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**Music Production Podcast**

An exploration of music production through informal discussions about technique, philosophy, gear, and creativity. Hosted by Brian Funk, a musician, songwriter, teacher, and Ableton Certified Trainer.

Latest Episodes:

#214: You Are Always Training Your Dog Apr 27, 2021

Show notes

Here's a short bit of wisdom I learned from a dog trainer that has helped me become a better music producer. Enjoy!

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Show Notes:

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

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Thank you for listening.

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

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

Brian Funk

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#213: Caspar Bock - Founder of Baby Audio Apr 17, 2021

Show notes

Caspar Bock is the founder of Baby Audio, makers of creative plug-ins for music producers. Baby Audio is beloved by producers worldwide for their unique and character-filled devices.

Caspar and I spoke about his work for Baby Audio and the various devices they have created. I really enjoyed learning about how they approach their work to bring producers tools that will help them express themselves through their art.

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Show Notes:

Baby Audio: https://babyaud.io
Free Downloads from Baby Audio: https://babyaud.io/freebies
Super VHS - https://babyaud.io/super-vhs-multi-fx-plugin
I Heart NY Compressor - https://babyaud.io/i-heart-ny-parallel-compression-plugin
Mom's Piano Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2013/02/28/free-ableton-live-pack-73-moms-piano
VHS Audio Effect Rack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2013/06/07/free-ableton-live-pack-80-vhs-rack
80's VHS Synths Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2016/7/6/80s-vhs-synths-ableton-live-pack
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
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

Thank you for listening.

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

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

Brian Funk

Watch the Music Production Podcast:

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#212: Adam Rokhsar - Musician, Programmer, Animator Apr 02, 2021

Show notes

Adam Rokhsar is a musician, programmer, animator, and educator. He is known for some of his Max for Live video devices, such as RokVid and GlitchGif. He creates psychedelic animations as Aesthetic Candy. Adam teaches music production at New York University.

Adam and I had a great time reconnecting and discussing his latest work. His new album Computer Queer is available April 2nd and features all kinds of interesting programming and sound design techniques, which Adam shares in this episode.

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Adam Rokhsar Links:

Official Site: http://www.adamrokhsar.com

Aesthetic Candy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_candy/

Adam's Amazing Max for Live Devices: https://twitter.com/rokhsar/status/1367898272292089859

RashKor "Computer Queer": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/rashkor/computer-queer

Cycling '74 Interview: https://cycling74.com/articles/an-interview-with-adam-rokhsar

RokVid: https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/rokvid/

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/aesthetic_candy

Patreon: https://patreon.com/aesthetic_candy

Ruwa: https://ruwatheband.bandcamp.com/music

Show Notes:

My Tutorial on Adam's GlitchGif Device: https://youtu.be/Z3yjCGozKzs

Open AI Jukebox: https://openai.com/blog/jukebox/

Open AI Jukebox Tutorial: https://marconan.medium.com/openai-jukebox-and-google-colab-tutorial-54871a139d3a

Andrew Huang "Sparkle Mountain": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c72UIIYMWs8

Making Music by Dennis DeSantis: https://makingmusic.ableton.com

Catatonic Youths: https://www.instagram.com/catatonicyouth/?hl=en

Meldy: https://melody.ml

Auburn Graillon Live Voice Changer: https://www.auburnsounds.com/products/Graillon.html

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

Thank you for listening.

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

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

Brian Funk

#211: John Bartmann - Host of How I Make Music Podcast Mar 29, 2021

Show notes

John Bartmann is a musician, producer, and the host of How I Make Music Podcast. John writes music for video, film, and podcasts. His podcast, How I Make Music, centers on audio drama podcast music composers. Each episode dives into a different composer's work and process.

John generously shared some audio samples to help clarify his work. As an homage to him, I worked in a little audio drama to the transitions. John shared how his process and philosophies help him carve out a career doing what he loves.

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John Bartmann Music:

Official Site: https://johnbartmann.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/johnbartmannmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnbartmann

How I Make Music podcast:

Official Site: https://howimakemusic.com
Show Links: https://pod.link/howimakemusic (links to Apple, Spotify, etc)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/howimakemusic
Instagram: https://instagram.com/howimakemusic

Pravda:

Official Site: https://pravdaofficial.com (music and posts for inspired and creative people)
Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/pravdaofficial (links to Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, etc)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pravda23

Django Flaherty (DjangoZa)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOzeCOyL4TrpksGGV9nzgg
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djangoza_music/tracks

Show Notes:

Todd Reynolds on the Music Production Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/todd-reynolds
Sahil Lavingia on the Music Production Podcast: https://www.brianfunk.com/blog/2018/12/15/95-sahil-lavinglia-gumroad-ceo-less-is-more
80's VHS Synths Ableton Live Pack: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2016/7/6/80s-vhs-synths-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

Thank you for listening.

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

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

Brian Funk

#210: Henny Tha Bizness and Kennard Garrett Mar 19, 2021

Show notes

Henny Tha Bizness and Kennard Garrett are both accomplished musicians, producers, songwriters, and educators. They've worked with artists such as Drake, Sting, Shaggy, Lil Wayne, and Jay Z. Both teach at the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Henny and Kennard have just released their first iOS app, House Mark I, a stunning recreation of classic Fender Rhodes electric pianos.

Henny and Kennard shared their story in the music industry and working together. They discuss how they used the creation of House Mark I to give their students a real, hands-on education while helping to fund Morehouse College's Ray Charles Center for the Performance Arts. Henny and Kennard offer wisdom and insight on what it takes to be successful in the music industry.

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Show Notes:

Henny Tha Bizness Official Site: https://www.hennythabizness.com
Henny Tha Bizness YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HennyThaBizness
Kennard Garrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennardgarrett/
Kennard Garrett Twitter: https://twitter.com/kennardgarrett
House Mark I: https://audiokitpro.com/house/
Morehouse College: https://www.morehouse.edu

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
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

Thank you for listening.

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

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

Brian Funk

#209: Ned Rush 2 Mar 13, 2021

Show notes

Ned Rush is a musician, producer, and YouTube personality. Ned's tutorials and Max for Live devices have long been some of my favorite on the internet. His work combines deep explorations of sound and production with a healthy, dry sense of humor. His new album Mode II, released under the name RUDENHS, brings together breakbeats and electric guitars, all delightfully treated with Ned's characteristic glitchy touch.

It was great to have Ned back on the show. During his first appearance less than a year ago, Ned shared the concept for the album he was about to begin. On this episode, he has just completed the album and discusses it at length. Ned even opens Ableton Live to demonstrate his clever techniques for manipulating guitar and drums, which he used generously throughout the new album, Mode II.

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Ned Rush Links:

RUDENHS Mode II: https://rudenhs.bandcamp.com/album/mode-ii
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NedRush
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NedRush
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrNedRush
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrnedrush/

Show Notes:

Ned Rush on the Music Production Podcast #173: https://brianfunk.com/blog/ned-rush
Ned's Radio Resonance Video: https://youtu.be/nArtzlUd5Lw
Ned's Feedback Without a Guitar Video: https://youtu.be/FRe-NyVl8II
Dave Grohl Recording Secret: https://youtu.be/1uW4_oV20Wk
My More Kicks Than Friends Performance: https://youtu.be/idFEB8IMg74?t=2457

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
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

Thank you for listening.

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

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

Brian Funk

#208: Kiana Corley - Singer-Songwriter Mar 09, 2021

Show notes

Kiana Corley is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her latest single, "Lukewarm," is about a love that has lost its spark, and it captures her soulful pop sound. Kiana is releasing her EP, Take It or Leave It, in late April.

Kiana and I spoke about her songwriting process and her collaborations with other musicians. She shared some of her philosophy behind her social media presence and how artists can use various platforms to create meaningful connections with their fans.

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Guest Links:

Offical Site: https://www.kianacorley.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianacorleymusic/

"Lukewarm" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ByIgJNimI

Show Notes:

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

Baby Audio: https://babyaud.io

PerforModule: https://performodule.com

Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST

Thank you for listening.

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

And don't forget to visit my site 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

#207: Jordan Rudess - Composer, Music Technologist, Dream Theater's Keyboardist Feb 28, 2021

Show notes

Jordan Rudess is a composer, music technologist, and keyboardist for progressive metal group Dream Theater. Jordan was voted "the best keyboardist of all-time" by Music Radar. He founded Wizdom Music to push the boundaries of music technology. Their newest release is GeoShred 5, a highly expressive, MPE instrument for iOS and soon desktop. Jordan also plays in the prog-metal super-group Liquid Tension Experiment, who are releasing their new album on March 26th, 2021.

Jordan and I sat down to talk about his work in Dream Theater and Wizdom Music. Jordan shared his outlook on the future of expressive digital instruments, highlighting both the advantages and challenges these new devices provide musicians.

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Jordan Rudess Links:

Jordan's Web Site: https://www.jordanrudess.com
Wizdom Music and GeoShred 5: https://www.wizdommusic.com
Jordan Rudess Online Conservatory: https://www.jroc.us
Liquid Tension Experiment: https://www.jordanrudess.com/liquid-tension-experiment-release-video-for-first-single-the-passage-of-time-2/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanRudessKeys
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcrudess/
Join Jordan on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Jordanrudess

Show Notes:

Music Radar's Greatest Keyboardists of All-Time: https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-30-greatest-synth-players-of-all-time-keyboard-wizards-programming-gurus-and-sound-design-legends
Sonubus: https://sonobus.net
Haken Continuum: https://www.hakenaudio.com
Roli Seaboard: https://roli.com/products/seaboard
Artiphone Orba: https://artiphon.com

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
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

This episode is sponsored by Vareschi Mastering: https://www.vareschimastering.com/home

Thank you for listening.

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

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

Brian Funk

#206: "Yes! And..." Improv Comedy and Music Production Feb 13, 2021

Show notes

Improvisational comedians always follow the rule "Yes! And..." It's used to move the scenario forward and foster a positive creative energy in the moment, as the material is being created. This rule can be applied to our music production. During the Jamuary2021 challenge, I used this approach to develop ideas even before I knew if I liked the idea. It's a great approach that can help prevent writer's block.

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Show Notes:

Chill-Struments Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/chillstruments
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

Thank you for listening.

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

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

Brian Funk

#205: Inspiration is Drinking Water from Your Hands Feb 06, 2021

Show notes

Today's episode of the show covers another lesson learned during Jamuary 2021. Inspiration is rare and precious, and you have to act on it immediately. Here are some ideas about capturing and making the most of it when it strikes.

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