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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.

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01:11:39

Serato's Nick Maclaren on Music Tech and Development

Music Production Podcast ·

2025/01/14

Nick Maclaren is the Chief Strategy Officer for Serato. Nick talked about his experiences as a DJ and how it lead him to become a Serato user. We discuss Serato's new multi-fx plug-in Hex FX. Nick also spoke about the technological developments that have changed DJing and music production, and the challenges that lie ahead as tech gets more and more powerful. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Serato - https://serato.com Serato Hex FX - https://serato.com/hex-fx Creativity a Short and

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01:07:41

Building Worlds with Music - Landman Composer Andrew...

Music Production Podcast ·

2025/01/02

Andrew Lockington is a film and television composer who composed the scores for many films including blockbuster hits City of Ember, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Sandreas, and Rampage, as well as hit television shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Special Ops: Lioness, and his latest Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton. He also created the opening theme for Amazon Prime's Monday Night Hockey. Andrew's work is known for its creativity and attention to detail. We spoke about some of those techniques

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04:27

Echoes of a New Beginning - Jamuary 1 Prompt

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2025/01/01

It’s time for #Jamuary2025, a challenge to make and share music for as many days as you can during January. I’ll be sharing the prompts I am giving to my Music Production Club here on the podcast. Whether you are keeping up with the Jamuary challenge or using these prompts sometime in the future, I hope they help inspire you to make some new music! Join the Music Production Club to get the downloads and access to a supportive community of fellow music makers: https://brianfunk.com/mpc Good luck

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26:02

Be 31x More Creative with Jamuary2025!

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/12/31

It's time for Jamuary 2025! These 31 days of creativity will dramatically increase your creativity. Here are some lessons, tips, and takeaways that will help you prepare to make the most of the Jamuary challenge. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book My Free Ableton Live Packs - https://brianfunk.com/free-ableton-live-packs Finish February Workshop at Ableton Pasadena Headquarters -

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49:07

The Threat to New Music - David Rowell

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2024/12/16

David Rowell is a veteran music journalist who has worked as an editor and writer at the Washington Post for over 20 years. Stewart Copeland of the Police said "David Rowell is the kind of critic that scares us musicians. He really gets it, maybe even more than we do." David is here to talk about his new book The Endless Refrain: Memory, Nostalgia, and the Threat to New Music. In it he expores the popularity of legacy acts and tribute acts and the challenges it creates for new musicians trying to

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01:22:03

Live Performance and Collaboration with C4RP00L

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2024/12/03

C4RP00L is an alternative hip-hop band that combines hip-hop beats with electric guitar and bass. They've just released new music, Creature Mode: Vicious and Creature Mode: Velocity. I spoke with Danger, Renzo Starr, and Villian about their new releases and recent touring. We had a great discussion about writing music as a group and performing live. Please welcome C4RP00L to the Music Production Podcast. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: C4RP00L Website - https://www.c4rp00l.com C4RP00L

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59:32

Tyson Boorman - Getting Industry Standard Mixes for...

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Tyson Boorman is a mixing and mastering engineer for Nightowl Music Group. He is the author of The Objective Mix - Mix Like a Pro Without Pro Gear or Premium Plug-ins. Tyson teaches music production on his YouTube channel, Objective Mixing, and he also runs a podcast called Prolific Super Producer, where, in the very near future, I'll be a guest. Tyson and I spoke about his production philosophy of "skills over gear." We talked about the practical insights and messages from his book The Objective

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13:52

STOP Optimizing! Do THIS First!!

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/11/11

Let's get the big things right before we worry about the details. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: My First Album Project Nairb - Apple Music - Spotify My Second Album Forest Far - Apple Music - Spotify Music From Video is from my Passings EP - Apple Music - Spotify 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 -

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02:03:04

Ben Levin - Staying True to Yourself as an Artist

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2024/11/05

Ben Levin is a musician, visual artist, and educator. He runs the Ben Levin Music School where he hosts courses that help artists find their voice, finish music, and maintain and cultivate their love of music-making. Ben's YouTube Channel hosts his art, music, and educational content. His new album Heaven Heaven Heaven features indie, alternative rock music with 2 Fender Bass VIs at its core. Ben and I explore the complexities of artistic identity, the challenges of navigating platforms like

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01:45:59

David Mash - Musician, Educator, Futurist

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2024/10/22

David Mash is a musician, composer, educator, technologist, and futurist. David worked at Berklee College of Music for 44 years, first as a teacher of guitar and jazz. Then he started the Music Synthesis department, which is now the Electronic Production and Design department. David was Berklee’s Assistant Dean of Curriculum for Academic Technology (BADCAT) in 1989, Vice President for Technology in 1997, Vice President for Technology and Education Outreach in 2006, and Senior Vice President for

