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#73: Ari Herstand - Author of How to Make It in the New Music Business
Music Production Podcast
08/15/18 • 63 min
Ari Herstand is a musician, blogger, and author. In December 2016, he released How to Make It in the New Music Business. The book is currently high on the Amazon charts for music business books and is used in university classrooms. Ari takes his experiences, successes, and failures and turned them into one of the most informative books you can get on creating a career in today's music business.
I had a great conversation with Ari, who was full of energy and enthusiasm. Ari dispels some common myths about the music industry and delivers an often much-needed wake-up call to artists of any genre. I love Ari's tone and delivery. His book and blog, as well as this conversation, are a straight-forward, occasionally harsh, but always-inspiring kick in the pants. He makes points that we all need to hear, and he does it with the purest of intentions. Enjoy!
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This episode is sponsored by Splice. Splice is the creative hub for modern musicians. Head over to splice.com/afrodjmac and use the code: AFRODJMAC to get a free month of Splice Sounds.
Show Notes:
Official Site - Ari's official web site and main hub to all of his work.
Ari's Take - A wide variety of advice for musicians, producers, and performers straight from Ari's own experience.
How to Make It in the New Music Business - Indispensable and essential book for anyone looking to make a career with music. I recommend the audio book version, read by Ari himself.
Brassroots District - Ari's new musical project, a throwback soul-funk band. Definitely take a look to see the clear and intentional "artistic message" of the project.
Digital Distribution - Ari's extensive breakdown of the various ways to digitally release your music.
How to Get Hired or Fired - Important read if you want the job.
How to Negotiate - This is an important skill to learn for your career.
Thank you for listening. Please consider giving the Music Production Podcast a review on your favorite podcast provider. And don’t forget to visit my site AfroDJMac.com for music production tutorials, videos, and Ableton Live devices.
Brian
#327: Learning How to Do Difficult Things with Ameya
Music Production Podcast
06/20/23 • 85 min
Ameya is a prog rock musician living in Philadelphia by way of India. He has a master's degree in biomedical engineering. Ameya shares his process and songwriting techniques on his Instagram and YouTube. His new EP is due to be released towards the end of this summer.
Ameya and I had a great conversation about his work, the prog rock genre, guitar playing, and his love of learning new things with steep learning curves. He shared some of the breakthroughs he's experienced as a guitarist and songwriter, as well as the challenges that helped him grow as an artist.
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Show Notes:
- Ameya's Bandcamp - https://ameyaxoxo.bandcamp.com/track/foxgloves-amethyst
- Ameya's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ameyaxoxo/
- Ameya's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ameyaxoxo
- Jordan Rudess on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/jordan-rudess
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
- Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
- This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening.
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk
#52: Rozalind MacPhail - Flutist, Electronic Musician, and Educator
Music Production Podcast
02/25/18 • 104 min
Rozalind MacPhail is a flutist and producer who blends effected flute, electronics, voice, omnichord and silent film. MacPhail creates music for film and live performance and has released several albums of original work. She explores new ways to combine image and sound, in works that speak honestly of place, person and the human experience. Rozalind recently took home an East Coast Music Award for Electronic Recording of the Year and MusicNL’s Female Artist of the Year. MacPhail is sponsored by Gemeinhardt Musical Instruments
I had a great conversation with Rozalind about her work as a flutist and electronic musician. We discussed everything from the technology, philosophy, and technical approach Rozalind uses in her music.
Show Notes:
Official Website: The hub for Rozalind's work.
Bandcamp - Rozalind's releases.
SoundCloud - More of Rozalind's music.
YouTube - See some of Rozalind's Audio/Visual work.
The RPM Challenge - Make an album during February.
Robert Dick - World Renowned Flutist
#286: Songwriting, Creative Process, and Ear Health with Doug Hoyer
Music Production Podcast
09/29/22 • 129 min
Doug Hoyer is a Canadian singer/songwriter who has garnered 1 million Spotify streams and licensed music for television. Doug's work has received critical acclaim and he works by day as a hearing aid practitioner.
I had a great conversation with Doug about his work and techniques for writing and completing music. Doug shared a ton of insights and strategies he regularly uses. He showcased his homemade telephone microphone during the show, and I may have asked him a few too many questions about ear care and hearing health.
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube
Show Notes:
- Doug's Site - https://www.doughoyer.com/
- Doug's Album Getting Older - https://doughoyer.bandcamp.com/album/getting-older
- "Meet Me in the Pale Moonlight" by Doug Hoyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN7NLKWol9I
- The Magnetic Fields - http://www.houseoftomorrow.com/
- Shawn Nicholas Savage - https://seannicholassavage.bandcamp.com/
- Beverly Glenn-Copeland - https://beverlyglenncopeland.com/
- Music Production Podcast #151: What is Your Listener Doing and 13 Musical Emotions - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/2/6/what-is-your-listener-doing-and-13-musical-emotions-music-production-podcast-151
- MandoBass Free Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2014/9/12/mandobass-free-ableton-live-pack-109
- A Journey Inward by Brian Funk - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/3/11/my-new-ep-a-journey-inward-is-now-available
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
- Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
Thank you for listening.
