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Production Talk Podcast#080 - ELLIOTT WHEELER and JAMIESON SHAW: Film Composition & Music Editing for Hollywood MoviesComposer Elliott Wheeler and music editor Jamieson Shaw have worked on the Netflix series The Get Down, as well as world-renowned Baz Luhrmann movies such as The Great Gatsby and the Elvis Movie.
show notes: www.mixartist.com.au/post/__080
2023-09-1847 min
Production Talk Podcast#079 - CASS EAGER: from open-mic nights to composing music for US commercialsCheck out the show notes: www.mixartist.com.au/post/__079
In this episode:
How Cass started her music career singing open mic nights in Sydney
Cass' studio and live projects
How Cass overcame writers-block
Going international - how Cass made contacts in the US, and got her music into a McDonalds ad
Finding her production groove: producing with Billy Lefler in LA
Upcoming releases and plans for the future
2023-09-0437 min
Production Talk Podcast#078 - Balancing Time and Value - Insights for Music ProfessionalsShow-notes: www.mixartist.com.au/post/__078
"As a musician, you are a business. Business is what you are doing. You are not on a salary." - Jan 'Yarn' Muths
In this episode:
What I learned from my business coach, and how you can benefit from it, too
The business case of being a professional in the music industry
The time/value ratio
There's no way to success without it: The crucial transfer of energy
How to work out which...
2023-08-2836 min
Production Talk Podcast#078 - Podcast News and New Feature AnnouncementThe Production Talk podcast will be back soon with a new, fresh format.
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Jan 'Yarn' Muths: What's up ever...
2023-03-1002 minProduction Talk Podcast#077 - The Hardest Part Of Music ProductionThe Hardest Part Of Music Production, 4 stories of EP/Album productions
Why some never get anywhere
Why excitement fades over time
How producing fast may be the solution
2023-02-0628 min
Production Talk Podcast#076 - SHINEY LEFAI: Performing EDM with her live-band LOONALOOPSHINEY LEFAI: Performing EDM with her live-band LOONALOOP
Loonaloop’s SHINEY LEFAI - 45 years in the music industry
Writing EDM for a live band
...read more
2023-01-2340 min
Production Talk Podcast#075 - DR. FRED COLE: All About Pianos#075 - Dr. FRED COLE: All About Pianos, Piano specialist Dr. Fred Cole shares unbelievable knowledge. He plays some of the most amazing pianos and explains the differences.
2023-01-0948 min
Production Talk Podcast#074 - DR. BARRY HILL: Bass & Low Frequencies#073 - DR. BARRY HILL: Bass & Low Frequencies Barry’s academic career
How Barry got interested in humans imitating machines
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in music
Barry’s past projects (The Bird, CyberBass) and current projects
Getting your instrument set up for comfortable playing
Pedal boards - blessing or curse?
Kick and bass - friends or foes?
The mindset of successful musicians
2023-01-0254 min
Production Talk Podcast#073 - TOM GARNETT: Recording World Class Artists At Studios 301In this episode:
Tom Garnett's career in music production
How Tom records world renowned artists at Studios301
Preparing your instruments for a recording session
Tips and tricks for recording at home
The problem with cheap condenser microphones
...read more
2022-12-2650 min
Production Talk Podcast#072 - SANDY SANTAS: Its Gonna Be A Happy Christmas#072 - SANDY SANTAS: Its Gonna Be A Happy Christmas
The making of the song ”It’s Gonna Be A Happy Christmas” ... read more
2022-12-1918 min
Production Talk Podcast#071 - MICK McHUGH: From Humble Beginnings in Ireland to a Professional Music Career in Australia#071 - MICK McHUGH: From Humble Beginnings in Ireland to a Professional Music Career in Australia, Mick’s Irish heritage, and how the Irish music culture influenced him as a young person
How Mick left a safe career at Hewlett Packard to become a career as a professional musician
Mistakes Mick did as a young musician and how he learned from these mistakes
How Mick dealt with setbacks and discouragement
Micks tips and tricks on getting through to event managers and booking gigs
Mick’s songwriting workflows
How Mick worked with different producers to record his albums
The making of the song...
