Ken Sluiter is a Grammy‑nominated recording engineer, producer, and mixer whose career spans from Chicago’s indie scene to major Los Angeles studios. He has worked with a diverse roster of artists, including Weezer (Red Album), Morrissey, James Blunt, Heart, OK Go, Jerry Lee Lewis, Andra Day, The Mekons, and Flogging Molly. After establishing himself at Chicago’s Kingsize Sound Labs, Ken moved to LA in 2003, where he assisted legendary engineers Andrew Scheps, Greg Fidelman, and Jim Scott on projects for artists such as Metallica, Pink, and Keith Richards.

Known for his refined in‑the‑box Pro Tools workflow and ability to commit to bold sonic decisions early in the process, Ken blends analog tracking with digital precision in his own API‑equipped mix room. His credits extend to film and television scores—including Hannibal and American Gods—and he now works extensively in Dolby Atmos, continuing to shape mixes for artists across genres.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Working on jingles
• The process of editing on tape
• Charging based on time vs per project
• Checking your ego at the door to help grow your career
• Always being ready for anything to happen in the studio
• Being flexible to a band’s style of working
• How clocking affects your sound while mixing
• How to identify a good clock from a bad one
• Mixing in-the-box vs. hybrid
• Why you should listen really loud when starting a mix
• Listening in context to determine when something is/isn’t a problem
• Making bass sound good on small speakers
• Focusing on mixing translation
• Mixing kick drums to feel big, but without being muddy
• Using gates as a sound shaper
• Kick/bass relationships: How to get them to work well together

To learn more about Ken Sluiter, visit: https://promixacademy.com/mentor/ken-sluiter/

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Steve Chadie, a 25+ year veteran of the recording industry, began his career as an intern at Willie Nelson's Pedernales recording studio in 1995, quickly working his way up to Assistant Engineer for Larry Greenhill.

He stayed on at Pedernales until the doors closed commercially in 2012. He still records Willie Nelson at the facility, however, including vocals and guitar on “Last Man Standing”, “My Way” (for which he received a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album), “God’s Problem Child”, “Willie Nelson and The Boys”, and “Summertime -Willie Nelson sings Gershwin”.

Most recently, Steve co-produced “The Willie Nelson Family”, a collection of songs done with his band in March 2019 and with his immediate family at the beginning of the pandemic in April 2020.

Other credits with Willie include tracking engineer on "Heroes”, "Let's Face The Music And Dance”, “Django And Jimmie” (Willie's collaboration with Merle Haggard in 2015) and mixing on "December Day", a collection of work he recorded with Willie and his sister Bobbie in between touring on impromptu sessions that date as far back as 2004.

Steve has been awarded a double platinum record for Los Lonely Boys "Heaven" and was nominated for a Grammy for the song "Heaven", as well. He has recorded and/or mixed five Los Lonely Boys records since their debut release.

Other accolades include a triple platinum record for work done on Sublime's "Sublime" and a platinum record for work on Hillary Duff's self-titled recording "Hillary Duff". In addition, he has been awarded a gold record for work done on Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Live On" CD.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Working with Willie Nelson
• Being reliable
• How to get artists to keep hiring you
• Why you should always be “rolling” when in the studio
• Riding vocals as you record them
• Recording brushes on a drum kit
• How to record acoustic guitars
• Mono vs stereo recording techniques on guitars: When and where to use them
• Steve’s technique for creating wide-sounding acoustic guitars
• Experimenting in the studio without slowing down a session 

To learn more about Steve Chadie visit: https://stevechadie.com/

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Taylor Larson is a record producer, mixer, and audio engineer who has worked with artists such as Asking Alexandria, Periphery, From First to Last, I See Stars, Veil of Maya, Within Temptation, The Dangerous Summer, Conditions, and Sky Eats Airplane. He is also the guitarist of The Evening.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Making sacrifices to work in audio
• Using reference tracks to make you a better engineer
• How to create energy in a mix
• Recording drums that hit hard
• The secret tip John Feldmann uses for recording drums that sound big
• Breaking the “rules” of audio
• Creating sustain for your drums
• A simple trick for getting ghost notes to be clearly heard
• Why dynamics aren’t always important

To learn more about Taylor Larson’s company, MixWave, visit: https://www.mixwave.net/

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It’s undeniable that the merits of diversity lay at the heart of David Bottrill’s vast discography. With artists like Peter Gabriel, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Muse, Silverchair, Staind and Rush, David’s work spans genres and generations, lending to a sound that is both familiar and progressive. He’s cultivated the aggressive hard-rock palette of bands like Stone Sour, Godsmack, and Mastodon, while maintaining a connection to other ends of the spectrum with artists like Afrocelt Sound System, IAMX, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.  

