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Face Your Ears

Face Your Ears Podcast

"Face Your Ears" is an ongoing podcast for musicians who want to bring their creative ideas to life regardless of age, experience or know-how. Join Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella as they "talk shop" with regards to the ins and outs of music creation. The conversations are approachable, fun and informative! Topics range from the technical to the practical, peppering in the anecdotal, philosophical and beyond. Be part of the conversation by listening to the Podcast, sharing with friends and connecting

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Episode 45: AI Landscape

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2026/03/31

Send us Fan Mail AI Music on Streaming Platforms: Bandcamp’s Ban, Spotify’s Embrace, and the AIODE Session-Musician Tool Hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella begin by briefly discussing busy studio work and Justin's new Logic Pro Launch Pad course at logicprolaunchpad.com, then sharing recent podcast listener cities worldwide. The episode turns to AI in music, contrasting Bandcamp’s stated policy (posted January 13, 2026) banning music generated wholly or in substantial part by AI and ...

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Episode 44: Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to Song

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2026/02/24

Justin Launches Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to Song The focus of this episode is Justin’s new beginner course, “Logic Pro Launchpad: From Setup to Song,” created over about a year and a half and finished with help from Rich as an accountability partner. Justin explains the course is for absolute beginners and covers setting up Logic Pro, recording and editing audio and MIDI, using built-in instruments, plugins, and loops, plus simple mixing and mastering, culminating in creating and exp...

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Episode 43: New Year New Tools

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2026/01/27

Kickstarting 2026: New Year, New Tools In the first episode of 2026, Rich and Justin discuss their achievements in 2025, including reaching over 2,150 downloads in 50 countries. They introduce the concept of an 'accountabilibuddy' to help each other stay on track with their respective projects: Rich's single and Justin's Logic Pro course. They also highlight the project management tool Wrike for organizing tasks, and Boombox, a collaboration tool for musicians to provide specific feedback on...

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Episode 42: Face Your Year 2025

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2025/12/30

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic reflect on their highlights and challenges in 2025, discuss new tools and plugins they've discovered, and share their plans for 2026. They touch on various topics including AI in music, tips for improving workflow, and their favorite podcast episodes of the year. The episode also includes insights into using Descript for editing and the importance of having accountability partners in creative projects. Tune in...

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Episode 41: CLEVETOBERFEST

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2025/11/25

Organizing a Live Music Event: Insights from CLEVETOBERFEST In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella share their experience organizing and executing a live music event, CLEVETOBERFEST. They discuss essential aspects such as planning, obtaining permits, securing locations, organizing equipment, setting up audio routing schematics, and managing live sound. They also touch on the importance of rehearsals, using DI boxes, and getting the most out of aud...

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Episode 40: Free Stuff!

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2025/10/28

Exploring Free Music Production Tools: DAWs, Instruments, Effects, and Loops In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Ho and Rich Bozic discuss the abundance of free digital recording resources available for music production. They recount their recent musical projects, including performances and upcoming releases. The main topic explores various free digital audio workstations (DAWs), software instruments, audio effects, and loop resources. Justin and Rich highlight specif...

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Episode 39: Song Scaffolding

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2025/09/30

Song Scaffolding: Methods and Tools for Aspiring Musicians In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella delve into the concept of song scaffolding, exploring structured approaches for songwriting. Topics include comparing strophic and through-composed songs, employing the SIMPLE method for song creation, analyzing existing songs for inspiration, and utilizing various tools in DAWs like Logic Pro to facilitate the songwriting process. Whether you'r...

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Episode 38: Releasing A Song

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2025/08/26

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella discuss the essentials of releasing music to the world. The duo delve into the foundational steps for music distribution, highlighting platforms like DistroKid, TuneCore, and CD Baby, and the importance of having your audio files, artwork, and genre details in order. They also cover copyright essentials and explore various strategies and tools for promoting your music, including social media, playlist promotio...

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Episode 37: Production Pitfalls

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2025/07/29

Avoiding Production Pitfalls in DIY Music In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella discuss various challenges and common pitfalls in music production. They provide insights on maintaining effective communication, avoiding overthinking, and resisting the temptation to tweak endlessly. The conversation highlights the necessity of clear protocols, timeframes, and methods of communication, particularly in collaborative projects. They also celebrate the ...