2022-12-121h 01
Production Talk Podcast#070 - LEESA GENTZ [Hussy Hicks] - How we survived the Lismore Flood#070 - LEESA GENTZ [Hussy Hicks] - How we survived the Lismore Flood, Huzzy Hicks singer Leesa Gents shares how she was tapped on her roof while her bandmate Julz only barely kept her head above water while rescuing an elderly neighbour
2022-12-0556 min
2022-11-2802 min
Production Talk Podcast#069 - IAN SHEPHERD: Mastering and the Loudness Sweet Spot#069 - IAN SHEPHERD: Mastering, and the Loudness Sweet Spot, How Ian learned the craft of mastering
The loudness wars, and the downsides of loud masters
How to compare masters of different loudness
Mastering for CD, streaming, radio and vinyl
2022-11-141h 02Production Talk Podcast#068 - How To Get Your Band Ready for A Studio Recording SessionHow To Get Your Band Ready for A Studio Recording Session
2022-11-0727 min
Production Talk Podcast#067 - YARN”S PRODUCTION SECRETS: The 2 Magic Recording Triangles#067 - Yarn’s Production Secrets: The 2 Recording Triangles
The first triangle:
Instrument,
Player and
Room
The second triangle:
Microphone choice,
Microphone placement and
Preamp choice / gain
2022-11-0142 minProduction Talk Podcast#066 - FLOOD SONGS PROJECT - pt II: Introducing the artists Brett, Cheyenne, Shannon and producers Saphia and Nathan#066 - FLOOD SONGS PROJECT - pt II: Introducing the artists Brett, Cheyenne, Shannon and producers Saphia and Nathan
Announcing the remaining 3 of the seven artists who made it onto the Flood Songs compilation:
Brett Kelly
Cheyenne Murphy
Shannon Loch
as well as our amazing production team Saphia Stone and Nathan Stanborough
2022-10-2436 minProduction Talk Podcast#065 - FLOOD SONGS PROJECT - pt I: Introducing the artists Koko, Emma, Shelly and Zahlu#065 - FLOOD SONGS PROJECT: Introducing the artists Koko Kopytko, Emma Hamilton, Shelly Brown and Jason Zahlu
Announcing the first 4 of the seven artists who made it onto the Flood Songs compilation:
Koko Kopytko
Emma Hamilton
Shelly Brown
Jason Zahlu
2022-10-1736 min
Production Talk Podcast#064 - FELICITY LAWLESS and ELENA MARCIGOT (aka MsEleneous): Recording tricks for guitar and saxFELICITY LAWLESS and ELENA MARCIGOT (aka MsEleneous): Recording tricks for guitar and sax, How Felicity made use of the lockdown during COVID
Felicities band and members
Elena’s preparation for studio sessions
Microphone choices for acoustic guitar
The effect of the room on recording guitar and sax
Elena’s preferences for live microphone techniques
How Felicity and Elena use in-ear monitoring on stage
Felicity and Elena’s advice for young musicians
read more
2022-10-1039 min
Production Talk Podcast#063 - BEN GILLIES of Silverchair: From teenage beginnings in Newcastle to the top of the world#063 - BEN GILLIES of Silverchair: From teenage beginnings in Newcastle to the top of the world, The beginnings of Silverchair
Ben’s take on small vs. high-end studios
Recording to analogue tape
Editing music on analogue tape
Ben’s choice of drums, heads and cymbals
Songwriting at Silverchair
Ben’s drum heros
Ben’s advice for young musicians today
2022-10-0344 min
Production Talk Podcast#062 - CHRIS HARMS (Lord Of The Lost) - From Humble Beginnings to Touring Europe with Iron MaidenCHRIS HARMS (Lord Of The Lost) - From Humble Beginnings to Touring Europe with Iron Maiden, Chris’ humble beginnings as musician in Hamburg / Germany
Lord Of The Lost: the band members and the team Chris has built
Songwriting, and Chris ’keep-going’ mindset
2022-09-261h 00
Production Talk Podcast#061 - GRANT GERATHY (John Butler Trio): Drum Groove Secrets#061 - GRANT GERATHY (John Butler Trio): Drum Groove Secrets:
How Grant learned to drum in a week
7 gigs a week: no time (and no need) for practising
Grant’s experience touring the world with the John Butler Trio
Recording with the John Butler Trio: keeping the right mindset in the studio
Grant’s secrets for groove and getting deep into the pocket: the concept of note-length in drumming
Grant’s home studio and remote drum recordings
