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Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 584 - Lucie Burns: Overcoming Stage Fright & Mastering Live PerformanceLucie Burns, also known as artist and producer Lazy Hammock, joins me to talk about building stage confidence, connecting with audiences, and overcoming performance anxiety.We also dive into:Her journey as a #1-charting artist with 25M+ streamsHow perfectionism and comparison affect live performanceHer Stage Ready Artists coaching program and creative support communityInsights from her book The Art of Live Performance UnlockedTrust, mindset, and the power of authenticity on stageLucie shares valuable advice for performers at all levels, straight from her coaching and music career.--Additional...2025-08-0541 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 583 - Inside the Future of Music Marketing with Jay GilbertIn this episode, I sit down with music industry veteran Jay Gilbert, co-host of the widely read Your Morning Coffee newsletter and podcast. Jay has held senior executive roles at Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, where he pioneered digital music marketing and online strategies for iconic artists like Nirvana, The Police, KISS, Bob Marley, Elton John, Guns N’ Roses, and many more.👉 Topics we cover in this episode include:The evolving role of record labels in the streaming eraWhy solo artists are dominating over bands todayThe impact of AI on copyright, attri...2025-07-2942 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 582 - Mixing Old School With Benny FacconeMy guest this week is my old friend 17 time Grammy winner Benny Faccone.Benny has a rich credit history with artists like Mana, Santana, Ricky Martin, Luis Miguel, Sting, and so many more. He’s a veteran of the old A&M Studios when it was one of the hottest recording facilities in Los Angeles. That’s where he honed his recording and mixing skills under old school legends like Bruce Swedien, Shelly Yakus, and Don Hahn.He’s also a die-hard analog guy, still mixing on a console and using real ou...2025-07-2247 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 581 - The Latest Music And Audio News From Bobby OIn this episode I cover some recent overlooked audio and music industry news. We cover:The eras of popular music and why they’re not what you thinkThe emergence of AI-generated band Velvet SundownMajor labels in the middle of licensing discussions with AI music generators Udio and Suno.Major label and private equity want to buy more catalog, and what that means to their artistsThe TikTok closure is pushed back againHow tariffs are hurting vinyl productionHow pop stardom is now shorter than an adult butterfly’s lifespan.An overview of music venue health–(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic...2025-07-1517 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 580 - Bassist, Author, And Marketing Consultant Carter FoxMy guest today is bass player, author and music business marketing consultant, Carter Fox. Known as the Soulful Traveling Spaceman Bassman, Carter has toured with R&B legend Freddie Jackson and Grammy-winner Regina Belle, while also collaborating with artists and producers such as Skrillex, Leon Huff, David Ivory, Adventure Club, and more.Carter is also the author of Music Business Bassics series of books, with How to Effectively Release & Promote Your Music as an Independent Artist, becoming the #1 new release in Music Business Books on Amazon in April 2024.As with his books, Carter’s ma...2025-07-0837 min
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR513 - Bobby Owsinski - AI, Mastering, Songwriting and the Future of Music Production Is AI changing the future of music production? In this episode, I sit down with Bobby Owsinski, renowned producer, author, and music industry expert, to explore the evolving role of AI, mastering, and the creative process. We dive into the latest edition of Owsinski’s Mastering Engineer’s Handbook, the importance of reference tracks, and the challenges of self-mastering. Our conversation covers the adaptability of professional songwriters, the resurgence of traditional song structures like bridges, and essential mixing techniques. We also discuss the significance of mono mixing, the roles of engineers and producers, and how the legacy of the...2025-07-041h 54Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 579 - An Inside Look At Module Synthesis With Chris MeyerMy guest this week is modular synthesizer maven Chris Meyer, who has done important engineering work at Sequential Circuits, Digidesign, Marion Systems with the legendary Tom Oberheim, and Roland R&D U.S., where he was chief engineer. Along the way he created Vector Synthesis and worked on the Sequential Prophet 2000, Prophet VS, and Studio 440; Digidesign's Q-Sheet; and the Roland DM-80. During that time he also served as Technical Chairman of the MIDI Manufacturer’s Association, creating many additions to the MIDI specification, for which he received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025.Chris has al...2025-07-0136 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 578 - Music Collaboration With Dominic Castro and Gary Lux of SyncDNAOnline music collaboration is for many the holy grail for efficiently working in a home studio. The problem is that most tools that are available suffer from latency that makes true collaboration impossible. SyncDNA is the first online platform that allows frame-accurate synchronization of collaborators anywhere in the world.Co-founders Dominic Castro and Gary Lux joined me to discuss SyncDNA and how it’s been helping mixers, musicians, composers, directors and producers do their jobs more easily.Dominic and Gary are not tech guys trying to adapt to the music business, by t...2025-06-2433 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 577 - CEO Of The Merlin Network Jeremy SirotaMy guest today is the CEO of the Merlin Network of independent music labels, Jeremy Sirota.Merlin is a member-based organization representing the digital licensing rights for hundreds of independent labels and distributors in nearly every country around the globe. That makes up 15% of the recorded music market.Under Jeremy’s leadership, Merlin has entered into new partnerships and created programs to help its members take advantage of the latest technologies and licensing opportunities. During the interview we talked about the unique position of Merlin in the music industry, the impact of...2025-06-1732 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 576 - Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant StudiosI read a lot of music biographies and history books, especially from the Rock era. Like most people, I love reading about the story behind the hits. The best book I’ve ever read about that era is Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios. The Record Plant was co-founded by engineer Gary Kellgrin and businessman Chris Stone, and it’s three studios in New York City, Los Angeles, and Sausalito, plus a fleet of remote trucks, were ground zero for the music business from the 1960s through the 80s. In fact, in 1976 alone, three #1 albums―Stevie...2025-06-101h 03Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 575 - The Future Of Music Labels With Josh SimonsMy guest today is Josh Simons, CEO of Australia's only ASX-listed music company, Vinyl Group. Josh’s journey is as diverse as it gets. He founded Vampr, the 'LinkedIn for creatives,' connecting over 1.4 million music professionals worldwide. He’s also been instrumental in developing platforms like Jaxsta and Vinyl.com, tackling challenges in music metadata and e-commerce.Prior to working in tech Josh ran a record label, publishing function, film production company, and was the lead singer of Australian indie rock band Buchanan. As a songwriter and producer, he’s shared credits with Travis Scott...2025-06-0333 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 574 - CyberPR Founder Ariel Hyatt Talks Music Marketing StrategyMy guest today is music marketing strategist, speaker, author, and the founder of Cyber PR, Ariel Hyatt. Known for her bold ideas and practical strategies, Ariel has helped thousands of independent musicians and creative entrepreneurs craft sustainable careers over the course of two decades. Ariel has always been at the forefront of music promotion, and she continues once again with her new book From Buzz to Bond: How to Stop Chasing Hype & Build a Lasting Music Career.In it she introduces the concept of Bond Marketing, a 10-step system known as the Bond Marketing Funnel. I...2025-05-2730 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 573 - Music Promotion Via Playlists With Danny GarciaMy guest today is Danny Garcia, co-founder and CEO of the music promotion and discovery site Songtools.Songtools makes it easy to promote your music across Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, and reach out to over 150,000 curated Spotify playlists. It also helps playlisters discover new music, and vets both artists and playlists to make sure that the experience is top quality for both.The company’s signature tools include SongFly, which is an easy-to-use solution that enables artists to launch ad campaigns, complete with visuals, with just one click. In less than on...2025-05-2030 min