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk
Rich Shivener - Living Digital Media
Music Production Podcast
04/22/25 • 103 min
Rich Shivener is a musician, producer, and professor. His book Living Digital Media explores how creators producer works. He documents the emotional journey creators go through and the behind the scenes experiences that shape their work.
Rich and I are reconnecting after meeting and working together at my Finish February workshop at Ableton’s headquarters. Rich shares his experiences writing his book, creating music, and live streaming.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Takeaways:
- Collaboration can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- Vulnerability in sharing creative work fosters connection.
- Creating in public can alleviate pressure and inspire creativity.
- Accountability in a group setting enhances productivity.
- The story behind music is becoming increasingly important.
- Free content can help reach a wider audience.
- Unique sounds create memorable experiences in music.
- Templates can streamline the creative process.
- Exploring sound design can lead to unexpected discoveries.
- Embracing human errors can lead to more authentic music.
- Finding a balance between perfection and completion is crucial.
- Community plays a significant role in the creative process.
- Constraints can lead to innovative solutions in music production.
- It's important to recognize when a project is done and share it with the world.
Links:
- Living Digital Media by Rich Shivener - https://www.ccdigitalpress.org/book/ldm/
- Rich's SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/rikshiv
- Brindl SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/brindl
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
- Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
- This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening.
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk
Be 31x More Creative with Jamuary2025!
Music Production Podcast
12/31/24 • 26 min
It's time for Jamuary 2025! These 31 days of creativity will dramatically increase your creativity.
Here are some lessons, tips, and takeaways that will help you prepare to make the most of the Jamuary challenge.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
- My Free Ableton Live Packs - https://brianfunk.com/free-ableton-live-packs
- Finish February Workshop at Ableton Pasadena Headquarters - https://brianfunk.com/workshop
- Cuckoo on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2018/12/15/94-cuckoo
- Matthew Dicks on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/matthew-dicks
- A Journey Inward by Brian Funk - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/brianfunk/a-journey-inward
- Rectangles by Brian Funk - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/brianfunk/rectangles
- Don't Lose Twice Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/dont-lose-twice
- 4 Ways to Be More Creative Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/4-ways-to-be-more-creative
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
Thank you for listening.
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk
#343: Developing Your Craft with Consistency w/ Filip from Flow Prod
Music Production Podcast
10/16/23 • 110 min
Filip is a musician and producer who runs the YouTube Channel Flow Prod. Filip shares practical tips and techniques that help music producers improve their music and workflows.
Filip and I spoke about his work as a producer and YouTuber. He shared some thoughts on balancing music and life, as well as some practical approaches that allow him to create more music at higher levels.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, YouTube
Show Notes:
- Flow Prod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FlowProdOfficial
- Flow Prod Website - https://flowprod.co/
- Filip's Mentoring Program - https://flowprod.co/#mentor
- Filip's Video on the 5-Minute Music Producer - https://youtu.be/LRsPOfwRVhs?si=yYTNDB8MGa6HGfVq
- "Adding Human Feel to a Track" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgTlw5vfChg
- "Another Way of Adding Human Feel to a Track" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgTlw5vfChg
- Ableton Gems Video Playlist - https://youtu.be/4AGfWJHGQow?si=st0QtPE-Avwu2KWF
- Google Magenta - https://magenta.tensorflow.org/
- Ian Kirkpatrick "Are You Obsessed with Ear Candy" - https://youtu.be/pygvNyObUSM?si=MyDvHwxQkghvowLI
- Sasha Sloane - https://www.sadgirlsloan.com/
- EDM Prod - https://www.youtube.com/@edmprod
- "Universe" by Some Good Evil - https://on.soundcloud.com/MC2Ny
- Rectangles by Brian Funk - https://soundcloud.com/brianfunk/sets/rectangles
- 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- Intro Music Made with Accordion Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/accordion
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
- This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening.
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk
#351: Make Your Own Rules with Andrew Huang
Music Production Podcast
12/16/23 • 55 min
Andrew Huang is a musician, producer, video maker, and sound explorer. He's known for his YouTube channel which currently has over 2.35 million subscribers. Andrew recently released the Transit plug-in with Baby Audio, the Ghost Pedal with Endorphines, and the iOS Flip sampler. His new book, Make Your Own Rules, details his story as a music industry misfit and shares advice on how to build a career and navigate through a new and ever-changing musical landscape.