Drum tuning to the musical key and intervals
2022-09-1935 min
Production Talk Podcast#060 - NEIL WILSON of Suitcase Records: Making Vinyl Record at Brisbane’s New Vinyl Production PlantNEIL WILSON of Suitcase Records: Making Vinyl Records, The long path from the idea to a fully functional vinyl pressing plant
About mothers and stampers: The many steps of the vinyl production process
Neil’s take on why vinyl records sound better
Neil’s tips for bands and musicians who’d like to release vinyl records
Neil’s tips on marketing and selling vinyl records to your fans
2022-09-121h 16
Production Talk Podcast#059 - PETER HUNT of KOOII: Producing Records in Basements and Pro Studios#059 - PETER HUNT of KOOII: Producing Records in Basements and Pro Studios, How Peter started as a musician
Producing KOOII records in basements and pro studios
How Peter recorded his solo album with basic gear
The mindset of getting recording takes right
2022-09-0549 min
Production Talk Podcast#058 - MIKE WATSON of the WHARVES: Making Records in Pro Studios, at Home and OnlineMIKE WATSON of the WHARVES: Making Records in Pro Studios, at Home and Online
How the WHARVES formed
How the WHARVES produces records in pro studios, at home and online
How Mike achieved totally unique sounds
Touring the UK
The WHARVES online infrastructure & IT backend
2022-08-2942 min
Production Talk Podcast#057 - SPECIAL: Vocal Recording Techniques, Tips and Tricks for Performing at your BestSPECIAL: Vocal Recording
What’s most important in music: vocals!
What to eat/drink before singing
What NOT to eat/drink before singing
Preparing yourself mentally and physically for the singing session
How to get the best vocal sound:
When large diaphragm condensers are best
Why there’s still a need for hi-end and vintage mics
When dyn mics are best
When ribbon mics are best
Pre-amps: Your interface’s transistor preamps, vs. tube preamps and preamps with transformers
Compressors, if in doubt: don’t!
Adding comfort reverb (stereo!) to the headphones
The headphone mix: clean, minimalistic, stereo
Setting the mood in...
2022-08-221h 02
Production Talk Podcast#056 - ADAM GARDINER: Drums, Recording and Monetising Music with Sync LicensingPro Drummer ADAM GARDINER: Monetising Music with Sync Licensing, How Adam started as a young drummer
Adam’s method of practising
How Adam uses Sync Licensing to generate income
Micro Sync, non-exclusive vs. exclusive sync licensing
2022-08-1559 min
Production Talk Podcast#055 - ROD COE: Producing Records for EMI and Playing Bass for Slim Dusty#055 - ROD COE: EMI Producer & Bass Player, In this episode:
Starting as a young musician
Rod’s early days as a musician
Rod’s take on practising the instrument
Pros and Cons of being in a band
Rod Coe produced the legendary punk band The Saints
How Rod produced Slim Dusty, and later became his bass player
Rod’s time as producer at EMI Sydney
Managing the double-bass on stage
2022-08-0852 min
Production Talk Podcast#054 - Mixing Rock/Metal, from raw recordings to finished mixMix-Down special
Mixing Rock / Metal
The rough mix
The instrument groups
The processing stage
Adding the icing on the cake
2022-08-011h 09
Production Talk Podcast#053 - JOSH LEE HAMILTON: The Production of his new Album ”Days Like Yesterday”JOSH LEE HAMILTON: The Production of his new Album ”Days Like Yesterday” Josh’s early days and how he got discovered by Tripple-J Unearthed
How Josh won an award and a recording session
Which signals Josh recorded at home, and which he recorded with the help of professionals, such as Garrett Kato and Jan ’Yarn’ Muths
Josh’s home studio setup
The pros and cons of recording in a studio vs at home
Josh’s editing tricks: NOT to the grid
2022-07-2548 min
Production Talk Podcast#052 - ADAM BIGGS (Biggsounds Productions): Live Sound, part IIADAM BIGGS (Biggsounds Productions): Live Sound, part II, What counts (and what doesn’t) for a good live show
The interaction between concert volume and the audience
How technically complex should a show be?
