2025 REVIEW CHECKLIST BELOW

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1. Best Music/Production Moment in 2025

2. Most Frustrating Music/Production Moment in 2025

3. A MASSIVE Overall WIN For You in 2025

4. Biggest Thing You Learned From 2025

5. Something You Are Excited To Improve-On or Explore in 2026

DROP YOUR THOUGHTS OR SIX MONTH REVIEWS BELOW!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

YEARLY REVIEW VIDEO:

https://youtu.be/zKC_XUI8JmM?si=2U_iOOUsFbsiAY3u

Mic Review Video: https://youtu.be/7DESP_guJtI?si=acjcJ4uRS9fwoFO-

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Discord:

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Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with Andrew Simmons, Josh Matotek, and a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

Grab Seth's Preset Pack HERE: https://sethvelvetyear.gumroad.com/l/indiepopcorywongx

@panorama_mastering video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDcjijw8XAY

Seth talks about the recent Taylor Swift albums largely negative reception, and Andrew talks about how KPOP Demon Hunters might have a HUGE effect on the future of the music industry....

Follow the Boys on socials:

@thevelvetyear

@musicbydru

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Check out Riverside for Video Podcasting:

https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=andrew-simmons

Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

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Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

Grab Seth's Preset Pack HERE: https://sethvelvetyear.gumroad.com/l/indiepopcorywongx

⁨@panorama_mastering⁩ video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDcjijw8XAY

Seth talks about the recent Taylor Swift albums largely negative reception, and Andrew talks about how KPOP Demon Hunters might have a HUGE effect on the future of the music industry....

Follow the Boys on socials:

@thevelvetyear

@musicbydru

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Check out Riverside for Video Podcasting:

https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=andrew-simmons

Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

_______________________________

Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

Seth talks about the recent Taylor Swift albums largely negative reception, and Andrew talks about how KPOP Demon Hunters might have a HUGE effect on the future of the music industry....

Follow the Boys on socials:

@thevelvetyear

@musicbydru

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Check out Riverside for Video Podcasting:

https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=andrew-simmons

Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

_______________________________

Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

Seth talks about the recent Taylor Swift albums largely negative reception, and Andrew talks about how KPOP Demon Hunters might have a HUGE effect on the future of the music industry....

Follow the Boys on socials:

@thevelvetyear

@musicbydru

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Check out Riverside for Video Podcasting:

https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=andrew-simmons

Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

_______________________________

Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

THIS WEEK.... Seth drives across the country and Andrew has a mental breakdown about losing all inspiration in music and content

Catch a live stream from Seth:

@thevelvetyear

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Check out Riverside for Video Podcasting:

https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=andrew-simmons

Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

_______________________________

Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with Andrew Simmons, Josh Matotek, and a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

this week.... Seth drives across the country and Andrew has a mental breakdown about losing all inspiration

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NEED 1-ON-1 CONSULTING? CHECK OUT MY SITE!

https://www.musicbydru.com/coaching

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Check out Riverside for Video Podcasting:

https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=andrew-simmons

Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

_______________________________

Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with Andrew Simmons, Josh Matotek, and a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

SIX MONTH REVIEW CHECKLIST BELOW

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1. What is ONE THING you do that moves the needle more than it should?

(How can you do MORE of that thing?)

2. What's Something that FEELS Productive, but actually isn't?

3. What's something that DOESN'T Feel Productive, but actually IS?

4. Looking back at the last 6 Months, what is 1 thing you wish you could do LESS of???

5. What are your Habits you are trying to build?

5a. What Habit is Growing?

5b. What Habit Needs to be Cut?

5c. Do you need to replace that cut habit? (Y/N) and why?

6. Are you happy?

If Yes, Why?

If No, How can you work towards making it a "yes"?

DROP YOUR THOUGHTS OR SIX MONTH REVIEWS BELOW!

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Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

_______________________________

Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with Andrew Simmons, Josh Matotek, and a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

What are your thoughts????

Drop all of them in the comments BELOW!

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Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

_______________________________

Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with Andrew Simmons, Josh Matotek, and a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast

What are your thoughts????

Drop all of them in the comments BELOW!

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The Music Makers Handbook HERE:

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or go to https://www.musicbydru.com/

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Check out Riverside for Video Podcasting:

https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=andrew-simmons

Join us in the conversation!!!!!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/76UbVch2vA

_______________________________

Welcome to the Home Studio Hangout!

Where we explore what it's like building, running, and working out of a home studio with Andrew Simmons, Josh Matotek, and a bunch of guests from different aspects of the music industry.

We want to help everyone create amazing music, learn from others, and grow together!

Whether you are just starting out or you have some experience under your belt, these episodes are gonna give you a bunch of great insight into different aspects of the music and audio industry.

Follow Us: @homestudiohangout

Join Us On TikTok: @homestudiohangoutpod

#HomeStudio #songwriter #podcast