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In today's episode, I'm pretty much wrapping up the track I started last week for an episode that my brother and I recorded a few weeks ago based on a setting in his role playing game, Mappa Mundi.  I'm using the same DAW (digital audio workspace) I started learning how to use last month, the free web-based program Bandlab. Part of the reason for the past month and a half of making tracks this way was to warm up to the idea of making music entirely digitally (since that is what most people in the niche I probably most closely align with musically - synthwave - use).  I must confess as a nonjoiner, I tend to ignore, be oblivious to, and occasionally even take perverse pleasure in being the contrarian.  So I was using a more analog approach until now, mostly because it just worked.   But now I can see the benefits.  Yes, there are downsides (it's basically all done in front of a computer), but I think it's a worthwhile investment to learn this program and then progress to some of the more commonly used DAWs that most music producers use.  They are just tools, after all, and at the end of the day, any tool is just that.What I still don't know if using a DAW actually saved me any time.  I actually don't think so.  That might because of the ongoing learning curve.  But it might also be due to the capability of fiddling more with things on a more microscopic level, whereas the analog world involved more guesswork and the necessity of being okay with imperfection, even with the finished product (as anyone who has heard the pops and hisses of records and cassettes can attest to).  With things going digital, I can see the capacity to fiddle endlessly and never fully finish anything.  So we will have to see.This episode also made a little mention of Jane Goodall, one of my heroes, who passed away recently.  I brought it up since the premise of the track is that you're a naturalist/explorer observing a supernatural phenomenon in the world of the game (cue pixelated depiction below), but though she gave a lot to the world due to her work and her passing marks the end of an era in some ways, I actually don't she'd want people to be sad and pessimistic at her passing.  She championed for people to have hope (since 2022 she did a podcast she called her Hopecast, after all).  She championed for local change.  She championed for us to remember that one does not need to go to the ends of the Earth to find adventure or do good - good starts right in front of you with your own life, your own family, your own community - a great thing, I think, to keep in mind in uncertain times.Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Once Upon a Dream, the second Thirteenth Hour soundtrack, is now out in digital form and on CD!   It is out on most major streaming services such as Bandcamp, Spotify, and YouTube Music.  (If you have no preference, I recommend Bandcamp since there is a bonus track there and you will eventually be able to find tapes and special editions of the album there as well.)  The CDs are out now!-Check out the pixelart music videos that are out so far from the album:-->Logan's Sunrise Workout: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7SM1RgsLiM-->Forward: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9VgILr1TDc-->Nightsky Stargazing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S0p3jKRTBo-->Aurora's Rainy Day Mix: https://youtu.be/zwqPmypBysk∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-530-musical-interlude-finishing-ice-giant-part-2-2/

BOSSes, Anne Ganguzza is joined by Tom Dheere to discuss a foundational topic for every voiceover career: coaching. The hosts assert that every voice actor, from beginner to veteran, needs a coach. The Bosses explore why continuous learning is a necessity in today's saturated market, how to avoid being overwhelmed by industry information, and the combined importance of mastering both performance and business skills.   00:00 - Anne (Host) Hey Boss listeners. Are you ready to turn your voiceover career goals into achievements? With my personalized coaching and demo production, I'm here to help you reach new milestones. You know you're already part of a Boss community that strives for the very best. Let's elevate that. Your success is my next project. Find out more at anneganguzza.com.  00:25 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss a VO boss. Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza.  00:44 - Anne (Host) Hey everyone, welcome to the VO Boss podcast and the Real Bosses series. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and I'm delighted to be here with Mr Tom Dheere. Yay, yay, hello Anne, hi Tom, yes, guess what, tom, it's that time of year again.  01:01 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) It is you?  01:01 - Anne (Host) know when everybody's going back to school.  01:05 - Tom (Guest) Back to school. Oh yeah, I already bought my trapper keeper.  01:09 - Anne (Host) Oh my gosh, I used to love those. You know that was one of my favorite things about going back to school is buying office supplies and getting ready, and I was one of those rare. I don't know, tom, if you were one of those students, but I loved school. Love, tom, if you were one of those students, but I loved school. Love, love, love school. And it was always exciting to me to, number one, go back for the social component of things and then to go back and like I don't know. I always wanted to like advance in my subjects, and so I was always excited about learning.  01:37 - Tom (Guest) Yeah, me too. I do love school supplies, like if anyone who knows me as just me, or me as the vo strategist like?  01:47 - Anne (Host) of course he loves school supplies right, you know, sharpened pencils and rulers and everything being organized, paper clips and clothes, clothes, my new school clothes.  01:54 - Tom (Guest) You know, hey, oh, love the school clothes. Gotta get the new school clothes.  01:58 - Anne (Host) Well then, speaking of school, you know. I mean maybe it's time that we have a chat about coaching, coaching in this industry. And does it matter, tom, does it? There's so much information out there. Does it matter? Is it beneficial?  02:15 - Tom (Guest) let's, let's, let's chat about that well, one at first. It's funny that we actually haven't talked about this in the few years that we've done the real bosses podcast and two. You know there's an old saying which is never ask an encyclopedia salesman if you need an encyclopedia.  