Music Production Podcast

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#354: Finding the Present Moment Through Music with TJ Dumser - Six Missing Jan 06, 2024

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TJ Dumser is an ambient artist who makes music as Six Missing. His newest album Here For Now combines modular synths, electronic and acoustic instruments, and immersive field recordings. TJ's music explores human resilience and the power of finding the present.

TJ and I had a great conversation about his writing process and how he uses music to immerse himself in the present moment. We discussed how so many musical concepts and strategies also apply to everyday life. He also spoke about his musical gear and balancing his work as an artist with his day job.

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Show Notes:

Six Missing - https://www.sixmissing.com
Six Missing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sixmissing
Here for Now - https://nettwerkpublicity.disco.ac/
Six Missing Orb Jam Performance - https://www.orbmag.com/orb-jam-series/orb-jam-series-six-missing/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

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

#353: 4 Ways to be More Creative! Dec 31, 2023

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Here are 4 tips I've learned that improve creativity!

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Show Notes:

Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

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

#352: Collaborating and Producing with Raul Sotomayor Dec 21, 2023

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Raul Sotomayor is a musician, producer, and DJ from Mexico City. Raul makes Afro-Caribbean electronic music as Tonga Conga. He has a record label and studio named Kaya Records and produces music for a wide range of artists.

Raul and I had a great time talking about his work as Tonga Conga and his background as a percussionist and DJ. He shared some thoughts on building a studio area that is comfortable and conducive to creativity. Raul detailed his insights on collaboration and helping artists reach their creative goals.

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Show Notes:

Raul on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tongaconga/
Tonga Conga's latest album Jevi - https://virginmusic.lnk.to/Jevi
Raul's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@tongaconga/videos
Tonga Conga, Vanessa Zamora "Duele" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnSQ5_e7ozg
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

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

#351: Make Your Own Rules with Andrew Huang Dec 16, 2023

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Andrew Huang is a musician, producer, video maker, and sound explorer. He's known for his YouTube channel which currently has over 2.35 million subscribers. Andrew recently released the Transit plug-in with Baby Audio, the Ghost Pedal with Endorphines, and the iOS Flip sampler. His new book, Make Your Own Rules, details his story as a music industry misfit and shares advice on how to build a career and navigate through a new and ever-changing musical landscape.

Andrew and I had a great conversation about his work and how he followed his passion to get where he is today. Andrew's insights about collaboration and experimentation are valuable lessons for musicians at any stage of their career. Andrew's book is currently available for pre-order and will be released February 6, 2024.

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Show Notes:

Andrew's Website - https://andrewhuang.com
Make Your Own Rules by Andrew Huang - https://andrewhuang.com/book
Andrew's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@andrewhuang
Andrew's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrewismusic
Flip Sampler - https://www.flipsampler.com
Transit Plug-in - https://babyaud.io/transit
Ghost Pedal - https://www.endorphin.es/modules/p/ghost-pedal
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
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

#350: Stavroz on Creating, Producing, and Performing Their New EP Kick Up the Dust Dec 05, 2023

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Stavroz is an organic and cinematic electronic music group from Belgium. The award-winning 4-piece combines DJ-style electronic performances with acoustic instruments such as bass, guitar, wind, and brass. In December 2023, they released their Kick Up the Dust EP, combining a variety of styles, moods, energies, and instrumentation.

I spoke with Gert from Stavroz, whose varied role in the band includes mixing, producing, and performing brass instruments, among other duties. Gert takes us through the band's creative process beginning with song creation, jamming, recording, and live performance.

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Show Notes:

Stavroz - https://www.stavroz.be
Kick Up The Dust by Stavroz - https://stavroz.bandcamp.com/album/kick-up-the-dust
Stavroz Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stavroz_official/
Stavroz YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@StavrozOfficial
Stavroz Live I Hangar Mind - https://youtu.be/uEjI5UGesQE?si=osVmQnN6idkJaMmR
Stavroz Live @ Fort Saint Eynard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HlpoRR9NoM
Stimming on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/martin-stimming
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

Music Production Club Live Meeting Music:

"Aurora" by Trevphonic - https://soundcloud.com/trevb111/aurora
"231030 MPC Jam" by Psychotronic Squirt Gun - https://on.soundcloud.com/3Drmq
"Project 202 for MPC" by Siqn - https://subnoiseky.bandcamp.com/track/project-202-for-mpc
Animus Invidious - https://animusinvidious.bandcamp.com/
"Mysteriously Creepy" by Brian Funk - https://on.soundcloud.com/hkdJC
Join the Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc

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

#349: Mixing Pop Music with Brent Hendrich Nov 29, 2023

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Brent Hendrich is an award-winning mix engineer with over 20 years of experience in the Nashville music industry. He has worked in just about every stage of the recording process and within a wide variety of musical genres. In recent years, Brent has become a specialist in mixing pop music.

Brent and I spoke about his work as a pop music mixing engineer. He shared valuable mixing techniques and strategies for reaching the artistic vision of his clients. Brent discussed some challenges he's faced and skills he's learned during his 20+ year career.

