Nicholas Di Lorenzo is a mixing and engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. He is the owner of Panorama Mastering which he opened in 2014.

Since he opened his studio he has worked on 900 plus projects for artists, labels, producers and engineers in Australia and across the world.

Nicholas is a really smart guy and it was lovely speaking to him. He has some great knowledge about running a business and I think you will love this episode.

In this interview we spoke about:

- His beginnings playing in bands and using Audacity and Guitar Pro

- His experience working in a recording studio and why that wasn’t suited for him

- How he got his internship in a mastering studio

- Tips of how not to write emails to studios

- Why he decided to start his own mastering studio

- The benefits of using your own name as a brand for your studio

- Why the first year of him opening his studio was a delusional process

- How Gary Vee’s Crush It encouraged him to change his business

- How sharing your story can build your trust factor

- The questions he asks his clients to get a deeper understanding of their dreams and goals

- How that affects the amount he can charge his clients

- If he spends money on Facebook or Instagram ads

- How he structures his days into 3 parts and how that has benefitted his life

- How Benjamin Franklins 13 Virtues inspired him to make changes in his life

Check out Panorama Mastering here: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/

Get the Brief Kit here: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/the-successful-mixing-brief-kit/the-successful-mixing-brief-kit

Download, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, here: https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base

Bobby Owsinski is a long-time music veteran having worked as a musician, producer and engineer. He has worked with artists such as The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young Iron Maiden and many others.

You might know from his popular books such as The Mixing Engineers Handbook, The Music Business Advice Book or Social Media Promotion For Musicians. He also runs a very popular podcast called Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle where he gives you his personal insights into the industry of music covering industry news, reviews, analysis and tips.

In this episode of the Your Audio Solutions Podcast, Bobby talks about:

Stories about Frank Zappa and how Frank’s skills as a salesman saved their project


Why learning to network is critical to finding work and why so much of the music business is based on relationships


What the infrastructure labels have that is so hard for you to recreate on your own


How we as freelance producers, engineers can determine our worth and charge for it


The problem with charging based on value rather than time


If the argument that Spotify isn’t paying artists enough is valid


What happens if your friend who pays $10/month to Spotify only streams your music, do you get all $10 of it?


Will Spotify be sold to the Chinese owned Tencent?


If the increase in money in the music industry will benefit all of us or mostly go to the top per cent


What the UK got right when it comes to music venues and keeping them alive


How you as a producer, engineer or artists can increase your fanbase on social media and why you need to use it professionally


Why you need a website that you are in control over


Why you need to focus on one platform at a time


How to write engaging Instagram or Facebook posts


Bobby's strategy for Facebook ads


What the most essential thing you need on your website is


Check out Bobby’s website for books, courses and podcast here: https://www.bobbyowsinski.com/

Download your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, here: https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base

Brian Lucey is a Grammy-winning mastering engineer based in Los Angeles where he is making killer records at his studio, Magic Garden Mastering.

Brian has mastered hit records such as The Greatest Showman, The Black Keys - Brothers and El Camino, Ghost - Meliora, Royal Blood - How Did We Get So Dark and many other awesome records.

It was such a pleasure talking to Brian and I’m sure you will love listening to it.

In this interview, Brian spoke about:

- How he handles mistakes nowadays compared to when he started out


- How he thinks about choices vs decisions 


- The fear of perfectionism


- Techniques you can use to become a better listener


- How to use mastering references as a fence which allows you to play and be free inside them


- Being a student under Robert Fripp from King Crimson and what he learned from that experience


- How he found clients for his studio in the ‘90s


- How having a “normal” job helped him at the beginning of his career and why he recommends you get a side job too


- How he was driven by not by being successful but for his passion for sound


- Why you need to be patient with your craft and why it takes longer than you think to succeed


- How he is running his studio and business nowadays and why being a mastering engineer in this era is like being an emergency room doctor


- Favourite failures and much, much more


Check out Brian’s website at: http://magicgardenmastering.com/

His credits: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/brian-lucey-mn0002167192

Download your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base

Eric Sarafin, or Mixerman, as he is known for, is a gold and platinum award-winning record producer and mixer. He has worked for artists such as Ben Harper, The Pharcyde, Tone Loc, Amy Grant and many others.

He is also the author of many popular books for people learning about producing, mixing and recording. For example, Zen And The Art Of Mixing, Producing and Recording.

