x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

music music interviews

All Episodes

01:10:02

#23: Bedroom Producers Blog - Tomislav Zlatic, Editor...

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/06/06

Tomislav Zlatic is the creator and editor in chief of Bedroom Producers Blog, a website dedicated to sharing music making tips, software, and gear for music making enthusiasts and professionals alike. Over the years, BPB has been extremely supportive of my work, and we have even collaborated on a few projects. I had a chance to chat with Tomislav about writing, staying consistent, and our mutual love of old school video game chip music. Bonus Free Ableton Live Pack: Yamaha DD-8 Drums and Synths -

en

56:42

#22: Michael Harren - Composer and Performer

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/05/31

Michael Harren is a composer and performer from Brooklyn, New York. He combines classical and electronic components, plays piano for Sandra Bernhard, and produced a one-man theater piece called "The Animal Show." Michael recently returned from Moogfest and sat down with me for a conversation about making music. Bonus: Get a free Ableton Live Pack created from a Skype glitch during our conversation! Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Michael

en

01:19:25

#21: Cars and Trains -Tom Filepp

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/05/20

Tom Filepp makes music as Cars and Trains. He describes his sound as "electronic-folk toy-instrument live-looping craziness." I was originally drawn to Tom's music because of its combination of electronic and acoustic parts. In this episode, we discuss the creative process, some gear, and finding music in unlikely objects like cardboard boxes. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Cars and Trains - electronic-folk toy-instrument live-looping

en

22:41

#20: Why I Have a Money Back Guarantee (and You...

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/05/06

This is a little case study about how doing things that may seem counterintuitive can actually be productive. Sometimes we can win even if we lose or are cheated. Having a money-back guarantee on digital products leaves me open to the possibility that people could be buying my products and asking for their money back even if there is no problem. It's an easy scam. But in truth, I think the potential for this is much smaller than the benefits. In this episode I discuss how we can think outside the

en

47:36

#19: Jesse Brede Founder of Gravitas Recordings

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/05/03

It's all about community. People connecting, sharing ideas, collaborating and supporting each other. This is something Jesse Brede, founder of Gravitas Recordings, understands. I think we can all picture that stereotypical record label, with the stack of demos on a desk that just get shoveled into the trash without ever being heard. Gravitas Recordings is different. They want to hear new music and are looking for new artists all the time. They've found a unique way to reach the community of

en

02:04:39

#18: Eban Crawford aka Senator Jaiz

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/28

I spoke with Eban Crawford, who makes music as Senator Jaiz. Eban is bringing his workshop, "No Permission Needed," to Moogfest for the second year in a row. He has an awesome "grown up" music job at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. In this episode, we discuss a plethora of topics like his sound design work for the museum, which involved creating music to the flight data of an egret; his popular workshop for Moogfest; and creating imperfections in digital music. It was inspiring and

en

01:15:56

#17: Nuno Santos Imaginando Founder, Co-Creator of...

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/24

Nuno Santos is the creative force behind Imaginando, a company that makes applications for creating and controlling music. The latest project is DRC, a virtual analog synthesizer for mobile and desktop platforms. It allows you to create and edit sounds on any platform and access them from all other platforms. Imaginando also released a powerful Ableton Live controller called LK. In this episode, Nuno and I have a great conversation about building an app, how to create something featured packed

en

01:54:56

#16: pATCHES - Dan and Pierce - Ableton Live...

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/21

Dan Hilse and Pierce Porterfield are the creative forces behind pATCHES.zone, a website full of useful tutorials, sample packs, and Ableton Live Packs. What sets their site apart is the practicality of the information and the beautiful presentation. Every page has characteristic GIF images to help explain the concepts and ideas within the post. I had a chance to talk with Dan and Pierce about their work, making music, and how they approach delivering complex material in a world of ever-shrinking

en

14:35

#15: It's Not a Competition

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/18

Are you looking at fellow musicians, bands, dj, and producers as your competition? Stop! You'll get much further fighting the war with an army than as just one soldier. Think more about building community. In this episode, I talk about building community and adding value to others in order to grow. This episode was a bit of an experiment; it was recorded in my car during a commute. The audio quality is a little lower than I'd like, but I hope it doesn't distract from the important message! Listen

en

01:19:17

#14: Jason Timothy of MusicSoftwareTraining.com

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/15

Jason Timothy in that awesome The Jesus and Mary Chain t-shirt! Open up your minds, because Jason Timothy is about to fill it with gold. Jason is a professional music producer, DJ, Ableton Live coach, and author. He also runs the site MusicSoftwareTraining.com. What I like about Jason's work is that it's more than just tutorials on compressing kick drums, it is rooted in a philosophical stance on creativity and productivity. You could easily read his blog about music production and apply it to any