The blessing and the curse of advanced music technology in live shows
What you need to know about using a laptop on stage
The mental state of dealing with the inevitable technical failures on stage
Vocal effects processors on stage - how to get the most out of your gear
Stage plans and input lists
8pc a cappella vocals into a single vocal condenser mic - ma...
2022-07-1845 min
Production Talk Podcast#051 - ADAM BIGGS (Biggsounds Productions): What Musicians need to know about Live Sound, pt. I#051 - ADAM BIGGS (Biggsounds Productions): What Musicians Need to know about Live Sound, pt. I
How Adam started his Live Sound business
How Adam ended up mixing a show on the top of a Himalayan mountain in Nepal
2022-07-1149 min
Production Talk Podcast#050 - ANDY HAGERMAN, AVID’s Audio Sensei, explains Digital Audio and DAW WorkflowsANDY HAGERMAN, AVID’s Audio Sensei, explains Digital Audio and DAW Workflows
Andy Hagerman’s career in music and education
Recording myths: Do recordings sound different in different DAWs?
The digital summing engine
Analogue and digital recording levels: saturation and clipping
The importance of clocking for audio interfaces
Recording levels and bit-depth: 16bit or 24bit?
The magic of 32bit floating point. Where it’s beneficial and where it’s pointless
Things you won’t find in the manual: The inner workings of Pro Tools.
Latency - how to overcome the pesky echo in your headphones
How to get an authentic-sounding MIDI perfo...
2022-07-041h 07
Production Talk Podcast#049 - PAULIE B. The essence of music production: how to get the best performances out of musicians#049 - PAULIE B. The essence of music production: how to get the best performances out of musicians
Paulie B.’s musical beginnings as punk musician, studying in Brisbane
Analogue workflows, translated to the digital age
2022-06-271h 00
Production Talk Podcast#048 - HEATHER BONNEFOND: The story of her impressive career in Pro Audio#048 - HEATHER BONNEFOND: The story of her impressive career in Pro Audio
Pro-Audio power couple: Heather and Jim Bonnefond
The start of Heather’s career in the audio industry
The music scene in the seventies
What it was like to be a woman in pro audio in 1976
2022-06-2056 min
Production Talk Podcast#047 - EIKE FREEZE: One of Europe’s most influential rock/metal producers shares his tips and tricks in this interviewEIKE FREEZE: One of Europe’s most influential rock/metal producers shares his tips and tricks in this interview
EIKE FREEZE started his career as the bandleader, rhythm guitar-player and main-vocalist of the metal legends DARK AGE. He’s also a music professional, specialised on rock and metal, with a humongous list of production credits. His portfolio reads like the who-is-who of rock and metal. He played the headliner show at the world’s biggest metal festival.
And in this interview, Eike shares his recording and mixing tips and tricks, as well as his inspiring production philosophies.
read more...
2022-06-131h 03
Production Talk Podcast#046 - ERIC COELHO: recording the Havana Meets Kingston sessions#046 - ERIC COELHO: recording the Havana Meets Kingston sessions
Eric’s live sound tips and tricks
Mixing foldbacks for ＞18 musicians on stage
pros / cons of in-ear monitoring
How to wean musicians off the foldback speakers
How Eric Coelho and producer Jake Savona met at Studios301
Recording the Havana Meets Kingston sessions at EGRAM studio, Cuba
Soundcheck and microphone choices
Gain staging and preamps used
Microphone placement
Eric (almost) getting lost in translation
Soundcheck with Sly and Robbie
Touring with the Havana Meets Kingston crew
Eric’s studio build.
