Music Production Podcast

Making Music is hard. Even when we have attained all of the skills and knowledge to create music, it's still extremely difficult to finish music. Along the way, there are thousands of tiny decisions that need to be made. At each decision lies the risk of running into self-doubt and a crippling inner critic.

In this episode of the Music Production Podcast, we explore the importance of almost recklessly making decisions and committing to them.

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Show Notes:

• Bounce in Place Ableton Live Tutorial - https://youtu.be/tCEdipLbarw
• 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

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Brian Funk

Amadeus360 started his career as a DJ and came up under the mentorship of the legendary Kid Capri. He's also produced records for Rap legends like Kool G Rap, Busta Rhymes, Paul Wall, Sheek Louch of The LOX, etc. His new album The MPC Jedi releases on May 12

Amadeus and I spoke about his work as a boom bap hip hop producer. He shared his experiences collaborating with a wide range of artists and how his work ethic and dedication to quality and authenticity have served him during his impressive career. 

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Show Notes:

• The MPC Jedi - https://soulspazm.bandcamp.com/album/the-mpc-jedi-1
• Amadeus on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amadeus360thebeatking/
• Amadeus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@knos360
• "Still World Famous" featuring M.O.P - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6piUOSIUE4
• 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

Paul Laski is a music producer, sound designer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. He designs sounds in the factory preset bank of XFER Records Serum and sample and preset packs for Sample Magic, Splice, and Sonic Academy. Paul teaches computer music production, sound design, and live performance with ICON Collective in Los Angeles.

I had a great conversation with Paul about how he has carved out a career in music via producing, teaching, and sound design. Paul went into detail about the challenges of work-life balance, especially as a new father. We went deep into the philosophy around creativity and productivity, and how we can find satisfaction and fulfillment in our work and the unexpected paths that present themselves along the way.

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Show Notes:

• Paul's Official Site - https://www.p-lask.com/
• ICON Collective - https://iconcollective.edu/music-production-programs/
• Tape Hiss and Vinyl Crackle Free Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2012/07/19/free-ableton-pack-60-tape-hiss-vinyl-crackle
• War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/415Q4HD
• The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell - https://amzn.to/41XRFAx
• Ben Burnes on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ben-burnes-4
• The Power of Now - https://amzn.to/3Lptkgd
• 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

Ariane Paras helps artists define their vision, build confidence, and find the strength to reach their goals. She runs Olympia Coaching and has 15 years of experience in the music industry and has been coaching artists along their journey for 8 years. 

In our second conversation on the podcast, Ariane and I spoke about fears and struggles artists face. Ariane shared how we can pay close attention to our mindset and thoughts to reframe challenges and criticisms into learning and growth experiences. She offered valuable tips and techniques for creating art and how to keep our careers moving even when we feel stagnant. 

Sign up for Ariane's May 2nd and 9th, 2023 FREE 2-part workshop: Just do it! Stop Procrastinating And Build Consistency In Your Music Career. You’ll discover why you procrastinate, get practical tools to overcome this and get the motivation and accountability you need to follow through with something that will move your music career forward. You’ll walk away feeling accomplished and one step closer to where you want to be. 
Find out the details and register here: https://mailchi.mp/c2d30631a626/just-do-it-workshop 

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Show Notes:

• Olympia Coaching - https://olympiacoaching.com
• Free Consultation with Ariane - https://olympiacoaching.as.me/schedule.php
• Thrive Program - https://olympiacoaching.com/thrive-artists
• Ariane's Blog - https://olympiacoaching.com/blog
• Ariane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olympiacoaching/
• The Creative Act by Rick Rubin - https://amzn.to/3ZznbTx
• 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

Keppie Coutts and Benny Romalis are professional songwriters who run the website and YouTube Channel How to Write Songs. Both have released numerous albums, written songs for many artists, and teach songwriting. Their YouTube channel is one of my personal favorites and their courses have helped thousands of songwriters.

Keppie, Benny, and I had a great discussion about writing music and their new course on Udemy: The 5 Most Powerful Songwriting Exercises... Revealed. Keppie and Bennie generously shared 2 of those exercises, complete with music demonstrations and performances. 

