Check out Debra Fotheringham's new album "Valley of Annihilation" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5OUKZxojj4wRLg5Kwt8xiL?si=mBa_1lFGQ8yERRXuNmwdDADo YOU have an audio issue that you have run into lately? Put it in the comments and we can ask a professional!In this Critical Ears Podcast episode, we talk with Salt Lake City musician and poet Debra Fotheringham about her career path, studio recording process, and live sound strategies. Debra shares how she started, her experience recording at June Audio - a recording studio in Provo Utah, and how she approaches production and songwriting. Debra explains the value of preparation, stage practice, clear communication with engineers, and choosing what’s interesting over what’s perfect, while also addressing burnout, anxiety, and sustaining a creative life.07:17 Writing Versus Effects09:00 Logic Demo To Studio15:00 Live Sound Checklist17:35 Sound Tech Communication29:11 Hitting Creative Blocks35:16 Finding Your Music Path38:02 Burnout And Quitting46:55 Authenticity Over Perfection🎥This podcast was filmed at Utah Podcast Studio, the #1 studio for podcasting in Utah! If you have a podcast or any other content you need filmed, visit utahpodcaststudio.com!