321: Why Creative Constraints Can Make You A Better Songwriter & Producer – Bryan Hinerdeer

Most musicians think creativity needs freedom. No rules. No limits. No one telling you what to make. But sometimes the opposite is true. Sometimes the thing that makes

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319: What Mastering Actually Does To Your Music – Maor Appelbaum

What does mastering actually do? For a lot of self-recording artists, the answer is something like: Make it louder. Add some polish. Make it ready for Spotify. And

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318: What Artists Actually Need From A Modern Music Producer – Pablo Lopez Figueroa

What does a music producer actually do? For some artists, the answer is still: Record the band. Choose microphones. Make things sound good. Mix the song. But that

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317: Sounding Professional Doesn’t Mean Generic, Boring, Or “Overproduced” – Domi Schreiber (MyKungFu)

When musicians say they want their recordings to sound professional, what do they actually mean? Clear? Loud? Polished? Perfectly edited? Similar to the biggest records in their genre?

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316: What Great Drummers Do Differently – Michi Dreilich

A great drum performance is not just accurate. It is not about playing the most impressive fill, staying perfectly on the grid or hitting every note exactly as

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315: Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album – Fabian Valentini (Max im Parkhaus)

Why Most Bands Never Finish Their Album Finishing an album isn’t usually a technical problem. It’s rarely because musicians aren’t talented enough. More often, it’s perfectionism, uncertainty, endless

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297: Connor Daniel (Avril Lavigne, Yellowcard, Simple Plan) On Modern Rock Production, Working At A High-End Studio, And Making Killer Records On A Bedroom Setup

In this episode, we’re joined by Connor Daniel - an LA-based writer, producer, and engineer, working closely with John Feldmann, while also producing and mixing records from his own home

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291: Music Marketing Real Talk With Jesse Cannon – How To Actually Get Your Music Heard

In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Cannon - producer, engineer, author, YouTuber (Musformation), and one of the most respected music marketing strategists today. You've hit a

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288: Danny Gomez: From Brian May to Dirty Boy Pedals – Turning Obsession Into Opportunity

In this inspiring and entertaining episode, Benedikt and Manel talk to guitarist, product designer, and entrepreneur Danny Gomez - a true example of what happens when obsession meets

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282: The “Audio Nomad” Ady Parzentny: Building A Unique Career In Music Production, Van Life & Finding Home

Ady Parzentny (Hit The Road Music Studio) is back again on the podcast! This time we’re talking about his brand-new book "Audio Nomad" and the crazy journey that

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