02:28 - Anne (Host) Yes, exactly so you asking?  02:29 - Tom (Guest) me a voiceover coach. If voice actors need voiceover coaching, we'll say well, of course, the answer is yes.  02:34 - Anne (Host) I know and for me to say do we need coaching? As a coach and demo producer.  02:45 - Tom (Guest) Of course. Of course we're gonna say so. Yes, full disclosure. Of course, we as coaches, yes. But here's the thing about it is that I know ann does not accept everybody that that wants to work with her, and I know that not. I don't accept everybody that wants to work with me for all kind, for all kinds of uh, all kinds of reasons. But every voice, regardless of where they are in their journey, needs coaching. You always need to be learning. The greatest baseball players and musicians everyone has a coach. Tiger Woods has a swing coach. Aaron Judge has a baseball bat swing coach as opposed to a golf swing coach. All the greatest artists and athletes have coaching. Do they know more than most? Can they do it better than most? Of course, that's why they are in the positions that they are in doing what they're doing, making what they're making, being as famous as they are, but it's a constant, constant sort of you know all the arts. There needs to be a constant level of education re-education, continuous learning, as they say, absolutely.  03:49 - Anne (Host) And if you're just starting out in the industry, you have to have a fundamental base. And there is, you know, hey, I am the biggest you know. And Google and gangoozle, and gangoozle, and gangoozle, whatever, I am the biggest lover of you know. Search the internet, find the answers. Because I mean, gosh, back in the day, you remember when we used to have to do research, we'd have to actually go to the library and then you would write, like I'd have to write notes for my term paper on like, on like index cards.  04:17 - Tom (Guest) What is this library? What is?  04:19 - Anne (Host) this library. What is this library? Well, our, I mean the library is at our fingertips and so we can. I mean, there's so much out there and, tom, both you and I put out a lot of content in regards to this industry and you know the business of the industry and performance. I give out performance tips and so I think a lot of times when you're first starting out, it can be really overwhelming, and so having a source, a coach, to go to, to kind of make it less overwhelming, can be an actual advantage as well.  04:52 As for me, what was I saying the other day? Oh, in my Pilates class I was like, yeah, I pay to go to this Pilates class so I can do the stretching on the foam roller that I have here at home and I just don't do Right, so I go and use the foam roller that's at the Pilates studio. But there's something to be said in being in a classroom and and actually saying I am dedicating this time for me to learn something or to, you know, to, to, to grow myself, and coaching is a big part of that grow myself, and coaching is a big part of that.  05:30 - Tom (Guest) I agree, the ability to take time and money to commit to a process that you know in. To a certain degree, you could do some of it on your own, but a lot of people most people, I would say like the reason why I have so many mentorship students that I have is that they're like I just need you.  05:48 I just need to have someone to talk to once a month, bounce ideas off of and hold me accountable for it and when you have, and I love accountability and I love stand up groups and meet up groups, but when they actually have to fork money over to me to basically be a paid accountability buddy, there's something to that, something to that I mean. And also, you know, when you're in an accountability buddy group with an accountability buddy or a mastermind group or standup group, that's all great, but most of them are peers.  06:19 Yes, absolutely With the same level of experience and knowledge as you as opposed to working with you or me or another coach who is just have you know, scads of knowledge and experience and the ability to disseminate that knowledge effectively. And also, I know you and I know you keep up with industry trends on a performance and technology and business and marketing level. So do I. We have to do that to be relevant and effective. We have our means. We read the same blogs and watch the same podcasts as everybody else, but I'm sure I know I have my own little secret methods of how I'm keeping up with things, and I'm sure you do too that we're able to aggregate and have, in a concise Anne, to say this is what's going on in the industry, this is how it applies to you. These are the decisions that you could make based on who you are, your talent level, your experience level, the time you have, the money you have that could get you where you want to go.  07:15 - Anne (Host) Well, and the accountability it doesn't just stop with the student. I mean, the coach is accountable. And that is, I think, where the difference is between peer accountability groups, because peer accountability groups, yeah, we can say, yeah, you were supposed to do this last week, or you, this is, this is on your goal sheet, but the stakes are not as high. I don't believe in a peer accountability group as a coach, because coaches are judged on their effectiveness, right, and they they get business based upon their effectiveness and word of mouth. So when you want to go work with someone where that is a factor, you're going to get education.  