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Mike Indovina

  • 55 minutes 11 seconds
    Pete Min: Being in Service to the Music

    Pete Min is a recording engineer, producer and label owner based in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. His label Colorfield Records features artful collaborative explorations with musicians in unlikely configurations. 

    Pete’s studio Lucy’s Meat Market has become one of the most in demand spots for recording among a subset of musical artists with LA ties ranging from Ben Wendel and Larry Goldings to Andrew Bird and Feist.

    Min started Colorfield Records to pursue a less traditional approach to recording, one that he refers to as “sculpted chaos.”

    He says, “I want what’s in the subconscious. I don’t want it ironed out. When people are just doing it and it’s coming out, that’s what I’m interested in.”

    Since launching in 2021 the label has released records by Abe Rounds, Larry Goldings, Mark Guiliana, Sam Gendel, Anthony Wilson, Brad Allen Williams and others. 

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Starting a studio business
    • Getting your first clients
    • Capturing improved music
    • Not sticking to songwriting “formulas”
    • Embracing spontaneity
    • Optimizing your studio space for speed and creativity
    • Being in service to the music, not your audio skills
    • Why you should avoid using compression while recording

    To learn more about Pete Min, visit: https://petemin.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Check out Samply here: http://samply.app/?utm_source=mym

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

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    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

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    9 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 50 minutes 44 seconds
    Cody McWaters: Helping Artists Define Their Sound

    Cody McWaters is an ARIA award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, and musician based in Brisbane, Australia. 

    Under the mentorship of ARIA award-winning producer, Doug Roberts (INXS, John Farnham, Boom Crash Opera), Cody spent his formative years gaining an insight into a range of production approaches and the importance of nurturing musical relationships that play a strong role in developing the sound of emerging artists.

    With a talent for understanding and developing artists’ sounds, Cody has established himself as a leading engineer and producer in the Brisbane area, working closely with the likes of King Stingray, Selfish Sons, and Osaka Punch. His relaxed and easygoing approach provides a calm atmosphere in any creative environment, allowing artists to create and explore comfortably, resulting in the best musical outcome.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Working in multiple genres
    • Helping artists define their sound
    • Working under Doug Roberts (INXS)
    • Using gear that you don’t think should work
    • Working with artists like The Chats and FELONY
    • Focusing on clarity in a mix
    • Not being afraid to mute tracks
    • Stepping outside of your comfort zone as an engineer
    • Top-down mixing
    • How to have perspective on your own mixes

    To learn more about Cody McWaters, visit: https://www.codymcwaters.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    2 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Gordon Raphael: Embracing the Magic of Raw Recordings

    Gordon Raphael is best known for producing Is This It and Room On Fire by The Strokes and Regina Spektor’s ingenious Soviet Kitsch. He was born in New York, grew up in Seattle, and now lives in West Yorkshire, UK. From the age of 13, Gordon has been a keyboard player and later became obsessed with analog synthesizers, recording, and songwriting. His band Sky Cries Mary played a form of tribal space rock, with a 1960s-style multi-projector light show during the grunge scene in Seattle. This summer (2024) he released his 12th solo album, now streaming worldwide.

    Gordon’s memoir, The World is Going To Love This (Up From The Basement With THE STROKES) was published in London by Wordville Press in 2022. Stories in his book include meeting Wendy Carlos and Dr. Robert Moog, detailed conversations from the recording sessions for Is This It, working with Ian Brown, Skin, The Libertines, Ian Astbury, and many others. Gordon has always taken a unique approach in his musical tastes as well as his production methods— which have kept him well outside of the traditional music industry!

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Working on your own music vs. working on music from others
    • Being critical of your own music
    • Dealing with rejection
    • Pushing forward even when you don’t have everything figured out
    • Perfectionism vs. control
    • Finding the magic in raw recordings
    • Working with The Strokes
    • Getting the vocal sound of The Stokes
    • Using saturation during the tracking stage
    • Getting tight drum sounds
    • The benefits of recording live-off-the-floor
    • His special drum room mic technique
    • Having a minimalistic approach, even when working with lots of equipment
    • How he tackles compression in his mixes
    • Embracing imperfections

    To learn more about Gordon Raphael, visit: https://www.gordotronic.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    25 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 49 seconds
    Alex Venguer: Creating Balanced, Organic Mixes

    Alex Venguer is an engineer who is comfortable with recording and mixing as small or large a project as can come and who has had great experience working with the top names in styles as varied as jazz, rock, folk, classical, pop, hip hop, broadway, R&B, electronic, film scores and many others.

    Some examples of the artists he's worked with include: Sting, John Legend, Maria Schneider, Marcus Miller, Aretha Frankiln, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Renee Fleming, Juan Luis Guerra, Herbie Hancock, Lady Gaga, Woody Allen, Philip Glass, Christian McBride, Cassandra Wilson, Sufjan Stevens, Regina Spektor, Train, Punch Brothers, My Brightest Diamond, Loudon, Martha and Rufus Wainwright, John Patitucci, Hildur Guonadottir, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mark Ronson, Carter Burwell and many others. 

