Secrets From The Scene

By Stephen Helvig | Helvig Productions

Welcome to Secrets From the Scene, a show for local musicians who want to improve their music, grow their audience, and learn about Minnesota's music scene. If you're interested in talking about all t... more

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November 29, 2023Ep. 06: Four Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Burn Money in the Studio
In this episode, I talk about four ways you can maximize your time in the studio and get the most value out of your investment. This topic will be great for new artists looking to do their first recording session, but it will also be a good reminder for everyone of how to prepare, communicate, and fully utilize your recording session.
I want to help you avoid making some common mistakes like:
Not knowing what you actually want

Not communicating with your engineer/producer or knowing their history to ensure a smooth session

Not being ready to perform your parts

Not capturing content
If you don’t prepare, you may end up with these consequences:
wasted time and/or money

Running out of budget and not finishing a project

feeling creatively confused

settling for what your engineer/producer wants
If you think through the four things in this episode, you’ll be fully prepared and ready for a professional recording experience which will reduce any stress or anxiety you may have and leave more room for your creative energy. You’ll be efficient with your time, you’ll have better content probably, and you’ll even enhance your own musicianship if you have the right mindset.
Full transcript and show notes

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🎙️ Brought to you by Helvig Productions
Production, videography, and coaching to help you sound your best, tell your story, and promote your music. Think of us like your extra bandmate, 100% focused on helping you create something special that you and your fans will enjoy for a lifetime.

Thank You
This podcast is made possible by the hard work, expertise, and commitment of my team:
Max Greene and Joey Biehn. I'm forever grateful.
Theme Music: "Thankful" Courtesy of LUEDVIG
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18min
November 22, 2023 Ep. 05: What Exactly Is Mastering?? With Greg Reierson of Rare Form Mastering
Have you ever found yourself questioning exactly what mastering is? Or perhaps you're considering hiring a professional to master your next release? There's a lot of confusion around the "dark art" of mastering, so let me shed some light. In this episode, you'll hear all about the mastering process, why artists work with mastering engineers, what to expect when you get a song mastered, and a whole lot more. You're going to get a solid understanding of what mastering is, what it is NOT, what makes mastering important, and how to effectively work and communicate with a professional mastering engineer.
Many artists consistently misunderstand or misuse the term "mastering." I can't tell you how many times I've been asked to "master" a track, when really what the artist is looking for is primarily "mixing." So let's get down to the details and fully understand what mastering is all about with expert mastering engineer, Greg Reierson. Greg is a veteran of the Minnesota music scene and has mastered over 9000 projects. After this episode, not only will you have a solid grasp on the mastering process and what to expect from it, but you'll also hear stories and insights from one of the most reputable mastering engineers in the Twin Cities.
If mastering has been a little bit of a question mark for you, or you're interested in meeting and getting to know Greg better, this episode is for you!
Full transcript and show notes

Episode Links and Mentions
🌐 Eddie Ciletti
🌐 Cloud Cult
Connect with the Guest
🔗 Rare Form Mastering
🔗 Rare Form Mastering on Instagram