2022-06-061h 04
Production Talk Podcast#045 - MISTA SAVONA talks about producing ”Havana Meets Kingston”, pt. I and pt. II#045 - MISTA SAVONA talks about producing ”Havana Meets Kingston”, pt. I and pt. II
Jake’s early days as a music student in Australia and the UK
Jake’s first releases, and working on international collaborations (before it was hip)
The story of how ”Melbourne Meets Kingston” was produced in Jamaica and Australia
2022-05-3050 min
Production Talk Podcast#044 - MARCOS MICOZZI: Creative use of VR technology for musicInterview with Marcos Micozzi: Creative use of VR technology for music
Marcos’s musical background and his current projects
Recording your own takes
The mindset of mind-blowing performances
How to switch between being a musician and a producer
Marcos’s phenomenal ’Simulated Environments’ project
No-input mixing
2022-05-2345 min
Production Talk Podcast#043 - GARY PINKERTON (NCEIA): The State of the post-flood Lismore Music Scene#043 - NCEIA president Gary Pinkerton on the state of the post-flood Lismore music scene
Gary’s early days as a keyboard player, playing venues in and around Lismore
The latest gigs Gary’s been playing
The Lismore floods, and the impact on Gary’s life.
The state of the music scene in Lismore
2022-05-1624 min
Production Talk Podcast#042 - BOBBY ALU: tips and tricks on songwriting, music production and live soundBOBBY ALU: tips and tricks on songwriting, music production and live sound
How Bobby Alu became a musician
All the instruments Bobby Alu plays
The making of Bobby Alu’s debut album, and Bobby’s secret goal for this album (which he’s almost achieved)
2022-05-0951 min
Production Talk Podcast#041 - Breaking down the recording and mixing of the Reggae song ’Breakaway’Yarn talks the listeners through the production of Saphia Stone & The Matchmakers’ song ’Breakaway’
This podcast contains sound examples from the recording and mixing stage...
2022-05-0259 min
Production Talk Podcast#040 - JAMES LYALL (pt II): Mixing secrets, mindset and creativity#040 - Interview with James Lyall (pt2): Mixing secrets, mindset, creativity
The production mindset
The open and closed mindset
Creativity in music production, and the creative head-state
James’ 5-minute-rule
Mixing tips and tricks
EDM gain staging
2022-04-2535 min
Production Talk Podcast#039 - JAMES LYALL (pt I): EDM & MIDI, from the origins to MIDI2.0#039 - Interview with James Lyall (pt1): EDM & MIDI, from the origins to MIDI2.0
James’ background and where he started
Production of different genres, from Metal to acoustic guitar to EDM
The pros and cons of working in collaboration vs working alone
Online collaboration, and how to do it practically
Perfectionism in music production - where to draw the line
MIDI, and how the ’hardware origins’ still apply today
Interesting and useful MIDI features (besides Note-On and velocity)
MIDI 2.0 - a glimpse of the future
2022-04-1844 min
Production Talk Podcast#038 - BRETT GADENNE of DUBARRAY: EDM Live and in ProductionIn this Interview:
Dubarray's Brett Gadenne talks about song writing, electronic music on stage, music production and ...read more
2022-04-1139 min
Production Talk Podcast#037 - LUCIUS BORICH: All about Drums & the Story of his Band COGIn this episode:
COG drummer Lucius Borich talks about drum sound, music production and ...read more
2022-04-041h 22
Production Talk Podcast#036 - KAMAL ENGELS (ArtOfAudio): Grammy Award-nominated Music Producer#036 - Interview with Grammy Award nominated Music Producer Kamal Engels (ArtOfAudio)
Kamal’s career as a music professional
Kamal’s secrets for a great bass sound
Miking the cab vs DI-ing the bass
Kamal’s thoughts on what makes a great sounding master
Kamal’s surprisingly simple key element for a good sounding mix
Kamal’s take on what makes a good song
2022-03-281h 072022-03-2208 min
Production Talk Podcast#034 - NIKKI TUCKWELL (APRA): Making Money from Music RoyaltiesIn this episode:
About Nikki's career in the music industry
Music and copyright
How APRA collects royalties for musicians
...read more
2022-03-141h 04
Production Talk Podcast#033 - MARC BROWN (byta.com): Music Marketing & Music PromotionMusic Marketing & Promotion with byta.com founder and CEO Mark Brown
2022-03-0753 minProduction Talk Podcast#032 - Flood Disaster EpisodeIn this special episode:
The recent flood disaster in south/east QLD and northern NSW
The situation in local communities, such as Mullumbimby and Lismore
A call-out to local MPs and politicians: The local music industry needs your support!