Edit: Keppie mentioned "The River" by Bruce Springsteen but she said afterwards that she meant "Devils and Dust."

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Show Notes:

• How to Write Songs - https://howtowritesongs.org/
• How to Write Songs YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@htws
• The 5 Most Powerful Songwriting Exercises... Revealed - https://www.udemy.com/course/the-5-most-powerful-songwriting-exercises-revealed/
• How to Write Songs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/howtowrite.songs/
• Keppie's First Appearance on the podcast #248 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/keppie-coutts
• Keppie's Second Appearance on the podcast #262 -https://brianfunk.com/blog/keppie-coutts-2
• Matthew Dicks on the Music Production Podcast #314 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/matthew-dicks
• "The River" by Bruce Springsteen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7BUXRsTbvI
• "Devils and Dust" by Bruce Springsteen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm-DcnhrMkY
• Jeff Tweedy's How to Write One Song - https://amzn.to/41S5i3S
• Bayles and Orland's Art and Fear - https://amzn.to/41Oz8WX
• Song Exploder Podcast - https://songexploder.net/
• And the Writer Is... Podcast - https://www.andthewriteris.com/
• 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

Matthew Patrei is a music producer and teacher who releases music under the name Yasei Mare, which means "Wild Ocean." Matt just released his new album, EP Two. He teaches music at the Steeple Street Music Academy in Massachusetts.

Matt and I had a great conversation about the creation of his new Yasei Mare album, EP Two. We discussed his songwriting methods, vocal production, and sound design. Matt shared how he manages to overcome creative challenges in himself and his students.

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Show Notes:

• Yasei Mare - https://yaseimaremusic.com/
• EP Two by Yasei Mare - https://yaseimare.bandcamp.com/album/ep-two
• Matt's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthewsounds/?hl=en
• Steeple Street Music Academy - https://steeplestreetmusic.com/
• Matt's Other Musical Projects - https://matthewpatrei.bandcamp.com/
• Adam Rokhsar - https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_candy/
• Brain Candy Max for Live Device - https://aestheticcandyshop.gumroad.com/l/braincandy
• Jeff Tweedy How to Write One Song - https://amzn.to/3UoywVv
• 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!

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Brian Funk

Rob Kovacs is a classical trained pianist, singer/songwriter, and composer. He recently released the soundtrack for the game Straylight. Rob performs classic video game soundtracks on piano as 88-Bit, and he also writes and records indie rock music under his own name. 

I met Rob at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo last summer where he performed as 88-Bit, playing piano renditions of classic video game soundtracks. On this episode, we had a great conversation about his work as 88-bit, his indie rock music, and his new soundtrack for the game Straylight. Rob spoke about composing for video games and how the limitations of the early sound chips resulted in inventive and creative approaches to composition.

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Show Notes:

• Rob Kovacs - https://www.robkovacsmusic.com/
• Straylight Soundtrack - https://lnk.to/straylight
• 88-Bit - https://88bitmusic.com/
• Rob's Bandcamp - https://robkovacs.bandcamp.com/
• Rob YouTube's - https://www.youtube.com/@robkovacsmusic/videos
• Rob's Twitch - https://twitch.tv/robkovacs
• Famictracker - http://famitracker.com/
• Megaran Insane in the Rain - https://insaneintherainmusic.bandcamp.com/album/insane-in-the-rain
• Long Island Retro Gaming Expo - https://liretro.com/
• 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. 

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

Brian Funk

Ben Burnes is a musician, producer, and game developer. Every week for years, and nearly 400 times, Ben has live streamed his production of a new song in two hours. He is a prolific creator and also has a large collection of sample packs to help fellow producers create their music. 

This is my fourth conversation with Ben on the podcast! We covered a wide range of topics, including how to finish songs, creating a discipline around music production, and how to find a artistic balance that is right for you.

Be part of Ben's next Two Hour Album Challenge, April 12-16, 2023! Go to Two Hour Album Challenge for more information.

