Listen as Dan and Frank Wienk (BINKBEATS) talk about all things production & performance with Ableton Live, including live looping, gear, music software, and more. 

Frank Wienk (also known as BINKBEATS is a producer, multi-instrumentalist and composer known for using organic sounds and unconventional instruments combined with electronic music. He’s also known for performing intense live looping, and has been selling out major venues around the world.

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Connect with BinkBeats at the following links:

Website: https://www.binkbeats.com/

BinkLooper (Max for Live device) https://www.binkbeats.com/binklooper

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdp_RAwS93XCBeAnSTLq7g

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In this episode, the indie-electro-pop duo known as Animal Prince and I discuss tips we learned from the DIY Musicians Conference in Austin, TX. 

Listen as we unpack TONS of marketing tips, resources, and insights for independent artists wanting to make a career and grow a following with music.

See the links below mentioned in this episode:

Live Producers Online 

Ableton Courses: https://liveproducersonline.com/all-courses/

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Animal Prince

Website: https://www.animalprince.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalprince_/

Spotify

Conference mentions in episode: 

DIY Musicians Conference: https://diymusiciancon.com/

Indepreneur: https://indepreneur.io/

ArtTracks: http://www.arttracks.com/

Beat Stars: https://www.beatstars.com/

Merchly: https://www.merch.ly/

Cheryl Engelhardt: https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/emailcourse

Pandora AMP: https://www.ampplaybook.com/

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Listen as Dan and Craig Anderton discuss all things related to songwriting and the psychology behind producing. Episode discussion highlights include: audio editing tips, how your brain processes music, discovering your original sound, the evolution of Ableton Live, and other topics. 

Craig is an internationally recognized engineer, educator, and music technologist. He's authored over 35 books, mastered hundreds of tracks, played Carnegie Hall, written for magazines like Guitar Player, Keyboard, Sound on Sound, Electronic Musician, Pro Sound News, Mix. He's consulted leading companies like Gibson, Microsoft, Steinberg,  Roland, Acoustica, E-Mu, Peavey, Alesis, Akai Professional, Native  Instruments, Cakewalk, Ableton, Avid, and dozens more.

Click here to watch Dan's Free Mixing Webinar mentioned in the episode.

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Follow Craig Anderton at the links below:

craiganderton.com

craganderton.org

instagram.com/craig.anderton

twitter.com/craig_anderton 

facebook.com/craig.anderton.3

Listen to Craig's My Butterfly track mentioned in the episode with tempo changes

Listen 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 (recommended music distributor)

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In this episode, Dan and Underbelly (Tim) discuss collaborating with other producers, workflows for creating tracks, sampling practices, and more. Underbelly is a well-known producer and educator, and runs the successful YouTube channel and website You Suck At Producing. 

Tim has created Ableton Live tutorials for DJ Tech Tools, Earmark, Pyramid, and collaborated with respected artists like Lido, Tchami, Keys N Krates, Giraffage, and many others.

Follow Underbelly at the links below...

MUSIC:

Brotherhood of Superstars - (Music Video) 

Tracks For YouTube Vol. 1

SOCIAL:

YouTube

Twitter

Instagram

Website

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In this episode, Cliff Goldmacher shares tips for producers working with clients in the studio. Listen as he shares insights on dealing with new clients, managing expectations with money, signing contracts, selling songs to music libraries, and more. 

About Cliff Goldmacher:

Cliff is a songwriter, music producer, and educator. He’s played and produced on thousands of recordings and album projects for major and independent publishers and labels. He has also taught workshops for music rights organizations like BMI, ASCAP and presented about songwriting for TEDx. 

Download Cliff's worksheet; A Dozen Fixes to Instantly Improve Your Songs

Visit Cliff's website: 

https://www.cliffgoldmacher.com/

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In this episode, Dan and Graham Plant discuss how SUBPAC is solving bass and low-frequency issues for producers, engineers, and performing artists. 

SUBPAC has become a staple in the professional music industry, providing advanced technology solutions.  Graham Plant is Head of Sales and Partnerships team at SUBPAC, with year of professional experience in DJing, Tour Management, Artist Relations, and more. 

Follow SUBPAC & learn more below:

subpac.com

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Use discount code "liveproducers" for 15% off SUBPAC products

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In this 2 part episode, Dan and Jason Timothy continue to discuss 10 habits music producers should consider adopting, and how to overcome mental obstacles creating electronic music. 

Jason runs the site MusicSoftwareTraining.com, teaching artists how to produce , while also addressing the mental side of music production. He’s taught thousands through his YouTube and social media channels, and is the author of the best seller book Music Habits: The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production

Follow Jason Timothy at the links below:

 https:/musicsoftwaretraining.com

➡Free 29 Video Ableton Essentials Course Click Below: 

https://m.me/210489152303626?ref=w301...

➡The Mental Game Of Electronic Music Production book:

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➡Ableton & Music Habits:

https://apple.co/2WSDCek

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In this episode, Dan and Jason Timothy discuss 10 habits music producers should consider adopting, and how to overcome mental obstacles creating electronic music. Listen as Jason shares insights from his book -  Music Habits: The Mental Game of Music Production

Jason runs the site MusicSoftwareTraining.com, teaching artists how to produce , while also addressing the mental side of music production. He’s taught thousands through his YouTube and social media channels, and is the author of the best seller book Music Habits: The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production

Follow Jason Timothy at the links below:

 https:/musicsoftwaretraining.com

➡Free 29 Video Ableton Essentials Course Click Below: 

https://m.me/210489152303626?ref=w301...

➡The Mental Game Of Electronic Music Production book:

https://amzn.to/2QI4WIC

➡Ableton & Music Habits:

https://apple.co/2WSDCek

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In this episode, Erin Barra shares her advice on best practices for songwriting, overcoming obstacles making music, and other insights.  

Erin is a music technologist, songwriter, and Professor at Boston's Berklee College of Music. She is also the Founder of Beats By Girlz, a educational group training young female artists. 

Follow Erin Barra at the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/erinbarramusic/

http://www.mammabarra.com

https://twitter.com/ErinBarra

https://www.instagram.com/erinbarra/

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