en

01:42:27

#13: Animus Invidious of PerforModule

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/13

I had a chance to talk with Animus Invidious of PerforModule for the podcast. Animus and I have collaborated on a few Ableton Live Packs in the past. His work on PerforModule is both unique and extremely useful. On the show we had a chance to discuss digital hoarding, the importance of organization, and how to make use of the tools we have. Animus is generously providing a download and explanation of his intricate Elemental Mixing Spreadsheet that ensures he makes use of all the tools in his

en

01:14:33

#12: Uri Nachmias creator of Sonic Logic

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/09

Uri Nachmias is the creator of Sonic Logic, an iPad app that allows you to build your own custom MIDI controller. We had a great discussion about creating apps, balancing features and simplicity, and the lost art of getting to know a piece of gear. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Sonic Logic - completely customizable MIDI controller app Knob Lab - iOS app for creating customized layout of MIDI knobs "Making a Salad" Inbalance - The

en

01:17:33

#11: Charlie McCarron, Host of Composer Quest

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/07

One of the great podcasts for songwriters and producers is Composer Quest. The show tackles making music from all different angles and takes wisdom from the host, Charlie McCarron, and a wide array of guests. Recently the show finished its final episode with a 12-city world tour. I had the pleasure to speak with Charlie about music, his work, and the community of musicians he met while hosting Composer Quest. Listen on iTunes or Stitcher or Google Play Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes:

en

01:13:59

#10: Chat with Ben Burnes

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/04/02

Episode 10 is a special episode because it's the first conversation! I had the privilege to speak with Ben Burnes about creativity, chip music, growing as an artist and more. Ben is a composer and active YouTuber with some very interesting ideas on making music and the creative process. I first heard of Ben on the late, great Composer Quest podcast. It was a real treat chatting with Ben. He is no joke. Ben is putting out tons of useful content every week. Listen in to his words of wisdom and be

en

18:24

#9: Share Your Secrets

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/03/30

When we come up with something new and unique, it's tempting to hide it away and keep it for ourselves. But I think that if we give away our secret tricks it can actually help us grow as artists. Also, it's a great way to help other artists grow. And who knows, something you share could very well come back to you in a new form and ultimately inspire you again!

en

31:21

#8: Focus on What You Can Control

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/03/27

What is your definition of success as a musician? Are your goals undermining your ability to find success? In this episode, we talk about what kinds of goals can help you find success and what kinds of goals may be dooming you to failure. It's all about a change in mindset and how a few words from Steve Martin could make all the difference! Support the Music Production Podcast on Patreon Show Notes:

en

28:41

#7: Ditch the Template; Break the Routine

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/03/23

Let's play devil's advocate to our last episode on streamlining and maximizing our music production time. Today I want to go against a lot of important productivity tips, such as creating templates, routines, and patterns, in order to find new inspiration. Breaking a routine and changing patterns can allow us to climb out of a rut and see things with new perspective. For today's episode, let's ditch the template and break the routine! Support the Music Production Podcast on Patreon Show Notes:

en

38:18

#6: Maximizing Your Music Production Time

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/03/21

Last time we spoke about creating time for music making. On this episode we will discuss how you can make the most of that time once you have it. Support the podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Creating Custom Templates in Ableton Live Free Ableton Live Channel Strip Suggested Device Defaults by Patches Best Ableton Live Shortcuts by Patches Free Egg Shaker Loops by Patches The AbletonOp Real Clap 200 Free Finger Snaps Foundational Drum Beats Sample Pack Drum Fills Sample Pack 50 Rut-Busting Tips

en

47:14

#5: Let's Get Time on Your Side

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/03/18

How do you find time to make music? We all live busy lives. Producing music is so time-consuming! Here are some tips, techniques, and tricks you can use to find and maximize your time for making music. Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Your Turn To Hold Me Accountable - LifeHacker War of Art by Steven Pressfield Rescue Time Seconds Pro High Intensity Interval Timer

en

45:50

#4: To Go Pro or Not To Go Pro

Music Production Podcast ·

2017/03/11

Do you want to make a living making music? Yea? Really? Are you sure? What does it mean to "go pro?" What are the positive and negative consequences of success? Here are some thoughts on what it means to become a professional, as well as a surprisingly relevant reading of Shakespeare's "To Be or Not To Be" soliloquy in Hamlet. Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: "To Be or Not To Be" Seth Godin on the Moment with Brian Koppelman

en

423 results

Similar Podcasts

Happy Hour

Mechanical Music Radio

#WhoIs with DJ Quicksilva

Unruly Podcast Network

The Scene Projects

The Scene Projects

No Cover Charge Podcast

Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll