The New Producers Podcast

One of the most frequently asked questions I get asked by my clients is: How do you want me to send you the files/session? Well in this video I talk through everything you need to do/include when sending me a song to mix. If you found this Podcast helpful please consider sharing it with a friend that might find the info useful! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

►► Download my FREE pdf gear list. Everything you need to start your home recording studio! → http://www.thehomestudiosetup.com/​ Get 7% off of your Distrokid membership when you use this link http://distrokid.com/vip/thenewproducers​ In this podcast, I will be sharing with you 4 Books that have seriously changed the way I think about my career in music! I am confident that these books will open your eyes when it comes to your own music career. Cheers!! If you have any questions about anything I discuss, please leave a comment down below and I'll be sure to get back to you! Join our Facebook group to get connected with like-minded creatives! https://www.facebook.com/groups/623702011789089 Contact: stephen@thenewproducers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

►► Download my FREE pdf gear list. Everything you need to start your home recording studio! → http://www.thehomestudiosetup.com/ Get 7% off of your Distrokid membership when you use this link http://distrokid.com/vip/thenewproducers In this podcast, I will be sharing with you everything that I feel I got right with my home studio and hopefully, this will spark some ideas on things you could implement in your recording/mixing studio Cheers!! If you have any questions about anything I discuss, please leave a comment down below and I'll be sure to get back to you! Join our Facebook group to get connected with like-minded creatives! https://www.facebook.com/groups/623702011789089/?source_id=341312812720562 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenewproducers/ Contact: stephen@thenewproducers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

►► Download my FREE pdf gear list. Everything you need to start your home recording studio! → http://www.thehomestudiosetup.com/ Get 7% off of your Distrokid membership when you use this link http://distrokid.com/vip/thenewproducers In this podcast, I'm going to be sharing my top mistakes I consistently made in my early twenties. My goal with this is that you can avoid some of the mistakes I made and make the most of your time in your twenties! If you have any questions about anything I discuss, please leave a comment down below and I'll be sure to get back to you! Join our Facebook group to get connected with like-minded creatives! https://www.facebook.com/groups/623702011789089/?source_id=341312812720562 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenewproducers/ Contact: stephen@thenewproducers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

►► Download my FREE pdf gear list. Everything you need to start your home recording studio! → http://www.thehomestudiosetup.com/ ►► Work with me → http://thenewproducers.com/services Get 7% off of your Distrokid membership when you use this link http://distrokid.com/vip/thenewproducers In this podcast, I will be sharing with you all of the mistakes I made when it came to building & operating my home recording studio. Hopefully, this will give you some ideas on areas to avoid when it comes to building your own studio! Cheers!! If you have any questions about anything I discuss, please leave a comment down below and I'll be sure to get back to you! Join our Facebook group to get connected with like-minded creatives! https://www.facebook.com/groups/623702011789089/?source_id=341312812720562 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenewproducers/ Contact: stephen@thenewproducers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

►► Download my FREE pdf gear list. Everything you need to start your home recording studio! → http://www.thehomestudiosetup.com/ Get 7% off of your Distrokid membership when you use this link http://distrokid.com/vip/thenewproducers In this Podcast, I will be showing you 6 ways to make money as a music producer. Figuring out how to monetize your production skillset can be challenging. My hope is that one of these ways will help you on your way to cracking the code. If you have any questions about anything I discuss, please leave a comment down below and I'll be sure to get back to you! Join our Facebook group to get connected with like-minded creatives! https://www.facebook.com/groups/623702011789089/?source_id=341312812720562 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenewproducers/ Contact: stephen@thenewproducers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

►► Download my FREE pdf gear list. Everything you need to start your home recording studio! → http://www.thehomestudiosetup.com/ Get 7% off of your Distrokid membership when you use this link http://distrokid.com/vip/thenewproducers In this Podcast, Stephen will be giving you his top 5 tips for leveling up your vocal recordings! Vocals are the focal point of most records so it's paramount to get the vocals sounding as good as possible! Leave in the comment section your top tip for getting amazing vocals! If you have any questions about anything I discuss, please leave a comment down below and I'll be sure to get back to you! Join our Facebook group to get connected with like-minded creatives! https://www.facebook.com/groups/623702011789089/?source_id=341312812720562 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenewproducers/ Contact: stephen@thenewproducers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