    In 2009 he was awarded a Grammy for recording and mixing Loudon Wainwright III's record "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Pool Project" ("Best Traditional Folk"), then, in 2010 he won his second Grammy for John Legend & The Roots album "Wake Up" ("Best R&B") and in 2018 he won his first Latin Grammy for Pedro Giraudo’s “Vigor Tanguero” (Best Tango Album) which he produced, recorded and mixed. Two years later, in 2020 he won his second Latin Grammy for Gustavo Casenave’s album “Fuelle y Cuerda” (Best Tango Album) and his third Grammy for his work on the score for the film “Joker” (Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media). He’s also been involved in various other Grammy winning and nominated albums such as “Barbie” with Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa, Maria Schneider's "Sky Blue", John Legend's "Evolver" and the song "Shine," Punch Brother's "The Phosphorescent Blues" as well as the cast albums for the Broadway productions of "Shrek" and "9 to 5" and Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble “Sing Me Home” which he helped produce and record.

    Besides working on records and Broadway cast albums, he’s also been very involved in various movies and tv shows such as “Joker,” “Barbie”, “A Dog’s Purpose,” “Mother,” “The Revenant,” “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “Fosse/Verdon,” “Little Voice" and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Studying the techniques of other productions
    • The role of a producer vs engineer in the modern-day
    • Making organic-sounding mixes
    • Not overdoing your processing
    • Hearing small mix details in an untreated toom
    • How to optimize your home studio on a budget
    • Focusing on frequency balance, rather than on the instruments
    • Getting the groove of a song right in a mix
    • Setting up ambiance to make your audience feel like they’re in a specific environment with the artist
    • Determining what effects to use
    • Should you use pre-delay on reverb?
    • How to approach room micing for size and frequency balance

    To learn more about Alex Venguer, visit: https://alexvenguer.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    18 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 56 minutes 26 seconds
    James Meslin: Creating Massive Guitar Tones

    James 'Jimmy T' Meslin is a Grammy winning recording engineer, mixer, and live sound engineer. While his range of work supersedes any one genre, his best known work is with prog-metal giants, Dream Theater. With years of experience in recording studios and international touring, JTM's goal remains simple - make great sounding records and mix inspiring shows that are true and authentic to the artist.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Working with Dream Theatre
    • Being a playback engineer
    • Backing Tracks: Why big artists use them
    • Having a practical approach to recording
    • Navigating family life while working on the road and in the studio
    • How to get massive guitar tones
    • James’ approach to multi-micing guitar cabinets
    • Why you should always record with a DI
    • Using microphones instead of EQ
    • Maintaining phase relationships when multi-micing
    • Focusing on getting great performances, rather than fixing in editing

    To learn more about James Meslin, visit: https://www.jamesmeslinaudio.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    11 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 56 minutes 37 seconds
    Sean Johnson: How to Be a Better Singer

    Sean Johnson got his start as a musician who toured the world multiple times with his DIY Bands, covering everything from pop to metal.

    Since then, he has gone on to become a vocal coach who has helped over 4,000 students unlock their true voice.

    His content and lessons have been part of multiple YouTube channels with a combined subscriber count of over 800,000 subscribers

    He has also been repeatedly featured on publications such as:

     Metal Injection, MetalSucks, Esquire Magazine, The Chive, TubeFilter, and the covetous front page of Reddit

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Learning to sing
    • How your emotions affect your ability to sing much more than you might think
    • Understanding the mechanics of your voice
    • Getting in the headspace for optimal singing
    • How to sing in key and correct pitch issues
    • Controlling your volume
    • How to prevent vocal burnout
    • Preventing issues such as sibilance and lip smacks

    To learn more about Sean Johnson, visit: https://www.vocalacademy3.com/

    To get a free vocal lesson with Sean, visit: https://funnel.vocalacademy3.com/masteryourmixlesson

    To get his free Vocal Essentials Course, visit: https://www.vocalacademy3.com/masteryourmix

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    4 September 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Doug Weier: How to Make Your Tracks Sound Huge

    Doug Weier is a 3 time grammy nominated mix engineer based in Nashville, TN. With over 15 years of experience, Doug has had 21 billboard #1 singles to date spanning over 63 weeks. Notable artists include Walker Hays, Gary Levox, Claire Rosinkranz, Josh Ross, Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Anberlin, The Maine and many more.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Polishing mix “turds”
    • Relying on “hacks” in mixing
    • Making tracks feel wide
    • Slotting your instruments for frequency balancing
    • Using saturation instead of EQ
    • Where in the song to start mixing
    • Mixing with limiters
    • Checking your mixes on crappy speakers
    • Our go-to reference tracks
    • Using the Waves S1 imaging tool
    • Mixing with filters applied to the mix to help with mix translation

    To learn more about Doug Weier, visit: https://www.dougweier.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    28 August 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Ian Shepherd: Creating Dynamic Mixes & Masters

    Ian Shepherd is a British mastering engineer and MD at Mastering Media Ltd. Over the course of his career he has worked on thousands of CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays for all of the major record labels, TV stations and independents, including several number one singles and award-winning albums. He also runs the popular Production Advice website, and hosts The Mastering Show podcast.

