When recording different elements of a song, there are a number of things to think about from the performance, to the instrument, room and the mic. In this episode MPW host Xylo Aria, discusses these elements with seasoned professional recording engineer Olga Fitzroy for tips on how to create the best recordings. Some might surprise you! 

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Skill and technique in music production is important but almost more important is having a strong and positive mindset! Xylo Aria chats to producer and engineer Anna Laverty about having and developing a killer mindset. They also chat about the impact of perfectionism and comparison and tips on how to not let this overwhelm you!

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Headphones are often one of the first purchases an aspiring music producer will make and is something that they are likely to use on a daily basis. The different features of headphones can make them more or less suitable to certain music-making or recording sessions. Xylo Aria goes through all the different factors to consider when shopping for a pair of studio headphones with guest music producer Sara Carter. Sara also talks about her journey into the producer and engineering world which and how it can be done as a career change from a completely different field.

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Compression is a topic that all producers need to know about when creating most kinds of music but understanding what exactly it does may not be clear when one's starting out. In this episode, Xylo Aria discusses how compression works, the different elements of it and where to use it with music producer and Abbey Road Institute lecturer Pete Dowsett.

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Reverb is an incredible tool in every music producers toolbox but when you're starting out, one may not understand exactly what a reverb plugin is trying to achieve and how to get the most from it. Xylo Aria goes into this topic in detail with MPG Award-winning producer, and self-proclaimed "reverb monster" Marta Salogni. The episode also goes into the importance of having role models when starting out in the field of music production.

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If you've started to do some research on which microphone to buy for your studio set up but are not sure where to start, then in this episode Xylo Aria has you covered. Talking to MPG award-winning engineer Dan Cox, the episode covered the different types of mics that are available and what you need to consider when choosing one and also how to best use it. 

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Choosing the right Digital Audio Workstation (or DAW) can sometimes feel like a confusing and overwhelming task! In this episode, Xylo Aria chats with user of multiple DAWs and Ableton Certified trainer, Tom Glendinning on the different types of DAWs that are available, what to consider when choosing one and some of the benefits of each.

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What music production is and the role of a producer can at times be vague and encompass many things. During this episode, MPW host Xylo Aria chats with Grammy-winning producer Catherine Marks about what music production means to her and her journey into it. They also discuss self-doubt and how this impacts creatives at all levels.

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A podcast about different areas of music production and audio engineering for the everyday musician. This episode tells you a little bit about what's to come in the episodes and a bit about the motivation to start it!

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Do you feel like you have less natural abilities for music than others but creating music is still something you would love to do? In this episode, Xylo chats with Billboard chart topping artist about how she overcame being tone deaf. She also shares her tips to succeed for musicians who have similar struggles.

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