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🎙️ Brought to you by Helvig Productions
Production, videography, and coaching to help you sound your best, tell your story, and promote your music. Think of us like your extra bandmate, 100% focused on helping you create something special that you and your fans will enjoy for a lifetime.
Thank You
This podcast is made possible by the hard work, expertise, and commitment of my team:
Max Greene and Joey Biehn. I'm forever grateful.
Theme Music: "Thankful" Courtesy of LUEDVIG
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1h 2min
November 22, 2023 Ep. 04: Drumming Up Success: From Dillinger 4 to Twin Cities Drum Collective with Lane Pederson
Lane Pederson is a man of many talents. He's the drummer in the punk band, Dillinger Four, the owner of a local drum shop, Twin Cities Drum Collective, and oh yeah, he's also a clinical psychologist and an author.
This episode covers the nuances of building custom drums and the value behind investing in and personalizing your gear, balancing multiple pursuits in your career, the importance of community in music, and a little history on Dillinger Four and the origins of Twin Cities Drum Collective.
Lane drops a lot of valuable tips ranging from customizing your drum kit to performing live on stage. He also shares how the Twin Cities Drum Collective is creating a unique place for drummers to not only shop, but to learn, hang out, and build community through drum lessons, workshops, and even drum set karaoke nights.
Whether you’re specifically interested in his custom 651 line of drums, a fan of Dillinger Four, or a drummer that’s looking for some tips or lessons, this episode is going to be worth the listen. Enjoy!
Full transcript and show notes
Connect with the Guest
🔗 email: [email protected]
🔗 website: Twin Cities Drum Collective
🔗 TC Drum Collective on Instagram
🔗 Dillinger Four
Featured Song
“Folk Song.” by Dillinger Four
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Give Feedback
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🧡 ⁠⁠⁠Leave a rating on Spotify⁠⁠⁠
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⁠⁠⁠🎙️ Brought to you by Helvig Productions⁠⁠⁠
Production, videography, and coaching to help you sound your best, tell your story, and promote your music. Think of us like your extra bandmate, 100% focused on helping you create something special that you and your fans will enjoy for a lifetime.

Thank You
This podcast is made possible by the hard work, expertise, and commitment of my team: Max Greene and Joey Biehn. I'm forever grateful.

Theme Music: "Thankful" Courtesy of ⁠⁠⁠LUEDVIG⁠⁠⁠
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1h 25min
November 22, 2023 Ep. 03: How to Crowdfund Your Next Project with Maria Coyne
Download our free crowdfunding guide and use it to plan your next campaign!
Ever thought about crowdfunding your music project? It's a thrilling journey, but let's face it, the idea can be nerve-wracking. Well, guess what? Maria Coyne from Maria and the Coins is here to spill the beans on her crowdfunding experience. And trust me, it's extremely insightful. Maria dives into the nitty-gritty of it all, tackling all the common roadblocks such as:
🤔 "Can I really pull this off?"
📚 "How do I get people to care?"
👥 "But what about my tiny fanbase?"
💰 "Will I end up in a financial black hole?"
Whether you're just toying with the idea or knee-deep in planning, Maria's been there, done that, and she's got the wisdom to make your journey a whole lot smoother.

Episode Links and Mentions
🌐 Download the Free Crowdfunding Guide that accompanies this episode
Connect with the Guest
🔗 Mariacoyne.com
🔗 Maria and the Coins on Instagram
Featured Song
"Movin' On" by Maria and the Coins
🎧 Listen on Spotify
👀 Watch on YouTube
Connect with Me
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📷 Connect on Instagram
🕺 Connect on TikTok
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Give Feedback
📬 Send me a message: [email protected]
💬 Suggest a guest or topic: [email protected]
🧡 Leave a rating on Spotify
✍️ Write a review on Apple Podcasts

🎙️ Brought to you by Helvig Productions
Production, videography, and coaching to help you sound your best, tell your story, and promote your music. Think of us like your extra bandmate, 100% focused on helping you create something special that you and your fans will enjoy for a lifetime.
Thank You
This podcast is made possible by the hard work, expertise, and commitment of my team:
Max Greene and Joey Biehn. I'm forever grateful.
Theme Music: "Thankful" Courtesy of LUEDVIG
...more
57min
November 22, 2023 Ep. 02: Creating a Life as a Professional Drummer with Arthur “L.A.” Buckner
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a master’s degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. Currently, LA is playing with his band BiG HOMiE, teaching drums, and also serves as co-host for the two-time Webby award-winning PBS music education YouTube series ⁠Sound Field⁠, a video project exploring the music theory, production, history, and culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles. Back in 2020, LA took iTunes by storm with the release of his project, also titled BiG HOMiE, which reached #1 on the iTunes Jazz charts.
On this episode, LA and I dive deep into his artistic journey, from learning and playing music through his church to getting his degree, playing in tons of local bands, finding his own authentic voice, and how being a teacher and mentor accompanies and supports all of it.
⁠Full Transcript and show notes⁠
Connect with the Guest
🔗 ⁠⁠Connect with LA on Instagram⁠⁠
🔗 ⁠⁠BiG HOMiE band on Instagram⁠⁠
🔗 ⁠⁠BiGHOMiEband.com⁠⁠
Featured Song
"Ooowee" by L.A. Buckner
🎧 ⁠⁠Listen on Spotify⁠⁠
👀 ⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠