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Show Notes:

• Official Site - https://www.abstractionmusic.com/
• Ben's Twitter - https://twitter.com/ben_burnes
• Ben's Gumroad -https://gumroad.com/ben_burnes
• Ben's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/ben_burnes
• Ben's Patreon - https://patreon.com/ben_burnes
• Ben's YouTube - http://youtube.com/ben_burnes
• Ben's 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/
• Jalapeno Hot Chocolate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yicGnzyst4s&list=PLW08UHPY2AEr3wGlMfheNxj_Kri3h8HJy&index=4
• Geomorphology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Y7uYJ5sMw&list=PLW08UHPY2AEr3wGlMfheNxj_Kri3h8HJy&index=3
• Petrified Wood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvmgNsO8yxM&list=PLW08UHPY2AEr3wGlMfheNxj_Kri3h8HJy&index=25
• The Moon Seems Unaffected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTnRhMYlN3Q&list=PLW08UHPY2AEolvJeORMO1jAcUFy3gRuXk
• Ben's First Appearance on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/3/28/9-ben-burnes
• Ben's Second Appearance on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/10/9/ben-burnes-wisdom-on-200-2-hour-track-challenges-music-production-podcast-131
• Ben's Third Appearance on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ben-burnes-3
• Composer Quest - https://www.charliemccarron.com/composer-quest/
• Disasterpeace - http://disasterpeace.com/
• Tom Cosm - https://www.cosm.co.nz/
• Mr. Bill - https://mrbillstunes.com/
• Adam Rokhsar's Aesthetic Candy - https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_candy/?hl=en
• Brain Candy Max for Live Video Device - https://aestheticcandyshop.gumroad.com/l/braincandy
• Alex Walker / Human Synthetics on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/alex-walker
• 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. 

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

Brian Funk

Matthew Dicks is a best-selling author of fiction and non-fiction, including two books I immediately started reading again when I finished them, Storyworthy and Someday is Today. He is the 56-time Moth Story Slam Champion and 9-time Grand Slam Champion. He also wrote a rock opera.

Matthew Dicks is a master storyteller and discussed how good story-telling can help make us better songwriters and conversationalists. He shared specific techniques and practices that will help artists of all kinds become more productive and express themselves more effectively.

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Show Notes:

• Matthew Dicks Website - https://matthewdicks.com/
• Someday is Today - https://matthewdicks.com/someday-is-today/
• Storyworthy - https://matthewdicks.com/storyworthy/
• Matthew's Blog - https://matthewdicks.com/blog/
• Matthew's Coaching and Consulting - https://matthewdicks.com/coaching-consulting/
• Homework for Life - https://matthewdicks.com/homework-for-life/
• "This is Going to Suck" -https://themoth.org/stories/this-is-going-to-suck
• TED Talk "You Are Your Best Audience" - https://matthewdicks.com/tedx-cornell-university-you-are-your-best-audience/
• 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

Cameron of Venus Theory is a musician, sound designer, and YouTuber. He works for many companies producing music, presets, and videos. Cameron shares his musical adventures and artistic philosophy on his YouTube channel, where he inspires fellow artists to "create something awesome."

Cameron and I discussed his work and how he has forged a career as an independent artist. He explains how staying true to his beliefs and curiosities is at the core of his success. 

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Show Notes:

• Venus Theory - https://venustheory.com/home
• Venus Theory YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VenusTheory
• Venus Theory Bandcamp - https://venustheory.bandcamp.com/
• Venus Theory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venustheory/
• Gig Gab Podcast - https://www.giggabpodcast.com/
• 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

John Matthias and Jay Auborn are a British duo that takes their experiments with sound to new levels, catapulting their work into unexplored territories of human-robotic collaboration. John is a violinist and composer, Jay is a musician, producer, and sound artist. Their new album Ghost Notes utilizes their unique combination of skills to create mini electronic symphonies.

John and Jay spoke about their forthcoming album, Ghost Notes, and their work on the video game soundtrack for The Kraken Wakes. The pair discussed their inventive recording techniques and their work together. They detailed how they lean on each other's strengths to form a healthy and fruitful collaboration.

