In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Mitch Beer, a Philadelphia-based session bass player and multi-talented music professional.

Mitch has toured with Grammy-winning Digable Planets and The Bacon Brothers, and works as the go-to session bassist for Grammy-winning producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo.

He also contributed as bassist and producer on Lil Uzi Vert’s #1 platinum album Pink Tape.

Beyond session work, Mitch is the founder of Retro City B Room Studio, co-founder and co-host of the Asses in Seats Podcast, and serves as a Board Member of the Music Media Collective, supporting independent musicians.

He’s also a Governor for the Philadelphia Chapter of the Grammys, and goes live on Instagram daily to share career advice for musicians.

🎯 In this episode, we discuss:

• How to break into professional session work
• Creating a comfortable and inspiring studio environment
• The importance of storytelling in music
• Career advice for aspiring musicians and producers
• Mitch’s journey balancing performance, production, and mentorship

If you’re a musician looking to navigate the music business, improve your studio workflow, or get inspired by someone working at every level of the industry, this episode is a must-listen.

📍 Recorded from Mitch’s office near Philadelphia.

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Mitch at mitchbeerbass.com

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