Music Production Podcast

It's just over halfway through #Jamuary2021. In this episode, I share some of the lessons I've learned and the musical experiments I've embarked on. Along the way, I musical examples from my jams to illustrate. Enjoy! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Music Production Podcast 197 - Start the Year Right with Jamuary: https://brianfunk.com/blog/jamuary2021 RYTM DRUMS Sample Pack: https://brianfunk.com/blog/rytm-drums Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Will Darling runs the web site EDMTips, where he teaches electronic music production. EDMTips covers a wide range of music genres and techniques, and has tons of helpful materials for producers. Will and I had a great conversation about his work, building his brand and YouTube channel, and his teaching. Will discusses some practical solutions to common problems producers face. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: EDMTips: https://www.edmtips.com EDMTips YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/edmtips How to Make Electronic Music (step-by-step guide): https://www.edmtips.com/how-to-make-electronic-music/ Tommy Zee on the Music Production Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/tommy-zee-2-music-production-podcast-188 Music Production Podcast #197: Start the Year Off Right with #Jamuary2021: https://brianfunk.com/blog/jamuary2021 Jamuary Day 4: https://youtu.be/BPZ2xMluPpw Save 40% on Ableton Live Packs with Code: BYE2020 - 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 BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

#Jamuary2021 is a challenge to create a little bit of music every day during the month of January, and share it online. It doesn't have to be a masterpiece or a completely finished product. The point isn't the quality of the music; it's to set up a disciplined routine of making some music every day. In this episode, I discuss Jamuary in depth and explore ways you can make the most of it and have fun doing so. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc - Get new downloads and sounds directly to your inbox, and participate in the #Jamuary2021 Discord Channel. Are You Up to the Challenge - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/12/31/are-you-up-to-the-jamuary-challenge - More information about Jamuary. Produce Music Like Jerry Seinfeld - https://brianfunk.com/blog/seinfeld - How Seinfeld's technique for joke writing works for music production. The Story is the Key to Finishing Music - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/3/8/the-story-is-the-key-to-finishing-music-music-production-podcast-156 - How last year's Jamuary challenge led to my ambient ep, A Journey Inward. Jerry Seinfeld on the Tim Ferriss Show - https://tim.blog/2020/12/08/jerry-seinfeld/ - Seinfeld discusses his creative process in depth. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Tobias Karlehag is a musician from Sweden, who is releasing his ambient album Process in January 2021. Tobias has an extensive musical training from a diverse set of teachers across the globe.  Tobias and I had a great conversation about his musical background and how that has led him to his new ambient release Process. We spend a lot of time discussing various parts of the music making process, in a nice well rounded conversation. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Tobias on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_karlehag/ Process Release Concert 16/01/2021: https://tinyurl.com/processrelease Process by Tobias Karlehag on Vinyl and digital, available 15/01/2021: https://pitp.bandcamp.com/ Tobias on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LvkHHmbyy1Jg7Iuu_2JwA/featured Jörgen Kjellgren on the Music Production Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/9/30/jrgen-kjellgren-on-releasing-9-eps-in-the-last-year-music-production-podcast-129 Guided Meditation with Jörgen Kjellgren: https://brianfunk.com/blog/guided-meditation-with-jrgen-kjellgren-music-production-podcast-171 Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Federico Chiesa is an Italian musician, composer, and synth enthusiast, based in Brooklyn, NY, who makes music as OORA. Federico's work is based on strict limitations and deep exploration of his gear. Daily discipline and consistency has made him a prolific creator who is steadily growing his audience. Federico and I had a wide ranging conversation about his work and the gear he uses. He told how he has overcome gear lust and designed a workflow that involves strict limitations and disciplined effort. Federico shares how his creative philosophies has helped him grow as an artist. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: OORA Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ooramusic OORA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ooramusic/ OORA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FedericoChiesamusic/featured Bandcamp Site: https://oora.bandcamp.com/music Soundcloud Site: https://soundcloud.com/ooramusic Maven Fiction Interview: https://mavenfiction.com/an-interview-with-federico-chiesa-oora/ Stephen Nachmanovich, author of Free Play and The Art of Is: https://www.freeplay.com Andreas Tilliander: https://soundcloud.com/tilliander Alesandro Cortini: https://soundcloud.com/alessandrocortini Caterina Barbieri: https://caterinabarbieri.com/ Ableton One Thing - Record First: https://youtu.be/I9mJ6UdhEik  Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Todd Reynolds is a violinist, educator, and music technologist. He's worked with Steve Reich, Yo-Yo Ma, Bruce Springsteen, and many more household names. His album Outerborough was Amazon Music's classical album of the year. Todd teaches at the Manhattan School of Music. He is pushing the boundaries of music technology, and recently, he has begun teaching artists how to create an online presence. Todd and I had a long-overdue, excellent conversation about topics like live streaming, performance anxiety, and imposter syndrome. We discussed the pressures of classical music studies, and some general philosophies about creativity. We cover a lot of ground and Todd's pleasant and warm personality shines through it all.  Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Todd's Official Site: http://www.toddreynolds.com Level Up Your Virtual Presence Course: http://tinyurl.com/LUYVP1220 Todd on Twitch, streaming every day in December 2020: https://www.twitch.tv/digifiddler Todd's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/toddreynolds Todd's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digifiddler/ Todd on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddreynolds Todd's Music - http://www.toddreynolds.com/media#outerborough Dazed and Confused by Jake Holmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTsvs-pAGDc Weather by Michael Gordon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-dWgXyEHGo Underground Producer's Alliance: https://upa.nyc Andre Cholmondeley: https://www.guitartour.net ---- The Music Production Club - Monthly subscription service. https//:brianfunk.com/mpc Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST ------ Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Knowing how to write effective emails could be the key to your success as a musician. It is likely you will be reaching out to a variety of people for help with your music career.  As a high school English teacher, I wanted to share a few tips and techniques to help you get the most out your emails. Members of my Music Production Club will get access to an email template, complete with notes and explanations, as well as a slide show detailing some important best practices for your next email correspondence.  Join the Music Production Club: https://brianfunk.com/mpc Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Karen Emanuel is the CEO of Key Production, a company that specializes producing and manufacturing physical packaging for albums. She runs a luxury eco-lodge on a lake in Nicaragua. In 2018, Karen won the prestigious NatWest Everywoman prize, celebrating her accomplishments as a female entrepreneur. Karen shared her experience in the music industry, beginning in the late 1980's, and how loyalty and relationships have been a key part of her philosophy and success. Her insights into the state of albums and physical music products are based in years of experience and challenges in an ever changing industry.  Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Key Production - https://www.keyproduction.co.uk Jicaro Eco Lodge - https://www.jicarolodge.com Join the Music Production Club and get Imaginando's K7D during November 2020: https://brianfunk.com/mpc Imaginando - https://www.imaginando.pt Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Miguel Rios is a singer-songwriter living in Australia. His new album Slaughter House Road was recorded with strict boundaries and creative restrictions. This approach allowed him to capture emotional and organic performances.   I spoke with Miguel about his songwriting process and the methods he used to record his new album. He explained how his vision for the album came together naturally, and how embracing the challenges and obstacles along the way allowed him to capture the essence of his songs. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Miguel's Official Site: https://www.miguelriosmusic.com/home Narcissist Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGvkn3slygg The World is Spinning Faster Video (with dogs!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxJ3_FKqX3w Don't Look Back - Bob Dylan Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-94ydQGO1AA Signals Music Studio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDDHLvQb8HjE2r7_ZuNtWA Check out my One Thing video on Ableton's website: https://youtu.be/I9mJ6UdhEik Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk

Vasja Veber is a co-founder of Viberate, a platform that gives artists important analytics to help grow their careers. Vasja is also the manager of techno artist UMEK and has a long career in the music industry. Vasja and I spoke about Viberate and how it can help artists, venues, and labels make important business decisions. Vasja shares how some outside of the box thinking helped him and his company grow.  Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Viberate - https://www.viberate.com - Analytics tools to advance your musical career. Use the discount code BRIAN20 to save on your membership! Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc - A great way to support the podcast and get new music making tools in your inbox each month. Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider. And don’t forget to visit my site BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk