The Savvy Producer | Productivity and Efficiency in Music Production

As somebody with a very minimal studio setup, people are often curious about my workflow, so I thought it was about time I shared a deep dive into why I love working in the box with two big takeaways for anybody in a similar position. I talk about:

- Why I prefer the sound of digital

- How following a conventional path may be stifling your creativity

- Letting go of imposter syndrome when it comes to gear

Marsden Mastering - https://marsdenmastering.com/

This week I have a wonderful interview to share with LA based producer, Kara Greskovic.

We chatted about how being in a music city has impacted Kara's career as an up and coming producer, her move from Nashville to LA, how Kara stays productive, creative and inspired in the studio and why building a sense of camaraderie with your clients is so important.

Connect with Kara - https://www.karagreskovic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/karagreskovic/

Marsden Mastering - ⁠https://marsdenmastering.com/

This week I have an amazing interview to share with UK based mix engineer, Charles-Henry Volk.

We had a great chat about how fostering community has positively impacted Charles’ career and growth as a mixer, his journey with monitoring and how he’s landed on a minimal, laptop and headphones set up and how he enables creativity and experimentation as much as possible with his artists.

Connect with Charles - https://www.instagram.com/charleshenryvolk/

Marsden Mastering - https://marsdenmastering.com/

Does your mastering engineer care? Or are you better off using AI at this point?

In this episode I wanted to talk about a theme that I've seen with some engineers in the industry and why I think there's always a better option. There are also two key take aways that will help you to build a happier career in music for yourself and for your clients.

Marsden Mastering - ⁠⁠https://marsdenmastering.com/⁠⁠

How much do you charge for your services?

Based on what most audio professionals are charging, probably not enough. In today's episode, I wanted to talk about strategies for pricing your skills, making sure that you're able to earn a comfortable living and building a business that lasts long into the future.

Marsden Mastering - ⁠https://marsdenmastering.com/⁠

This week I have a wonderful interview to share with UK based, award winning producer and songwriter, Benjamin Wilson-Scott.

Benjamin has worked with Indie heavyweights like Half Moon Run, Shura, Benjamin Francis-Leftwich, Fickle Friends, Jon Bryant and many more. 

In our interview we chatted about Benjamin's approach to starting a fresh production and nailing the artist's vision, his approach to social media and his recent journey converting a derelict garage, into a purpose built production and songwriting space.

Connect with Ben:

Website - https://www.benjaminwilsonscott.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benjaminwilsonscott

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminwilsonscott

Marsden Mastering - https://marsdenmastering.com/

Ever feel like you've taken on too many projects? In today's episode I wanted to share some advice that I apply every day to avoid feeling overwhelmed and snowed under when the workload is heavy.

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I'm always getting asked what's made the difference when comes to being full-time in audio. A running theme in mastering (and music production in general), is that it's the things you have the discipline not to do that really make the difference - and I think that's true in the bigger picture too. So in this episode, I wanted to share 3 things that I never do as a full-time audio professional.

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When you’re nearing the end of a project it’s so easy to overthink, keep tweaking in the pursuit of something "better", doubt yourself or get anxious about finally sending your hard work to your clients. In this episode I wanted to share 3 things that will help you when it comes to calling your projects done and getting them over the finish line. I discuss:

- The big mistake engineers are making around deadlines

- How to prevent your clients from dragging projects out for too long

- Tactics to avoid overthinking and imposter syndrome when you're mixing

Marsden Mastering - ⁠⁠https://marsdenmastering.com/

Let me tell you about the time I got caught up in a scam...

This episode is all about something that happened early on in my career and the two big lessons you can take away from it.

I talk about:

- How my name was used on work that had never touched my studio

- Why transparency will make or break your music career

- The right way to handle an unhappy client

Marsden Mastering - ⁠https://marsdenmastering.com/