What’s it like to mix front of house for legends?In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin talks with FOH engineer Brian Bavido, who’s spent nearly 20 years touring with Ringo Starr and has worked with artists like Norah Jones, Dashboard Confessional, Lisa Loeb, and more. Brian shares his story of getting into audio through Heathkit projects, how venue acoustics impact his mix decisions, and what goes into designing shows that keep artists—and fans—happy.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/#TheSOUNDProject #FOHEngineer #BrianBavido #LiveSound #RingoStarr #TourLife #ProAudio #HaverstickDesigns #ConcertAudio #soundengineering 00:00 – Intro & how Brian and Gavin connected01:00 – Becoming FOH for Ringo Starr02:15 – Getting into audio through Heathkit and Electro-Voice04:00 – Early gigs and indie band tours05:30 – Touring with Lisa Loeb, Norah Jones, Dashboard Confessional07:00 – Venue acoustics and house rigs08:30 – System tuning and front fill philosophy10:45 – Walking into Ringo rehearsals for the first time13:00 – Drum tone, virtual soundchecks, and keeping it tight15:00 – Making moments for fans (Gavin’s mom story)17:00 – Northern Michigan connection and studio visits18:30 – Working the Ryman shows with surprise guests20:30 – Favorite (and least favorite) venues22:30 – DB limits, soft releases, and stage design strategy25:00 – Audience connection and Ringo’s no-barricade policy27:00 – Touring stories and wrapping up

In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin sits down with Joe Milne from Sweetwater Integration to talk about his career path—from playing guitar in youth group to overseeing multimillion-dollar AV design projects. Joe shares insights into working with churches, studios, and large-scale venues, what makes a good integrator, and why relationships matter more than gear.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/#TheSOUNDProject #AVIntegration #SweetwaterIntegration #StudioDesign #AudioEngineering #ThemeParks #WorshipTech #ChurchAV #ProAudio #HaverstickDesigns00:00 – Intro00:30 – Meet Joe Milne01:00 – What Sweetwater Integration does02:45 – Projects: houses of worship, studios, theme parks05:00 – How Joe got started through church music06:30 – Studying audio engineering and early aspirations08:00 – Transitioning from musician to systems integrator10:15 – Lessons learned from big projects12:00 – Building trust with clients and teams14:00 – How theme park work differs from studios16:00 – Mistakes integrators make and how to avoid them18:30 – Studio design case studies20:00 – Advice for young AV professionals22:00 – Final thoughts on calling, humility, and leadership

What’s it like to go from touring arenas to creating in your own studio?In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin talks with professional drummer Andrew Marshall about his journey building a personal creative space. Andrew shares how he found Haverstick Designs through YouTube, what mattered most in the design process, and how he’s learned to balance life on the road with life in the studio.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/#TheSOUNDProject #AndrewMarshall #DrummerLife #TouringMusician #StudioDesign #RecordingStudio #HaverstickDesigns #ProAudio #homestudio 00:00 – Intro00:20 – Meet Andrew Marshall01:00 – Touring life and early career02:45 – Discovering Haverstick Designs via YouTube04:00 – Launching his home studio project06:30 – Priorities in acoustic treatment and gear08:15 – Transitioning from road to studio10:00 – Finding creative flow at home12:00 – His favorite studio tools14:15 – Lessons from the road16:30 – Daily life in the home studio18:45 – Creating a space that feels like you20:30 – Final thoughts and advice for other musicians

What do you learn after three decades covering the audio industry?In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin sits down with Tom Kenny (Editor of Mix Magazine) to talk about his journey from journalism grad to one of the largest magazines in professional audio. They cover industry changes, the role of storytelling, what makes a good studio designer, and why relationships are still everything in this business.

