Master Your Mix Podcast

Master Your Mix Podcast episodes:

• 06.19.2024

  Nicky Howard: The Art of Listening

  Nicky Howard is a mastering engineer based in 'sometimes sunny' Yorkshire, UK. He's worked alongside many Grammy-Winning & Nominated artists, producers, and mix engineers, including Rhymefest, Kipper Eldridge (producer for Sting, Gary Numan, and Mary J Blige), and Mikalai Skrobat (Mixing...

  
• 06.12.2024

  Ryan Schwabe: Using Clipping To Your Advantage

  Ryan Schwabe is a platinum-certified mixing and mastering engineer, a former professor of recording arts & music production at Drexel University's Music Industry Program, and a former Vice President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy, as well as...

  
• 06.05.2024

  Adam "Atom" Greenspan: Pushing the Boundaries of an Artist

  Inspired by early punk and new wave, Adam Greenspan's journey through the vast soundscapes of the late 80s, to industrial and alt 90s, marked a lifelong immersion in music. With over 25 years in the industry, his career ignited with...

  
• 05.29.2024

  Mike Indovina: Answering Your Questions

  We hit 200 episodes! In celebration of this giant milestone, I recorded a special Q&A; episode where I answered questions submitted by our audience about all things production and more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Mike’s thoughts on the production of...

  
• 05.22.2024

  Tony Hoffer: Creating Tracks That Have Grit

  Tony Hoffer is most known for his colorful, gritty productions and mixes that pop out of the speakers. His work over the years spans across alternative, electronic, rock, pop and indie. Hoffer spent his early years in Miami making music on...

  
• 05.15.2024

  Brad Boatright: The Challenges of Mastering Albums

  As an active recording and touring musician for over thirty years, Brad cut his teeth as the guitarist and vocalist in From Ashes Rise, making music in a scene fraught with challenges to sound quality. He was raised in the...

  
• 05.08.2024

  Max Morton: Having a Musician’s Mindset as a Producer

  Max Morton is Ukrainian producer and musician best known for his work with Jinjer, IGNEA, Morton and other metal bands. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: Being able to relate to musicians and coach them Improving your own musicianship through recording Making musicians comfortable...

  
• 05.01.2024

  Carl Bahner: How to Get Your First Studio Clients

  Carl Bahner is a mix engineer originally from Lancaster, PA.  Carl has worked with artists like The Wombats, St. Lucia, Joywave, and Hippo Campus. Applying a contemporary slant on the "Wall of Sound" style to his productions, he offers his bright-eyed...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Toby Campen: From Working In Film & TV To Mastering

  Toby Campen, a mastering engineer based in Brighton, UK, is dedicated to helping artists elevate their music. With a focus on delivering exceptional mastering services, Toby aims to enhance creative visions and foster deeper connections with audiences. Toby's professional journey began...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Marc Matthews: Mastering Synth-Based Music

  Marc Matthew is the driving force behind Synth Music Mastering, an online music mastering company. With a deep understanding of mastering's complexities, Marc aims to alleviate the common struggles musicians face in achieving sonic perfection. He offers a collaborative and...

  
• 04.10.2024

  Adam Bentley: Making Immersive Prog Tones

  Adam Bentley has been deeply entrenched in the world of guitar playing and music production for the better part of his life. With nearly a decade of focused study in music production, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Berklee College,...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Will Beasley: Achieving a Full Sounding Mix

  Will Beasley is an American producer/engineer, and musician from Richmond, Virginia. His credits include artists such as Turnstile, The Dangerous Summer, Emarosa, and Asking Alexandria. Will's love for music was developed at an early age and he spent his teenage...

  
• 03.27.2024

  George Perks: Making Exciting Mixes

  George Perks is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and mixer with over 10 years of experience working across genres, with artists like Enter Shikari, The Darkness, Skindred, and You Me At Six. His portfolio has totaled over one billion streams worldwide,...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Vince Ratti: Creating Space for Each Instrument in a Mix

  Vince Ratti is a highly accomplished producer, songwriter, and recording/mixing engineer based in the Philadelphia area. Operating from two renowned studios, The Skylight in Fairless Hills, PA, and Studio 4 in Conshohocken, PA, Vince has become a sought-after figure in...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Johan Holmström: Composing For Video Games

  Johan Holmström is a highly accomplished Swedish composer renowned for his significant contributions to the realm of video game music, particularly in his role as the composer for Candy Crush Soda Saga. With an extensive background in both composition and...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Phil Ek: Establishing the Vibe of a Record

  Phil Ek is an American record producer, engineer and mixer. Ek began his career in Seattle, Washington in the early 1990s recording live sound in clubs. He then moved into studio recording, recording small projects and demos for local bands....

