Face Your Ears
Face Your Ears Podcast
'Face Your Ears' is an ongoing podcast for musicians who want to bring their creative ideas to life regardless of age, experience or know-how. Join Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella as they "talk shop" with regards to the ins and outs of music creation. The conversations are approachable, fun and informative! Topics range from the technical to the practical, peppering in the anecdotal, philosophical and beyond. Be part of the conversation by listening to the Podcast, sharing with friends and connecting via Instagram and Twitter. For more information visit their website at www.faceyourears.com
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Face Your Ears episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Face Your Ears for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Face Your Ears episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode 31: New Year, New Tools
Face Your Ears
01/28/25 • 28 min
New Year, New Tools: Music Production Innovations for 2025
In the first episode of 2025, hosts Rich and Justin kick off the new year by discussing exciting new tools in the music production world. They introduce three innovative tools: Hook Theory, Dubler 2 by Vochlea, and Muse. Hook Theory helps musicians with chord progressions and music theory, Dubler 2 allows users to convert their vocals into various instrument sounds in their DAW, and Muse enables seamless remote collaboration between artists using different DAWs. Listen to this episode to find out how these tools can enhance music creation and make the process more accessible and collaborative.
https://www.hooktheory.com/
https://vochlea.com/
https://www.musesessions.co/
00:00 Welcome to the Face Your Ears Podcast
00:40 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts
01:16 Studio Updates and New Projects
02:06 Monthly Live Sessions Idea
04:48 New Year, New Tools
05:46 Exploring Hook Theory
14:22 Introducing Dubler 2 by Vochlea
19:12 Collaborate Remotely with Muse
26:40 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 30: Face Your Year 2024
Face Your Ears
12/31/24 • 26 min
In this episode of 'Face Your Ears’, Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic reflect on the past year and discuss their plans for the year ahead. They recount memorable moments from previous episodes, including setting up a complex studio and launching their music production business, RJB Music Production. The conversation also delves into their future goals, which include Rich's aim to organize his projects with modern digital tools and Justin's ambition to create a course on Logic Pro. They highlight beneficial resources they look forward to discussing in the near future including music production site hooktheory.com and Vochlea Dubler 2, and emphasize their desire to engage more with live performances and collaborations. The episode wraps up with appreciations and a forward-looking message for 2025.
00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
00:30 Reflecting on the Past Year
01:30 Memorable Episodes and Guests
05:35 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Ideas
11:30 Personal Goals for the New Year
23:36 Wrapping Up and Thank You
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 6: This Just-In
Face Your Ears
11/01/22 • 34 min
In this episode, Rich interviews Justin to learn more about him, what makes him tick and what led him to where he is today as a music maker and producer.
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Show mentions:
floMGA's 'King Lew' on Apple Music featuring 'Universal Dent': https://music.apple.com/us/album/king-lew/1642768035
Nine Inch Nails: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0X380XXQSNBYuleKzav5UO
Elastica: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3l14gV4hIMAjmo7KUvEWTx
Garbage: https://www.garbage.com
Steve Vai: https://www.vai.com
The Cure: https://www.thecure.com
Skinny Puppy: https://www.skinnypuppy.com
Killing Joke: https://www.killingjoke.co.uk
Lizzo: https://www.lizzomusic.com
Front 242: https://www.front242.com
The Detroit Cobras: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tWFXbJnjC9lM3UzmOpUiR
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 3: Now What?
Face Your Ears
09/13/22 • 27 min
So you've procured the equipment, downloaded the software... now what? Join Justin & Rich as they discuss how to begin making music using the equipment you have and the skillset you posses.
Check out some of the resources we mentioned in this episode, and a few others, to help you on your journey by visiting: www.faceyourears.com/resources
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 28: Virtual Instruments
Face Your Ears
10/29/24 • 28 min
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic dive into the world of virtual instruments. They discuss the creation and use of virtual instruments in modern music production, focusing on guitars, basses, pianos, and drums. They explore the nuances and techniques used to mimic real instruments' sounds and provide practical examples using various software tools such as Native Instruments' Kontakt and Logic Pro. Listen in as they showcase the versatility and authenticity of these virtual instruments and share insights on how they can enhance home recordings.
00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
00:25 Studio Updates and Side Projects
01:49 Today's Topic: Virtual Instruments
02:25 Understanding Virtual Instruments
05:06 Virtual Guitars and Basses
17:38 Exploring Virtual Pianos
22:45 Virtual Drums
26:06 Conclusion and Podcast Updates
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 27: RJB Music Production
Face Your Ears
09/24/24 • 27 min
Introducing RJB Music Production: A New Era in Music Collaboration
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich and Justin celebrate surpassing 1,000 downloads and welcome their special guest, Burak Yildirmaz, a seasoned composer and mixing engineer.
