Music Production Podcast

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#264: Music's Emotional Power; Sync Music with Jim Hustwit May 13, 2022

Show notes

Jim Hustwit is a music producer who creates bespoke music compositions for film, television, and advertising through his company LARP Music. He has worked for companies like BBC, Universal, and Apple. Jim is the host of the Sync Music Matters Podcast. I had a great talk with Jim about his work producing music for sync licensing. Jim spoke about the emotional power of music and how it affects listeners on a subconscious level.

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Show Notes:

LARP Music - https://www.larpmusic.com
Sync Music Matters Podcast - https://www.larpmusic.com/sync-music-matters-podcast/
Jim's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LarpmusicUk/videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimhustwit/
Psycho Proves Sync Music Matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVFJ5Q9JF_U
Jim's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimhustwit/
Paradox of Choice TED Talk with Barry Schwartz - https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_the_paradox_of_choice?language=en
Mrs. Doubtfire as a Horror Film - https://youtu.be/U71P5FKFqfg
Zen and the Art of Mixing - https://mixerman.net/zen-and-the-art-of-mixing/

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with VHS Ableton Live Bundle - https://brianfunk.com/blog/vhs
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
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Brian Funk

#263: AudioKit Pro, VHS Synth with Developer Jeff Cooper May 06, 2022

Show notes

Jeff Cooper is a music and audio software developer. For the past few years, he has worked for AudioKit Pro, producing musical apps and building block tools that other developers can use to make their own apps.

Jeff and I spoke about the release of AudioKit's VHS Synth iOS synthesizer app. VHS Synth uses samples of synthesizers recorded to VCR to create a warm and nostalgic sound. I supplied the samples for the app, and Jeff and the team at AudioKit built and designed the app.

Jeff shared stories about his background in music and how he came to coding. He shared thoughts on instrument design and how the choices made by designers influence the way the gear is used.

VHS Synths is available on the iOS App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vhs-synth-80s-synthwave/id1615208667

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Show Notes:

AudioKit Pro - https://audiokitpro.com
VHS Synth iOS App - https://audiokitpro.com/vhssynth/
House Mark I iOS App - https://audiokitpro.com/house/
808 Bass iOS App - https://audiokitpro.com/bass808/
OODA MIDI Sequencer iOS App - https://audiokitpro.com/ooda/
Jeskola Buzz Sequencer - http://jeskola.net/buzz/
McDonald's McTrax Beat-Making Placemat - https://www.engadget.com/2016-05-04-embrace-your-inner-dj-with-mcdonalds-mctrax-placemat.html
Matthew Fecher on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2018/6/30/66-matthew-fecher
Henny that Bizness and Kennard Garrett on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/henny-kennard
Dirty Wave M8 Tracker - https://dirtywave.com/products/m8-tracker
80's VHS Synths Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2016/7/6/80s-vhs-synths-ableton-live-pack
VCR Wave Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/5/3/vcr-wave-ableton-live-pack
VHS Drums Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/vhsdrums
Classical Guitar Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2016/10/7/classical-guitar-ableton-live-pack

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Brian Funk

#262: Songwriting with Keppie Coutts Apr 28, 2022

Show notes

Keppie Coutts has one of my favorite YouTube channels, "How to Write Songs." Keppie studied and taught at Berklee College of Music. Her latest work is on a new audiobook/album Mothertongues. Keppie was commissioned to write songs and music around the theme of motherhood for the audiobook.

Keppie and I spoke about her songwriting process and the challenges songwriters face. We explored what it means to turn nothing into something, as well as some of the common misconceptions around the craft of songwriting that hold people back.