07:54 That, I think, really counts and is really intentional and therefore, I believe the quality of that is going to be better and it's going to be directly customized, especially if it's one-on-one coaching, and I do both group coaching and one-on-one coaching. But really, when you get that one-on-one time with a coach, there's nothing better than that, because I mean, I look, I offer group coaching as well, but that one-on-one time is precious. That is where it is all about you. It's customized just for you, your career, your growth. And that is where I think coaching really shines and why it still matters and I think, actually, I think it matters more today than it did in years past, because there's so much more competition out there, tom and there's, of course, you know, the synthetic competition out there there, tom, and there's, of course, you know, the synthetic competition out there and we need to really create something, a footprint for ourselves or a voice print, really for ourselves, that is unique and that is competitive and that can actually connect with our audience, which is what our clients are paying us for.  08:59 - Tom (Guest) Yeah, there are more voiceover opportunities for voice actors of all experience levels than ever ever before. There's more genres than ever. There are more voiceover opportunities for voice actors of all experience levels than ever ever before. There's more genres than ever. There are more casting sites than ever, you know, because when I just started, you know there was radio commercials and TV commercials and you know not that much. I mean there was e-learning, reel-to-reel kind of stuff. You know there wasn't that much more.  09:24 Now there's app narration, explainer videos, you know, audio description. There's just so many other ways to get work. But the flip side of that, Anne, is that it's so complicated because there's almost like there's too many choices and there's too many coaches and there's too many casting sites and there's too many blogs and too many podcasts and too many DAWs and too many CRMs and the ability to navigate that and make sure that their time and money is well spent. It's a huge challenge. I mean, I'm on Reddit pretty regularly hanging out on the voiceover related subreddits and listening and watching and, you know, giving advice and stuff like that, and they all say the same thing I don't know where to find a good coach. I don't know how to vet a good coach. I got ripped off by this coach, isn't?  10:15 - Anne (Host) that funny? That's always the question. That's always the question because I think everybody's overwhelmed with that information. You know, I don't think it's unlike just because it's you know the online world today. I don't think it's unlike choices that you have in most everything, right, where can you find a good one? And so what do we do? We rely on word of mouth, we rely on recommendations from our peers who have had a good coach and can recommend a good coach, and so I think that it's good that we have the community and coaches that are out there. You know, hopefully you have a good reputation and if you don't, and if you're just kind of a fly by night coach, well, people will find that out too. So I think that it's, in a way, it's good that there is lots of talk and communication and I always tell you know people, testimonials are always, they're so worthwhile, and word of mouth and communication, and I always tell you know people, testimonials are always, they're so worthwhile and and word of mouth and recommendations. It really is kind of the way, I think, to get work, to get a good coach to do all of that. But I'm talking for me. I'm involved in the performance aspect of the coaching.  11:19 But you right, first of all, you can have the best voice, you can do the best audition, you can be, have the best performance skills ever, but if somebody doesn't know how to find you, or you're not marketing yourself properly, or you don't have your business set up properly guess what? You're not you're gonna sit there and not get hired. I just spoke to a new student the other day who I literally said he's got four demos. And I and he said, like he's been in the business for six years. And he's like well, I don't have an aging yet and I haven't had a VO job yet. And I'm like well, why have you not had a VO job yet? I mean, he's not like he hasn't spent his money. You know what I mean, and so he needs right.  12:00 And then I went and looked at his website. There's absolutely no. And I said, well, you have no examples of work that you've done. You have, you know, and you can't expect to get it all with just an agent, depending on the genre you're in. And he, basically, I said you can have the best voice in the world, but it's not going to do you any good if nobody can find you. So that's where your business coaching comes into play. So it's not just performance coaching that I think is necessary and business coaching is the non-sexy. It's kind of like I do corporate voiceover and it's like the non-sexy part of voiceover. I think business coaching sometimes gets that same stigma and in fact, it's something that I think people need more than ever, more than ever today. Right, and of course, talk about that, tom, of course as the VO strategist, I always say that everybody should get a business coach.  12:44 - Tom (Guest) But to your point is that you could work with me for years and have the best business model, have the best marketing strategies, but if you're not an effective performer, it's not going to matter.  12:58 Yeah, yeah, just like you said, you could be the best performer in the world, but if nobody knows you exist, it's not going to matter either. So it's this synergistic relationship of developing your what I call your storytelling skills, your VO-101 skills, breath control, microphone technique, your genre skills, you know, to be able to be demo ready, to make that shiny demo, and then you can do the things with the demo, which is what I, as the VO strategist, helps everybody with, and everybody has their own journey. Everybody has their own relationship with themselves internally, which it's our job as coaches to be like. Ok, you know, how does this person tick, how does this person respond? How does this person respond to criticism? How does this person respond to praise? How does this person respond to data? You know, and everybody has their own ideas of what success is for them. And these, you know, these people love these social media platforms and these people hate social media and these people hate all social media, and you know.  14:00 And these people hate social media, and these people hate all social media, and you know. And these people hate online casting sites and so on and so forth. So everybody has their own biases and tendencies and, as effective coaches, on both a performance level and a business and marketing level, you know it's our job to be able to navigate that, and that's why the single most important skill that every voiceover coach performance, business, marketing, tech or otherwise has to have is the ability to listen, which also is the same exact skill that every voice actor needs to be a successful, effective, relevant voice