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#122: How to Push Through Musical Roadblocks With Glacier Feb 20, 2020

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Show Notes: edmprod.com/122 This week, Glacier sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Glacier is a talented artist and producer who’s well known for his original releases on Monstercat. If you feel stuck right now at school or work, you’ll want to carve out time to listen to this episode in full. It’s been a lengthy journey for Glacier to get where he’s at right now with both work and production, and there is a lot to learn from the way he’s handled and mishandled different situations. We start off with Glacier’s background in music, looking at the methodology he used to quickly learn new instruments. We talk about him going to and dropping out of college, his experience attending an audio engineering school, and the various part time jobs he’s held while growing his artist project. We talk about the balance between pursuing your craft and financial stability, and how he’s struck a good balance with his current working situation. On the production side, we talk about how to develop a consistent writing workflow, how to add more complexity to your music, and the importance of learning music theory. We also talk about the right way to win a remix contest, what plugins he can’t live without, and what he learned teaching at an audio engineering school for two years. Connect with Glacier: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/glacierofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlacierOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlacierTunes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glacierofficial/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DS9AJjKnseiE7nVofoULL

#121: Switching Careers and Finding Balance with BeauDamian Feb 13, 2020

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Show Notes: edmprod.com/121 This week, BeauDamien sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. BeauDamien is a Dutch producer who’s released on outlets like Monstercat, STMPD RCRDS, and bitbird. Aside from his more EDM-focused productions, he’s also an award-winning film and game score composer. We start with BeauDamien’s background, discussing the lengthy journey he took to discover that he wanted a career in music. He breaks down his unsuccessful artist projects before launching the BeauDamien project, and how he found his happy niche in the music industry. We talked about how he got connected with San Holo and the bitbird family, and what he learned from the other artists on that label that helped him grow his career even further. While discussing his background, Beau consistently emphasises the importance of self-care as an artist. It’s tough to find a healthy balance between work, school, friends, relationships, and music, and Beau talks about what did and didn’t work for him to find the healthy balance he has now. On the production side, Beau talks about the keys to his songwriting, sound design, and mixing success. He breaks down his melody writing process, offering his best advice on writing more catchy and memorable melodies. We also look at the plugins he uses for sound design and mixing, and what helps him achieve clear and full mixes. Later on, Beau talks about his musical inspirations, and how he perpetually stays excited to create more new music. He also discusses the importance of having musicians in your circle to learn from, to grow with, and to gain motivation from. Connect with BeauDamian: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/beaudamian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeauDamian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeauDamian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaudamian/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5VjPvMZB9D6b9XEeXMg8SB?si=yzr8Ow7VTIuBJ9sUwqSrlQ

#120: Monetizing Your Music The Right Way with Gill Chang Feb 06, 2020

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Show Notes: edmprod.com/120 This week, Gill Chang sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast Gill Chang is a Taiwanise producer based in LA who’s released music on outlets like Trap Nation, MrSuicideSheep, and Proximity, and he’s also known for his best-selling Splice sample packs. We start with Gill Chang’s background, looking at how he transitioned from his 9-5 into making music full-time. We talk about how he built up multiple revenue streams on the side, which enabled him to quit his job to pursue music full-time. We talk about the early stages of the Gill Chang project, and how he grew the project to where it’s at now. On the production side, Gill dives deep into his production workflow, talking about his approach to sample selection, sound design, layering, and mixing. He explains what his default mastering chain looks like, how to add organic textures to your music, and how to stay original in genres that are quite repetitive. We also discuss the pros and cons of using mixing engineers, and whether or not Gill thinks you should outsource the mixing and mastering for your music. Connect with Gill Chang: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/gillchang Facebook: facebook.com/officialgillchang/ Twitter: twitter.com/iamgillchang Instagram: instagram.com/iamgillchang/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7p24N1hqcZaGRNmaYMCTjx?si=6ayY51ZBRHicFUq97x7LbA