Reaching out to all musicians affected by the floods: contact me when you’re ready. I’d like to help you record, mix, master and promote your music - free of charge. email: yarn@mixartist.com.au
2022-03-0208 min
Production Talk Podcast#031 - JESSICA SCHEMBRI (Business Coach and Mindset Specialist): The Business Side of Music#031 Interview with Business Coach and Mindset Specialist Jessica Schembri
2022-02-2854 min
Production Talk Podcast#030 - TAHLIA ROSE COLEMAN: Mastering at Studios 301Mastering engineer Tahlia-Rose Coleman of Studios 301 Sydney shares her workflows and trade secrets
2022-02-211h 07
Production Talk Podcast#029 - SAPHIA STONE: The making of the song “Long Road Home"In this episode:
Saphia shares the story of her song ”Long Road Home”
2022-02-1449 min
2022-02-0749 min
Production Talk Podcast#027 (Minisode) - Beware of Dubious Sales Methods!Beware of dubious sales methods! DAW and plugin developers use more and more dubious sales methods to push their products into the already saturated market. Don’t fall for ”our product will fix it for you” promises! It’s only ever about the skill - never about the tool.
2022-01-0310 min
Production Talk Podcast#026 - RUSSELL COTTIER: Renowned UK Producer Shares his SecretsInfluential UK music producer Russell Cottier shares his take on music production, the tools he uses and many of his production workflows
2021-12-201h 01
Production Talk Podcast#025 - Listener‘s Questions pt 2Announcing the podcast schedule for the Christmas break
Announcing a new Give-Away
Jack asked how I like to listen to music and what headphones and speakers I use
Sandy asked if I am a musician myself
Jay asked how to deal with frustration in music production
2021-12-1331 min
Production Talk Podcast#024 - JAMES BOUNDY (Pro Live Sound Engineer): Getting your Band ready for Gigs and TouringProfessional Live Sound engineer James Boundy: Getting your band ready for gigs and touring
In this episode:
About the guest, James Boundy
From small to huge live shows
Getting your instruments ready for gigging
Balancing your own instrument levels
2021-12-0649 min
Production Talk Podcast#023 - Monetising Music BasicsHow to make money with your music, and win an AKG microphone and headphone in the Gear Give-Away
2021-11-2933 min
Production Talk Podcast#022 - Is Mastering a Scam?In this episode:
”Is mastering a scam? Why can‘t they just turn it up?”
Yarn clarifies and demystifies mastering. What it is, where it‘s coming from and why ...read more
2021-11-2243 min
Production Talk Podcast#021 - Streaming Services: A Love/Hate RelationshipAn honest conversation about music streaming services, and why you should NOT give away your money for free.
2021-11-1524 min
Production Talk Podcast#020 - ANDY STEWART: Interview with one of Australia's most Influential ProducersAndy Stewart is one of Australia‘s most highly regarded music producers and studio engineers with over 3 decades of experience.