actor. So, if you're having a conversation with someone you're considering coaching with and you can't get a word in because they're talking about themselves or that one cartoon they did 30 years ago, or if it's all sell, sell, sell, that tells you something, because they are not asking you what your pain points are Sure.  14:53 - Anne (Host) Every good marketer Help you solve them.  14:55 - Tom (Guest) Exactly Every good marketer, whether it's a a commercial, tired of using this old mop this way. You know. That's identifying the pain point. If I used to use, I use this mop. This mop stinks. Go use this mop. This mop's great. If there isn't any kind of centered likes, any kind of back and forth, reciprocal. You know what are, what are you going through, what are what challenges have you? What are your struggles? Oh okay, well, based on this, this and this, I can help you with this, this and this, as opposed to some. You know old hack, who's just going to throw these stock scripts at you and you know in three lessons. And then you get your demo using the same scripts that everybody uses or a new hack, who you know?  15:32 - Anne (Host) there are new hacks we've seen a lot of those out there.  15:35 - Tom (Guest) I have noticed quite a few new hacks lately both in the performance and business and marketing categories.  15:42 - Anne (Host) I think also, when you talk about an industry that has evolved and changed so much and especially, you know, this year's been an interesting year I mean you've got changes in things outside of the industry that are affecting, you know, corporations and affecting people who advertise, and affecting the climate of what we do, and so that makes people scared to advertise Sometimes, it makes people scared to spend money. It makes, you know there's all sorts of things happening outside of our industry that affect our industry as well as you know. I mean what's happening in your own personal life as well as you know. I mean what's happening in your own personal life. So we talk about the necessity of performance coaching and business coaching, but there's also, believe it or not, there's something to be said for, you know, coaching of the mind and coaching to be a confident performer, a confident business person, somebody who can be competitive and negotiate in these times where it seems like everybody's vying for the same job, and so there's also mindset skills, I think, that are also valuable to be coached. I think, like you said it in the beginning, like a lifelong learner, I think we always have to be learning. We always have to be learning, and do we have to spend tons and tons of money doing it. No, not necessarily, but I do think that there's an investment there and I think it's something that you need to revisit.  17:08 If you did get coaching prior to your demo, maybe five years ago, and now maybe you need a new demo.  17:15 I personally think that everything needs a refresh and, you know, if you haven't coached in a while, I feel like having someone else's ears listen to you. If you haven't been booking why, why is that? Go to a trusted coach and have them listen to you and see if maybe you've fallen into some sort of a rut where maybe you're not delivering performance-wise I don't know a rut where maybe you're not delivering performance wise. Or, for example, when I spoke to the student yesterday who's like well, I haven't gotten a job yet, and I'm like OK, first of all, I'm looking at your website and you don't have downloadable demos. Your website, your demos, are five years old. You know there's lots of things that can contribute to not getting hired, and so I think that the coaching can. Yes, it's definitely investment, but again, remember, any business, you have investments and I think that again, more than ever, it is important to be educated and understand how you can evolve with the changing VO industry of today.  18:15 - Tom (Guest) I think what I agree with everything that you said wholeheartedly, on top of all, that all voice actors need to invest in empowerment. That is one of the biggest deficiencies that most aspiring voice actors have coming into the industry. They immediately, you know, disempower themselves. They immediately devalue themselves because they have this and this is a system of thought thing that I talk about all the time, Anne is that most people coming into the voice industry think that the industry is vertical, it's a ladder or a mountain and you have to climb it and as you climb it, you kick people in the face and knock them off the ladder or the mountain like it's some reality show and you go ha ha, I take your videos now.  19:01 Haha, I narrate them. You don't blah, blah. That's not how it works. I've always talked about how the voiceover industry is spherical and you're the center of your sphere and your job is to expand your sphere and empower yourself by including as many good humans in it as possible, both agents and managers and audio engineers and coaches and fellow voice actors and your accountant and your lawyer and your graphic designer or your social media manager or whoever to empower you so you can make the best decisions possible to expand that sphere and move your voiceover business forward.  19:36 So to work with an effective coach to be or just to be, just to be educating yourself in general is to empower you you know, on both a personal and a professional level, and the more that you can do that, the better chance you have of making those voiceover dreams come true.  19:55 - Anne (Host) I mean, and and speaking of, we always talk about, what are the red flags? What are the red flags right? How do we know a coach is worthy of my investment? Right, a coach, a business coach or performance coach? You know, I like to start with. First of all, let's let's talk about what it takes to get a good coach. I mean, what are the? What are the green flags Right? What? What do you look for in a good coach? What are some properties of a good coach? Would you?  20:22 - Tom (Guest) say you touched on this earlier. Reputation is definitely one. I mean there's the reputation of someone like a Jennifer Hale who holds the Guinness World Record for the most amount of video game characters ever recorded by a female. So there's a level of something that comes with that.  20:42 Jen also happens to be a great articulator and a great coach, but then there's other coaches that have