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Episode 36: Marc Matthews

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2025/06/24

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich and Justin welcome Marc Matthews, a prolific producer and the host of the Inside the Mix podcast. They delve into Marc’s journey in the music industry, discussing his extensive experience in mixing, mastering, and teaching. Marc shares valuable tips on preparing tracks for mastering, the benefits and challenges of AI in music production, and how to overcome self-doubt in creative projects. The episode is packed with advice for emerging...

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Episode 35: Producing On A Budget

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2025/05/27

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, the hosts Rich and Justin explore how to build a music production rig on a budget of $1000. They discuss two scenarios: one where a musician has a computer but no equipment, and another where the musician has no equipment or computer. Each host presents their proposed gear lists, sharing tips and websites for acquiring quality, budget-friendly music production equipment. They emphasize the importance of platforms like Reverb for used gear and rec...

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Episode 34: John Hildreth

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2025/04/29

Exploring Musical Stories with John Hildreth In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich and Justin are joined by the multi-talented musician John Hildreth. They discuss John's extensive background as a musician, songwriter, producer, and educator, as well as his unique instruments and recording setup in his home studio, 'The Blue Room.' John shares his insights on the use of AI in music, his memorable gigs, advice for budding musicians, and his latest musical releases. The con...

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Episode 33: Studio Maintenance

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2025/03/25

Studio Maintenance Tips In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella celebrate a milestone of over 2,000 downloads and share exciting news about their short video clips available on social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. The main topic delves into studio maintenance, discussing essential practices for both the physical and virtual realms of a studio setup. Highlights include tips for general cleaning, effective cable management, repair strat...

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Episode 32: AI Vocals

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2025/02/27

The Impact of AI Vocals on Music and Creativity In this episode of the 'Face Your Ears' podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic discuss the rapid advancements in AI technology, specifically focusing on AI's ability to generate and manipulate vocal performances. They debate the implications of AI-driven tools like Deep Seek and ACE Studio, which can now replicate and alter human vocals for a fraction of the cost previously required. The hosts express concerns about AI's role in potentia...

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Episode 31: New Year, New Tools

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2025/01/28

New Year, New Tools: Music Production Innovations for 2025In the first episode of 2025, hosts Rich and Justin kick off the new year by discussing exciting new tools in the music production world. They introduce three innovative tools: Hook Theory, Dubler 2 by Vochlea, and Muse. Hook Theory helps musicians with chord progressions and music theory, Dubler 2 allows users to convert their vocals into various instrument sounds in their DAW, and Muse enables seamless remote collaboration between ar...

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Episode 30: Face Your Year 2024

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2024/12/31

In this episode of 'Face Your Ears’, Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic reflect on the past year and discuss their plans for the year ahead. They recount memorable moments from previous episodes, including setting up a complex studio and launching their music production business, RJB Music Production. The conversation also delves into their future goals, which include Rich's aim to organize his projects with modern digital tools and Justin's ambition to create a course on Logic Pro. They highligh...

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Episode 29: DIY Home Studio Step-Up

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2024/11/26

Upgrading Your Home Studio: Interfaces, MIDI Controllers, and Essential SoftwareIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic provide updates on past guest Josh D'Elia and discuss tips for expanding a basic home studio setup. They cover key topics such as upgrading audio interfaces, incorporating MIDI controllers, and leveraging software like Loopback and macOS's AudioMIDI setup to enhance the recording experience. The episode includes practical advice fo...

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Episode 28: Virtual Instruments

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2024/10/29

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic dive into the world of virtual instruments. They discuss the creation and use of virtual instruments in modern music production, focusing on guitars, basses, pianos, and drums. They explore the nuances and techniques used to mimic real instruments' sounds and provide practical examples using various software tools such as Native Instruments' Kontakt and Logic Pro. Listen in as they showcase the versatility and...

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Episode 27: RJB Music Production

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2024/09/24

Introducing RJB Music Production: A New Era in Music CollaborationIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich and Justin celebrate surpassing 1,000 downloads and welcome their special guest, Burak Yildirmaz, a seasoned composer and mixing engineer. Together, they announce their new venture, RJB Music Production, and discuss the journey that brought them together. The team outlines their roles: Rich coaches and arranges vocals, Justin handles production and arrangements, and...

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Episode 26: Complex Studio Setup

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2024/08/27

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, Rich and Justin discuss the intricate process of setting up Justin's newly renovated studio at Man Made Random Studios in Michigan. They delve into the severe plumbing emergency that initiated the renovation, and how it presented an opportunity to modernize Justin's basement, including the studio space. This episode covers the detailed steps involved in setting up complex audio equipment, including the use of spreadsheets for planning, organizing...

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