Curveball: A podcast about possibilityFrom Rock Star to Reinvention: Walking Off the Stage to Find a New Path with Bobby Owsinski| 001Today on Curveball, I’m chatting with Bobby Owsinski – a guy who went from being a professional touring musician to, well, just about everything else. Seriously. He’s a music producer, author, blogger, podcast host, and probably a few other things he hasn’t even mentioned yet.Bobby’s story is all about letting go of what you think your career should look like and saying yes to what actually lights you up. After leaving the touring life behind, Bobby reinvented himself – and then kept reinventing. He’s written over 30 books (five of which are used as college textbo...2025-05-1933 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 572 - Inside Sony's 360VME With Lon NeumannMy guest today is Lon Neumann, the president of Neumann Technologies, a company that’s focused on designing and commissioning production facilities for immersive audio.Lon has a long history with Sony, and is especially keen on their 360VME virtual mix environment system, which he discussed at length during the podcast.He started in the business as a live sound engineer at the famous Whisky a Go Go and Roxy Theater in Hollywood, and later went on to mix for Earth, Wind and Fire before becoming chief engineer for Stevie Wonder’s personal studio.Si...2025-05-1330 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 571 - Overlooked Audio And Music Business NewsIn this week's podcast episode, I bring back my popular music and audio industry news segment with a full episode dedicated to stories that matter—but often fly under the radar.In this episode, I dive into a wide range of timely and thought-provoking topics, including:Why today’s music has been scientifically proven to be simpler than it used to beHow hit songs have evolved over the last 5 yearsWhether view counts actually mean anything anymoreHow AI-generated comments could be killing social mediaThe mind-blowing science behind bending sound wavesIf hashtags still have a role in the mode...2025-05-0614 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 570 - Insights Into Video Promo With Andy GesnerMy guest today is owner and president of HIP Video Promo Andy Gesner.Andy’s firsthand experience in playing in bands and releasing records gives him a special insight into music promotion and marketing. Over the past 25 years, he has built HIP from the ground up, developing innovative promotional strategies that adapt to the ever-changing media landscape. Andy and his team have promoted more than 4,800 music videos for artists including Bryan Adams, The B-52s, Bon Iver, Johnny Cash, Death Cab For Cutie, Pearl Jam, Maroon 5, Sia, and Weird Al Yankovic, spanning genres from indie roc...2025-04-2931 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 569 - Sensaphonics Founder Dr. Michael SantucciMy guest today is someone who’s spent the last 35 years on a mission to protect the hearing of musicians, audio pros, and music lovers alike. Dr. Michael Santucci is an audiologist and the founder of Sensaphonics, a custom in-ear monitor company that’s become a go-to for top performers around the world.What sets Michael apart is that he’s not just running a company—he’s an audiologist first. That means everything Sensaphonics does is grounded in science, with a focus on long-term hearing health. From musicians and engineers to venue staff and...2025-04-2237 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 568 - Country Music Historian Don CusicMy guest today is country music author and historian, and a member of the Western Music Hall Of Fame Don Cusic.Don is the author of over 30 books, including biographies of Roger Miller, Eddy Arnold, Gene Autry and Chet Atkins.He’s also written album liner notes for Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Ray Stevens, Eddy Arnold, and Sonny James, as well as for multiple film soundtracks.Don has a number of credits as a producer and songwriter, and is a Professor of Music Industry History and Professor of Music Business at Be...2025-04-1527 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 567 - Live And Studio Engineer Dennis MoodyMy guest today is my good friend for many years, Engineer Dennis Moody.Dennis was my first guest way back on Episode #1, and he’s been on the podcast almost every year since. Dennis is unique in that he does live sound as well as studio recording, as he’s he’s engineered some of the biggest acts at some of the world’s most famous venues. He’s also known as “the Drummer’s Engineer,” since some of the world’s best drummers hire him to engineer their personal albums.Because he travels...2025-04-0830 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 566 - Film Composer and CEO of Budapest Scoring Balint SapszonMy guest today is composer, orchestrator, and CEO of Budapest Scoring, Balint Sapszon. Trained at the prestigious Bartók Conservatory and Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, Bálint holds a Master’s Degree in Composition, Jazz Arrangement, and Music Theory. In 2007 he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study film scoring at the University of California Los Angeles, where he quickly began establishing himself in the world of film music.Bálint’s film scoring and orchestration credits include Parasite, which was the Oscar winner for Best Picture, Spike Lee’s Netflix film See You Yesterday, all tim...2025-04-0123 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 565 - LA Studio Bassist Paul ILLMy guest today is is one of my oldest and dearest friends – Los Angeles studio bass player Paul ILL.I’ve known Paul for such a long time that I sometimes forget what a heavyweight musician he is, as he’s played with a wide variety of great artists both in the studio and on the road. This includes superstars like Tina Turner, Pink, Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys, to legends Bob Weir, Mike Love and producers Michael Lloyd and Linda Perry, among a long list too vast to mention.During the interview we spoke about...2025-03-2537 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 563 - Dreamliner Tour Bus CEO Rich ThomsonIn this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rich Thomson, the founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, a leading provider of tour buses and logistics in the United States.Rich's journey in the industry began in 2020 with just 12 coaches, and he has since expanded Dreamliner to an impressive fleet of over 200 luxury buses, 70 trucks, and 220 trailers.The company now services more than 50% of major arena and stadium tours across the country, catering to high-profile clients in the entertainment industry, including stars like Morgan Wallen, Billie Eilish, and Beyoncé.Dre...2025-03-1128 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 562 - Engineer, Mixer, and Podcaster Matt Boudreau.My guest today is engineer, mixer, and podcaster Matt Boudreau.Matt’s musical journey began in the late '80s as a band member and drummer, eventually transitioning into the world of audio recording in 1994. Since then, he’s developed expertise in Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing, with credits including Alanis Morissette, Death Cab For Cutie, and Green Day among others.Matt is also the founder and host of Working Class Audio, a podcast with 20,000 monthly listeners, and over 530 episodes.During the interview we spoke