  
• 02.28.2024

  Harry Hess: Making Songs Sound “Finished”

  Harry Hess is a stalwart figure in the music industry, amassing a remarkable three decades of experience. As the owner and operator of HBomb Mastering, a distinguished facility, he seamlessly transitioned into the specialized world of mastering. With a focus...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Alex Gamble: Engineering With Intention

  Alex Gamble, a seasoned professional in the realm of audio production, has built a distinguished career as a versatile force, excelling as a Mixing Engineer, Dolby Atmos Mixer, Recording Engineer, and Producer. Guided by a commitment to dismantling technical barriers,...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Mike Indovina: Your Mixing Problems Are Likely Recording Problems

  The new book by Mike Indovina is now out. It’s called The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio. In this episode, we dive into the book, what you can expect from it, and...

  
• 02.07.2024

  David Bendeth: Adapting to Change (Revisited)

  David Bendeth, born in London, England, has had a multifaceted career in the music industry as a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and A&R; executive. Initially self-taught on the guitar, he later studied at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. Bendeth's...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Joe Lambert: The Process of Mastering

  Grammy-nominated mastering engineer, Joe Lambert, is originally from Western New York and attended Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. He worked his way up at several NYC studios and eventually opened Joe Lambert Mastering in 2008. Currently in Westchester, Joe...

  
• 01.24.2024

  Ryan Haft: Achieving Clarity With Heavy Music

  Ryan Haft is a mixer, engineer, and producer based in Miami FL. Private Studio Owner of Sunburn Sound. He specializes in guitar-driven rock, metal, and indie productions largely for the independent music community in search of unique recordings. Guitarist for...

  
• 01.17.2024

  Nicolas Vernhes: Finding Individuality in Artists

  Nicolas Vernhes is a Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and mixer, internationally recognized for his work with artists such as Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors and Deerhunter. Since 1995, Vernhes owned the beloved Brooklyn studio Rare Book Room, which spawned many critically acclaimed...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Cory Bergeron: Making $100k Selling Audio Services on Fiverr

  Corey Bergeron is a versatile force in the music industry, known for his roles as a Producer, Mixer, and Guitarist. As a pivotal member of the band Locket, signed to Fearless Records, Corey's guitar skills and stage presence have graced...

  
• 01.03.2024

  Brad Garcia: Working in Music Publishing

  Brad Garcia is an accomplished musician and storyteller whose career began in 2012 with the alt-rock band Safe to Say. Rising to prominence through albums like 'With Everything in Between' and 'Down in the Dark', Garcia led the band across...

  
• 12.27.2023

  Cassie Petrey: Marketing Your Music

  Cassie Petrey is the woman behind the world’s most iconic artists’ social media marketing including Backstreet Boys, Camila Cabello, Paramore, Nickelback, and more. Cassie is the co-founder of Crowd Surf, a leading marketing and music management firm. She is an...

  
• 12.20.2023

  Erik Ron: The Art of Songwriting

  Erik Ron is an American producer, songwriter, and mixer based in North Hollywood, CA. Erik plays guitar/bass/keys, and is strong with concept/storytelling + dynamic melodies, giving him the capability to jump between genres. Over the course of his 15+ year...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Chris Lyon: Writing Pop Music

  Chris Lyon is a producer and songwriter from Bethesda, MD. He has written and produced songs for The Chainsmokers feat. Winona Oak (‘Hope’), AlunaGeorge feat. Bryson Tiller (‘Cold Blooded Creatures’), Carly Rae Jepsen, Phoebe Ryan, and Chelsea Lankes. He currently...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Matt Foster: Creating Contrast Within Your Mixes

  With extensive expertise in electronic, acoustic, and live music, Matt stands out as a seasoned professional sound engineer and producer. His journey began as a studio assistant at EMI Music Publishing studios in the mid-90s, where he had the opportunity...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Joe McGrath: Making the Most of What You Already Have

  Joe McGrath is well known within the music industry and is an accomplished producer, and recording/mix engineer who leads the team at Hellfire Recording Studio Dublin. His ability to put people at ease, combined with brilliant technical skill has led...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Matthew Rifino: Mixing for the NBC Today Show

  Matthew Rifino is 5-time EMMY winning mix engineer with 30 years' experience. Equally at home in the recording studio or broadcast studio he consistently delivers high quality mixes for major label and indie artists. Throughout his career he has mixed...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Aaron Rubin: Working on Blink-182’s ”One More Time”

  Aaron Rubin is a mix engineer, producer, writer, manager and musician who has worked with some big names in the industry including Ilan Rubin, Angels & Airwaves, Frank Turner and Blink-182. Aaron has worn many hats in the industry and got...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Shane Edwards: Mixing Vocals With Serial Compression

  Originally from Sydney Australia and based out of Studio28 Bangkok Thailand, Shane Edwards has enjoyed an immensely successful and highly credited career, with an eclectic discography including the likes of Trophy Eyes, PS1, Hans Zimmer, The Libertines, Northlane, You Me...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Bob Horn: Getting Big, Clear Low-End

  Bob Horn is a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning mix engineer known for working with artists spanning many genres; R&B;, Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, Adult Contemporary, and Jazz, as well as artists from countries around the globe including The U.S., Korea,...

