Music Producer's Treasure Box Podcast

Latest Episodes:

23 | An Interview With FERMI From Mysphera Oct 04, 2019

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This week’s episode features FERMI’s thoughts and insights that originally came out during a recent interview with MySphera, the “matchmakers between new music and tastemakers.”

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Topics include the future of music and content creations, the magic unifying powers of music, what FERMI finds surprising about making money in music and influencer marketing, and much more.

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Music on the episode is from FERMI’s new beat series: Blockbuster Beats. It’s the first in a series of beat tape style tracks made from movie trailers and this one features sounds from the newest Joker film with Joaquin Phoenix.

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||| Read the Interview with FERMI: https://www.mysphera.co/post/tastemaker-spotlight-fermi

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||| FERMI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermi_music/

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||| Subscribe to the Music Producer’s Treasure Box Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lW80XC

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22 | BruceBeats - Find Your Why and Create Your Dynamic Career Path Sep 27, 2019

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On this episode of the podcast prolific producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, and song writer BruceBeats talks about his drive to make a successful career in music come to life. It all starts with a clear sense of purpose and a clear vision… BruceBeats' purpose is his family and it keeps him motivated and focused.

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Bruce talks about how important it is to capture the melody when inspiration hits and to make sure you have the ideas captured while they are fresh.. No matter what time it is! You might be falling asleep, you might be in the shower, or walking down the hallway at work. CAPTURE IT! “The graveyard is the richest place in the world,” as FERMI reflects... "Rich with unfulfilled ideas, businesses, wealth, and melodies!"

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Bruce shares countless value bombs:

How to get your music into movie, tv, and licensing placements and how his collaboration with Get It Done Music has been lucrative, fun, and challenging.
Tips and tricks on how to get more funky chord progressions.
Serum, Expand, and Omnisphere are all mentioned as synths of choice… but he also just loves to play live instruments and keeps it organic and soulful with his music.

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||| Bruce Beats’ FB Mastermind | https://www.facebook.com/groups/brucebeats/

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||| Bruce Beats Website: BruceBeats.com

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21 | Ryan Elder: Film & TV Scoring For Rick & Morty Sep 20, 2019

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Ryan Elder shares his journey from music loving Minnesotan who learned violin at age 5 to world class film & tv composer for shows like Adult Swim’s Rick & Morty, Boss Baby, Back In Business (Netflix), and HarmonQuest.

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In this interview FERMI and Ryan Elder discuss the importance of taking on opportunities like unpaid internships, how valuable location is in industries like music and entertainment, and more. For instance, while his original internship was unpaid it was rich in opportunity and afforded him access to amazing creators and equipment in a world class studio.

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This interview is alot of fun and gives tremendous insight into the scoring side of the business. Tune in for these gems and many more in this discussion with the composer.

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||| Listen to Ryan’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Pb4bahbtpK9nkdfp4bHgi

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Get a Rick and Morty Vinyl! https://amzn.to/2O8LmqR

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||| Ryan Elder on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryaneldermusic

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||| Amongst other tools Ryan references Native Instrument’s Kontakt: https://amzn.to/34QDVuq

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||| Subscribe to the Music Producer’s Treasure Box Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2lW80XC

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20 | Dogma Beats: Get In Your Musical Reps! Scale Up Quick With Obsessive Practice! Sep 06, 2019

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When is the last time that YOU tried to learn something new? Well, Dogma Beats tried something new last year in October 2018 - music production! The artist has since busted out 3 awesome EPs in the LoFi Hip-Hop vein and made a huge splash on the scene. His newest EP Kurushima is out now.

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Dogma Beats new album on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/59UcJlQr3HgPfXXxW4Bpsz?si=Wsodt-Y3T-WtItiOxhgq3g

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Music Producer's Treasure Box Playlist on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ewIibiEhVvTEp0bHessxD

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FERMI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermi_music/

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Get Your Tracks on More Playlists With MySphera: http://bit.ly/2MFzJbc

19 | Loelash: Classically Trained Musician Brings Future Beats To The Present Aug 30, 2019

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Why did this musician from Italy who is trained in classical music and saxophone move to England? Simple answer… proximity to amazing musicians and a huge beat scene. Loelash speaks on his journey and his creative influences during this week’s episode and shared the inspiration, techniques, and equipment behind his magical future beat EP Prisma that was recently released. One of his biggest pieces of advice: focus more on sound design to create evolution and movement in your tracks rather than endlessly tweeking melodies and chord progressions. Learn about this and more on this week’s episode!

Loelash is living proof that while you can make music from anywhere location is a huge factor to consider when it comes to accessing amazing peers, venues, and opportunities. Be sure to check out his new track too available today 8/30 only on Bandcamp, link below.

FERMI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermi_music/

Get Your Tracks on More Playlists With MySphera: http://bit.ly/2MFzJbc

18 | FERMI - Believe It and You Will See It! Aug 22, 2019

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Seeing is NOT believing.

You have to believe it before you will see it.

This week is a monologue from Fermi's new kitchen in Los Angeles. What are you waiting for? This show is all about the mindset that you need to have to achieve your dreams and to receive your greatest desires. If you haven't set your intentions to achieve your greatness... or truly believed yet that you are worthy... then it's time to adjust your mindset and make big things happen! AND BTW, TAKE FERMI'S ADVICE -- DO IT QUICKLY!!