about the evolution of immersive audio, his innovative appro...2025-03-0437 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 561 - From Celeb Producer To Tech Entrepreneur | Sidney SwiftMy guest today is Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and music tech entrepreneur Sidney Swift. Sidney is a 10x platinum producer with major credits like Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Sabrina Carpenter, and many more.In 2019, he started Defient to bridge the gap between music, pop culture, and next-gen technologies. This led to being granted a US patent for inventing "secondary device synchronization", a technology used in music and television to layer digital media experiences.He’s also the founder of Recoup, which is focused on empowering modern music executives with AI tools for arti...2025-02-2532 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 560 - Music Attorney Mimi CamaraIn this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mimi Camara, an accomplished entertainment attorney known for her work with rising artists such as Soulja Boy, Gracie's Corner, and Young N' Ace. With a background in business and legal affairs at major labels like Atlantic, Warner Brothers, and Encore Records, Mimi has transitioned to focus on helping independent artists navigate the complexities of the music industry while building sustainable careers.We kicked off our conversation by discussing the often misunderstood role of business affairs lawyers in record labels. Mimi emphasized that their primary...2025-02-1834 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 559 - Breaking Sonic Barriers With The Mutantrumpet | Ben NeillMy guest today is renowned musician, composer, and inventor of the groundbreaking Mutantrumpet Ben Neill. Ben’s Mutantrumpet is a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument that combines 3 trumpets and a trombone into one. It then incorporates interactive computer technologies that produces a sound that blurs the lines between acoustic and electronic music. Ben became interested in electronic music when he was the Music Curator of the N.Y.C. performance space The Kitchen from 1992 to 1999, and since that time he’s been incorporating electronic influences into his work. This includes thirteen albums, as well as exhibitions in museums and galleri...2025-02-0439 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 557 – From Open Mics to Major Deals: Homebwoi’s Music Journey | James ‘Homebwoi’ MaddoxIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant hip hop artist, producer, and designer James ‘Homebwoi’ Maddox.Homebwoi’s work has been featured on 10 major label albums, 2 major motion pictures, and 3 commercially released video games.Homebwoi is also the head of product design for his company Metro Southern Media, which specializes in creative services for artists, corporate branding, and film production services.In this episode, he and I discussed how signing a record deal was the beginning of the end of his first band, the unique way he got established in the A...2025-01-2833 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 556 – How Acoustics Shape Your Musical AND Emotional Experience | Norman VarneyIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Norman Varney of AV RoomService.Norman is an acoustic consultant who has designed over 500 critical listening rooms around the world, starting back to when he owned an audio retail store. After that, he became director of the Custom Installation and Home Theater divisions at Music Interface Technologies. There he designed the innovative and elaborate electrical system for the Scoring Stage of Lucas Film’s Skywalker Ranch.Norman then became a senior engineer with the Acoustic Systems Business at the Owens Corning Science & Techn...2025-01-2143 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 555 – How Blues Traveler Became a Music Industry Giant | Chan KinchlaIn this week’s episode, I sit down with Chandler Kinchla (commonly known as Chan), the guitar player for Blues Traveler and his new band W4RHORS3.Born in Ontario, Canada, Chan moved to Princeton, NJ where he met his Blues Traveler bandmates. After graduating high school, the band moved to New York City where they gigged around town until they secured a record deal.After they were signed, a bartender at one of the places they played at introduced the band to David Letterman. The band played his late night show many times over th...2025-01-1432 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 554 – Singing Secrets From a Hollywood Vocal Coach | Eric VetroIn this week’s episode, I sit down with singing coach to the stars, Eric Vetro.Eric has a client list that’s a “who’s who” of music celebrities, including Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Rita Ora, John Legend, and Shawn Mendes, as well as the lead singers from bands like Haim, Weezer, Incubus and Muse. He’s also trained A-list actors for the movie musicals La La Land, Chicago, Judy, Mary Poppins Returns, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, Eurovision, In The Heights, Cinderella, and Wicked, among many others. Plus he’s worked with many Disney...2025-01-0739 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 553 – My 2025 Predictions for the Music Industry: What’s Coming and What We’re Leaving BehindLast week, I broke down every single important (and interesting) piece of music news for 2024. And today, like last year, I’ll be making my own predictions for music in 2025.Listen in to learn all about them, from why I think young audiences will push back against AI-generated content to why indie artists will be dominating the mainstream music scene.I’ll also be discussing the possible future of streaming platforms, which industry key players will be facing challenges, the indisputable adoption of lossless audio as a standard, and more.Are you ready for...2024-12-3127 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 552 – TikTok Bans in the US, Cassettes Tapes in Japan, and Chechnya’s Tempo Rules: 2024 in MusicIn this week’s episode, I sit down with… myself. Yes friends, today, I go solo for this special episode of the podcast.In it, I’ll be reflecting on the major stories that shaped the music industry in 2024. In this special year-in-review episode, I’ll be going over TikTok’s potential ban in the US—an event which will completely change the industry going forward, Japan's unexpected cassette tape resurgence, and Chechnya's surprising tempo regulations.I’ll also be discussing how Spotify is adapting its royalty models, Live Nation’s issues with the US government...2024-12-2434 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 551 – The Man Who Beat Google for the Music Industry | Constantine RoussosIn this week’s episode, I sit down with Constantine Roussos, the founder and CEO of the DotMusic top-level domain name.Constantine is a Greek-Cypriot musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur whose dream of having a “.music” domain name put him up against some of the most powerful tech companies in the world. As you’ll hear today, he was able to persevere and eventually garner the support from the largest music coalition ever assembled, with members representing over 95% of global music consumed.Constantine has an interesting background, initially becoming a Cypriot Green Beret out...2024-12-1755 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 550 – How NAMM Is Revolutionizing the Music Industry in 2025 | John MlynczakIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant John Mlynczak, the president and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants (also known as NAMM).John started in the music business as a hotshot trumpet player in New Orleans with a passion for music education. From an early age, John has been interested in music technology, which eventually led him to taking a job as director of education with PreSonus, then with book publisher Hal Leonard, and then to his current position at NAMM.In this episode, he and I wil...2024-12-1042 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 549 – Behind the Scenes of A-List Event Planning | Steve EinzigIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Steve Einzig, an A-list booking agent and the CEO of bookingentertainement.com. bookingentertainement.com specializes in booking big name A-list musicians and entertainers such as John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Seal, and Maroon 5 for private and corporate events, catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Not only does the company book music from every genre, but also standup comedians and celebrity chefs as well.In this episode, Steve and I discussed how his passion for the blues led to a breakthrough label job, the most...2024-12-0336 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 548 – Performance Coaching Is The Secret to Thriving as a Musician, Here’s Why | Nick BottiniIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Nick Bottini, a multi-instrumentalist, consultant, and performance coach for musicians.Nick is a well-studied musician who taught at various levels, eventually rising to the Head of Music London schools. He transitioned into performance coaching after discovering the steps that unlocked his own musicianship. Since then he’s helped everyone from students to top music professionals to sports figures and even entrepreneurs.In this episode, Nick and I discussed when a musician needs a performance coach, why visualization doesn’t always work, how to get...2024-11-2634 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 547 – How to Build the Perfect Studio… in ONE Day! | Hush PazIn this week’s episode, I sit down with acoustician and studio designer Hush Paz.Hush’s company Sense and Sound offers an exclusive “Studio in a Day” service, where they design, install, and calibrate their customers’ studio acoustics in just one day. Among the many clients that have utilized this service include mixer DJ Swivel, film composer Sam Ewing, producer/composer Mike Woods, and video game audio company Hexany Audio.Hush has also designed his own unique acoustic panels, as well as Smart Legs for a super simple installation.In this episod...2024-11-1942 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 546 – How Songtradr Is Transforming Music Licensing and Rights | Paul WiltshireIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Paul Wiltshire, a music technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Songtradr.Songtradr is the only open and automated licensing marketplace of its kind with all types of music users from independent filmmakers, production houses, and advertising agencies to major brands such as Google, Microsoft, Disney, Netflix and Amazon.Since the platform’s official global launch in 2016, it has rapidly grown to more than 400,000 artists, producers, and songwriters worldwide using the technology for content management, distribution, and licensing.Paul's career began as an awar...2024-11-1236 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 545 – From Avant-Garde Music to Winning an Emmy and Writing With Bob Dylan | Michèle Vice-MaslinIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Emmy-winning producer, songwriter, and publisher, Michèle Vice-Maslin.Michèle has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world as well as over 6,000 music placements.Winning an Emmy for her work on the CBS TV show Guiding Light, she’s been quite successful in both television and films, with such a long credit list that it's hard to pick just a few––so it’s no surprise that her music can be heard on radio and television every single day, all year long....2024-11-0542 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 544 – The Revolutionary Voice Cloning Software Disrupting the Music Industry | Kanru HuaIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Kanru Hua, the founder of the music software company Dreamtonics which created the Synthesizer V and Synthesizer V Studio voice synthesis applications.A cumulation of years of AI research, signal processing, and musical passion led to Synthesizer V, which faithfully replicates the nuances of the human singing voice. Its voices are available natively in English, Japanese, and Chinese. The software even allows any voice to sing in any of the three languages. Pretty fascinating, right?In this episode, Kanru and I di...2024-10-2927 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 543 – The Journey From Classical Viola to Pedal Steel Virtuoso | Andrea WhittIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Andrea Whitt, a pedal steel, fiddle, and viola player.Andrea has toured with Shania Twain, recorded on Grammy award winning albums, and performed and recorded with dozens of other musicians including Journey, Deep Purple, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Halsey, and Phil Lesh.An accomplished visual artist, Andrea is regularly commissioned for paintings in her signature ink, watercolor, and oil styles, and her work can be found on her Boho Bunnie site.Andrea is also an exceptionally versatile arranger and composer, and was co...2024-10-2232 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 542 – Grammy-Award Winner Talks Life, Jingles, and New-Age Music | Cheryl EngelhardtIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Cheryl Engelhardt, a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, speaker, and career coach.Cheryl began her music career as an advertising and film composer in New York City, creating jingles for national ad campaigns. She then pursued a career as a pop/rock singer/songwriter and had songs in television and film. She also toured internationally with her backing band. Cheryl transitioned into new-age music and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New-Age, Ambient, or Chant Album in 2022.She’s also a certified traum...2024-10-1538 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 541 – Ethical AI in the Music Industry: Is It Possible? | Mick KielyIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the founder of IAIAI Technologies, Mick Kiely.IAIAI Technologies uses ethical AI technology to protect music copyright holder’s interests. Its GeanAI produces an AI fingerprint that profiles and tracks copyrighted works, while its QuiBot is an AI composer that is responsibly trained on music theory rather than scraping others’ works. The company’s Mymic is a repository for cloned voices, while its Quantum Star Project is a research project into how quantum computing can be used in music.All this is the brainchild of Mick K...2024-10-0831 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 540 – How AI Is Transforming the Music Industry | Marcus “Bellringer” BellIn this week’s episode, I sit down with producer, technologist and entrepreneur Marcus “Bellringer” Bell.Marcus has marketed, promoted, produced, remixed, written for, and mentored some of the world’s superstars and brands. His list of credits includes Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Beyonce, as well as Discovery Network, Amazon, and Warner Bros, just to name a few.Marcus is also the CEO of Bellringer Productions LLC, a music sync licensing and production company that operates a catalog of over 10,000 songs and 300 recording artists.Marcus has also published a number one Amazon bestsell...2024-10-0144 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 539 – How Gravel Museum Is Bridging the Gap Between Rock and Classical | Brad Thachuk & Steve ThachukIn this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two legends of the rock and classical music worlds, conductor Brad Thachuk and guitarist Steve Thachuk.Brad and Steve are the founders of Gravel Museum Music, an organization dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of rock music in the concert hall by presenting the repertoire with full symphony orchestra and dynamic arrangements. Some of Gravel Museum’s shows include The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis, Classic Rock Radio, Deep Purple Rising, and Symphonically Hip. Both Brad and Steve have PhDs in music...2024-09-2448 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 538 – The Secret to Earth, Wind & Fire's Live Sound | George MassenburgIn this week’s episode, I sit down with audio legend George Massenburg. George is a Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and educator. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Grateful Dead, and Phil Collins.A gifted audio designer, George literally invented the parametric equalizer, and his GML products are widely-known for their superior high quality. He continues that work in the digital domain today with plugins from his Massenburg Design Works.Suffice to say, George has a l...2024-09-1739 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 537 – How Noctil Is Changing the Game for Music Industry Professionals Everywhere | Jacob VargheseIs incomplete metadata keeping you from getting paid for your work? Then you definitely will want to give this week’s episode a listen!In it, I sit down with the founder and director of the metadata management company Noctil, Jacob Varghese.Jacob has over 24 years of experience leading complex technology projects in the telecom, media, and entertainment industries with Fortune 500 companies. When Jacob entered the music business, he wanted to solve technical challenges related to rights management and metadata in music.His company Noctil helps record labels, music publishers and per...2024-09-1027 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 536 – How to Unlock Your Inner Rockstar and Take on Life’s Challenges | Mark SchulmanIn this week’s episode of the podcast, I sat down with someone you’ve already met before (in fact, he was one of the first people I interviewed on my podcast, specifically in episode 51), the amazing Mark Schulman.Mark is a world-class drummer and motivational speaker. He has played with rock n’ roll royalty, manning the drum chair for everyone from Billy Idol, to Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce, and many other familiar names. He’s also done four world tours with P!nk over the course of fifteen years.Suffice to say, thi...2024-09-0337 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 535 – How Neural DSP Is Revolutionizing the Music Industry | Doug Castro & Francisco CrespIn this week’s episode, I sit down with the co-founders of Neural DSP, Doug Castro and Francisco Cresp. For those who aren’t aware, Neural DSP manufactures the highly regarded Quad Cortex amplifier modeler as well as a line of modeling plugins.Even though Neural DSP is located in Finland, both Doug and Francisco are from Chile. They fell in love with the country and its music as high school exchange students and decided to relocate to Finland after school. After Doug developed the Darkglass bass pedals which he eventually sold to Korg...2024-08-2732 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 534 – Remastering David Bowie’s Most Iconic Albums in Dolby Atmos | Ken Scott & Emre RamazanogluIn this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two guests who have done the most amazing work on some of David Bowie’s most beloved albums, Ken Scott and Emre Ramazanoglu.Ken is a legendary producer and audio engineer (who also appeared on Episodes 461 and 462), who aside from being one of the five main engineers for The Beatles, has also worked on some of the most notable albums by David Bowie, Elton John, Jeff Beck, Supertramp, and so many more.Also featured is mix engineer and producer, Emre, who has a weal...2024-08-2040 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 533 – Alexandra Fierra on How the Demon Box Turns Noise into MusicThe world of music is constantly evolving with new inventions and instruments thanks to the innovative minds of people like my guest this week, Alexandra Fierra.Her creation, the Demon Box, is almost indescribable. The device utilizes electromagnetic fields (EMF) to create and manipulate sounds from everyday electronic devices.She found inspiration in her synesthesia. This neurological condition, where senses intertwine, led her to explore the world of electromagnetic fields. We discuss all the technical aspects of the Demon Box, including its three-channel design, multiple outputs, and the ability to manipulate sounds that w...2024-08-1328 min
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR458 - Bobby Owsinski - Tips From Musician's Ai Handbook to Enhance And Promote Your Music With Artificial Intelligence Will Ai ever understand emotion in music? Bobby talked about writing the Musician's Ai Handbook on how to write lyrics, chords, melodies, and beats, generate vocal tracks, mixing and master, create lyric videos, and market your music easily using Ai. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bobby Owsinski a Producer/engineer and one of the best-selling authors in the music industry with 24 books that are now staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook, Social Media Promotion For Mus...2024-06-141h 57
Music Production and Mixing Tips Podcast for DIY Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix#134: Is AI Mixing and Mastering Any Good? An In-Depth Chat with Bobby OwsinskiHave you ever wondered if AI can master my music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: the best AI mastering, is there an AI that can mix songs, is there AI for music production, can I AI make music, can AI make my song sound better, or maybe even is AI-generated music legal? Then check out EP 134 of the Inside The Mix podcast.Join me for a riveting discussion with Bobby Owsinski, music production guru and educator, as we dissect the role of AI in today's music scene. Bobby demystifies the jargon and sheds light o...2024-03-1950 min
The Profitable Musician Show120. Discussing Artificial Intelligence And Copyright With Bobby OwsinskiArtificial intelligence is evolving and becoming ubiquitous at an extremely fast pace. It can be a bit confusing to follow what’s the latest on it and how it directly impacts your chosen industry. Bree Noble explores how this particular technology reshapes the music business with Bobby Owsinski, author of The Musician’s AI Handbook. Together, they explain the most ethical ways to use AI to create music, as well as some useful tools to help you out. Bobby also talks about the somewhat blurry lines that separate AI-generated music and copyright laws by explaining how to hone your creati...2024-03-1253 min
Modern Musician PodcastDissecting AI in Music, Deconstructing Misconceptions, and Embracing the AI Revolution with Bobby OwsinskiBobby Owsinski is a renowned author of 24 best-selling books on the music industry and a revered expert in the realm of music branding and audio. With accolades such as contributing to Forbes, appearances on CNN and ABC News, and a highly-rated podcast in its 9th year with over 400 episodes, Bobby's expertise is indisputable. His recent production ventures have topped the Billboard Blues Chart at #2 and the Apple Music Rock Chart at #5, affirming his mastery in the field.Michael Walker and Bobby Owsinksi dissect the intriguing world of AI in music. From dispelling fears and misconceptions surrounding AI...2023-12-0450 min
Music Production PodcastMake Better Music Faster Using AI with Bobby OwsinskiBobby Owsinski is an audio engineer, producer, author, and educator. His book, The Mixing Engineer's Handbook is in its 5th edition and is a foundational part of college classrooms. Bobby writes about music production and gear on his blog Music 3.0. He also hosts the Podcast Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, which covers the latest industry news and features interviews with assorted music professionals. I've been following and learning from Bobby's work for the last decade, so speaking with him was a true honor. Bobby spoke in great depth about his exploration of AI in music production. He spoke...2023-09-051h 06
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR395 - Bobby Owsinski - Answers All Your Mixing Questions Mix with your ears closed! Bobby talked about mixing using only visual meters, why playlist mixes are the new radio mixes, immersive audio, simple home studio sound treatments, mixing in headphones, and how to take your mix from muddy to magnificent. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bobby Owsinski a Producer/engineer and one of the best selling authors in the music industry with 24 books that are now staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook, Soc...2023-03-312h 04
Successful MusiciansEpisode 1 - Bobby Owsinski: Audio Engineer and Author's Definition of Success, Musician's Mistakes and Advice to Young MusiciansI am excited to introduce our very first guest, Bobby Owsinski. He is an audio engineer, producer, musician, and author. He produces and mixes records, has written dozens of books, many of which are used in hundreds of universities, has hundreds of blog posts, and creates podcasts and online courses. He's made an enormous impact on the music industry and become a mentor and coach to countless musicians.