In this interview, Eric spoke about:

- Starting out at Dimension Sound and being a runner at Capitol Studios. 


- Working at Hollywood Sound and how that led him to work with the band The Pharcyde

- Being fearless


- Pricing himself and how lower recording budgets have affected his work


- What it means to mix aggressively


- What he learned from writing his popular books such as Zen and the art of Mixing


- The importance of causing a reaction for the listener or a reader, either if it’s good or bad


- Eric’s thoughts on the value of music and if we can get value back into music

- If it’s worth getting signed to a label as an artist these days. 


- Eric’s opinion on analogue summing and why it can help you as a mixing engineer


- How affirmation and manifestations have affected his career and life and what he says to himself to boosts his confidence.


Visit Eric’s website: https://mixerman.net/

Get his books on Amazon or Barnes & Nobles

Join the Mixermania Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixermania/

Download your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base

Rayan Bailouni is a music producer, engineer and songwriter based in Dubai. He is not only working with local artists but is also working very hard to change the landscape of the music scene in Dubai and is already seeing a very positive change.

In this conversation, you will hear about Rayan’s journey from studying commercial and industrial biotechnology in Newcastle to becoming a producer in Dubai.

The challenges he encountered in his first years and how he found clients.

How Dubai’s music industry is changing and Rayan’s involvement in that.

Also, Rayan’s goal of breaking the cultural stigma that has been surrounding Dubai and the UAE.

The positive change by Dubai’s government opening up to more technologies, such as Spotify.

He also talks about the lack of venues and how that affects musicians, himself as a producer and the music community.

And much, much more.

Check Rayan’s website here: www.rayanproducer.net

His Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/m_bailouni/

Download your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, here: https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base

In this shorter episode, I answer one of your questions on how to find more time in a day and how to balance multiple projects. If you have your own questions about anything related to your audio career, you can contact me here: https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/contact

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In this interview, Lij Shaw speaks about playing in a blues band with his brother in Hong Kong. How he convinced a studio owner to let him completely strip down their studio and rewire it in just 7 days. Tips and how you guys can get into a recording studio. What to write and more importantly, what not to write when emailing recording studios.

Lij also shares his experience working with a band called Living Things, which got their first record dropped by the label. However, they kept working together and finally got their album released. In the end, their relationship came to an end and Lij ended up not getting paid and he tells us how his career changed going forward.

Lij also tells us how he started his studio, The Toy Box Studio and how he found clients. He also gives us some tips of what you need on your website so clients can contact you.

We also spoke about work/life balance and how working less can let you be more productive. And some other tips and tricks to cut time and be more productive.

Link to Recording Studio Rockstar Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/recording-studio-rockstars/id1039639115

Link to The Toy Box Studio: https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/

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In this episode, Gavin talks about his early influences. What it takes to be a professional drummer and what it means to be playing in time. Gavin also has an app coming out helping you with exactly that.

He also gives us an insight to how he likes to record himself in his studio and how he experiments with his big live room. We also spoke about his thoughts on using drum replacements. Why he doesn’t like engineers to mix his drum recordings and some other cool tips for improving your drum sound.

We also spoke about why it’s important to take every job seriously and play your absolute best because you never know where it can take you. Even if you don’t like the music.

Are you a home studio owner or work in a professional studio and want to increase your client base?

Do you want to build relationships and find more artists to work with?

Are you struggling what to say or write to bands to make them come back to you?

Then download your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, here: https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base

In this interview, Steven talks about his beginnings in Boston. Moving to Los Angeles and promoting his drum samples to get into the industry. What recording studios can do to stay competitive in a new market. The importance of having mentors and why you need to create a roadmap to achieve your goals.

Are you a home studio owner or work in a professional studio and want to increase your client base?

Do you want to build relationships and find more artists to work with?

Are you struggling what to say or write to bands to make them come back to you?

Then download your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, Here: https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base

In this interview, Bob talks about his journey from Berklee College of Music to Nashville and then Los Angeles. The importance of networking. Working with Michael Jackson. How to deliver a mix that the artist wants and so much more.

Are you a home studio owner or work in a professional studio and want to increase your client base?

Do you want to build relationships and find more artists to work with?

Are you struggling what to say or write to bands to make them come back to you?

Then download your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, Here