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Show Notes:

Brent's Website - https://brenthendrich.com/
Brent's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brenthendrich
Music Brent has Mixed - https://brenthendrich.com/listen/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Music Production Club Live Meeting Music

"Aurora" by Trevphonic - https://soundcloud.com/trevb111/aurora
"231030 MPC Jam" by Psychotronic Squirt Gun - https://on.soundcloud.com/3Drmq
"Project 202 for MPC" by Siqn - https://subnoiseky.bandcamp.com/track/project-202-for-mpc
Animus Invidious - https://animusinvidious.bandcamp.com/
"Mysteriously Creepy" by Brian Funk - https://on.soundcloud.com/hkdJC
Join the Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc

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

#348: Getting Inspired By... with Will Hatton Nov 21, 2023

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Will Hatton is a music producer and educator. He runs the popular Inspired By... YouTube Channel and has taught music for over a decade. Will releases music under the name Hush Child.

Will and I had a great time talking about a wide range of topics. We discussed his work and success with his YouTube Channel. Will shared some insights about how he carved his own path in the music industry. We spent quite a bit of time discussing philosophical principles of creativity and productivity.

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Show Notes:

Will Hatton's Website - https://www.willhattonmusic.com/
Will Hatton's Music Hush Child- https://www.willhattonmusic.com/streams
Will Hatton's YouTube Inspired By... https://www.youtube.com/@WillHatton/videos
4 Simple Rules for Writing Catchy Melodies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RGfF_lpQrM
This Rhythm Hack Will Change How You Make Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP6I3rTPcm8
Dr. Bob's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BobbyHuff
Patmac QC YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries
James Hoffmann Coffee YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jameshoffmann
Venus Theory on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/venus-theory
Dr. Bob on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/bobby-huff
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

Music Production Club Live Meeting Music

"Aurora" by Trevphonic - https://soundcloud.com/trevb111/aurora
"231030 MPC Jam" by Psychotronic Squirt Gun - https://on.soundcloud.com/3Drmq
"Project 202 for MPC" by Siqn - https://subnoiseky.bandcamp.com/track/project-202-for-mpc
Animus Invidious - https://animusinvidious.bandcamp.com/
"Mysteriously Creepy" by Brian Funk - https://on.soundcloud.com/hkdJC
Join the Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc

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

#347: Battling Through Creative Challenges with Composer Amanda Cawley Nov 15, 2023

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Amanda Cawley is an award-winning orchestral composer for film, television, and video games. Amanda's work includes the documentary Visionary Gardeners, the animated series Fireman Sam, and the video game Siegebreaker.

Amanda and I spoke about her work creating sonic worlds for film and video games. She shared how she overcomes creative challenges and blocks, as well as the mental game of writing music. I found Amanda's insights quite valuable and look forward to applying them to my own work!

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Show Notes:

Amanda's Website - https://amandacawley.com/
Amanda's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandacawleymusic/
Amanda's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@amandacawley/featured
Elsewhere by Telosia - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/telosia/elsewhere
Visionary Gardeners - Webisode: "Composing the Theme" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYE6uGu62J8
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Music Production Club Live Meeting Music

"Aurora" by Trevphonic - https://soundcloud.com/trevb111/aurora
"231030 MPC Jam" by Psychotronic Squirt Gun - https://on.soundcloud.com/3Drmq
"Project 202 for MPC" by Siqn - https://subnoiseky.bandcamp.com/track/project-202-for-mpc
Animus Invidious - https://animusinvidious.bandcamp.com/
"Mysteriously Creepy" by Brian Funk - https://on.soundcloud.com/hkdJC
Join the Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc

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

#346: Yeuda Ben-Atar aka Side Brain Nov 07, 2023

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Yeuda Ben-Atar, aka Side Brain, is a musician, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. Yeuda has taught countless students both online and in person. He first caught my attention around 2010 using his Sega Dreamcast arcade stick and other video game controllers to perform with Ableton Live. Yeuda regularly releases Ableton Live Packs and tutorials and holds a weekly "Study Group" where he and participants explore music production in all different styles of music.

Yeuda and I finally got to speak after years of following each other's work. He spoke about his unlikely path to finding himself at the center of controllerism and the LA Beat scene. Throughout the conversation his passion for what he does is undeniable.

If you are in the Los Angeles area, check out the Los Angeles Ableton User Group meeting on November 15, 2023.

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Show Notes:

Yeuda's Website - https://sidebrain.net/
Study Group - https://sidebrain.net/join-the-group/
Yeuda's Ableton Drift and Wavetable Preset Packs - https://sidebrain.net/preset-packs/
Yeuda on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SideBrain/videos
Side Brain SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/sidebrain/
Side Brain Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sidebrain
Los Angeles Ableton User Group - https://sidebrain.net/ableton-user-group-los-angeles/
The Power of the Glove - https://thepowerofglove.com/
Chuck Sutton - https://www.youtube.com/@ChuckSutton
AIAIAI - https://aiaiai.audio/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

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

#345: Exploration Through Songwriting with Chloe Echo Nov 01, 2023

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Chloe Echo is a singer/songwriter, producer, and educator originally from New Zealand and living in Los Angeles. She just released her new EP Past Life. Chloe teaches for Berklee Online.

Chloe and I got a chance to reconnect after meeting and writing music together at the Monterey Songwriting Retreat. She spoke about how her past has brought her to where she is now as a person and artist. We reflected on our songwriting sessions together and the lessons we both learned about collaboration and making ourselves vulnerable to write music with new people.

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