done one character decades ago hasn't done much work since, and then that's the only thing that they hang their shingle and their reputation on this one character that they played a very, very long time ago. Shingle and their reputation on this one character that they played a very, very long time ago. Jennifer, like you and me and a bunch of our other coaching and voiceover friends are boots on the ground day to day, dare I say, in the trenches. Voice actors. We are working, we are auditioning and marketing and booking regularly. So I always say the first green flag for a good voiceover coach is to go to their voice actor website and go check that out.  21:26 See what they've got, see what they have done recently, see if their demos and YouTube Anne and playlists have been updated recently, check their IMDB profiles and see what work they have done. And layered on top of that, you know, as a voice actor, reputation, obviously, as a voiceover, coach, reputation, testimonials on the website, testimonials on social media platforms, conversations that people are having behind our back on various social media platforms or in subreddits or Discord servers or or facebook groups, like though that's some of the major. Those are two of the biggest green flags is the. You know, because you never know and there is no guarantee of any voice actor achieving any level of success, but you know your chances of empowerment will increase if you work with someone who knows what they're doing, has been doing it for a long time and is doing it today.  22:19 - Anne (Host) Yeah, exactly. So they have evolved over the evolution of the voiceover industry and so they know. They know what agents are looking for, they know what casting directors are looking for, they know what is relevant and current in the industry. So red flags on the other side.  22:38 - Tom (Guest) Well, the red flags are if they just started. There's a lot of voice actors or aspiring voice actors who do a couple of gigs and all of a sudden they hang out their shingle as a voiceover business coach and marketing coach, or performance coach. You and I see it all the time.  22:55 - Anne (Host) I think there has to be some longevity to it.  22:57 - Tom (Guest) Yeah, there needs to be some longevity to it. Yeah, there needs to be some longevity. Now. Everybody has to start somewhere, and you know someone who may turn out to be the greatest performance or business coach ever has to start somewhere, and start with one student.  23:12 And you know what I mean, but for those that haven't been in the industry for very long, that have little or no IMDB credits or have little or no samples on their voiceover website, all of a sudden they're a coach. Well, that's telling you something, and I've seen it from personal experience. People working, for example, with me get some business coaching from me and then a couple months later they're all of a sudden a business coach. And I'm like wait a minute, wait a minute, they never last.  23:38 - Anne (Host) Well, I always think they never last, though.  23:41 You know, for me it's always like and people say this all the time, right, you know the quick success, right, and I see it in. You know ads, in ads like, hey, you don't need expensive equipment or training to be a voice actor. And you know those are designed to sell the dream. And again we have to say it, you know, and it sounds like a broken record, but just if we reach just one person right and I always tell people like, honestly, it's a skill You're becoming an actor. I mean, that doesn't happen overnight. It is a marathon, not a sprint. It really is a marathon, and the people who are truly successful in this industry know that. And marathon by marathon, I'm not talking six months, I'm not talking three months, I'm not talking, I'm talking years, years of working in this industry and putting in the work, doing the auditions, getting the training. Those are the ones that become successful.  24:38 - Tom (Guest) Absolutely. This is a long-term investment. It's just like going to college, going to medical school, going to trade school going to vocational school.  24:49 It takes a long time to develop the skills and collect the tools, both literal, physical, microphone headphones, daw and the other business and marketing tools understanding how to write a business plan, how to create a marketing strategy, how to make long-term investments through blogging and social media, how to make short-term investments through auditioning on free casting sites and then developing your skills, and then maybe moving to pay-to-play casting sites which have higher quality, higher paying auditions and then using that to develop your skills to maybe then you're ready to submit to agents. There are things that have to happen in order. You know, a tomato can't grow until you plant the seed, water it and wait.  25:37 - Anne (Host) Right, exactly. Well, I love that because so many people are like well, I can't invest in another demo or more coaching until I make money in the industry. So, oh gosh, I wish I had a nickel for every time. Somebody said that to me and I'm like but it doesn't quite work like that In reality. You do have to make an initial upfront investment and it may take you a minute before you make that money back. And so you've got to get the skills developed in both running your business, establishing that you know, hanging out the shingle on your online website. There's money involved in that. There's money involved in you know setting up your business or getting you know good business coaching, advertising yourself. And there's, of course, money in performance wise being, you know, coached so that you're competitive.  26:26 In today's industry, you're competitive and doing well, and even the people who do, who are great performers. It's not always an immediate return on investment. I mean, gosh, I mean I've spoken to veterans out there. I mean you have to understand. You have to be in it long enough to understand that you're not going to get a commercial a day necessarily. I mean I don't know anybody that ever has, and that dream can't be sold to you. You really just have to be. I think you have to think what Malcolm? I always go back to Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hours, really 10,000 hours of effort and you know to really start to see effective success. And then you evolve into growing into a better performer, a better actor, a better business person. Tom, if somebody's interested in it, how much would you say is when is a good time to invest? When do they take that step and say plunk down my money, here's my money, coach me.  27:37 - Tom (Guest) I would say what has to happen. I think the first thing that has to happen is that they have to invest in storytelling training first. Theater training, on-camera training, singing training, improv training, stand-up comedy training. Pick one of those disciplines.  