In this episode, Bobby will give us a glimpse of how he started in the music industry and his experiences on how he started writing books. We also talked...2022-07-2819 min
Secret SonicsSecret Sonics 151 - Bobby Owsinski - Bird's-Eye View of the Audio IndustryBobby Owsinski is a music producer, mixer, author, and podcaster based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Bobby tells his story - from the stage to the studio and eventually writing books and hosting his podcast. He talks about meeting former Beatles, and lessons from two of their engineers - Ken Scott and Geoff Emerick. He goes deep on keeping his hand on the pulse of the industry, tracking killer brass players, and thoughts on saturation in mixing, Atmos, and NFTs. We also talk about the latest edition of his book, "The Mixing Engineer's Handbook," and so much...2022-07-101h 25
Master Your Mix PodcastBobby Owsinski: Using Analog Methods in the Digital RealmProducer/engineer Bobby Owsinski is one of the best-selling authors in the music industry with 23 books that are now staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook, Social Media Promotion For Musicians, Music 4.0: A Survival Guide For Making Music In The Internet Age and more. He’s also a contributor to Forbes covering the new music business, his popular production and music industry blogs are nearing 8 million visits, and he’s appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music branding and audio expert. Bobby has worked on ove...2022-06-291h 01
Working Class AudioWCA #387 with Bobby Owsinski - The Mix Engineers Handbook, Dolby Atmos, Collecting Ideas, Networking, and Clarity
My guest is a mixer, producer, author, and coach Bobby Owsinski. Bobby is the author of many books, including The Mixing Engineers Handbook; Bobby has also worked with many artists and companies, including Mick Taylor, Joe Houston, Rhino DVD, Forbes, Surround Pro Magazine, Adrianna Marie, and her Groovecutters. This is Bobby's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss:
Dolby Atmos
5.1 Surround
Kludging Surround Tools Together
The Mix Engineers Handbook
Smart Plugins
Dynamics Timing
Self-Mastering
Saturation
Collecting Ideas
Networking
Clarity
Matt's Rant: Random T...2022-05-1754 min
Working Class AudioWCA #387 with Bobby Owsinski - The Mix Engineers Handbook, Dolby Atmos, Collecting Ideas, Networking, and ClarityMy guest is a mixer, producer, author, and coach Bobby Owsinski. Bobby is the author of many books, including The Mixing Engineers Handbook; Bobby has also worked with many artists and companies, including Mick Taylor, Joe Houston, Rhino DVD, Forbes, Surround Pro Magazine, Adrianna Marie, and her Groovecutters. This is Bobby's second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss:
Dolby Atmos
5.1 Surround
Kludging Surround Tools Together
The Mix Engineers Handbook
Smart Plugins
Dynamics Timing
Self-Mastering
Saturation
Collecting Ideas
Networking
Clarity
Matt's Rant: Random Thoughts2022-05-1658 min
Modern Musician PodcastThe Transformation of the Music Industry with Bobby OwsinskiBobby Owsinski is a mixer, producer, and author of 24 best-selling books on music, recording and the music business. He is also the creator of online courses like 101 Mixing Tricks, the Social Media For Musicians Bootcamp, and many more. He’s a senior contributor to Forbes writing on the big picture trends in the new music business, and has appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music branding and audio expert. Whether you’re a musician, songwriter, artist, engineer or producer, this episode will help you take your career to the next level. Here’s...2022-03-2847 min
The Trout ShowThe Trout Interviews Bobby Owsinski Recording Producer, Engineer, Arranger and Author of Dozens of BooksThe Trout interviews Bobby Owsinski who is best known as author of over 27 books in the field of music, music recording and social media, and for audio engineering, especially in surround mixing with credits including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Pantera, Weird Al Yankovic, Willie Nelson, Elvis, Neil Young, Iron Maiden, The Ramones, and Chicago. Bobby has worked on projects as an engineer, producer, writer or arranger including music, commercials, television and motion pictures. Bobby is senior contributor to Forbes writing on the big picture trends in the new music business, and he has appeared on CNN and ABC News a...2022-02-1941 min
The Pro Audio SuiteBobby Owsinski - Recording with the MasterBobby Owsinski is an American audio engineer, producer, musician, public speaker and author based in Los Angeles, California. His books include the Recording Engineer's Handbook, The Studio Builders Handbook, deconstructed hits and many others. This week he joins us to talk about all things audio. From bit rates to recording chains and moe. It's a fascinating chat that will have you taking page after page of notes.. The Pro Audio Suite has kindly been supplied with gear from RØDE microphones. We would like to thank them for their involvement with our show, and th...2020-08-311h 09Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #315 – Musician Relief Funds, Fender Stops Using Ash, And Composer Joe RenzettiMy guest on this episode is Joe Renzetti, who started in the studio band of the Cameo Parkway label in Philadelphia playing on hits like “Let’s Twist Again,” “South Street,” Palisades Park,” and “Limbo Rock.”
He then moved to New York where he worked as an arranger on huge hits like “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb and Barry Manilow’s breakout hit “Mandy.”
After a move West, Joe immediately found success in Hollywood, winning an Academy Award for The Buddy Holly Story, and scoring a wide variety of films and television shows. He won accolades for his scores on horror films like Dead & Buried...2020-04-2844 min
Break the BusinessBTB Ep 210: Maximize your social media engagement with Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0This week, Ryan talks to music industry expert and author Bobby Owsinski. In addition to writing dozens of books about music and the music business, Bobby is also the creator of the super-informative Music 3.0 blog. Bobby joins us this week to talk about recent studies about social media engagement. Which platforms are best for getting engagement and what sorts of posts get will get your fans to interact with you. Find out more about our guest by visiting www.bobbyowsinski.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and GooglePlay. Follow Ryan @ryankair and...2020-01-0514 min
Ableton Music Producer Podcast#32 - Streaming Royalties in The Digital Age w/ Bobby OwsinskiListen as Dan and Bobby discuss online music streaming, and things artists should do to get paid and protect their music.
