Themes and Variations Podcast - https://flypaper.soundfly.com/discover/introducing-soundflys-brand-new-podcast-themes-and-variation/ Soundfly - https://soundfly.com FlyPaper Blog - https://flypaper.soundfly.com About Carter - https://soundfly.com/mentors/carter-lee Carter on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carter.a.lee/ Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com 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 Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk 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

Matt Ramsey teaches singing lessons using mixed voice technique. Matt founded Ramsey Voice Studio in 2012 and is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and YouTuber. His YouTube channel has amassed a huge following and helped singers all over the world. Matt and I had a great conversation about vocal technique. We discussed things singers can do to help improve their voice and vocal range. Matt shared some of his favorite tips and approaches to singing. There's lots of helpful information for both singers and producers who are working with singers. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon and get exclusive mini-episodes - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes: Ramsey Voice Website - https://ramseyvoice.com Ramsey Voice YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgnlFn8pabQYSmDrK8WufQ Vocal Range Finder - https://rangefinder.ramseyvoice.com Voice Hub Singing Tips - https://ramseyvoice.com/voice-hub/ Perfect Performance Pyramid - https://ramseyvoice.com/perfect-performance-pyramid/ Sing on Pitch Vocal Course - https://courses.ramseyvoice.com/p/sing-on-pitch Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Mode Audio MPC Sample Pack - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 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 Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk 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

Pietro Weber makes synthwave music under the name Bitapart. Bitapart's new album, Telecommander, is inspired by 80's action movies.  Pietro and I had a great conversation about music production and his techniques to create his signature sound. He discusses the use of Teenage Engineering's OP-1, Ableton Live, and analog gear. Pietro shared some great tips on staying inspired and productive. Listen on Apple or Stitcher or Google or Spotify; watch on YouTube Support the Podcast on Patreon and get exclusive mini-episodes - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk Show Notes: Bitapart Site - https://www.bitapartmusic.com Telecommander EP - https://bitapart.bandcamp.com/album/t-l-commander Bitapart Bandcamp - https://bitapart.bandcamp.com Bitapart Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bitapart/ Car Chase Mode Free Ableton Live Pack (used in Bitapart’s Telecommander Theme and Intro)- https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/12/18/admcarchasemodepack Archillect - https://archillect.com Melody (separate tracks into stems) - https://melody.ml Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Mode Audio MPC Sample Pack - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 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 Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk 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.

Chris Stallone makes synth-heavy music as 80's Stallone. His work embodies the sound of 1980's action movie montages and is perfect for your next workout or party. Chris and I spoke about his process and artistic vision. Chris shared how he likes to approach making music. It was an inspiring conversation with an artist whose music I really enjoy! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: 80's Stallone Bandcamp - https://80sstallone.bandcamp.com/album/engaged 80's Stallone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kbrY3DkdlVnrp4NCTPCpx 80's Stallone Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/80s-stallone/tracks Mode Audio - https://modeaudio.com Brian Funk Links: Website - https://brianfunk.com Intro Music Made with Mode Audio MPC Pack - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 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

Ben Burnes is a producer, live streamer, and game programmer. He releases unique sample packs and is very active in the music production community. Ben participates in a 2 Hour Track Challenge every week. He is currently readying his new album Hey for release. It was great to speak with Ben again; he was the very first guest on this podcast! Ben shared how he keeps himself disciplined with his 2 Hour Track Challenge and monthly sample packs. He reveals how his discipline has made him a better producer yet he still experiences challenges and setbacks. I find his approach inspiring and am happy to learn from his ways! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Ben's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ben_burnes Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/ben_burnes Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ben_burnes Patreon: https://patreon.com/ben_burnes YouTube: http://youtube.com/ben_burnes Spotify: http://abstraction.rocks/ Playlist of all Two Hour Track Challenge (finished songs): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW08UHPY2AEr3wGlMfheNxj_Kri3h8HJy Playlist of all Two Hour Track Challenge (full production): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW08UHPY2AEq9MvNNqOSpRTP4Cx92ZNId Two Hour Album Challenge Info: http://2hac.abstractionmusic.com/ Two Hour Album Challenge Music: https://2hac.bandcamp.com/ The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 Steal Like An Artist: https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Things-Creative/dp/0761169253 Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 The Shape Of Design (This wasn't mentioned, I wanted to, but the conversation swept away before I could): https://shapeofdesignbook.com/ Ben's 1st Appearance on the Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/3/28/9-ben-burnes Ben's 2nd Appearance on the Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/10/9/ben-burnes-wisdom-on-200-2-hour-track-challenges-music-production-podcast-131 "Yes, and..." Music Production Podcast #206 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/yes-and Pomodoro Time Max for Live Device - https://patches.zone/max-for-live/pomodoro ADSR Sample Library Manager - https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/software/adsr-sample-manager/ Trello - https://trello.com 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

Stimming is a music producer from Hamburg, who recently released his new album, Ludwig. Stimming creates reviews for the latest in electronic music instruments. His video series "Beats on a Budget" helps aspiring musicians to get started in music production without breaking the bank. Stimming and I spoke about his new album and some of the techniques he used to get such unique and interesting sounds. We spoke of creative approaches and how perfect feels wrong. Stimming shared some fun ways to ensure our music has just the right amount of flaws to feel good. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Stimming Web Site - https://stimming.org Stimming's New Album Ludwig - https://stimming.bandcamp.com/album/ludwig Stimming on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/MStimming Stimming on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stimming_official/ Stimming's Gear Reviews - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjONbKorJx5vwivrllUfdhdFsor-i9e- Valhalla Plug-ins - https://valhalladsp.com Cherry Audio Plug-ins - https://cherryaudio.com 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 Watch the Music Production Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk4jo7_Rx2-2mjUoTXTL4u0iUH5_XqBYi