27:52 - Anne (Host) But does that mean they have to spend money and go to an acting class? Not necessarily.  27:55 - Tom (Guest) I mean improv troops are free. You know open mic night is free. You know there's community theater is free. There's lots of places where they can develop that skill, because first they need to find out if they have that skill they don't want to be on stage.  28:09 - Anne (Host) That's why they're right. That's why they're doing it behind the mic. That's why right.  28:13 - Tom (Guest) So for those people. Right, and the thing about that is they need to find out if they have the ability, through the power of their voice, to engage and be engaging. If you can do that through those, then you can. Then that's when I think is a good time to start your VO training. Here's the other thing, Anne, is that you know. You mentioned briefly AI at the beginning of it. If you are better than AI when you're, you know when you're starting to invest in your training, you're not going to get anywhere.  28:42 - Anne (Host) And what's going to make the difference? And AI reads really well. So if you're nothing but a really pretty reader, yeah, you got no shot.  28:48 - Tom (Guest) You're not going to advance. That's why getting acting, theater, improv, stand up or singing training is going to already you're hitting the ground running by already being better than AI when you're, once you're ready for your VO training. That's why I think you should really start that way.  29:02 - Anne (Host) Yeah, One thing I do want to stress is that my coaching has gone. It was always been acting based. I mean it starts with acting based. So for those people who've never taken acting course, I always I always recommend that they take an acting course anyway, because there's a subtle difference between acting in front of other people or acting with people and then acting behind the mic, and it's nice to have that 360 degree view of all the aspects of the acting. And a good coach will teach you voice acting and not just here's a script, here's how and direct you to a sound that would sound good on a demo, really, and that's why I concentrate. I'm almost obsessed with personally training people to be good actors, because that's going to last them so much longer than just a directed demo. Right, Because if any good director can direct you to a good demo, really it's.  29:55 You know they can give you the read that people are looking for and then you can have a great demo. But then, all of a sudden, when you're asked to produce that or you're trying to audition and you're wondering why you're not booking the jobs, that's because you haven't established the basic skills, the basic acting skills required. Definitely, investment is not just in a voice acting coach, but, yes, in, I think, acting classes, improv classes. All of that can help. All of that can help.  30:21 - Tom (Guest) Absolutely. It's just going to make you that much better, that much faster and that much better of a decision maker than AI, because the real skill, when it comes to true performance, is not about what impressions you can do is can you make strong acting choices quickly, right, right, right. And if you can do that when the client says, hey, abc. That for me, and you can do is can you make strong acting choices quickly, right, right, right. And if you can do that when the client says, hey, abc that for me, and you can give them three takes with different emphasis and different motivations and different levels of engagement.  30:47 That's what's going to get you ahead of the pack.  30:50 - Anne (Host) And honestly, it's one of those things that you have to understand that if you're looking, if you happen to just be getting in this industry and you watch social media, be careful with that, because a lot of what happens on social media is all the positive things, all the hey I booked the gig but I can't tell you about it, or the illusion that you know people are successful, because you know it takes a very special person to be on social media and say, oh gosh, I didn't nail it and I'm so upset Because a lot of times, well, first of all, if it's something that's under NDA, we can't really talk about it anyways.  31:28 But if you give the illusion or you're looking at other people that are giving the illusion that they're successful and making tons of money and they just started or they didn't do it this way, there's multiple ways to be successful in voiceover and there are some people that would say you don't necessarily need coaching. Honestly, I don't buy into that, but I think at some point everybody needs to have that extra ear, hearing them or giving them some sort of education about it, whether it could be a manager, it could be a talent agent. It doesn't have to be an actual voiceover coach, but somebody that's giving you feedback so that you can then take that feedback and improve. Do what you need to educate and improve yourself.  32:12 - Tom (Guest) I think you touched upon something very critical which is one of the most important skills is the ability to self-direct and with COVID wiping out all in-person auditions, at least here in New York City, and for most voice actors, almost 100% of their actual bookings are going to be taking place at home, not being directed. Then you need to learn how to listen to yourself objectively when it comes to pace and tone and inflection and sibilance and regionalisms and mic placement and breath control and, obviously, performance choices. That you should be able to learn how to hear yourself and adjust accordingly, because if you can't do that, you can't be an effective voice actor.  