Andrew and I had a great conversation about his work and how he followed his passion to get where he is today. Andrew's insights about collaboration and experimentation are valuable lessons for musicians at any stage of their career. Andrew's book is currently available for pre-order and will be released February 6, 2024.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, YouTube
Show Notes:
- Andrew's Website - https://andrewhuang.com
- Make Your Own Rules by Andrew Huang - https://andrewhuang.com/book
- Andrew's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@andrewhuang
- Andrew's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrewismusic
- Flip Sampler - https://www.flipsampler.com
- Transit Plug-in - https://babyaud.io/transit
- Ghost Pedal - https://www.endorphin.es/modules/p/ghost-pedal
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
- Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
Thank you for listening.
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk
The Craft of Songwriting with Andrea Stolpe
Music Production Podcast
10/08/24 • 84 min
Andrea Stolpe is a renowned, multi-platinum creative consultant whose methodology for songwriters and music artists has been taught worldwide. A writer with 20+ years of experience in the music industry, Andrea has written for such artists as Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, and Jimmy Wayne. She has turned her experience into award-winning online courses and live events as well as numerous articles, books, and resources.
As one who has followed and learned from her for years, I really enjoyed speaking with Andrea. She shared lots of practical songwriting advice musicians from any genre can use. Andrea shared her story and how she continues to hone her songwriting craft. We spoke about the vulnerability and openness songwriting requires, as well as how to grow by working with collaborators.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Takeaways:
- Simplicity is key in songwriting, focusing on the core elements of melody, lyrics, rhythm, and chords.
- Focus on expressing yourself authentically.
- Write songs that have substance and meaning, rather than relying on cliches or low-hanging fruit.
- Collaboration and production can enhance a song's message and impact.
- Take the time to reflect on your songs and identify areas where they may need improvement or refinement.
- Feedback from others can be useful, but it is important for songwriters to stay true to their own instincts and not try to wear other people's ideas as their own.
- Specific details in lyrics can create a vivid and relatable experience for listeners, but it is important to find the right balance between specificity and universality.
- Songwriting retreats provide a supportive and collaborative environment for songwriters to connect with others, overcome creative blocks, and make progress in their writing.
- The creative process is a journey of exploration and reaction, and it is important to embrace both the creative and critical aspects of songwriting.
- Having the right tools and techniques can help songwriters overcome challenges and make their creative process more efficient and effective.
Links:
- Andrea's Website - https://www.andreastolpe.com
- Andrea's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andreastolpeofficial/
- Andrea's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@andreastolpe
- Download the 5 Songwriting Tools That Change Everything - Free PDF Guide: https://bit.ly/fivesongwritingtools
- Join Andrea Live at a Songwriting Retreat - (California dates still available for November 2024): https://bit.ly/4e4EvHA
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
- Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
- This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening.
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk
#348: Getting Inspired By... with Will Hatton
Music Production Podcast
11/21/23 • 124 min
Will Hatton is a music producer and educator. He runs the popular Inspired By... YouTube Channel and has taught music for over a decade. Will releases music under the name Hush Child.
Will and I had a great time talking about a wide range of topics. We discussed his work and success with his YouTube Channel. Will shared some insights about how he carved his own path in the music industry. We spent quite a bit of time discussing philosophical principles of creativity and productivity.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, YouTube
Show Notes:
- Will Hatton's Website - https://www.willhattonmusic.com/
- Will Hatton's Music Hush Child- https://www.willhattonmusic.com/streams
- Will Hatton's YouTube Inspired By... https://www.youtube.com/@WillHatton/videos
- 4 Simple Rules for Writing Catchy Melodies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RGfF_lpQrM
- This Rhythm Hack Will Change How You Make Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP6I3rTPcm8
- Dr. Bob's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BobbyHuff
- Patmac QC YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
- James Hoffmann Coffee YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jameshoffmann
- Venus Theory on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/venus-theory
- Dr. Bob on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/bobby-huff
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
- Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
- This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Music Production Club Live Meeting Music
- "Aurora" by Trevphonic - https://soundcloud.com/trevb111/aurora
- "231030 MPC Jam" by Psychotronic Squirt Gun - https://on.soundcloud.com/3Drmq
- "Project 202 for MPC" by Siqn - https://subnoiseky.bandcamp.com/track/project-202-for-mpc
- Animus Invidious - https://animusinvidious.bandcamp.com/
- "Mysteriously Creepy" by Brian Funk - https://on.soundcloud.com/hkdJC
- Join the Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Thank you for listening.
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don’t forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk
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How many episodes does Music Production Podcast have?
Music Production Podcast currently has 399 episodes available.
What topics does Music Production Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Artist, Producer, Art, Creativity, Music, Song, Live, Productivity, Podcasts, Studio, Computer and Music Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Music Production Podcast?
The episode title '#196: Tobias Karlehag' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Music Production Podcast?
The average episode length on Music Production Podcast is 70 minutes.
How often are episodes of Music Production Podcast released?
Episodes of Music Production Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 17 hours.
When was the first episode of Music Production Podcast?
The first episode of Music Production Podcast was released on Mar 5, 2017.
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