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Show Notes:

• John and Jay's Bandcamp - https://matthias-auborn.bandcamp.com/
• The Kraken Wakes - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2100380/The_Kraken_Wakes/
• Creating the Music for The Kraken Wakes - https://www.thekrakenwakes.com/blog/kraken-music
• "Dive into This" Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtRg0fZc8wI
• "Vodka & Coke" Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lH1iNeNtV4
• Photo Credits Alice Hendy - https://www.instagram.com/alicehendyphotography/?hl=en
• 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

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Brian Funk

Kevin Breuner is the SVP of Artist Engagement & Education at CD Baby. He and his team produce educational content to help independent artists move their careers forward in a rapidly changing industry. Kevin plays guitar in Smalltown Poets, who recently released their 10th album NWxSE.

Kevin and I spoke about the changes happening in the music industry. Whether it's AI, social media, or changing trends, Kevin looks for ways to help independent artists navigate their careers.

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Show Notes:

• Kevin Breuner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kbreuner/
• DIY Musician - https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/
• DIY Musician Podcast - https://podcast.cdbaby.com/
• Smalltown Poets - https://smalltownpoets.tv/home
• CDBaby - https://cdbaby.com/
• JVKE and Tik Tok - https://youtu.be/S1m-KgEpoow
• 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

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Brian Funk

Evan Price is the CEO of Artist collective where he coaches musicians helping them generate revenue to have the financial freedom they need to pursue the lives they’ve always wanted. Evan is a lifelong musician who hopes to help artists with the business side of the music business.

Evan and I spoke about how artists can build their careers. We discussed some of the new technological developments that artists face and how they can brace themselves to succeed in everchanging music climate.

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Show Notes:

• Artist Collective - https://www.artistcollect.com/
• Artist Collective on Instagram - Http://Instagram.com/artistcollect
• Evan's Instagram - Http://Instagram.com/ac_evan
• 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

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Brian Funk

Ebonie Smith is an award-winning music producer, audio engineer, and singer-songwriter. She is a 10-year in-house engineer at Atlantic Records, and the founder and President of Gender Amplified Inc., a camp experience that supports women and gender non-binary in music production and audio engineering. Smith has received numerous awards and worked with artists like Charlie Puth, Ms. Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Kodak Black, Zoe Kravitz, and many more. 

Ebonie spoke about her work and experience. She shared how she meticulously recreates hit songs in order to understand what makes them work. Ebonie explained how the most successful artists see every aspect, from songwriting to album release, as a chance for artistic expression.

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Show Notes:

• Ebonie's Website - http://eboniesmith.com/
• Gender Amplified - https://genderamplified.org/
• Ebonie's Credits - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ebonie-smith-mn0002719799/credits
• Ebonie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eboniesmithmusic/
• Ebonie's Ableton Loop Feature - https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/start-here-start-here-how-one-sample-spawned-800-tracks-12-hours/
• 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

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Brian Funk

Alex Walker is a musician, producer, and YouTuber, who creates under the name Human Synthetics. Alex has created numerous videos for Isotonik Studios and is known for his live streams. During the streams, Alex shares all parts of the creative process, including the less glamorous struggles, in order to share an accurate depiction of the process.

Alex and I had a great talk about his work and the creative process in general. Alex spoke about how live streaming has focused his work and helped him build a daily discipline.  

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Show Notes:

• Human Synthetics - https://linktr.ee/humansynthetics
• Human Synthetics Bandcamp - https://humansynthetics.bandcamp.com/
• Human Synthetics YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HumanSynthetics
• Alex's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/humansynthetics?fan_landing=true
• Alex on Instagram - https://instagram.com/human.synthetics
• Listening Sessions - https://listeningsessions.co.uk/
• Ned Rush - https://www.youtube.com/nedrush
• Ned Rush on the Music Production Podcast #173 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ned-rush
• Rick Beato - https://rickbeato.com/
• 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

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Tommy Zee runs Tommy Zee and Co., a music production company that makes music for some of the world's largest brands, such as Nike, Adidas, Google, Sony, and more. He created the site Making Music for Brands that teaches producers how to get in the business of producing music for companies.

This is the third time Tommy and I have done a podcast. You don't do three podcasts unless you enjoy it and find lots of value in it. I look forward to our fourth. 