There are ideas in your mind right now that just need your attention and your commitment to taking the next steps towards achievement. Download Fermi's free goal-setting form for more tools outside of the exercise on this week's show at fermimusic.com/kato for additional resources.

Also, FERMI shares insights about the next 5 episodes that will be coming out through September and shining light on interesting artists and topics in the music production world.

Resources mentioned on the show -->

Rich Dad, Poor Dad Book: https://amzn.to/2Hnh4MT

One Funnel Away Challenge: https://bit.ly/2Y6WM0m

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FERMI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermi_music/

FERMI’s Merch: http://fermimusic.com/shop

Make Your Own Merch With Printful: https://bit.ly/2xUhUM3

17 | King Kashmere (of Gawd Status) - Beats, Rhymes, and Life....in the UK Aug 15, 2019

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Take a deep dive with British Hip-Hop godfather King Kashmere as we discuss his upcoming release Firmamentum on Tru Thoughts Records. King Kashmere, who is also known for his rhymes, primarily holds down the production side as a part of his new hip-hop duo Gawd Status. The project is a collaboration with another well respected English hip-hop artist, Joker Starr.----more----

King Kash has created a name for himself as a creative producer who integrates both common and obscure samples into his workflow and generates raw, grimy beats that compliment the sly wordplay and conscious messages of the MCs he collaborates with. He channels the original essence of hip-hop by re-contextualizing samples in creative ways – some would call it experimental. Find out why he recommends Logic X Pro, what it means to be of African descent in the UK, and his opinion on why hip-hop only slowly gained popularity in England in this intriguing interview.

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Gawd Status on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2pKNoot8bGcTH1Rif9cO2i

Gawd Status at Tru Thoughts Records: https://tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/gawd-status/

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Follow FERMI on Instagram for updates: http://instagram.com/fermi_music

FERMI MERCH: http://fermimusic.com/shop

16 | Late Night Messages: Melodic Gen Z Soundscapes Aug 09, 2019

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This week’s show is really a special treat! Listen in as FERMI chats with upcoming musician Gnat Dude of the ‘band’ Late Night Messages. Part hot-seat session, part coaching, and good old fun during this interview with another cutting edge musician on the rise in the new music industry.

Late Night Messages has a melodic and smooth vibe on tracks that fuse trap, jazz, indie, and r&b elements into one catchy package that humbly pushes boundaries and paints a picture for how Gen Z artists will reshape and redefine our current conceptions of genres. You will learn that the Oklahoma City based artists uses simple tools available to nearly ANYONE out there to capture his inspiration and this results in his raw but beautiful sound pallet.

In the episode FERMI also explains how the 80/20 rule applies to your creative endeavors and why you need to stop over-analyzing your music and get prolific!

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Listen to Late Night Messages tracks now >> https://spoti.fi/2GUqjEg

Follow Late Night Messages on IG >> https://www.instagram.com/gnatdude/

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FERMI on Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/fermi_music/

FERMI’s Chiptune Gameboy T-Shirt >> http://fermimusic.com/shop

Our Show Was Sponsored By Printful >> https://bit.ly/2xUhUM3

15 B | [Bonus] Walid Azami: Tune Into INSTINCTS For A Better Future. Aug 04, 2019

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Bonus content from our last regular episode featuring Walid Azami. Walid talks us through valuable insights he has made over-years of creating art and doing business on trusting your instincts including how he landed his deal with J.Lo.

You have to develop the ability to tap into your sixth sense - starting from childhood! So listen up, parents. When you are a creative artist that gut feeling and instinct you feel is of the utmost importance to tap into and have awareness of so listen in to this artists’ input on developing the trait despite common parenting practices and societal norms!

Walid’s website & portfolio: http://www.walidazami.com/

Walid’s @howtophotograph IG: https://www.instagram.com/howtophotograph/

FERMI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermi_music/

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15 | Walid Azami: Photographer of the Stars! Aug 02, 2019

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Walid Azami started his career assisting and project managing for Madonna but has since shot for Usher, Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilara (just to name a few!). Walid’s “How To Photograph” project started our as a clandestine, secretive passion project that was built to help fellow creatives (in this case photographers) learn the mindset that Walid has realized is a key to longevity and fulfilling success.

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In this episode he chats with music producer FERMI on how you should always remember to value yourself and your creativity - never let someone force you to change who you are or to follow the latest trend. Listen to your inner voice and be true to you as you express yourself with your works of art!

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“There is an audience for you… and you would rather have 1,000 really devout people than 100k that don’t care that much about you.” So stay true to you and don’t chase the flavor of the month.

Why photographers who charge more and have a consistent style in their portfolio are probably ideal to work with compared to diverse yet bargain priced photographers.

Yes people are poison for your career - you need people that will tell you the truth about the projects they are working on with you and risk their comfort for the betterment

For you to not share your true self and your true artists is almost like you are stealing from the world and from all the people that NEED to hear and see your true message and true talent.

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Walid’s website & portfolio: http://www.walidazami.com/

Walid’s @howtophotograph IG: https://www.instagram.com/howtophotograph/

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FERMI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermi_music/

FERMI’s Chiptune Gameboy T-Shirt: http://fermimusic.com/shop

Make Your Own Merch With Printful: https://bit.ly/2xUhUM3