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Keppie's Music Site - https://www.keppiecouttsmusic.com
How to Write Songs (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHX6_NG_L7OitIAgcS56zpw/videos
Mothertongues - https://www.keppiecouttsmusic.com/music
How to Write Songs (Blog) - https://kcsongstudio.com
Keppie's Songwriting Workshops - https://howtowritesongs.org/workshops/
Secret to Great Lyric Writing: The First Line - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6njy21wZoE&t=2s
Keppie's First Appearance on the podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/keppie-coutts
Holistic Songwriting - https://holistic-songwriting.com
John Mayer on Songwriting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7W8E1tp97A
"Piper" Pixar Short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAIRXIckfMA
Signals Music Studio - Borrowed Chords - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IdttvJSedg
Jake Lizzio of Signals Music Studio on the podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/jake-lizzio

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com

Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit

Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive

Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc

Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast

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Brian Funk

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#261: Are NFTs the Future? Thomas "Pip" Pipolo Apr 23, 2022

Show notes

Thomas Pipolo, aka Pip, is a pop artist, singer-songwriter, and NFT curator who sold $20k worth of his 'Backstage Pass' NFTs within 24 hours. As an advocate for blockchain technology in the music industry, Pip will be launching one of the first 'on-chain' record labels, Cotton Candy Records, to help artists build and grow their music careers on the blockchain.

Pip and I discussed what NFTs are and how artists can use them to advance their careers. Pip shared details about his success with NFTs and how he believes NFTs will shape the future of music.

This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast

Dollar Store Keyboard and Ableton Live Pack Giveaway - https://koji.to/musicproduction

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Show Notes:

Official Site - https://www.pipmusic.xyz
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wYjE80aPC9C0sPFPCzyjb
Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@pipmusic_
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Pipmusic_
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pipmusic_/
NFT Now article on Pip - https://nftnow.com/music/an-independent-artist-just-made-20000-in-one-day-selling-nfts/

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#260: All About Microphones with Jeremy Bongiorno Apr 15, 2022

Show notes

Jeremy Bongiorno has been a musician for over 15 years. From touring the country in a 5-piece band to producing his own sounds at home, he's seen all sides of the industry. On his site Studio Frequencies, he strives to help independent producers navigate the complicated worlds of music production, studio equipment, and even music marketing. Jeremy and I spoke in great depth about microphones. He explained the different types of microphones and their usages, their polar patterns, and their frequency responses.

This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast

Dollar Store Keyboard and Ableton Live Pack Giveaway - https://koji.to/musicproduction

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Show Notes:

Studio Frequencies - https://studiofrequencies.com
Types of Microphones - https://studiofrequencies.com/types-of-microphones/
Lots of Artists Made Money on Spotify - https://music3point0.com/2022/04/01/you-might-not-believe-it-but-a-lot-of-artists-made-real-money-on-spotify/

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Brian Funk

#259: Overcoming Stage Fright with Elisa Di Napoli Apr 02, 2022

Show notes

Elisa Di Napoli is a hypnotherapist, songwriter, and best-selling author of Dare to Be Seen. She helps performing artists command the stage and magnify their presence so they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world.

Elisa and I spoke about the causes of stage fright and performance anxiety, as well as how to train yourself to overcome them.

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Show Notes:

Elisa's Site - https://elisadinapoli.com
Dare to Be Seen (free for listeners of this podcast!) - https://elisadinapoli.com/brian
Free Masterclass on Stage Nerves - https://elisadinapoli.com/stage-fright-3/
Dare to Be Seen Online Course - https://tinyurl.com/daretobeseenonlinecourse
Elisa's Music as Elyssa Vulpes - http://www.elyssavulpes.com
Free Coaching Consultation with Elisa - https://elisadinapoli.com/creativity-coach/
Elisa's YouTube - Eli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtanvC5LfhH1KPD5WlpMVLg
Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker - https://amzn.to/3wZL8IY

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Expert Volume Automation in Ableton Live - https://brianfunk.com/blog/volume-rider
Dad's Dinosaur Friend Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/dads-dinosaur-friend
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

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Brian Funk

#258: I Am Snow Angel - Live Performance and Her New Album Mar 26, 2022

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Julie Kathryn is a songwriter, sound designer, and producer under the name I Am Snow Angel. Julie is known for her exciting live electronic performances and sound design work for Ableton, Cherry Audio, and others. Her new album, Lost World, will be released on May 6, 2022.

