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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
#31: Craig Swann of LoopLabs.com
Music Production Podcast
08/24/17 • 93 min
LoopLabs is a cloud based music studio that allows you to compose music using its huge selection of loops. Everything gets tempo and key matched, so it always sounds good. It's a great place for beginners or for experimenting with ideas.
Craig and I sat down for a nice conversation about his vision for Looplabs, the music industry, and the role future generations will play in music making.
Definitely check out Looplabs.com. I'm very excited about how this could open the door to music production for a whole new generation of people. I've even contributed some loops to the library of loops available to use. Maybe sit down with your younger sibling, nephew, or child and have fun making music without worrying about theory or technicalities. It's a great way to share the joy of making music. Regardless of your experience, Looplabs could be a perfect introduction to music creation or a springboard for your next composition.
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Support the Podcast on Patreon
Show Notes:
- LoopLabs.com - The web-based DAW
- Medium - Looplabs' producer showcase
- Spotify Needs to Face the Music - We talked about the viability and profitability of streaming services. I admit some of the stuff that came out of my mouth was only partially informed speculation. Here's an article with an oh-so-clever headline that will do a better job at shedding some light on the topic.
- No Music Theory Ableton Live Rack - Make music without understanding music theory
Here's a video I made, using Looplabs and some of the loops I provided to the collection:
#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
#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
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.
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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
#178: Anton Zytnik
Music Production Podcast
07/25/20 • 93 min
Anton Zytnik is a producer and musician from Australia, living in Berlin, who makes music as Orphan Train Project. He has been producing music for the last 30 years and has maintained a quite prolific output.
Anton and I had a great conversation about our strikingly similar musical backgrounds and surrounding philosophies. Anton shared some very practical tips and approaches that allow him to stay focused and consistently finish music. It was a lot of fun getting to know Anton and learning from his experience.
Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube
Show Notes:
- Orphan Train Project - Anton's musical work.
- It's a Pixies Podcast - The Pixies document the creation of their album Beneath the Eyrie.
- Getting Things Done - David Allen's masterpiece on self organization.
- Perfect Keyboard - Tool for stringing together key commands with the push of a button.
- FreeSound.org - collaborative database of Creative Commons Licensed sounds.
- What Bob Ross Teaches Us About Music Production - My new book that translates the wisdom of Bob Ross to making music.
- Music Production Club - My subscription service that brings you new music production tools every month.
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST
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 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 395 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 69 minutes.
How often are episodes of Music Production Podcast released?
Episodes of Music Production Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 16 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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