Andy Stewart has worked with acts such as Gotyé, Paul Kelly, The Whitlams, Kutcha Edwards, CW Stoneking and Brighter Later – along with many, many others. Whether as a musician, composer, engineer or producer, Andy has a very long back catalogue of independent and commercial albums to his name.
2021-11-0848 min
Production Talk Podcast#019 - Gain Staging: The Recording Engineer‘s Secret SauceGain staging is the foundation of all great recordings. In this tech talk episode, we shine light on microphone level and line level, gain-staging using microphones by understanding their sensitivity, and Yarn‘s workflows setting proper recording levels.
2021-11-0134 min
Production Talk Podcast#018 - JIM BONNEFOND: 46 Years in the Music Industry: A Legendary Producer's StoryLegendary producer Jim Bonnefond (Kool & The Gang, Savage Garden, Jimmy Cliff...) shares his knowledge and wisdom from his 46 years in the music production business. Jim is an American Aussie, who started his music production career in 1975 in the USA. Over the years, he‘s produced countless albums and songs, many of which have become major international hits - and chances you‘ve danced to a lot of them.
In this interview, Jim Bonnefond not only shares the highlights of his career, but also gives an outlook on the years to come, and what today‘s musicians need to know to make i...
2021-10-2539 min
Production Talk Podcast#017 - Productivity, and the Art of Finishing Music ProjectsWhat happens to us if we‘re juggling too many balls in the air, and what to do about it.
Fun things we can do to increase our productivity.
Things we need to have a break from if we want to be more productive.
What state of mind most of my good ideas come from.
Why working harder may not be the solution for producing better music.
The painful process of producing a project for too long, and when it‘s time to call it done.
Which workflows to cut out when your music production takes too long.
Where to find...
2021-10-1827 min
Production Talk Podcast#016 - Listener‘s QuestionsListeners Lainie, Liam, Arah and Shelly ask questions and Yarn answers:
What to do about cancelled gigs and unfair work conditions.
The 80-20 principle.
What are the best online platforms to influence for natural growth?
Planting the seeds for building an audience.
The problem everyone struggles with: time management.
More mixing workflows.
What do you wish you knew at the start that you know now?
What‘s the worst advice you‘ve ever heard?
2021-10-1139 min
Production Talk Podcast#015 - Build your effective Digital Marketing Infrastructure on a Tight BudgetMaking $$$ with your music - Build your effective Digital Marketing Infrastructure on a Tight Budget.
Cloud drives, online services, social media tools, automation services - build your digital music infrastructure using FREE online tools. Set up a file vault to preserve your masters for eternity. Set up and feed your artist media pool. Use social media tools to post to Facebook and Instagram at the same time. Set up a social media schedule and engage your audience with regular and consistent content.
2021-10-0439 min
Production Talk Podcast#014 - DANIEL MUSGRAVE: Music Marketing pt II.Marketing professional Daniel Musgrave shares his knowledge of promoting and marketing your music online. This episode is about marketing music, with the main focus on social media platforms Instagram and Facebook.
2021-09-2753 min
Production Talk Podcast#013 - CHEYNNE MURPHY: Music Marketing pt I.In this interview, Shane shares how he produced his album from home, despite challenging covid restrictions. He also shares his music marketing wisdom, with a specific focus on music marketing for self-producing musicians.
2021-09-2054 min
Production Talk Podcast#012 - Yarn‘s Mixing SecretsIn this tech-talk episode: Yarn explains mixing for the self-producing musician.
Subscriber Special: Apply for a Free ...read more
2021-09-1341 min
Production Talk Podcast#011 - SKY EATER: Interview with Chelsea McNelliey and Tom KellyChel and TK of the band Sky Eater share their take on good songwriting, creativity in music production, recording at home and music production. Their small music production team runs like a well-oiled machine as they apply the ”Relay Race” principle, which we discussed in episode 10.
2021-09-0642 min
Production Talk Podcast#010 - The Self-Producer Mindset, ”Relay Race” Teams, and what Music Production is REALLY all about!The Self-Producer Mindset, ”Relay Race” Teams, and what Music Production is REALLY all about!
