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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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#225 Heymun: Musician, Producer, Teenage Engineering...

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2021/07/04

Heymun is a Malaysian-born, Sydney-based music composer, producer, and musician. She combines voice, found sounds, and her favorite pieces of gear in her music. She is an official Teenage Engineering Mentor, and shares her passion for music-making and gear. Heymun spoke about her unexpected and sudden musical career that was born out of a background in film studies. She details how she trusted her gut and went against the advice of so many by passing up powerful music opportunities because they

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01:49:39

#224: Alberto Chapa - Music Tech and Improv Comedy

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2021/06/29

Alberto Chapa is a musician and Ableton Certified Trainer in Austin, Texas. Alberto has helped countless students learn music production and build live performances. Alberto and I had a wide-ranging conversation about music production, teaching, and creativity. He discussed how he was able to turn the most challenging periods of his life into powerful growing experiences. Alberto also shared how his study of improvisational comedy has helped him become a better producer and a more natural teacher

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01:35:07

#223 Sterling Styles - Mobile Recording

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2021/06/27

Sterling Styles is a musician and producer who recorded his latest album using mostly mobile setups. Sterling took advantage of exciting recording locations, such as a cruise ship and a barbershop, to give his new album its own character. Sterling and I spoke about the benefits and challenges of recording with mobile setups. Sterling shared his thoughts on some of his favorite gear and how we can benefit from minimalistic recording setups. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify;

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01:45:31

#222: Bobby Huff - Music Surgery with Dr. Bob

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2021/06/22

Bobby Huff is a musician, producer, engineer, and songwriter who hosts the YouTube Channel Music Surgery with Dr. Bob. Bobby's unique blend of expert knowledge, experience, and humor has made his YouTube channel one of my favorites for learning new production techniques. Bobby and I had a great conversation covering a wide range of topics. We spoke about songwriting, producing, and some of our favorite producers. Bobby shared what he thinks it takes to be successful in this competitive business. It

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#221: How You Do One Thing is How You Do Everything

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2021/06/18

We are creatures of habit. Even the most difficult routines become our normal routine after some time. This is why we must pay close attention to the types of habits we are building. Are you working on being a more lazy person? Are you practicing always doing your best at whatever it is you are doing? In this episode, we talk about how we can become better musicians and producers while doing the most mundane tasks by focusing on core values and a solid work ethic. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or

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01:23:05

#220: Rob Parton - Plugged; Make Music Day

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2021/06/13

Rob Parton is a musician and producer who is actively building communities for fellow music producers. Rob hosts open jams through Plugged, a community for artists, educators, and young people interested in making music. Along with MixMash Studios, Rob and Plugged bring you Make Music Day on June 21st, 2021. It's a 24-hour track-making challenge with community-supplied samples. Sign up to be a part of it and/or contribute samples to the challenge. Rob and I spoke about Make Music Day and the

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#219: Connor Frost - Live Your Most Musical Life

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2021/05/31

Connor Frost is a musician and songwriter who coaches musicians through the various steps of writing, recording, and releasing their own original music. Connor is a prolific musician, releasing numerous albums and touring with his band Dizzy Bats. Connor and I had a great conversation about productivity, creativity, and completing goals. Connor shared some of his techniques and approaches that have helped his students realize their musical goals. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or

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#218: Your Attention is Being Held Hostage!

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2021/05/28

Today there are more distractions than ever. Our phones, apps, and favorite websites are constantly trying to claim our attention. In order to be productive musically, we need to be hyper-aware and protective of our attention. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: The Social Dilemma - https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224 Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc Music Production Podcast -

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02:00:29

#217: Jake Lizzio - Signals Music Studio

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2021/05/22

Jake Lizzio is a guitar teacher and YouTuber, who has a knack for explaining and demonstrating complex music theory concepts in a practical and easy-to-understand fashion. It was really fun to talk with Jake about guitar, music theory, and the growth of his YouTube channel. Jake's enthusiasm was in-line with the energy he brings to his teachings, and he shared some really profound insights about creativity, songwriting, and building skills. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify;

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#216: You Don't Have Writer's Block

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2021/05/15

If you've spent any time making music, at some point, you've probably felt like you have Writer's Block. It's the feeling that we just can't come up with anything; we are out of good ideas; we've lost our touch. I don't think it's real and I don't think you have it. In this episode, we use some mental jiu-jitsu to work our way out of this paralyzing feeling and get back to making music. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Underbelly: You Suck At

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#215: EQ or Compressor First?

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2021/05/08

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about whether to place an EQ before or after the Compressor. The answer is: it depends on the situation. Learn a bit about how each device works and how their order depends on your goals. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes: Website - https://brianfunk.com Free Channel Strip Ableton Live Rack: https://brianfunk.com/blog/channel-strip Ableton Live Pack Archive -

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#214: You Are Always Training Your Dog

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2021/04/27

Here's a short bit of wisdom I learned from a dog trainer that has helped me become a better music producer. Enjoy! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube 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 Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at My Store with the code: PODCAST Thank you for

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01:41:53

#213: Caspar Bock - Founder of Baby Audio

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2021/04/17

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. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show

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01:30:44

#212: Adam Rokhsar - Musician, Programmer, Animator

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2021/04/02

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. Listen

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01:39:17

#211: John Bartmann - Host of How I Make Music Podcast

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2021/03/29

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

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01:03:02

#210: Henny Tha Bizness and Kennard Garrett

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2021/03/19

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

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01:18:47

#209: Ned Rush 2

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2021/03/13

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

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#208: Kiana Corley - Singer-Songwriter

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2021/03/09

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

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#207: Jordan Rudess - Composer, Music Technologist,...

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2021/02/28

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

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#206: "Yes! And..." Improv Comedy and Music Production

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2021/02/13

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. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play or Spotify; watch on YouTube Show Notes:

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