Category: Season 3 – April

You guys have questions, Eyal Levi’s got your answers.

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“You’ve got to know when to stop.” – Eyal Levi

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– Strategies to stop messing up your mixes by overthinking
– Studio location priorities
– Avoiding nightmare scenarios with out of town bands
– And much, much more

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We’ve got Russ Russell (Dimmu Borgir, Napalm Death, Sikth) for an awesome conversation about how to build a long lasting production career, mix like a badass, and tons more.

Whether it’s a long lasting relationship with Napalm Death or tackling an insane live production for Dimmu Borgir Russ seems to have unlocked the secret to creating amazing career opportunities. We go over an hour before even getting to technical stuff (don’t worry gearheads, we go there too). You should probably take notes, because this is how you build the lifelong career that you want.

“Make sure people are happy right from the beginning, because otherwise you’re going to sink.” – Russ Russell

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– How Russ built his production career
– Tips for how to be an awesome assistant in the studio
– Getting clients hooked on you so they keep coming back
– The psychology of recording bands
– Russ’s approach to taming massive productions
– And much, much more

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Forrester Savell (Sikth, Dead Letter Circus, Karnivool, Twelve Foot Ninja) is here to discuss how he brings a unique sound to every production he touches.

Illness and injury couldn’t keep us from bringing you this one. There’s a lot about Forrester’s history and mindset that could serve as a lesson to anyone that’s looking to carve their own path and stand out from the pack. Whether you’re coming here for philosophy or technical production details you’re going to dig this one.

“It’s definitely a conscious thing for me to try to make every record I do not sound like any other record I’ve done.” – Forrester Savell

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– Forrester’s path to where he is now, and how it’s informed his productions
– Turning live gigs into studio work
– Focusing on the individual creative processes of each project
– How Forrester approaches drums
– His opinion on the current state of gear
– Traveling to record
– And much, much more

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Joey Sturgis provides the answers to your most pressing questions.

Want Joey to answer your questions? Send them to [email protected] with the subject line “Dear Joey.” The more detailed the better!

“Don’t record if it sounds like crap!” – Joey Sturgis

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– Joey’s approach to producing a project he didn’t mix
– Recommendations for software development
– Why guitars are a tuning nightmare
– Essentials for recording
– General producer royalty guidelines
– And much, much more

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Producer, composer, and entrepreneur Warren Huart reminds us that the core of it all, you’ve gotta keep that passion burning.

This episode is like a booster shot If you ever feel like you’re in a rut and you’re struggling to get the results that you want. Warren has built an amazing career for himself, and the progression of how it happened has some twists and turns you wouldn’t expect. But it’s easy to see why he’s so successful after talking to him; his passion is contagious and he truly cares about encouraging others who share that passion.

“When something comes easy to you, it’s amazing how you don’t stick at it.” – Warren Huart

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– Why being naturally talented at something might not be all it’s cracked up to be
– Classical, pop, and metal and how their similarities and differences are noteworthy
– Warren’s take on the shifting environment of the music industry
– Discomfort as fuel for creativity
– The importance of teaching to Warren
– And much, much more

Links:

Produce Like A Pro
Produce Like Pro YouTube Channel

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Nail The Mix is our online mixing school that gives you REAL multi-tracks from REAL bands, plus a mixing class from the producer who recorded it. Past guests include Periphery, Chelsea Grin, Machine Head and State Champs. Join now for instant access!

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