Tommy shared a ton of wisdom from his experience. He spoke about his recent daily email writings, which we the catalyst for this conversation. Tommy has a way of finding what is important in his work and life that is truly inspiring.

Listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, or watch on YouTube

Show Notes:

• Making Music For Brands- Tommy teaches how to get into the business of making music for brands.
• Masterclass - Tommy's incredibly deep and thorough course on how to make music for brands.
• Tommy Zee and Co.- Tommy's music production company for brands.
• YouTube - Tommy's YouTube is loaded with tutorials, interviews with industry professionals, and wisdom he's picked up along the way.
• Tommy on the 188th Episode - A great second conversation with Tommy
• Tommy on the 122nd Episode - Tommy's first appearance on this podcast remains one of my listeners' favorites.
• Live Webinar for Music Production Club - Tommy broke down one of his commercial projects for members of my Music Production Club.
• Rick Beato - https://rickbeato.com/
• Badass Users - https://www.amazon.com/Badass-Making-Awesome-Kathy-Sierra/dp/1491919019
• 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. 

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Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that we are not qualified or good enough to do something and that someone will expose us as a fraud.

In this episode, I speak about Imposter Syndrome, what we can do about it, and an embarrassing mistake I made that is proof that I am complete fraud in everything I do!

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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

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

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Roger Neill is an accomplished film and television composer who worked on the new Hulu film Darby and the Dead, the award-winning Sam Now, and all 13 seasons of King of the Hill. He has arranged and orchestrated concerts for artists such as Beck, John Legend, and Air. Roger's work has received numerous awards, including an Emmy for King of the Hill, and he holds a PhD in music from Harvard.

Roger and I discussed his work on the film Darby and the Dead, including how they needed to rethink and rework the project to find the film's sound. Roger shared how deadlines and limitations help him finish work. He offered valuable insight from his experience on how to get work and capture the feeling of a film.

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Show Notes:

• Roger Neill - http://rogerneill.com/
• Roger on IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002685/
• Darby and the Dead - https://www.hulu.com/movie/darby-and-the-dead-412d80b0-c732-404d-8c76-e89b8996a293
• King Star King - https://www.adultswim.com/videos/king-star-king
• Get Back Beatles Documentary - https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-beatles-get-back/7DcWEeWVqrkE
• 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

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This is the Some Good Evil Vinyl Listening Party!

Some Good Evil is my 3-piece rock band. I play guitar and sing. Alex Oliveira sings background vocals and plays bass. Chris P. Cauley plays drums and sings background vocals. 

In this episode, the band gets together at Chris' house to listen to our newly arrived vinyl records. We discuss some of the stories behind the songs, the writing process, and the creative and philosophical approaches we took as a band to complete the album. 

You'll hear each track from our new album, recorded directly from the vinyl record!

Enjoy,

Brian

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Show Notes:

• Some Good Evil album - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/somegoodevil/some-good-evil
• Chris P. Cauley BandCamp - https://chrispcauley.bandcamp.com/
• 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

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Brendan Becker is a chiptune musician and video game composer. He produces music using a variety of vintage video game systems under the name Inverse Phase. Brendan runs the Bloop Museum in Maryland, USA, where classic video game consoles and vintage electronics are on display and ready for interaction.

Brendan shared his deep knowledge of classic video game sound chips as well as how he creates music with them. He details how such systems and chips produce sound with minimal computing power. Brendan explains the drastic limitations and challenges of creating chiptune music.

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Show Notes:

• Inverse Phase - https://www.inversephase.com/
• Bloop Museum - https://www.patreon.com/bloopmuseum
• Pretty Eight Machine - https://inversephase.bandcamp.com/album/pretty-eight-machine-se
• Shake Bit - https://inversephase.bandcamp.com/album/shakebit
• Inverse Phase Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inversephase/?hl=en
• BloopMuseum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloopmuseum/?hl=en
• Inverse Phase on Mastadon - https://hackers.town/@inversephase
• Bloop Museum on Mastadon - https://oldbytes.space/@bloopmuseum
• Plogue Plug-ins - https://www.plogue.com/
• Brendan Becker photo by Marjerie Becker - chiptography.com
• Saga Synth iOS App - https://audiokitpro.com/sagasynth/
• 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