►► Download my FREE pdf gear list. Everything you need to start your home recording studio! → http://www.thehomestudiosetup.com/ In this episode, I will be talking about the top 5 mistakes I'm consistently seeing beginner artists, music producers, songwriters & mix engineers making. I have made all of these mistakes before and hope that you will learn from MY mistakes. I also share some practical ideas on how to correct your course. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In this podcast, I talk with Ainslie Grosser all about his mixing career. He shares tons of tips on getting the most out of your mix & also shares some invaluable career advice as well! Grab a pen & paper and enjoy this conversation with one of the best mix engineers in the audio industry! Here are a few of the artists he's worked with. Mute Math, for King & Country, Aaron Gillespie, Elevation Worship, the Afters, Plumb, Hillsong, Bethel Music & Jesus Culture Thanks again Ainslie!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In this podcast, Stephen talks about the power of collaboration in music and offers some suggestions on how to harness the power of collaboration in your music career. tools discussed include: Google Docs Audio Movers Zoom video chat Facetime I hope you find this helpful! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

Our guest this week is the super talented Cody Norris from Franklin, TN. Cody is a producer/writer & mastering engineer that has worked on tons of great records! Some of the artists he's worked with include Chris Tomlin, Brandon Heath, Aaron Shust & Kari Jobe just to name a few. In this interview, we talk about how Cody got started in the music industry, his approach to producing other artists and even a few nerdy gear questions! If you want to get in touch with Cody you can reach him here. https://codynorrismusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/codynorrismusic/ One way you can help us grow this podcast is to like & review us on your preferred podcast platform. We hope you enjoy this episode! Cheers!! The New Producers Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMjOPz4GbgOy5QnECKIwIpA The New Producers Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenewproducers contact: stephen@thenewproducers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In this podcast, Stephen talks about the risk of staying in your comfort zone and gives some practical ideas on how to break out and start pushing towards your dreams! This is a must-listen for any introverts out there! We hope this was helpful. If you have any questions on anything in this podcast please leave a comment below and we'll be sure to get back to you! Video format of this episode: https://youtu.be/4z2b_FR4Oeg DOWNLOAD FREE SAMPLE PACK https://mailchi.mp/cd2275d1d9c3/la-soundscapes Join our Facebook group where we share new resources & talk about our journey in this music industry! https://www.facebook.com/groups/23030... Contact: stephen@thenewproducers.com Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode #18 we discuss analog summing and why you SHOULD care ;) Full blog post here with downloadable audio examples: http://www.thenewproducers.com/blog/2018/3/20/analog-summing-and-why-you-should-care Links from this episode: Jeff Juliano / Dangerous Music set up: https://youtu.be/OQv24bYkdhY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode #17 of The New Producers podcast we discuss Stephen's exciting new opportunity in Nashville interning with Ed & Scott Cash(credits include Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Bethel Music, Crowder, Kari Jobe, Amy Grant, Jeremy Camp)! If you've ever wondered how to break through in the music industry this episode will give a first hand account of how Stephen landed this amazing gig. We also discuss a bit about our latest gear/plug in finds which include Stam Audio and the Overloud Dopamine plug in. Lots more content headed to our YouTube channel soon so go ahead and subscribe so you don't miss a thing: https://www.youtube.com/thenewproducers Links from this episode: Studio Design Forum: http://johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/index.php Stam Audio: http://stamaudio.com Overloud Dopamine: https://overloud.com/products/dopamine Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-n…d1021152408?mt=2 RSS Feed: feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundclo…087/sounds.rss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

We're back with Part 2 of the discussion around lessons learned from making our EPs. In this episode we discuss all things around distributing, promoting and marketing your music once your album is done. Some things discussed in this episode: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/621306 (this link will give you a 7% discount!) https://tonethreads.com https://www.undrtone.com Support the podcast by purchasing a sweet TNP T-Shirt or Hoodie! https://tonethreads.com/merch/thenewproducers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

We're back! Thanks so much for sticking with us while we finished up our albums. Things discussed in this episode: - Tips to improve the tracking process - External Summing vs Mixing In The Box - Should you master your own album? - What to look for in hiring a mastering engineer - Slate Digital VMS(how does it stack up against high end mics?) - UAD - Plug In Alliance - Massey - much more! Help support the show by picking up one of these awesome t-shirts or hoodies! https://tonethreads.com/merch/thenewproducers Check out our albums here: Mid August - https://itun.es/us/j-Mzib Halogen Hills - https://itun.es/us/sGkUib --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