#119: How to Launch an Artist Project in 2020 with Arcando Jan 30, 2020

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Show Notes: edmprod.com/119 This week, Arcando sat down to chat on the EDMProdcast. Arcando is Dutch producer who’s released on labels like Sony, Armada, Revealed Recordings, and Trap Nation, and he’s released official remixes for artists like Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, and R3HAB. If you listen to the podcast often, you’ll enjoy this episode as we talk a lot more about branding, marketing, and social media than we normally do. We start with Arcando’s music background, discussing how he built his career from the ground up, including his first release on Armada Trice that, believe it or not, he produced in GarageBand. We talk about how he pivoted from the big room sound he started with into a more open style, a turning point in the growth of his career. If you’re looking to launch an artist project soon, this episode is for you. We talk about how to find the right brand for your project, how to choose the best label for your music, and how to leverage unofficial remixes to build a fanbase. Later on, Arcando discusses why he feels quantity is as important as quality, and why focusing on a signature sound could be killing you creativity. He also breaks down how he would build an artist project from scratch in 2020, a goldmine of advice for artists struggling to grow their fanbase. On the production side, we spend a while talking about his mixing workflow. He breaks down how he uses multiple projects for mixing, and how stem mastering has made it easier for him to achieve clean and full mixes. Connect with Arcando: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/arcando-official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcandomusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/arcandomusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcandomusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ycvq8upLhNmddPdQXhLOy

#118: Making Music That’s Uniquely Yours with On Planets Jan 23, 2020

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Show notes: edmprod.com/118 This week, On Planets sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. On Planets is a producer and vocalist based out of Vancouver who’s known for his introspective electronic productions. If you’re not familiar with his project, you should be, as his music is a refreshing blend of acoustic and electronic influences. We dive deep into his music background, looking at his early influences and his journey to creating the On Planets project. A lot of producers get stuck in the ‘hobby’ approach to music, neglecting to put intention and purpose behind their productions. A big shift occurred when On Planets realized this, setting him on the musical trajectory he’s following now. Later on, we talk about his year and a half music hiatus, which he took after gaining solid traction with his artist project. He went through both a musical and personal burnout, and decided it was best to put the project on hold. He talks about what he learned during this hiatus, and how he built up both the confidence and routine to again start releasing music. On the production side, we talk about his typical writing workflow, including how he wrote and produced his latest single Sticks. He dives into the analog setup he uses, revealing the inexpensive gear he used early on. He’s currently working a full-time job, and we talk about how he balances both work and music to keep a consistent musical output. We discuss how 9-5 jobs are often undervalued, and the benefits of having a traditional job that supports your creativity. Connect with On Planets: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/onplanets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareallonplanets Twitter: https://twitter.com/onplanets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onplanets/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5uz8HDS6eOsefdqSyMlTzi

#117: Songwriting, Live Performance, and Mixing with Anomalie Jan 16, 2020

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Show Notes: edmprod.com/117 This week, Anomalie sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Anomalie is a classically trained keyboardist and producer based in Montreal, Canada. He’s well known for his jazz and classical inspired electronic productions, as well as his viral live performance videos. Anomalie talks about his unique musical upbringing, discussing how he pivoted from his classically trained background to producing electronic music. He had a non-linear journey from musical school to launching the Anomalie project, from playing in a house jazz band to doing commercial writing. He discusses how he got into production and how he developed his production skills to the point they’re at now. On the production side, Anomalie explains the unique four step writing workflow he uses in the studio. He talks about the various roles a producer serves, and how he separates the writing, production, and mixing of a track. On his North American tour last year, Anomalie did a 1-hour masterclass before each show diving into his production, writing, and live performance setup. He summarizes what he covered in these masterclasses, discussing the main takeaways his students left with. We also discuss how he built his first connections in the music industry, his approach to developing and writing an album, and how he deals with creative block. It’s refreshing to hear that someone as musically literate as Anomalie also deals with creative block, and he offers some great advice on the subject. Connect with Anomalie: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/anomaliebeats Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anomaliebeats Twitter: https://twitter.com/anomaliebeats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anomaliebeats/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ev6Cd0yJVCcpf2zezEQ8Z

