MPW Podcast

Ever wondered how some people grow their social media so effortlessly while you're struggling to find your followers? Social Media expert and music producer Seids shares with us her tips and tricks that worked so well for her, that everyone can use to grow their own social media accounts!

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Have you ever wondered who makes the music in film trailers and how one goes about getting these jobs? In this episode Xylo chats with trailer music expert Richard Schrieber on how he built his career in this field, honed his skill and is helping others to also land placements!

You can learn more about Richard Schrieber here: https://www.richardschrieber.com/

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There is a lot that musicians are expected to know with relation to music law such as details around song splits, music royalties, management contracts and so much more which can result in getting into a legal pickle that can be tough to get out of. This is why Netherlands based music lawyer, Bindu De Knock has written a reference book for musicians to be able to learn and navigate these pitfalls and equip themselves to get the best possible outcome to sustain their music business.

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Get your copy of Bindu's book "The All Round Musician - How to create a sustainable career in the music business" here: https://allroundmusician.com/

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Ever wondered how to get a great mix for your drums? In this episode, award-winning mixing engineer Neenah goes through her process from start to finish and how to overcome certain pitfalls that producers often face.

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Join MPW's free one-day Master Your Music event to learn about Mixing and more here: http://musicproductionforwomen.com/master-your-music

Vocal production has recently become an art in itself and a secret sauce of getting vocals performed well and full of emotion in pop music today. In this episode, host Xylo Aria chats to Grammy-nominated vocal producer Simone Torres about her process and what to think about to get great vocals.

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Join MPW's free one-day Master Your Music event to learn about Vocal Production and more here: http://musicproductionforwomen.com/master-your-music

Have you gone shopping for a pair of studio monitors and been wondering where to start with all the options, from near-field to far-field to ported or unported? In this episode Xylo chats to Danny Greet, a product specialist at Yamaha on all the different things to consider when purchasing a pair of monitors for your setup whether that's a large studio or a smaller home set up.

You will need an audio interface to plug your monitors into and Stienberg have an excellent entry option for you in the form of the UR12 Audio interface. It is a compact unit with excellent sound quality and an easy to use interface. Grab your UR12 here: https://sale.au.yamaha.com/

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If you're an independent artist, chances are that you are also your own PR manager. In this episode, Xylo Aria chats with the Managing Editor of The Brag Media, Poppy Reid on the best ways for an artist to pitch their music to journalists and also what to avoid. So have a listen before you go out to press for your next release to improve your chances of success!

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Artificial Intelligence is becoming a bigger part of lives in a number of fields including music creation. In the field of mastering, artificial intelligence can be used in multiple ways but maybe not everyone sees it as a good thing! In this episode, Xylo chats with expert mastering engineer Jonathan Wyner on his take on the topic, how new advances in technology will impact engineers going forward, and how to prepare for it.

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In a day where you really don't need other people to make music, musicians can often get stuck in the trap of making the creation and releasing of music a very solitary process. Industry professionals however will often tell you that there could not have gotten to where they are today without investing in building and nurturing a network around them. In this episode, Xylo chat to platinum selling producer, Jeremy "Backpack" Miller about his advice on this topic and how he went about building his own networks which resulted in him working with artists such as Eminem, Kid Ink, Kevin Gates and more.

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Ever wondered why the imbalances in power in the music industry seem to be so severe compared to other industries? In this episode, Xylo chats with Dr Jeff Crabtree on his thoughts on this very issue. Together they dig into the causes of misogyny, imbalances of power, specific case studies and potential ways in which we can together make improvements in the industry. The discussion is largely in reference to his study "Tunesmiths and Toxicity: Workplace Harassment in the contemporary music industries of Australia and New Zealand".

Jeff Crabtree: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcrabtree/

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