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#TheSOUNDProject #TomKenny #MixMagazine #AudioIndustry #ProAudio #StudioDesign #HaverstickDesigns #RecordingStudio #soundengineering 00:00 – Intro00:35 – Tom’s journalism background and how he joined Mix Magazine02:15 – Early career choices and why he chose music over PR04:00 – What drew him to the pro audio industry06:00 – How the magazine has changed since the ’80s08:30 – What makes great audio storytelling10:45 – The shift from print to digital and why Mix survived13:00 – Spotlighting people who shape the industry15:20 – The role of manufacturers and studio designers18:00 – What excites Tom about the future of audio20:30 – The importance of listening—literally and figuratively22:00 – Building real relationships in the audio world25:30 – Final thoughts and advice for young creatives

How do you turn motherhood, jazz, and a love for cartoons into a full-time career in kids music?In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin talks with Lucy Kalantari—Grammy-winning artist, producer, and founder of Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats. They discuss how she got her start writing a song a week for her newborn, how her music ended up on Dora the Explorer, and how she built a thriving studio career focused on family and connection.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/#TheSOUNDProject #LucyKalantari #KidsMusic #FamilyMusic #AudioEngineering #StudioDesign #HaverstickDesigns #RecordingStudio #MusicCareer #jazzforkids 00:00 – Intro00:28 – Meet Lucy Kalantari01:15 – How motherhood launched her music career02:45 – Writing a song a week for her newborn04:00 – Sharing music with other parents05:20 – Recording her first album Pockets Full of Joy06:40 – Getting press and building connections08:10 – From angsty adult music to joyful kids music10:00 – Performing with her son12:00 – How she built her home studio13:30 – Producing other kids music artists15:00 – Balancing creativity with business17:00 – How she got involved with Dora the Explorer19:15 – Collaborating with Nickelodeon21:00 – Why kids music matters23:00 – Final thoughts and advice for creatives

Wondering how acoustic treatment affects reverb in large rooms?In this episode of The SOUND Project, Ryan walks through the Reverb Time Simulator—a free tool on the Haverstick Designs website. He explains how to use it, what each audio example represents, and how it helps clients hear the difference treatment can make in churches, event centers, and other big spaces.Try it yourself: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/reverb-time-simulator/#TheSOUNDProject #Acoustics #Soundproofing #StudioDesign #AudioEngineering #HaverstickDesigns #AcousticalTreatment #RecordingStudioVideo By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/00:00 – Intro00:15 – What is the Reverb Time Simulator?00:50 – Who it’s built for01:30 – Where to find it02:00 – Dry audio examples03:10 – Why we use this in discovery calls04:05 – Listening to examples of untreated rooms05:00 – What treatment does to the reverb06:20 – Simulating different RT60 times07:45 – How to interpret results with your space in mind09:15 – Encouragement to try it for yourself

How does someone go from producing beats in a Detroit basement to helping studios across the country?In this episode of The SOUND Project, Ryan sits down with Chris Sanders to talk about his journey through music production, sales engineering at Sweetwater, and solving studio problems through Studio Help and Korg. Chris shares real-world stories, lessons learned, and advice for anyone trying to carve out a lasting career in audio.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/#TheSOUNDProject #AudioEngineering #MusicProduction #StudioDesign #Korg #Acoustics #HaverstickDesigns #recordingstudio 00:00 – Intro00:20 – Meet Chris Sanders01:00 – Starting out producing hip hop in Detroit02:15 – Learning through studio internships03:30 – Working at Sweetwater as a Sales Engineer05:00 – Transition into Studio Help and Korg06:45 – Solving real-world studio problems08:00 – Lessons from working in different areas of the industry09:30 – Advice for building a career in audio11:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Chris

Rob Guzman from Studio DMI joins us to talk about his journey from Intern to Professional at Studio DMI, and some of the cool things they're doing with electronic music in Dolby Atmos.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/

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Gavin sits down with drummer Ben Barter to talk about touring life, building a studio in his garage, and how connections in the music world keep everything moving. From drumming full-time to collaborating with top-tier artists, Ben shares insights into balancing creativity with career.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/