Bobby Owsinski is an author, mixing engineer, producer and songwriter. His credits include working with artists like The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Iron Maiden, The Ramones, and many others.
Follow Bobby on his website at: http://bobbyowsinski.com/
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.soundexchange.com/
http://nmpa.org/ (national music publishers association)
distrokid.com (re...2019-07-3051 min
TAXI TVHow Much You Get Paid When Your Music is Streamed [with Bobby Owsinski]Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/intyCmrB4AQ
Learn more about Bobby: http://bobbyowsinski.com
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Why are the royalty payments so low?
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What does it take to have a view and a channel monetized?
Is a million views or streams really that much any more?
Which pays more - Spotify or Pandora, and...2019-05-141h 31Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #265 – Digital Payola, Minors Playing In Clubs, And Microphone Maker Dave PearlmanAfter years as a touring pedal steel guitarist with everyone from Dan Fogelberg and Phil Everly to Pat Boone and Bobby Womack, Dave Pearlman opened his Rotund Rascal Studio in North Hollywood in 1979.
To save money on outside techs, Dave began to do repairs and modifications on classic mics like the U47, 67 and AKG C12. His side business became so successful that Dave closed the studio after 25 years and started Pearlman Microphones.
He now hand-builds a full line of excellent vintage-style tube mics, including the mostly overlooked Church MGM microphone from the 50s, Telefunken 250, and the U 47, among others.
In...2019-05-1447 min
The Podcast Engineering ShowBobby Owsinski, Audio Engineer and AuthorMy guest is Bobby Owsinski - Audio Engineer, Producer, Author, Coach, and host of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast! Bobby has earned many engineering and producer credits on popular music, and he has authored 24 books on recording, music, the music business and social media. Check out lots of Bobby's credits and accomplishments below. On this episode Bobby and I discussed tons, including: Shure SM7B 1073 clone from Golden A Used to use an 1176 clone (Warm Audio WA76) UAD Apollo Twin MKII 2013 iMac, about to upgrade Soundflower ATM50X Headphones (Has HD650’s but open back doesn’t work t...2018-12-201h 14TAXI TVSocial Media Promotion for Musicians with Bobby OwsinskiWatch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jXEDnwLEjgU
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Michael will be back in the saddle for Monday's TAXI TV, and he'll be helping you learn about one of his favorite topics -- Marketing Music! Fishing was a good guess, but not for this show ;-)
Many of you know Bobby Owsinski for his best-selling books on engineering and mixing, but you may not know that he's also a world-class expert on marketing with social media, websites, and email as well! If you're frustrated that your marketing efforts aren't panning out like you'd hoped...2018-08-211h 29
Break the BusinessBTB Ep 136: Copyright court for indie artists?; Bobby Owsinski talks Spotify's direct licensingHi Podcast Listeners! The Podcast now has its own Twitter account! Visit us @thebtbpodcast.This week, Ryan talks about the CASE Act, a bill currently going through Congress that would create a special court for small claims copyright disputes. Could this law create a means for indie artists to get justice when their works are stolen, or is it promising more than it can deliver? Ryan also sits down with Bobby Owsinski to talk about Bobby's recent article in Forbes about Spotify doing direct licensing deals with indie artists. Bobby has some great insight about what Spotify's move means for...2018-06-2529 min
Break the BusinessBTB Ep 133: Interviews with Bobby Owsinski and Guy & Ilan FerdmanThis week, we feature an interview with Bobby Owsinski of the Music 3.0 blog and Guy & Ilan Ferdman of Satori Prime. Great music industry advice this week that will definitely inspire your inner entrepreneur! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-0452 min
The Music Biz WeeklyMusic Industry Veteran Bobby Owsinski Talks Music, Marketing and RecordingMusic industry veteran Bobby Owsinski joins us this week to talk about music streaming, smart speakers, recording and the general state of the music industry. Visit www.BobbyOwsinski.com https://www.soultracks.com/opinion-cr-spotify-soul-jazz Visit Hypebot for music business news and insights. www.Hypebot.com If you are interested in speaking with Michael about what he can do to assist with marketing needs message […]2018-06-0147 min
The Music Biz Weekly325 Bobby Owsinski Talks Music, Marketing and RecordingVisit http://www.MichaelBrandvold.com Music industry veteran Bobby Owsinski joins us this week to talk about music streaming, smart speakers, recording and the general state of the music industry.