32:58 - Anne (Host) That's a process being able to self-direct, it's being able to develop an ear. An ear doesn't happen overnight, typically, it just doesn't. It's hard for people to actually hear themselves without actually hearing how they sound and to evaluate themselves as an actor. So it is tough. Themselves as an actor. So it is tough. And it does take, I think, a lot of I'm going to say a lot of practice, a lot of you know, auditions, a lot of failing, a lot of just going oh shoot, what could I have done wrong? Or maybe feedback, and so, yeah, there's a lot to that. I mean, gosh, we could just go on all day. But guys, again, you know we're both coaches. Of course we'd love it if you coach with us, but just know that it's valuable. It's valuable in today's voiceover industry to have another set of ears, to have a trusted coach, somebody. That's what they do. They've been established in the business that is guiding you along this career, which, again, is a marathon not a sprint. Good discussion, tom, yeah.  33:57 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Good discussion All right, tom.  33:58 - Anne (Host) Yeah, good discussion. All right guys. I'm going to give a great big shout out to our sponsor, ipdtl. You too can network and connect like bosses, like real bosses. Find out more at IPDTLcom. Have an amazing week and we'll see you next week. Bye.  34:13 - Speaker 2 (Announcement) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, Anne Ganguzza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. 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Making a Scene Presents Suno Studio: A Deep Dive into the First True Generative Audio WorkstationThe world of music production has always lived on the edge of technology. From the tape machines of the 1950s to the MIDI revolution of the 1980s and the digital audio workstations (DAWs) of the 2000s, each leap forward has reshaped how artists create. Now, in the mid-2020s, we're entering a new era: the rise of the Generative Audio Workstation—a platform where artificial intelligence is not just an assistant but an active collaborator. http://www.makingascene.org

On the surface, panning and pan laws might sound like the driest topic in the world—but if you care about making mixes that translate everywhere, you can't afford to ignore them. In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody take a deep dive into the mechanics and the myths of stereo placement, with their usual mix of expertise, humor, and truth bombs. First, they cover the basics: What is panning? What are pan laws? And why are they such a big deal when it comes to balancing tracks in stereo? You'll learn how pan laws affect perceived loudness, how different DAWs handle them, and why some engineers insist they contribute to that elusive idea of a “DAW sound.” From there, Chris and Jody explore real-world scenarios. How do pan laws impact mono compatibility? Why does it matter when you collaborate with other studios or engineers? And how can you use this knowledge to avoid translation issues when moving sessions between DAWs? They'll also dig into some common misconceptions, bust a few myths, and explain how this “brutally boring” subject can actually make a measurable difference in your mixes. As always, it's not just theory. Expect recording setup tips, insights into hidden features in studio gear, and plenty of practical takeaways for anyone working with home studio gear. And because it's Chris and Jody, you'll also get humor, banter, and a little nonsense—because even pan laws deserve a laugh. If you've ever wondered why your mixes sound different when played back in another DAW, or why mono checks sometimes fall apart, this episode will give you the clarity (and chuckles) you need. #PanLaws #MixingTips #MusicProduction #HomeStudioGear #ProAudioLife #RecordingSetup #InsideTheRecordingStudio #DAWWorkflow

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This guide provides a comprehensive overview for indie artists looking to build a home recording studio on a budget, emphasizing that expensive equipment isn't necessary for professional-sounding music. It outlines essential gear categories, including audio interfaces, microphones, headphones, and digital audio workstations (DAWs), offering specific, affordable product recommendations in each. The source also highlights what equipment can be acquired later as skills and budgets expand, drawing inspiration from successful artists like Billie Eilish who produced Grammy-winning work with modest setups. Ultimately, it encourages artists to prioritize creativity and songwriting over accumulating excessive gear, suggesting a foundational setup can enable high-quality recordings from the start. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene - AI in Mixing – The Rise of Smart Mix AssistantsMixing music has always been a blend of science, art, and gut feeling. For indie musicians working on tight budgets without access to high-end studios or pro engineers, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. How do you know where to set your EQ? Should the vocals sit louder, or should the drums punch harder?This is where artificial intelligence is starting to make a huge difference. AI-powered mixing assistants like iZotope Neutron, Waves Clarity Vx, and even tools inside DAWs like Logic Pro's Smart EQ are changing the way artists approach mixing. These programs can “listen” to your track, analyze it in real time, and then suggest fader levels, panning, EQ adjustments, or even compression settings to make everything clearer.Think of it like having a second set of ears in the room—ears that never get tired. http://www.makingascene.org

Microcosmos Records is delighted to present Lotus by Sounds Of Snow. Sounds Of Snow is a project by Thomas Snow (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Initially, Thomas explored music as a bass guitarist in a ska-reggae band before gradually shifting toward electronic soundscapes and mastering digital audio workstations (DAWs). Since 2018, the project has released over ten albums spanning psychill, progressive chill, and ambient genres. Sounds Of Snow actively tours Europe and performs on chillout stages at major music festivals. The project's signature blend of soothing melodies and danceable rhythms takes listeners on captivating sonic journeys. As Thomas himself describes it, the tracks of the Lotus album are tales of the mind's adventures, woven into one musical story. Play on Lotus by Sounds Of Snow and immerse yourself in the serene vibes of chillout, follow the soft flow of the music together with Microcosmos Records.