Julie and I spoke about her new music, live performance, and sound design. We discussed her performance style and handling unexpected problems during a performance. Julie also shared some behind-the-scenes information about her new album, Lost World.

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This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcas t

Show Notes:

I Am Snow Angel Official Site - https://www.iamsnowangel.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/i_am_snowangel/?hl=en
"Lost World" Live Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe8we2W_lWs
Female Frequency - https://www.femalefrequency.com
Julie's Sound Design for Bandlab - https://www.bandlab.com/sounds/pack/i-am-snow-angel
Cherry Audio Dream Synth - https://cherryaudio.com/products/dreamsynth
John Ivers of Bandlab on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/12/19/john-ivers-of-bandlab-music-production-podcast-142

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16 Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#257: Roy Perez - drumnote Productions Mar 19, 2022

Show notes

Roy Perez is a music producer, sound designer, DJ, and founder of drumnote Productions - a school for music production & sound design in Germany. His approach to teaching music production is based on years of playing various instruments and synthesizers, combining the musical, technical, and scientific parts of making music with his own live performance techniques, and his high interest in neuroscience and its connection to music and creativity. Roy and I spoke about sound design, teaching music, and lots of the philosophical and mental aspects of making music. He has powerful insights into his craft and I learned a lot speaking with him! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available -https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast

Show Notes:

drumnote Productions School's website - www.drumnoteproductions.com & www.drumnote.de
YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyPerez-drumnote/
Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/drumnote.royperez
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-perez/
Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/royperezofficial/
Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Royperezofficial
drumnote SoundCloud (Operator Challenge) - https://soundcloud.com/drumnote/tracks
Tell Your Story Course - https://www.drumnoteproductions.com/tell-your-story/
DJ Food "Kaleidoscope" - https://djfood.bandcamp.com/album/kaleidoscope
Rick Beato Interviews - https://youtu.be/efRQh2vspVc
Music Weeklies Challenges with Tine Schenck - https://brianfunk.com/blog/tine-schenck-2

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Brian Funk

#256: Gabriel Fortuna - Ableton Certified Trainer Mar 12, 2022

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Gabriel Fortuna is a musician, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. He is the director of the music production school Beat Drop. Gab makes genre-bending electronic-infused rock music as Fortuna.

Gabriel and I had a wide-ranging conversation about education, creative challenges, and MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). I really enjoyed his insights on the future of more expressive electronic instruments.

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This episode is sponsored by Koji, the most fully-featured Link-in-Bio service available - https://koji.to/musicproductionpodcast

Show Notes:

Beat Drop - https://beatdrop.ca/
Fortuna Music - https://fanlink.to/gabofortuna
Phase Loop (Gabe's YouTube Channel) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECM3HG37I7Y60GPauTa5pg
Gabe's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gabofortuna/
Beat Drop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/b3atdr0p/
Jon Ivers of Beat Lab on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/12/19/john-ivers-of-bandlab-music-production-podcast-142
ELPHNT on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/3/14/tom-from-elphnt-on-finishing-music-and-making-it-a-career-music-production-podcast-158

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#255: Sean Giovanni - The Record Shop Mar 03, 2022

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Sean Giovanni is a Producer, Engineer, and Owner of The Record Shop recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Sean moved to Nashville to pursue his career in music at age 20. He has since worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including John Legend, Meatloaf, Tim McGraw, and The Wallflowers.

Sean spoke about the importance of having a guiding vision to his work and how that can help in both music and life.

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Show Notes:

The Record Shop - https://therecordshopnashville.com
Sean's first appearance on the podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/sean-giovanni

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Five Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

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