  
• 10.25.2023

  Collin Dupuis: Being Adaptable In The Studio

  Detroit based multi Grammy nominated and two time Grammy winning mixer, producer, musician, and engineer Collin Dupuis has developed a sought after sound over the last fifteen years working with critically acclaimed artists and projects including Yves Tumor, Angel Olsen,...

  
• 10.18.2023

  Syliva Massy: Creative Recording Techniques (Revisited)

  This week we’ve decided to revisit one of my favorite episodes from the early days of the Master Your Mix Podcast. Sylvia Massy is an American record producer, mixer, engineer, instructor and author. Massy is renowned for her multifaceted production/mixing and...

  
• 10.11.2023

  Doug McBride: Creating Big, Natural Recordings

  Doug McBride is a multi-talented individual who wears many hats—Founder and Chief Engineer at Gravity Studios, mastering engineer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, as well as a family man. Located in Chicago's Wicker Park, Gravity Studios has been a launchpad for various artists....

  
• 10.04.2023

  Chris Athens: Creating Traction With Your Career

  Chris Athens is a mastering engineer with over 30 years in the industry.  Formerly working at Sony Music Studios and Sterling Sound, he has founded his own studio, Chris Athens Masters in Austin Texas.  Chris has mastered for some of...

  
• 09.27.2023

  Martin Cooke: Getting an Analog Sound in Digital

  Martin Cooke has worked with bands such as Death Cab for Cutie (Grammy Nomination in 2015), Of Monsters And Men, At The Drive-In, Chvrches, HAIM, Kimbra, Sea Wolf, Chaos Chaos, Destroy Boys, Hayes & Y, and Cathedrals Martin hails from the...

  
• 09.20.2023

  Doug Boehm: How To Make Guitars Sound Big

  An American record producer and Grammy Award winning recording engineer, Doug has worked with some of the best Pop, Indie, and Rock musicians.  His roster includes the critically acclaimed Girls, and their offspring-solo artist Christopher Owens, Tokyo Police Club and...

  
• 09.13.2023

  Matt Bishop: Reverse-Engineering Records

  Over the last 10 years, Matt Bishop has earned himself an impressive credit list ranging from Taylor Swift and The Killers to U2 and Two Door Cinema Club. Whether it's engineering, producing, or mixing, Matt Bishop has proved himself time...

  
• 09.06.2023

  TW Walsh: Understanding How Loudness Affects Your Masters

  TW Walsh is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer who's worked with Sufjan Stevens, Jimmy Eat World, Julien Baker, J. Tillman (Father John Misty), Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), The Shins, Chris Staples,...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Alex Estrada: Capturing the Feel of a Musician

  Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA  Estrada comes from a diverse musical background. The son of a world renowned Mariachi musician and a former professional Folklorico dancer - He was raised in the studio as well as on stage....

  
• 08.23.2023

  Joe Reinhart: Building Flexible Templates

  Joe Reinhart is an engineer, producer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist from Philadelphia, PA. Joe is also a Co-owner of Headroom Studio He has been recording bands since he was 15, starting off with a Tascam Portastudio in his parents’ basement. Many bands and years...

  
• 08.16.2023

  Jon Kaplan: Problem Solving Your Mixes

  Jon Kaplan is a Grammy award winning Mixer, Producer and Composer who has enjoyed every minute of the past 25+ years working in the studio Following a dream defining stretch in the 1990s as a member of Atlantic Records’ band The...

  
• 08.09.2023

  Dana Nielsen: Capturing Pro Vocals

  Dana Nielsen is a Grammy-nominated mixer, engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with Rihanna, Adele, The Smashing Pumpkins, Neil Young, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, and Kanye West. Nielsen also frequently works with music...

  
• 08.02.2023

  Alex Newport: Embracing Imperfection

  Born in Wolverhampton, UK and growing up in the Midlands area Alex Newport currently lives in Los Angeles. The owner of Future Shock recording studio, Newport got his start as the founding member of UK noise-rock band Fudge Tunnel. Moving behind...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Dean Hadjichristou: Recording Metalcore Music

  Dean Hadjichristou has been making records for over 20 years and has worked on some world class projects including Parkway Drive / Obey the Brave / Protest the Hero / Auras / Intervals / Four Year Strong etc. and has...

  
• 07.19.2023

  Jesse Gander: Mixing With A Hybrid Setup

  Jesse Gander has been involved in sound and music production for over 20 years.  In this time, He’s recorded about 600 releases by over 500 bands and artists from around the world.  Jesse has worked with bands from Argentina, Colombia,...

  
• 07.12.2023

  Anton DeLost: Co-Writing With Artists

  Anton Delost is a fast-rising producer, writer, and mixer who has recently relocated to Los Angeles, CA from his hometown of Toronto, ON. He has become hugely in demand through his work with acts such as State Champs, The Story So...