With three Grammy Awards and the success of millions of copies sold worldwide, David has produced and mixed platinum and gold career-defining albums that have established paradigms and redefined genres. “I prefer to work on music that has a strong identity and shows elements of originality,” David states, “genre isn’t really important.” It’s this focus on identity and potential that inspires David to push artists to curate the best of themselves and make music that defines who they are in that moment. And yet, even in their individuality, each album that David works on distinctly shows his fingerprint.  David spent 20 years living in the UK and has just built a new Atmos mix and overdub studio in the greater Toronto area in his native country of Canada, although he still spends much of his time working with artists in various international locations. 

David has recently retired from the board of directors for Make Music Matter, but still supports the non-profit that uses the creation of music and socially conscious art to help heal trauma in marginalized communities and individuals. Through Make Music Matter, David found an outlet for his experience, truly helping better the lives of others and bringing awareness to the community at large.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Balancing the artist’s vision vs giving people “what they want”
• Mixing in subgroups
• Building mix templates to maximize creativity and speed
• Carving space in the low end to get clarity
• Mixing with a subwoofer
• The downside of using reverb
• Knowing when to step away from a mix and restart later 

To learn more about David, visit: https://www.davidbottrill.com/

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Tokyo Speirs is a multi-Platinum-certified Canadian record producer, audio engineer and songwriter from the Greater Toronto Area.

He has worked with many charting artists via Walk Off The Earth, such as Lindsey Stirling, Lukas Graham, Phillip Phillips, Gabriela Bee, USS, and Luminati Suns. With certified gold singles such as “Fire in my Soul,” Platinum on their 2019 full-length album "Here We Go," which peaked as the #1 selling pop album in America (Nielsen’s Pop Album Chart), #3 on Canada’s Top Albums Chart, and debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart, and Platinum on their latest Album “Stand By Me” which included the Platinum-certified smash hit “My Stupid Heart,” with the help of viral TikToks and creative live performances. He has co-written and co-produced the Pokémon Journeys theme song, Disney’s Go Away Unicorn and Blade Runner Black Lotus.    

Using unconventional samples, creative lyrics and unique recording techniques, Tokyo pushes the boundaries while reigning in the weirder side of pop. Having also gained respect in songwriting and mastering, at the end of the day, he's just a friendly engineer (friendgineer?) who strives to draw intimate, captivating performances, whether that means invisibly recording or pushing talent as far as possible to get the take.

He is currently working and performing with Walk Off the Earth, producing Luminati Suns, as well as dipping his toes into video production and live production.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Finding your niche in production
• Being strong-willed to push your skills
• Letting experimentation inspire creativity
• Working and writing with Walk Off The Earth
• Treating music as a job
• The inner workings of a successful band
• Setting up roles for different members of a band
• Recording unique instruments
• Prioritizing during the recording and mixing stages
• Knowing when to spend time on something vs. moving on
• Scheduling your life around music
• How he organizes his files, sessions, and ideas
• How to make choruses that are huge

To learn more about Tokyo Speirs, visit: https://www.instagram.com/friendgineer/

Check out Walk Off The Earth on tour: https://tour.walkofftheearth.com/

And check out their latest single: https://orcd.co/breakingmyheart

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Justin Francis has a knack for channeling emotion through sound. His multi-faceted and innovative recording approach as a Grammy award- winning engineer, mixer, and producer has led to a lineage of work with a range of artists across an eclectic spectrum of musical genres. Raised in western Pennsylvania and now having immersed himself in the Nashville music scene for well over a decade, he has worked alongside artists like Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr, Sarah Jarosz, and Lauren Daigle. Justin’s dedication to serving the song, paired with an intention to advocate for and uplift artists, makes him one of the most sought-after creative minds in music today.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Moving to Nashville to break into the industry
• Going freelance after years of working in a big studio
• Serving parts, not instruments
• The importance of starting a mix with volume and panning only
• Creating space for vocals in a mix
• Sidechaining instrumentation based on vocals
• Setting up your sessions to help you work efficiently and have ultimate control over your processing
• Being intentional with effects
• How tracking with effects can change the vibe of a session
• Learning to let go and not constantly tweak your settings
• Working with Sheryl Crow and Maddison Cunningham

To learn more about Justin Francis, visit: https://www.jryanfrancis.com/

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Phil Greiss is a French-Canadian producer, songwriter, mix engineer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his genre-blending work in global pop and Latin music. He co-wrote and co-produced the chart-topping hit “Savage Love” by Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685, earning a 2021 ASCAP Pop Award. Greiss was also behind the production and mixing of J Balvin’s “Mi Gente,” which became a massive global success and earned him Latin Grammy nominations and over 68× RIAA Platinum certifications.