*UPDATE: CATHY'S COURSE IS LIVE NOW! YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE: http://bit.ly/CathyHellerCourse In episode 14 of The New Producers Podcast we interview music licensing guru Cathy Heller. We discuss how she went from an aspiring artist moving to LA to making six figures licensing her music for film/tv/ads. Also in this episode: - What should you keep in mind when writing songs so that they will be best suited for licensing? - How important is production quality? - What should you keep in mind when looking for a licensing agent? - How to be your own advocate to get the most out of your licensing deal - How to research the people you need to get in touch with to license your music Links from this episode: www.cathyheller.com www.catchthemoonmusic.com www.advertolog.com www.imdb.com Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-producers-podcast/id1021152408?mt=2 RSS Feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:160650087/sounds.rss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode 13 of The New Producers Podcast we're joined by Taxi founder and CEO Michael Laskow. We dive into all things Taxi so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it is the right fit for you in your music career at this point. We also cover: - His time as an engineer working with Neil Young, The Bee Gees, & Eric Clapton! - The single most important lesson he learned from recording Neil Young about music. - What percentage of the opportunities that come through Taxi are for film/tv/ad placements? - Advice for current taxi members to make the most of your membership to set you up for success. Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-producers-podcast/id1021152408?mt=2 RSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:160650087/sounds.rss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode 12 of The New Producers Podcast we talk music production, business, licensing and overall networking to make a career in music with L.A. based indie artist Andrew Capra. Andrew just released a new EP "Longer Days" and he discusses the making of the album along with sharing a really unique experience he had where he was the session vocalist for the Slate Digital VMS demonstration at Vintage King Nashville. Opening song: "American Summer" by Andrew London: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/american-summer/id1112223268?i=1112223743 Closing Song: "High Tide" by Andrew London: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/high-tide/id1112223268?i=1112223759 Links from this episode: Andrew Capra: http://andrewcapra.com Andrew London: http://www.andrewlondonmusic.com Slate VMS: http://www.slatedigital.com/products/welcome-to-the-future-of-microphones/ Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-producers-podcast/id1021152408?mt=2 RSS Feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:160650087/sounds.rss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode #11 of The New Producers Podcast we dive into the art of self-producing. In particular, what challenges arise when working alone and how we can best address them to make sure we aren't working in isolation. We discuss the one major production mistake we see young engineers make that when corrected, can make life so much easier come time to mix. Links from this episode: NYC Mixing Masterclass with Fab Dupont: http://www.puremix.net/masterclass/may-2016-nyc-fab-dupont.html Focal Headphones: http://www.focal.com/usa/en/33-headphones Stream audio from your DAW to your phone: https://audre.io (thanks Jackie!) Stephen's song "The Atlantic" on Dance Moms: https://youtu.be/ehz5UqBgx9I Stream Audio from your DAW online with NiceCast: https://www.rogueamoeba.com/nicecast/ Be sure to send in your questions about all things Taxi for Michael Laskow for our upcoming episode to info@thenewproducers.com Watch the video version of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VPwQkcFQvD8 Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-producers-podcast/id1021152408?mt=2 RSS: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:160650087/sounds.rss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

Should you ever record for free? Can you run a home studio while you have a day job? How can you use your website and social media to advertise your studio? We tackle these questions in episode #10 along with the one major key that is just as important in your studio as the sound quality that you can produce. We wrap it all up with an inspiring story about the life of Albert Einstein that will get you fired up about the possibilities of the exciting times that we live in. Thanks for listening! Send questions about all things pro audio for future episodes to info@thenewproducers.com. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-producers-podcast/id1021152408?mt=2 RSS Feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:160650087/sounds.rss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

During a recent conversation of ours the question came up "when you're listening to a mix what elements stand out to you that make you think it is either amateur or pro?" We keyed in on 5 particular things that stand out to us and that's what we share in today's episode. Also, we end on an unexpected and pretty epic rant that we hope you'll enjoy :) As always thank you so much for listening! iTunes: The New Producers Podcast RSS Feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:160650087/sounds.rss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode #8 of The New Producers Podcast we discuss a fresh approach to mixing in the box that will help your home and project studio mixes compete with your favorite albums. Also, a review of Mix with the Masters subscription plan and Slate Audio Legends mixing course with Chris Lord-Alge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