Staying sane and mentally healthy while in lockdown.
The many, many jobs that ‘self-producing‘ entails: song-writing, composing, writing lyrics, arranging, recording, programming, producing, editing, mixing, mastering, publishing, distribution, marketing and promotion.
The mental state of ‘zooming in‘ or ‘zooming out‘ in music production.
The traditional role of producers, and what we can learn from that today.
The strength of small production teams, and the concept of ”Relay Race” music production.
How not to ”over-cook” a song in music production and mixing.
#music production, #home recording, #recording, #mixing, #music productio...
2021-08-3041 minProduction Talk Podcast#009 - ANDY BOWLES of ”Pineapple Lazer”Self-producing musician Andy Bowles of the band Pineapple Lazer shares how he recorded their album in his living room - and how he captured fantastic performances with basic recording gear.
#music production, #home recording, #recording, #mixing, #music production, #PineappleLazer, #Rock #MixedByYarnTheMixartist
2021-08-2353 min
Production Talk Podcast#008 - MIDI, keyboards, controllers, that weird number 127 - Everything you need to know to get started with MIDIIn this tech-talk episode: Everything a self-producing musician needs to know to get started with MIDI production.
Covered in this episode:
Input devices, from mouse to keyboard, to USB keyboards, pads and synthesisers
Hooking up keyboards and synths
Note number and velocity
Why 127?
#CC: The most important continuous controllers
#music production, #MIDI, #home recording, #recording, #mixing, #music production
2021-08-1618 minProduction Talk Podcast#007 - KATHRYN EZZY of Darwin band ”Kathryn And The Overbytes”Self-producing musician Kathryn Ezzy of the band Kathryn and The Overbytes gives insight into how she and her band recorded and produced her debut EP in their homes - and how they achieved a phenomenal sound without using any fancy gear.
#music production, #home recording, #recording, #mixing, #music production, #KathrynAndTheOverbytes, #Rock
2021-08-0942 minProduction Talk Podcast#006 - 6 Critical DAW Skills Everyone Should MasterTech Talk: Everything a self-producing musician needs to know about DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) to start recording at home.
6 Critical DAW Skills that you cannot live without
#music production, #home recording, #recording, #mixing, #music production
2021-08-0245 minProduction Talk Podcast#005 - JESSE MORRIS: The Production of "Children of the Sun"In this interview guitar player, singer and bandleader Jesse Morris of the Jesse Morris Band talks about how COVID-19 disrupted the production of his 3rd album ”Children of the Sun” - and how he overcame all obstacles and captured professional-sounding recordings at home.
2021-07-2633 minProduction Talk Podcast#004 - Tech Talk: Let‘s talk about gear!Let‘s talk about the gear you need (or not!) as a self-producing musician
In this tech-talk episode:
As a self-producing musician, what gear do you need?
Purchasing advice you won‘t hear from the retail store.
The best band-for-the-buck - what you really need (and what you don‘t!).
2021-07-1226 minProduction Talk Podcast#003 - MARKY POWER: bass player and dub-artistProfessional bass player and dub-artist Marky Power shares his secrets for musical groove, performance, producing at home and online collaborations.
music production, home recording, recording, mixing, music production, bass guitar, dub mixing, dub shack
2021-06-2835 minProduction Talk Podcast#002 - Tech Talk: Your Microphone LockerGet the best bang-for-your-buck with just 4 mics in your locker. This combination of mics sets you up for recording almost everything without breaking the bank, from vocals to shakers, acoustic and electric guitars to drums to stereo rooms.
2021-06-1446 minProduction Talk Podcast#001 - Welcome and IntroductionIntroducing your host, cheap vs expensive gear, acoustics made simple, Haas delay: why you shouldn‘t use it, and better alternatives.
2021-06-0129 minProduction Talk PodcastProduction Talk TrailerIntroducing the Production Talk Podcast for all self-producing musicians.
The modern way of producing music.
2021-05-2401 min