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01:24:04

The Craft of Songwriting with Andrea Stolpe

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2024/10/08

Andrea Stolpe is a renowned, multi-platinum creative consultant whose methodology for songwriters and music artists has been taught worldwide. A writer with 20+ years of experience in the music industry, Andrea has written for such artists as Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, and Jimmy Wayne. She has turned her experience into award-winning online courses and live events as well as numerous articles, books, and resources. As one who has followed and learned from her for years, I really enjoyed speaking

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01:06:44

KIN TALA - Building an EP from Scratch

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/09/24

KIN TALA is a musical duo from Blackpool, England, who just released their debut EP, Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost. They created the album entirely on their own, learning to produce and mix along the way. I spoke with Dominic of KIN TALA about their new EP and the creative process they used to make it. Dom discussed how the duo did most of their learning on the fly and how they managed to inject their personality and style into the music. We talked about overcoming creative challenges and

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01:15:08

Ian Temple - Soundfly CEO on Overcoming Creative...

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/09/09

Ian Temple is the CEO and Co-Founder of the online music school, Soundfly. Soundfly offers courses in a variety of topics related to music-making and music production. Ian is a pianist, composer, and plays in the band Sontag Shogun. Ian and I spoke about the creative process and the challenges of making music. Ian shared insights about learning music and growing as a musician. He explained how we should embrace challenges and obstacles along the way and use them to our creative advantage. Listen on

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02:03:39

Corey Baker - aka Kill Paris, Musician, Producer,...

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/08/27

Corey Baker is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. Corey made a huge impact on the electronic music scene and toured the world as Kill Paris. He shares his workflow and techniques in his tutorials and courses, and hosts a weekly sample flip challenge. I spoke with Corey about his music, educational community, and production techniques. We discussed some of the newer features in Ableton Live 12.1, as well as the process of learning complex software to create music. Corey

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01:15:12

Thomas Glendinning - ELPHNT, Sound Designer, Music...

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/08/12

Thomas Glendinning is a music producer, educator, and sound designer. He creates some of the finest Ableton Live and Max for Live devices available at his site ELPHNT. Tom recently released his new album Micro((osmos under the name Conso/e. Tom joined me for a 3rd conversation on the Music Production Podcast to talk about his new album and some of his latest Max for Live creations, including Essentials. We spoke about the fun and challenges of creating music and devices. Tom shared some great

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01:24:53

Michelle Moog - Bob Moog Foundation, History of Moog...

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/07/30

Michelle Moog is the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation and daughter of synthesis pioneer Bob Moog. The Bob Moog Foundation’s Mission Statement is to inspire creative thinking by providing interactive educational experiences at the intersection of science, music theory, history, and innovation. Michelle helped bring the organization from a volunteer-driven, grassroots effort to the educational and historical preservation force it is today. Michelle and I spoke about the Bob Moog

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56:01

Carter Vail - Musician, Songwriter on his new album...

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/07/16

Carter Vail is a musician, producer, and video creator. His fast-paced, lighthearted short-form songs have garnered him hundreds of thousands of followers across social media. His new album, 100 Cowboys, combines upbeat music with emotional lyrics that document a difficult breakup. Carter shares his songwriting process, thoughts on collaboration, and why he chooses to work fast and be prolific in his creative process. This episode is sponsored by Baby Audio, makers of incredible music software. Use

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01:53:03

David Alexander - Audio Engineer, Producer, Musician

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/07/05

David Alexander is an audio engineer, producer, and musician originally from Portland, Oregon and now based in Los Angeles. He has over 20 years of experience working in all genres, with roots in the subcultures of hardcore and punk. David shares his unique blend of technical skills and creative philosophy on social media. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: David Alexander's Site - http://davidalexander.lol David's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@davidalexander2k9 David's Instagram -

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01:43:52

Evan Frankfort - Songwriter, Sound Designer, Film and...

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/06/27

Evan Frankfort is a Songwriter, Sound Designer, and TV and Film Composer. His TV and film credits include Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild, The Harlem Globetrotters: Pay it Forward, 90210, and The 100. He writes music and plays in the indie rock band The Spiritual Machines. He has collaborated with diverse artists including Warren Zevon, The Bangles, Rancid, and Liz Phair. Evan and I spoke about his passion for creating music and his ongoing search for the creative lightning strike. He shares

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02:05:03

Francis Preve: The Man in the Synth

Music Production Podcast ·

2024/06/21

Francis Preve is a sound designer, producer, and synthesizer programmer. He programs factory presets for the leading synthesizer manufacturers including Sequential, Roland, Korg, Oberheim, Serum, and many more. He is the Section Lead of Digital Composition at Austin Community College. Francis releases sound packs through his company SympleSound. His latest release, Serum Models, turns the popular synthesizer into a hyper-realistic physical modeling synth. In our 4th conversation on the Music

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