In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich and Justin welcome Marc Matthews, a prolific producer and the host of the Inside the Mix podcast. They delve into Marc’s journey in the music industry, discussing his extensive experience in mixing, mastering, and teaching. Marc shares valuable tips on preparing tracks for mastering, the benefits and challenges of AI in music production, and how to overcome self-doubt in creative projects. The episode is packed with advice for emerging artists and producers looking to enhance their craft and find their unique sound.

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
00:40 Creative Projects Update
01:20 Venturing into YouTube
02:47 Introducing Marc Matthews
02:59 Marc Matthews' Musical Journey
05:24 Common Mixing Mistakes
08:56 The Importance of Documentation
14:56 Mastering Your Own Tracks vs. Hiring a Pro
19:04 AI in Music Mastering
24:45 AI in Music: Recognizing Artificial Creativity
25:21 The Role of AI in Music Production
26:41 Co-Producer Plugin: A Game Changer
28:14 The Endless Tweaking Cycle in Music Production
28:42 Mindset Shifts for Finishing Tracks
30:32 Setting Deadlines and Iteration Processes
32:39 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Music Production
35:44 The Academic Route to Music Production
38:52 Lightning Round: Fun and Insights
44:19 Final Thoughts and Promotions

Links for Marc Matthews:

Newsletter:  https://bit.ly/406krPU

Podcast:  https://insidethemix.buzzsprout.com/

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MarcMatthewsProducer

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/marcmatthewsproducer/

Website:  https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/

Check out the Episodes of 'Inside the Mix' featuring Justin and Rich:

Justin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-production-and-mixing-tips-podcast-for-diy/id1551795483?i=1000704410223

Rich: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-production-and-mixing-tips-podcast-for-diy/id1551795483?i=1000708233891

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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