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Working Class AudioWCA #180 with Bobby OwsinskiProducer/engineer Bobby Owsinski is one of the best selling authors in the music industry with 23 books that are now staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook, Social Media Promotion For Musicians, Music 4.0: A Survival Guide For Making Music In The Internet Age and more. He’s also a contributor to Forbes covering the new music business, his popular production and music industry blogs are nearing 8 million visits, and he’s appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music branding and audio expert. Bobby has worked on...2018-05-281h 08
Working Class AudioWCA #180 with Bobby OwsinskiWorking Class Audio #180 with Bobby Owsinski!!! Producer/engineer Bobby Owsinski is one of the best selling authors in the music industry with 23 books that are now staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook, Social Media Promotion For Musicians, Music 4.0: A Survival Guide For Making Music In The Internet Age and more. He’s also a contributor to Forbes covering the new music business, his popular production and music industry blogs are nearing 8 million visits, and he’s appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music b...2018-05-281h 08Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #208 – What A Vinyl Hit Really Means, Pro Tools Gets A New Name, And Scoring Mixer Bobby FernandezNEWS
A vinyl hit doesn't really mean a lot of sales
A Pro Tools version is getting a new name
GUEST
Film scoring mixer Bobby Fernandez2018-04-1056 min
Break the BusinessBTB Ep 94: Is Sony buying Tunecore?; Spotify sued; interview with Bobby OwsinskiHi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan talks about rumors of Sony buying the music streaming service TuneCore. If this story is true, what does it mean for indie artists? Will Sony improve TuneCore's clout, or will it infect Tunecore's artist-friendly model? Ryan also talks about Spotify being on the receiving end of a nine-figure lawsuit and what it might mean for musicians as well as the streaming service's IPO.In the second segment, musician/producer/author...2017-07-2352 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 174 Three Steps To Getting Your Writing Done (with Bobby Owsinski)In this special repeat short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, author and music producer, Bobby Owsinski, reveals his writing process, one which has seen him create a high volume of best-selling books and many hit records. Bobby's simple yet very effective approach to his writing and creative work is broken down, step-by-step, for you to try. Although the example given focuses on writing, as you'll hear, Bobby's approach can be applied to almost any creative endeavour. Bobby is one of the best-selling authors in the music industry....2016-11-3008 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 173 Author and Producer Bobby Owsinski on Writing, Recording and Crafting a Career in the Music IndustryBobby Owsinski is a best-selling author and much sought after audio producer in the music industry. In the repeat edition of this classic episode, Bobby reveals his writing formula and why he is excited about the future of the music industry. He's worked on hundreds of projects for 'superstar' acts and written countless books that document and reveal the art and science of music production. Having worked with, and interviewed, many A-list audio producers, in this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Bobby reveals why he hopes there is someone, somewhere creating a new style...2016-11-2549 min
Break the BusinessBTB Ep 51: Lou Pearlman's Legacy; Bobby Owsinski on succeeding as an independent artistHi Podcast listeners! In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about the passing of fraudster and music producer Lou Pearlman. Pearlman passed away in mid-August while serving time in prison for orchestrating a $300 million ponzi scheme. Among the way, Pearlman went on to create, and subsequently allegedly defraud, a number of boy bands, including the Backstreet Boys and N*Sync. Ryan discusses Pearlman's acts of exploitation in the music industry and talks about how his actions serve as a warning to all musicians to be careful when deciding with whom you do business. Remember: If someone comes along and...2016-08-291h 08Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #118 – Increased Songwriter Royalty, A New Flash Drive Design, And Bobby SummerfieldNEWS
Apple proposes an increase in the songwriter royalty rate for on-demand streaming
Other World Computing introduces a new 256 Gig USB 3.0 flash drive that 16 X faster than what's available
GUEST
Engineer, producer and composer Bobby Summerfield
Check out Bobby's website and hear him (and me) on the AudioNowcast audio podcast2016-07-1954 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #104 – Apple Files Swearing Patent, 6 Trouble Frequencies, Music Attorney John KelloggNews:
- Apple filed patent with technology to eliminate swear words out of content
- 6 trouble frequencies in music
Get Bobby's courses at bobbyowsinskicourses.com
Interview:
- Music Attorney John Kellogg2016-04-1146 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #98 – MySpace Bought By Time Inc., Comparing RCA to Apple, Drummer To The Stars Jaime OldakerNews:
- MySpace purchased by Time Inc.
- Bobby's new mini-coaching program - Lead And Background Vocal Mixing Tricks. Find out more at BobbyOwsinskiCourses.com
- Comparing RCA to Apple
Interview:
- Drummer to the stars Jaime Oldaker2016-02-2956 min
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR010 – Bobby Owsinski – 101 Mixing TricksGet 4 of Bobby's Mixing Tricks FREE here!
My guest today is Bobby Owsinski, a producer, mixer, podcaster, and author.
Bobby has a long list of credits that include Surround Mixing for household names like: The Who, Thin Lizzy, Todd Rungren, Dead Kennedys, Mel Tormé, The Kinks, and Pantera. Bobby’s production credits include Amon Tobin, Gerry Groom, Mick Taylor, and Joe Houston to name a few. And he recently produced and mixed the #2 album on the Billboard Blues chart, The Adrian Marie Blues Project.
Bobby is a prolific author, and has written 23 books t...2015-11-1354 min
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR010 – Bobby Owsinski – 101 Mixing TricksGet 4 of Bobby's Mixing Tricks FREE here!
My guest today is Bobby Owsinski, a producer, mixer, podcaster, and author.
Bobby has a long list of credits that include Surround Mixing for household names like: The Who, Thin Lizzy, Todd Rungren, Dead Kennedys, Mel Tormé, The Kinks, and Pantera. Bobby’s production credits include Amon Tobin, Gerry Groom, Mick Taylor, and Joe Houston to name a few. And he recently produced and mixed the #2 album on the Billboard Blues chart, The Adrian Marie Blues Project.
Bobby is a prolific author, and has written 23 books t...2015-11-1354 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #49 – Producer Michael Beinhorn, Facebook Algorithm, and Charging MethodsNews:
- Your Facebook Likes might go down. Facebook is changing algorithm
- 5 ways to charge for your services
Interview:
- Producer Michael Beinhorn - find out more about Michael here: http://michaelbeinhorn.com/
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Click here to see the video interview with Michael and Bobby.2015-03-191h 15Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #47 – The Legendary Al SchmittNews:
- Submitting your songs to iTunes
- The 5 most common mixing mistakes
Interview:
The legendary Al Schmitt: find out more about Al on his Facebook page.
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Click here to see the video interview with Al and Bobby.2015-03-0639 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #42 – Winter NAMM 2015 Wrap UpHear Bobby's overview of Winter NAMM 2015!
You can read more on Bobby's Big Picture Music Production Blog:
Winter NAMM Show Trends
Winter NAMM Show Overview - Part 1
Winter NAMM Show Overview - Part 22015-01-3027 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #37 – Bobby’s 2014 Year End ReviewIn this episode we go over the events, releases and gear of 2014. Enjoy!
(show notes coming soon)2014-12-2731 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #27 – 2014 AES Show Wrap UpSee the pictures of the gear from AES 2014 at Bobby's Big Picture Music Production Blog.
AES Show New Gear Wrap Up Part 1
AES Show New Gear Wrap Up Part 2
AES Show New Gear Wrap Up Part 32014-10-1636 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #22 – Jeff Ponchick of YouTube Network, FullscreenNews:
- The importance of meta-data in your files
- Bobby Owsinski's 10 favorite plugins of all time!
Interview:
Jeff Ponchick - A&R Manager for YouTube network Full Screen and co-founder of Outlisten.com2014-09-1247 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #18 – Jay and Chandler of Music Geek ServicesNews:
- The 1000 fans Theory
- Bobby's 10 favorite microphones
Interview:
- Jay and Chandler Coyle of Music Geek Services, direct-to-fan consultants2014-08-161h 06Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #9: Bassist, Engineer, Producer and Mojave Audio President, Dusty WakemanNews:
- What's your image? Listen to Bobby's steps on how to create a good one!
- AVID loses 4 key employees
Interview:
- Bassist, engineer, and producer Dusty Wakeman, president of Mojave Audio2014-06-1349 min