Music Production Podcast

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#234: Calvin West - Music Lyric Videos Sep 10, 2021

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Calvin West is a musician and producer who specializes in music lyric videos. Calvin creates lyric videos for artists and labels that capture the artistic vision of the music. He also offers music mastering services.

Calvin and I had a great conversation about the evolution of album art and how there are new digital extensions available to musicians. We got into how musicians can give their fans more material to delve deeper into "the world" of their release. Calvin and I also explored the challenges around music production in general.

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Show Notes:

Calvin West Website - https://calvinwest.com
Calvin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calvin.west/
Keaton Hanson - https://keatonhenson.com
Spotify Canvas - https://canvas.spotify.com/en-us
EQ or Compress First Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/eq-or-compressor-first
Loudon Stearns of Berklee Online - https://college.berklee.edu/people/loudon-stearns

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Juno 106 Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/juno-106
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
Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Brian Funk

#233: Carter Lee - Producer, Composer, Educator Sep 04, 2021

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Carter Lee is a producer, composer, and educator. He hosts the Themes and Variations Podcast, where musicians discuss music related to particular themes. Carter is the head of community at Soundfly, a site for online music education. Carter holds degrees in musical performance from MacEwan University and Berklee College.

Carter and I had a great conversation about musical performance and production. He shared great tips on streamlining our live performances. We also discussed his podcast Themes and Variations. I will be on the show on September 22, 2021, discussing songs you can recognize in 5 seconds or less.

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Show Notes:

Themes and Variations Podcast - https://flypaper.soundfly.com/discover/introducing-soundflys-brand-new-podcast-themes-and-variation/
Soundfly - https://soundfly.com
FlyPaper Blog - https://flypaper.soundfly.com
About Carter - https://soundfly.com/mentors/carter-lee
Carter on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carter.a.lee/

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
Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk
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

#232: Matt Ramsey -Vocal Teacher Aug 21, 2021

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Matt Ramsey teaches singing lessons using mixed voice technique. Matt founded Ramsey Voice Studio in 2012 and is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and YouTuber. His YouTube channel has amassed a huge following and helped singers all over the world.

Matt and I had a great conversation about vocal technique. We discussed things singers can do to help improve their voice and vocal range. Matt shared some of his favorite tips and approaches to singing. There's lots of helpful information for both singers and producers who are working with singers.

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Show Notes:

Ramsey Voice Website - https://ramseyvoice.com
Ramsey Voice YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgnlFn8pabQYSmDrK8WufQ
Vocal Range Finder - https://rangefinder.ramseyvoice.com
Voice Hub Singing Tips - https://ramseyvoice.com/voice-hub/
Perfect Performance Pyramid - https://ramseyvoice.com/perfect-performance-pyramid/
Sing on Pitch Vocal Course - https://courses.ramseyvoice.com/p/sing-on-pitch

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Mode Audio MPC Sample Pack - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
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
Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk
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

#231: Bitapart - Synthwave Music Aug 12, 2021

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Pietro Weber makes synthwave music under the name Bitapart. Bitapart's new album, Telecommander, is inspired by 80's action movies.

Pietro and I had a great conversation about music production and his techniques to create his signature sound. He discusses the use of Teenage Engineering's OP-1, Ableton Live, and analog gear. Pietro shared some great tips on staying inspired and productive.

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Show Notes:

Bitapart Site - https://www.bitapartmusic.com
Telecommander EP - https://bitapart.bandcamp.com/album/t-l-commander
Bitapart Bandcamp - https://bitapart.bandcamp.com
Bitapart Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bitapart/
Car Chase Mode Free Ableton Live Pack (used in Bitapart's Telecommander Theme and Intro)- https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/12/18/admcarchasemodepack
Archillect - https://archillect.com
Melody (separate tracks into stems) - https://melody.ml

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Mode Audio MPC Sample Pack - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
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
Support the Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brianfunk
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.

#230: 80's Stallone Aug 05, 2021

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Chris Stallone makes synth-heavy music as 80's Stallone. His work embodies the sound of 1980's action movie montages and is perfect for your next workout or party.

Chris and I spoke about his process and artistic vision. Chris shared how he likes to approach making music. It was an inspiring conversation with an artist whose music I really enjoy!

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Show Notes:

80's Stallone Bandcamp - https://80sstallone.bandcamp.com/album/engaged
80's Stallone Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kbrY3DkdlVnrp4NCTPCpx
80's Stallone Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/80s-stallone/tracks
Mode Audio - https://modeaudio.com

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Mode Audio MPC Pack - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
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

#229: Ben Burnes - Staying Consistent and Disciplined Jul 29, 2021

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Ben Burnes is a producer, live streamer, and game programmer. He releases unique sample packs and is very active in the music production community. Ben participates in a 2 Hour Track Challenge every week. He is currently readying his new album Hey for release.

It was great to speak with Ben again; he was the very first guest on this podcast! Ben shared how he keeps himself disciplined with his 2 Hour Track Challenge and monthly sample packs. He reveals how his discipline has made him a better producer yet he still experiences challenges and setbacks. I find his approach inspiring and am happy to learn from his ways!

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Show Notes:

Ben's Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ben_burnes
Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/ben_burnes
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ben_burnes
Patreon: https://patreon.com/ben_burnes
YouTube: http://youtube.com/ben_burnes
Spotify: http://abstraction.rocks/
Playlist of all Two Hour Track Challenge (finished songs): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW08UHPY2AEr3wGlMfheNxj_Kri3h8HJy
Playlist of all Two Hour Track Challenge (full production): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW08UHPY2AEq9MvNNqOSpRTP4Cx92ZNId
Two Hour Album Challenge Info: http://2hac.abstractionmusic.com/
Two Hour Album Challenge Music: https://2hac.bandcamp.com/
The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026
Steal Like An Artist: https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Things-Creative/dp/0761169253
Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280
The Shape Of Design (This wasn't mentioned, I wanted to, but the conversation swept away before I could): https://shapeofdesignbook.com/
Ben's 1st Appearance on the Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/3/28/9-ben-burnes
Ben's 2nd Appearance on the Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/10/9/ben-burnes-wisdom-on-200-2-hour-track-challenges-music-production-podcast-131
"Yes, and..." Music Production Podcast #206 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/yes-and
Pomodoro Time Max for Live Device - https://patches.zone/max-for-live/pomodoro
ADSR Sample Library Manager - https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/software/adsr-sample-manager/
Trello - https://trello.com

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

#228: Stimming - Creativity and Perfect Imperfection Jul 22, 2021

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Stimming is a music producer from Hamburg, who recently released his new album, Ludwig. Stimming creates reviews for the latest in electronic music instruments. His video series "Beats on a Budget" helps aspiring musicians to get started in music production without breaking the bank.

Stimming and I spoke about his new album and some of the techniques he used to get such unique and interesting sounds. We spoke of creative approaches and how perfect feels wrong. Stimming shared some fun ways to ensure our music has just the right amount of flaws to feel good.

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Show Notes:

Stimming Web Site - https://stimming.org

Stimming's New Album Ludwig - https://stimming.bandcamp.com/album/ludwig

Stimming on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/MStimming

Stimming on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stimming_official/

Stimming's Gear Reviews - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjONbKorJx5vwivrllUfdhdFsor-i9e-

Valhalla Plug-ins - https://valhalladsp.com

Cherry Audio Plug-ins - https://cherryaudio.com

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

Watch the Music Production Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk4jo7_Rx2-2mjUoTXTL4u0iUH5_XqBYi

#227: Django - Hybrid DJing and Producing for Radio Jul 15, 2021

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Django Flaherty is a musician, producer, and hybrid DJ from Cape Town, South Africa. Django makes music as DjangoZa. He runs audio for radio programs using Ableton Live. Django released his debut EP, Transmission Control, in February 2021.

Django and I discussed his creative approach and philosophies that help him create his music. Django shared how he uses his Ableton Live Project for radio (this is worth watching the video on YouTube for!). It was a great talk that spanned quite a range of interesting topics!

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Show Notes:

Transmission Control by DjangoZa - https://djangoza.bandcamp.com/releases
Official Site - https://www.django-dj.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/djangoza_music/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DjangoFlaherty
Music Production Podcast with John Bartmann - https://brianfunk.com/blog/john-bartmann
Music Production Podcast - Writer's Block - https://brianfunk.com/blog/writers-block
Line 6 FBV Pedal - https://line6.com/foot-controllers/fbv-express-mkii/
Loopback - https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/
Audio Hijack - https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/
Derek Sivers on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/1/23/derek-sivers-on-the-creative-process-and-making-music-music-production-podcast-149
Reaper Blog - https://reaperblog.net

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

#226: Vianney of BLEASS Plug-ins Jul 09, 2021

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Vianney is one third of BLEASS, a company that makes exciting and intuitive plug-ins for iOS and desktop music producers.

Vianney and I had a great conversation about the work that goes into plug-in design and creation. He shared the creative process and some of the important considerations, such as how much control should a user have over certain parameters of a plug-in. It was great getting some insight into how the tools we use are made.

*BLEASS is offering all members of my Music Production Club their Delay plug-in for free from July 9-19, 2021. Join the Music Production Club to get your free download! https://brianfunk.com/mpc

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Show Notes:

BLEASS - https://www.bleass.com
BLEASS Delay - https://www.bleass.com/bleass-delay/
BLEASS Granulizer - https://www.bleass.com/bleass-granulizer/
A Journey Inward by Brian Funk - https://soundcloud.com/brianfunk/sets/a-journey-inward

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

#225 Heymun: Musician, Producer, Teenage Engineering Mentor Jul 04, 2021

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Heymun is a Malaysian-born, Sydney-based music composer, producer, and musician. She combines voice, found sounds, and her favorite pieces of gear in her music. She is an official Teenage Engineering Mentor, and shares her passion for music-making and gear.

Heymun spoke about her unexpected and sudden musical career that was born out of a background in film studies. She details how she trusted her gut and went against the advice of so many by passing up powerful music opportunities because they weren't in line with her own artistic vision. Today she credits that courage for her success.

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