Actionable tips for licensing your music for film / tv / ads from Lee Hester of Too Far Moon. In this episode: 0:56 - How Lee built lasting relationships with Music Supervisors 18:50 - What is the single most important element for making licensing work for a "modern musician?" 25:08 - The story behind Lee's song "Be OK" being featured in the film "Ashby" starring Mickey Rourke, Sarah Silverman & Emma Roberts. 27:38 - Why your music matters and how it can make a difference for people around the world. 43:29 - The unique effect used for the opening sound of "Be OK" that Lee created working with producer Brent Milligan in Nashville. 46:56 - Lee shares his experience of getting to write a song with Jon Foreman from Switchfoot at their studio "Spot X" in San Diego. Links from this episode: Connect with Lee at: https://www.facebook.com/TooFarMoon/ Too Far Moon on iTunes: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/part-001-lunar-shadows-ep/id920042261?app=itunes Too Far Moon on Apple Music: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/part-001-lunar-shadows-ep/id920042261?mt=1&app=music Too Far Moon on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AaRDmaqluzsiP8C32Vig1 The film "Ashby": https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/ashby/id1029095279?mt=6 Subscribe to The New Producers Podcast here: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-producers-podcast/id1021152408?mt=2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode 6 of The New Producers Podcast, we traveled to Wilmington, NC to Lee Hester's Logan Manor Studios to discuss all things Music Licensing. 1:00 - How Lee got his first song placement on a TV Show. 6:05 - The humble gear used for Lee's first 3 albums. 10:50 - What music supervisors are looking for in the music that you send them. 17:50 - Should you work with music libraries that re-title? 21:34 - How Lee continued to license his music after the initial placements on Dawson's Creek. 24:13 - Tips to make sure you contact the right music supervisors for your music and how to communicate effectively with them. 32:52 - Gracenote Database & Metadata - making sure your music files contain the information that is critical for music supervisors. 48:01 - Hear a sample of one of Lee's songs "Strong Enough" by Too Far Moon. Links from this episode: Lee's Music: https://www.facebook.com/TooFarMoon/ The Music Industry Registry that Lee used to find contact information for music supervisors: https://secure2.datafabrication.com/recordxpress/main_content.asp?/recordxpress/main_content.asp How to submit your CD information to the Gracenote Database: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/musician-tips/how-to-submit-your-track-information-to-gracenote-using-itunes-11/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode #5 of The New Producers Podcast we discuss music streaming services like Spotify & Apple Music, specifically if they are a good idea for us indie musicians to offer our music on. We go on to discuss further ideas of how to make your career as an indie band or artist sustainable in this ever changing music industry. Let us know what you guys are doing with your recent and upcoming releases. What's working for you? What isn't? Links from this episode: Halogen Hills(Stephen's Music): http://www.halogenhills.com Mid August(Josh's Music): http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/midaugust Bonfire Funds: https://www.bonfirefunds.com Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com Pledge Music: www.pledgemusic.com ​Patreon: https://www.patreon.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode #4 we interview Steve Deal about his #1 Country Album "Four Rivers." Hear the improbable story of how a bus driver in Australia used the power of relationships built over the years to independently produce and release an album that unseated Taylor Swift & Keith Urban from the top spot on the iTunes Country Music Charts. Links from this episode: www.stevedeal.com www.fiverr.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode #3 of The New Producers Podcast we discuss the hot topic of subscription based software in pro audio (Slate Digital in particular). We discuss all the pros and cons and try to help decide who should stick to the perpetual license purchasing platform and who should take advantage of the new subscription based plans. Let us know what you guys decide works best for you and your studio! You guys are amazing and in less than two months have helped grow this community beyond our wildest dreams. To celebrate, we're launching our first giveaway. There are 3 ways to enter: 1. Share this post: http://bit.ly/tnpfbgiveaway 2. Subscribe to our mailing list: http://bit.ly/tnpmailinglist 3. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/tnpyoutube Contest ends 9/25! The more things you do, the more times we'll throw your name in the hat and it will increase your chances to win. For everyone that has already subscribed, no worries, we'll add your name in and we certainly appreciate your support! Additional prizes will include a TNP T-Shirt + Coffee Mug(2nd place) and a TNP coffee mug(3rd place). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In episode 2 we discuss our motto of "Whatever It Takes" when it comes to getting a great(not just good enough) end product when tracking/editing/mixing/or mastering a project. This approach has helped us to grow by leaps and bounds and we hope the tips in this episode will help out for anyone that has leveled out and would like to take your skills to another level. If you have a burning desire to push yourself to do your very best work each time then this episode is for you! Show notes: Mix With The Masters Q&A Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP26QhB-SH_HgNOYjxHGvBPgvj4HVPhVR Magic A/B Plug In: https://www.samplemagic.com/details/184/magic-ab "Last Christmas" by Joey Barnes: https://soundcloud.com/nascentrepublic/last-christmas-by-joey-barnes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support

In the debut episode of our home studio / pro audio podcast, we discuss breaking through the creative wall(and how to avoid it moving forward) to ensure your music production is always on point. Links from the show: SK Note: http://www.sknote.it/SDC.htm Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness: http://www.andrewmcmahon.com Dynamount: www.dynamount.com Joy Williams: http://joywilliams.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewproducers/support