Launching his career in France with acclaimed albums for artists like Corneille and Zaho, Greiss broke into the international scene after co-producing Willy William’s “Voodoo Song,” which became the foundation for “Mi Gente.” Since then, he has worked with high-profile artists including Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, and BTS, producing hits like “Goodbye” and “Metele Al Perreo.” His recent work continues to bridge cultures and genres, solidifying his role as a leading force in contemporary pop and Latin music.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Following your passions, despite societal/parental pushback
• Trusting your ears
• Learning to understand the “sound” of your plugins/hardware
• The key to success as a songwriter
• What publishers are looking for in a songwriter
• Being a “finisher”
• Balancing creativity vs. technical: how to prevent each one from harming the other
• Writing songs for virality
• Using clipping in your mixes
• Working with limitations
• Building your workflow for predictable results

To learn more about Phil Greiss, visit: https://about.me/philgreiss

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For more than 20 years, Ryan Worsley has been studiously, methodically, prodigiously, and obsessively honing his craft. Most recently, he was nominated by the Juno Awards for Recording Engineer of the Year (2020), but he was first recognized by the Western Canadian Music Awards in 2015 with his first award for Engineer of the Year. He has since won Producer of the Year twice (2019, 2022).

Ryan’s collaboration with Juno Award-winners Dear Rouge (Universal Music Canada) has been particularly fruitful. He produced, wrote, and mixed their LPs Black To Gold (2015), PHASES (2018), and Spirit (2022), resulting in five Top 10 singles on the Canadian Alternative Chart—including a #1 with “Fake Fame” in 2022.

He also produced, co-wrote, and mixed Monowhales’ Daytona Bleach, which earned four Top 10 singles on Canadian rock radio and contributed to the band’s Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year (2022).

Ryan has worked with a wide range of artists, including Willow, Said The Whale (Arts & Crafts), Hotel Mira (Light Organ), Mathew V (604 Records), The Royal Foundry, and Shaun Frank.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Is knowing music theory problematic?
• Why it’s a good thing to work with poor musicians
• How to keep objective when working multiple roles on a project
• Making songs grow and building excitement
• Understanding how radio affects your mixes
• Automating your mix for impact
• Blending samples with real instrumentation
• Achieving natural dynamics in a song
• How to pick samples efficiently
• Making your vocals feel controlled and polished
• Knowing when to double vocals
• How to process layered vocals
• Using parallel processing on vocals
• Compressing vocals

To learn more about Ryan Worsley, visit https://www.echoplantsound.com/ryan

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Jordon Beal is a songwriter, producer, and engineer based in Chicago, IL. He made the leap into audio full-time in 2010 after working with legendary producer Sylvia Massy on a series of singles with his former band. Although his position in the band was uncertain, the studio experience sparked a deeper passion—he realized he felt far more fulfilled behind the glass than on stage. That moment became the catalyst for his career in audio.

Since then, Jordon has built an impressive portfolio, working on records for artists such as Intervals (including their Juno Award-winning album), Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Architects, Conquer Divide, Veil of Maya, Divide The Fall, Cane Hill, Janus, and LIMBS. His behind-the-scenes collaborations have also connected him with top-tier producers and engineers, including Sam Guaiana, Adam “Nolly” Getgood, Joey Sturgis, Sylvia Massy, and Phil Pluskota. In addition to production, he’s carved out a niche in editing and session prep work—an area that now makes up a significant portion of his schedule and showcases his precision and attention to detail.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Working with Sylvia Massy as an artist
• How to eliminate “red-light syndrome”
• Going with your gut instinct
• Recording keeper takes while writing songs
• Making moves with intent
• Adjusting your processes to fit the artist’s preferences
• Why double tracking with the same guitar can be problematic
• The secret to getting your guitars to sound massive
• Why good editing starts at the tracking stage
• Editing guitars: Where you should make your cuts if you want the best sound
• The pros and cons of time-stretching
• Using different time-stretching algorithms
• Using drum trigger spikes: Why they’re so helpful 
• Using Soundflow to save time and work efficiently

To learn more about Jordon Beal, visit: https://www.facebook.com/jordon.popp

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Simon Grove is a music producer based in Sydney, Australia. 

Having an equally strong musical background as a bass player and guitarist, he is able to bridge the division between engineer and musician seamlessly. This allows him to create records with technical precision whilst retaining the music's intended character and dynamic. 

Simon has built a vast catalogue of clients from around the world, including Protest The Hero, Plini, Intervals, Richard Henshall, Stephen Taranto, Owane, Tashka, and many more.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Becoming a session musician
• What makes a great bass tone?
• Using parallel processing on bass
• Simon’s live and in-studio signal chains for bass
• Kick and bass relationships: Deciding whether the bass should sit above or below the kick drum
• How to shape your kick drums to fit the tempo of your songs (to get more clarity out of them)
• His plugin, Grovebass
• How to make ghost notes be heard clearly in a mix
• Giving snare drums their own space
• How the thickness of a drum affects the tone
• Why he avoids using gates on drums
• Why editing is so important (even if you have great musicians and performances)
• Working on instrumental music: How to give lead guitars their own space
• Tracking techniques for getting tighter guitars
• The importance of tuning for tone

To learn more about Simon Grove, visit: https://simongrove.com/

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