Together, they announce their new venture, RJB Music Production, and discuss the journey that brought them together. The team outlines their roles: Rich coaches and arranges vocals, Justin handles production and arrangements, and Burak focuses on mixing and mastering.
They share insights into the collaborative process and their passion for helping clients realize their musical visions; aiming to transform simple ideas into polished, professional songs.
Listeners are invited to explore more about RJB Music Production and the services they offer by going to www.rjbmusicproduction.com
00:00 Welcome
00:32 Celebrating 1000 Downloads
01:04 Special Guest: Burak Yildirmaz
01:24 Burak's Journey in Music
04:01 Announcing RJB Music Production
04:24 How It All Started
13:11 Rich's Role in RJB Music Production
15:19 Justin's Role in RJB Music Production
18:42 Barak's Mixing and Mastering Process
22:32 Why Work with RJB Music Production?
25:45 Conclusion and Farewell
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 25: Vocal Effects
Face Your Ears
07/30/24 • 23 min
Exploring Vocal Effects: Vocoder, Pitch Shifter, and Autotune
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Richard Bozic and Justin Hochella dive into the fascinating world of vocal effects. They discuss the history, functionality, and usage of three popular effects: vocoder, pitch shifter, and autotune. The episode includes practical demonstrations of each effect, providing listeners with before and after samples. The hosts also touch on the implications and evolution of these effects in music production, highlighting how their applications have changed from corrective tools to creative mainstays in modern music.
00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
01:01 Podcast Now on YouTube
01:56 Introduction to Vocal Effects
02:49 Exploring the Vocoder
08:57 Pitch Shifter Explained
10:59 Understanding Autotune
15:58 Creative Uses of Autotune
20:56 Conclusion and Recap
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 24: AI Part 2
Face Your Ears
06/25/24 • 32 min
Exploring AI's Disruption in the Music Industry - Face Your Ears Podcast Episode 24
In Episode 24 of the Face Your Ears Podcast, hosts Rich and Justin once again dive deep into the impact of AI on the music industry. They discuss the exciting new assistive tools in DAWs like Logic Pro and Ableton Live, including stem splitting and virtual session players, and introduce the generative AI tool, Suno, which can create songs based on text prompts. The conversation touches on the philosophical implications of AI-generative music, including concerns about devaluing human artistry, the potential for AI to flatten cultural expressions, and the changing landscape of musical talent. The hosts offer thoughtful reflections on the balance between innovation and tradition, and the future of music creation with AI.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
01:28 Diving into AI in Music
02:14 Assistive AI Tools in Music Production
03:50 Generative AI and Its Implications
11:54 Philosophical Questions on AI and Art
27:05 The Future of Talent in an AI-Driven World
29:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 23: Polish, Record, Release!
Face Your Ears
05/28/24 • 29 min
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic delve into the intricacies of songwriting. The conversation covers the process of polishing a song, from initial sketches to the final touches, highlighting the organic and flexible nature of songwriting. Rich shares insights on working with lyrics, melodies, and chord progressions, and the importance of overcoming self-doubt and perfectionism. They also emphasize the need for releasing finished songs and leveraging modern resources to ensure music reaches its audience. The episode is packed with valuable advice for songwriters at all stages of their creative journey.
00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
00:26 Joining the Social Media Bandwagon
01:17 Diving into Song Polishing with Rich
03:03 The Art of Songwriting: Techniques and Challenges
16:38 The Journey from Creation to Release
18:55 Navigating Perfectionism and Self-Doubt in Music
26:57 Wrapping Up: Insights and Resources
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.manmaderandom.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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Episode 21: Effects!!!
Face Your Ears
03/26/24 • 27 min
Virtually every piece of music we listen to, regardless of genre, has something in common: effects! A great recording or performance is paramount to producing a great song, but what gives it that extra professional polish are effects. In this episode, we explore 3 of the most common and widely used effects in audio and music production: Reverb, Delay and Chorus. Join us as we unpack examples of these effects in action, talk about their parameters and how you can dive in if you've never done so before in your own projects.
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.manmaderandom.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:
www.rjbmusicproduction.com
For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:
www.bozicvoicestudio.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does Face Your Ears have?
Face Your Ears currently has 33 episodes available.
What topics does Face Your Ears cover?
The podcast is about Bass, Microphone, Music, Voice, Diy, Podcasts, Arts and Guitar.
What is the most popular episode on Face Your Ears?
The episode title 'Episode 30: Face Your Year 2024' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Face Your Ears?
The average episode length on Face Your Ears is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Face Your Ears released?
Episodes of Face Your Ears are typically released every 28 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of Face Your Ears?
The first episode of Face Your Ears was released on Jun 29, 2022.
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