    He is a fierce critic of the so-called Loudness Wars, and in 2010 founded Dynamic Range Day, an online event intended to raise awareness of the issue.

    He has developed several acclaimed mastering plugins with MeterPlugs: Perception AB, which received an AudioMedia Gear Of The Year Award; Dynameter which helps users achieve optimal audio dynamics for their music and the Loudness Penalty website, plugin and Studio desktop application. 

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Common mastering mistakes
    • Why a “one size fits all” method doesn’t work in mastering
    • Simplifying your mastering chain
    • Should you factor in loudness during the mixing stage?
    • How to find a good balance of loudness and volume
    • What to focus on in order to create consistency between tracks on an album
    • Keeping perspective and objectivity when mastering your own music
    • What does “translation” really mean? What you need to be listening for
    • Making “one master to rule them all”: How does this account for various listening scenarios (eg. non-normalized streaming and/or clubs)?
    • Dynamics vs. loudness
    • How to know if your tracks have a good dynamic range
    • The problem with aiming for “target levels”

    To learn more about Ian Shepherd, visit: http://www.productionadvice.co.uk/about

    http://www.themasteringshow.com

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Plugins mentioned in this episode:

    Dynameter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-3.html

    Loudness Penalty - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-5.html

    Perception AB - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-2.html

    K Meter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-4.html

    LCAST Loudness Meter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-6.html

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    21 August 2024, 4:00 am
  • 44 minutes 9 seconds
    Marcela Rada: The Role of Education in Audio

    Marcela is a talented and accomplished audio engineer with experience both in the studio and the classroom teaching university-level students the skills of becoming professional audio engineers and music producers. She has worked across music genres recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio for independent artists. Marcela also has experience in and a passion for creating immersive audio environments using software and speaker configurations that can be utilized in both live rooms and on recordings.

    Marcela has taught music production and audio engineering at Algonquin College, Interlochen Centre for the Arts, Berklee College of Music, and the University of Lethbridge. She is passionate about using the latest audio and video technology to create innovative and immersive projects and is constantly expanding her knowledge through academic research.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Do you need schooling to get jobs in the music industry?
    • Approaching education as an investment
    • Work/life balance
    • How to strengthen your audio skills
    • Why you should experiment within different areas of the audio industry
    • The future of audio education
    • Embracing AI in music production
    • Creating standards for immersive audio

    To learn more about Marcela Rada, visit: https://marcelarada.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    14 August 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Piper Payne: Understanding the Vinyl Manufacturing Process

    Piper Payne, a Mastering Engineer based in Nashville, TN, is known for her dedication to audio quality and equality. After moving her mastering studio to Nashville, she ventured into vinyl manufacturing, opening Physical Music Products, which, through Piper's innovations, has set industry-leading turn times and quality benchmarks. As a former National Trustee of the Recording Academy and Co-Chair of the P&E Wing Steering Committee, Piper actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the industry. With a background in music and a focus on technical excellence, she approaches mastering and manufacturing as a blend of feel and precision. Piper shares her expertise in mastering and recording as an esteemed audio professor and frequent guest lecturer. Her impressive discography includes notable artists like Janis Ian, Madame Gandhi, Dolly Parton, The Go-Go's, and more.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Working your way into the mastering industry
    • Building your client base
    • Focusing on your niche
    • The power of being accessible
    • Starting a vinyl pressing company
    • The process of manufacturing vinyl records
    • What mastering engineers and artists need to know in order to ensure the highest quality results with vinyl pressing
    • Should you mono your bass tracks or not?
    • What frequencies are problematic with volume?
    • Can you trust the manufacturer to preserve the quality of your masters?
    • How much time do you need to factor into your album-release schedule for vinyl manufacturing?

    To learn more about Piper Payne, visit: https://www.piperpayne.com/ and https://www.physicalmusicproducts.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    7 August 2024, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Jermaine Hamilton: Working in Niche Audio Services

    Jermaine Hamilton is a seasoned music engineer-producer who began his career in the early 2000’s. With a rich portfolio that includes projects with iconic bands such as Green Day, U2, and artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, and Trippie Redd, Jermaine has established himself as a versatile and skilled professional in the music industry. His expertise extends beyond music, having worked on projects for major companies like Disney, the New York Times, NPR, Audible, and the Wall Street Journal. Additionally, his talents have been sought after in the video game industry, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel across various media platforms.

    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

    • Working at Green Day’s studio
    • Splitting guitar signals
    • Overcoming obstacles throughout his career
    • Diversifying your services
    • Balancing feast and famine cycles in your business
    • Getting into commercial audio
    • Finding niche audio services
    • Relying on word of mouth
    • Maintaining work/life balance
    • Knowing when to optimize your processes
    • Preventing burnout
    • Setting client boundaries
    • How to find clients in small niches

    To learn more about Jermaine Hamilton, visit: https://jermainehamilton.com/

    For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/

    Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/

    Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/

    Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:

    Subscribe to the show:

    Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to [email protected]

    Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

    31 July 2024, 4:00 am
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