#116: Keeping Music Fun and Using Analogue Synths with Teen Daze Jan 10, 2020

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Show notes: edmprod.com/116 This week, Jamison aka Teen Daze jumped on the podcast. Known for his ambient and soothing approach to electronic music, Teen Daze has been making music for over a decade. We dive into his background and how he made a lot of music by just having fun with the process, and how that helped him reach a higher standard of music over time. During this process, he also talks about things he wishes he did, like set a plan in order for what he wants to achieve. Later we get more technical and talk about his studio setup, including a few of his favourite synths and plugins that he uses, like the Korg M1. We dive into how you can use existing sounds in new contexts to inspire creativity and inform your own sound as an artist. He ends the podcast by talking about some upcoming projects for film and book, as well as new music as Teen Daze and his dance-oriented side project, Pacific Coliseum. Connect with Teen Daze: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/teendaze Facebook: facebook.com/teendaze Twitter: twitter.com/teendaze Instagram: instagram.com/teendaze

#115: Maintaining A Long Career in the Music Industry with Morgan Page Dec 19, 2019

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Show notes: edmprod.com/115 Morgan Page's Footprints Remix Package: https://ARMAS1682.lnk.to/FR This week, Morgan Page sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Morgan Page is an electronic music veteran with hits like The Longest Road and a solid discography of remixes for big name artists like deadmau5 and Flight Facilities. Beyond his music, he's known for running the MP Quick Tips page on Twitter, where he offers out advice he's learned over his decades of experience in the industry. Over his years in the music industry, Morgan has seen a lot of shifts in the way music is written/produced, how it is marketed and how people have adapted. An increase in quantity can be good, but quality can be hard to find, both in music and in music education. He shares his perspectives on this and also his own struggles with music even to this day. Beyond this, Morgan talks about recent developments in the music production gear space and how he uses this equipment to improve his music in his own unique way. He finishes on some upcoming projects that you should definitely keep an eye on. Connect with Morgan Page: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/morganpage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganpage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/morganpage MP Quick Tips: https://twitter.com/mpquicktips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganpage/

#114: Growing Your Brand and Finding Your Niche with Asher Postman Dec 12, 2019

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Show notes: edmprod.com/114 This week, Asher Postman sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Asher Postman has released on labels such as Armada Music and is well known for his viral YouTube remix videos. His Walmart Yodeling Kid [Trap Remix] video has over 20 million views on YouTube, and his Dubai Was Lit [Trap Remix] video has over 10 million views. Every artist project needs an entry point, and after years at failing the Soundcloud game, Asher turned to Facebook and YouTube videos to jumpstart his growth. This worked well, and now he’s making a living off of music and releasing on top labels. Given Asher Postman’s unique entry into the music industry, this episode is both insightful and refreshing. We dive deep into Asher’s background, discussing the struggles and failures he experienced early on. He talks about how he dealt with that rejection, and how he came to terms with the incredibly low odds there are to succeed as an artist. We then get into his inspiration for creating his first comedy video, and how with a minimal following and $7 in Facebook ads that first video reached over a million views. We look at how he grew from that first video, establishing a core fanbase that enabled him to make a living off of music. We also discuss the direction for his artist project and how his YouTube channel fits into his vision for the Asher Postman brand. Later on, we discuss how to stay both productive and sane on social media, tips for avoiding music burnout, and Asher’s best advice for new producers. Connect with Asher Postman: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/asher-postman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asherpostmanmusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiZs2DmLnyunAf9tQrZoXLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asherpostman/

#113: Making More Creative and Experimental Music with Zes Dec 05, 2019

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Show Notes: edmprod.com/113 This week, Zes sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Zes is Dutch producer known for his futuristic and experimental electronic productions. He’s released music on labels such as Cloudkid, Fog Mountain, and The Sound You Need. We talk about Zes’s background in music and how he transitioned into pursuing music full-time. Part of what helped him go full-time were a few big sync placements for companies like Apple and Huawei. We discuss how he got into sync licensing and how it helps him make better music for his Zes project. On the production side, Zes breaks down his full production workflow, from the analog and modular gear he has to the typical processing chains he uses in the DAW. He dissects his songwriting workflow, discussing how a simple shift has made him more productive in recent months. We also talk about how it’s important to find the right scene in the music industry and to find the right collaborators and partners to grow with. Later on in the episode, Zes discusses how he handles creative block, and why creative block is often a sign that things are moving in the right direction for your music. He also mentions how financial stability can affect your creativity, an important but often under-discussed aspect of being an artist. Connect with Zes: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zesmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zesmusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialzes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zesmusic/

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