Connect with Me
✉️ ⁠⁠Subscribe to the newsletter⁠⁠
📷 ⁠⁠Connect on Instagram⁠⁠
🕺 ⁠⁠Connect on TikTok⁠⁠
📺 ⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠

Give Feedback
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🧡 ⁠⁠Leave a rating on Spotify⁠⁠
✍️ ⁠⁠Write a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠

⁠⁠🎙️ Brought to you by Helvig Productions⁠⁠
Production, videography, and coaching to help you sound your best, tell your story, and promote your music. Think of us like your extra bandmate, 100% focused on helping you create something special that you and your fans will enjoy for a lifetime.

Thank You
This podcast is made possible by the hard work, expertise, and commitment of my team: Max Greene and Joey Biehn. I'm forever grateful.

Theme Music: "Thankful" Courtesy of ⁠⁠LUEDVIG⁠⁠
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1h
November 22, 2023Ep. 01: How to Plan a DIY Tour with Austin Davis of Silver Warehouse
Hear all the ins and outs of planning your own DIY tour. Austin Davis talks with us about what planning a DIY tour looks like for his indie/alt/rock band Silver Warehouse.
We cover topics such as:
Setting goals/purpose for the tour

Budgeting logistics

Planning a route

Contacting venues: What to expect, how to write compelling emails that get opened, and what to avoid.

Finding local support acts

Booking agents And much more.
This episode has some really great insights for anyone looking to book their own DIY tour.
Full transcript and show notes

Episode Links and Mentions
🌐 Facebook Group: DIY Tour Postings
🌐 Spotify for Artists features

Connect with the Guest
🔗 Silver Warehouse
🔗 Silver Warehouse's Instagram

Featured Song
"Say Your Name" by Silver Warehouse
🎧 Listen on Spotify
👀 Watch on YouTube

Connect with Me
✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter
📷 Connect on Instagram
🕺 Connect on TikTok
📺 Subscribe on YouTube

Give Feedback
📬 Send me a message: [email protected]
💬 Suggest a guest or topic: [email protected]
🧡 Leave a rating on Spotify
✍️ Write a review on Apple Podcasts

🎙️ Brought to you by Helvig Productions
Production, videography, and coaching to help you sound your best, tell your story, and promote your music. Think of us like your extra bandmate, 100% focused on helping you create something special that you and your fans will enjoy for a lifetime.
...more
48min
September 05, 2023 Spreading Knowledge and Building Community in the Minnesota Music Scene
My name is Stephen and I’m a local music producer and recording engineer. I’ve been in the recording world for 15 years now. I run a studio in the Excelsior neighborhood called Helvig Productions where I help local artists make music they’re proud of. At my studio, there’s often discussions on a wide range of topics concerning the music industry. This podcast is an effort to bring those discussions to a public forum.
This podcast is going to be all about the local musician’s world. Everything from navigating the recording process and content creation to marketing and promoting your music. Along the way I’ll be interviewing and learning from some of the amazing artists, producers, venue owners, and other music business people and sharing their experiences and secrets with you.
There’s a ton of incredible people and impressive music being made in Minnesota. I hope to introduce you to some of them along the way and shed light on their secrets to success to you.
I hope you enjoy!
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6min

FAQs about Secrets From The Scene:

How many episodes does Secrets From The Scene have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.