Microcosmos Records is delighted to present Lotus by Sounds Of Snow. Sounds Of Snow is a project by Thomas Snow (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Initially, Thomas explored music as a bass guitarist in a ska-reggae band before gradually shifting toward electronic soundscapes and mastering digital audio workstations (DAWs). Since 2018, the project has released over ten albums spanning psychill, progressive chill, and ambient genres. Sounds Of Snow actively tours Europe and performs on chillout stages at major music festivals. The project's signature blend of soothing melodies and danceable rhythms takes listeners on captivating sonic journeys. As Thomas himself describes it, the tracks of the Lotus album are tales of the mind's adventures, woven into one musical story. Play on Lotus by Sounds Of Snow and immerse yourself in the serene vibes of chillout, follow the soft flow of the music together with Microcosmos Records.

Microcosmos Records is delighted to present Lotus by Sounds Of Snow. Sounds Of Snow is a project by Thomas Snow (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Initially, Thomas explored music as a bass guitarist in a ska-reggae band before gradually shifting toward electronic soundscapes and mastering digital audio workstations (DAWs). Since 2018, the project has released over ten albums spanning psychill, progressive chill, and ambient genres. Sounds Of Snow actively tours Europe and performs on chillout stages at major music festivals. The project's signature blend of soothing melodies and danceable rhythms takes listeners on captivating sonic journeys. As Thomas himself describes it, the tracks of the Lotus album are tales of the mind's adventures, woven into one musical story. Play on Lotus by Sounds Of Snow and immerse yourself in the serene vibes of chillout, follow the soft flow of the music together with Microcosmos Records.

Microcosmos Records is delighted to present Lotus by Sounds Of Snow. Sounds Of Snow is a project by Thomas Snow (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Initially, Thomas explored music as a bass guitarist in a ska-reggae band before gradually shifting toward electronic soundscapes and mastering digital audio workstations (DAWs). Since 2018, the project has released over ten albums spanning psychill, progressive chill, and ambient genres. Sounds Of Snow actively tours Europe and performs on chillout stages at major music festivals. The project's signature blend of soothing melodies and danceable rhythms takes listeners on captivating sonic journeys. As Thomas himself describes it, the tracks of the Lotus album are tales of the mind's adventures, woven into one musical story. Play on Lotus by Sounds Of Snow and immerse yourself in the serene vibes of chillout, follow the soft flow of the music together with Microcosmos Records.

Microcosmos Records is delighted to present Lotus by Sounds Of Snow. Sounds Of Snow is a project by Thomas Snow (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Initially, Thomas explored music as a bass guitarist in a ska-reggae band before gradually shifting toward electronic soundscapes and mastering digital audio workstations (DAWs). Since 2018, the project has released over ten albums spanning psychill, progressive chill, and ambient genres. Sounds Of Snow actively tours Europe and performs on chillout stages at major music festivals. The project's signature blend of soothing melodies and danceable rhythms takes listeners on captivating sonic journeys. As Thomas himself describes it, the tracks of the Lotus album are tales of the mind's adventures, woven into one musical story. Play on Lotus by Sounds Of Snow and immerse yourself in the serene vibes of chillout, follow the soft flow of the music together with Microcosmos Records.

Microcosmos Records is delighted to present Lotus by Sounds Of Snow. Sounds Of Snow is a project by Thomas Snow (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Initially, Thomas explored music as a bass guitarist in a ska-reggae band before gradually shifting toward electronic soundscapes and mastering digital audio workstations (DAWs). Since 2018, the project has released over ten albums spanning psychill, progressive chill, and ambient genres. Sounds Of Snow actively tours Europe and performs on chillout stages at major music festivals. The project's signature blend of soothing melodies and danceable rhythms takes listeners on captivating sonic journeys. As Thomas himself describes it, the tracks of the Lotus album are tales of the mind's adventures, woven into one musical story. Play on Lotus by Sounds Of Snow and immerse yourself in the serene vibes of chillout, follow the soft flow of the music together with Microcosmos Records.

Microcosmos Records is delighted to present Lotus by Sounds Of Snow. Sounds Of Snow is a project by Thomas Snow (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). Initially, Thomas explored music as a bass guitarist in a ska-reggae band before gradually shifting toward electronic soundscapes and mastering digital audio workstations (DAWs). Since 2018, the project has released over ten albums spanning psychill, progressive chill, and ambient genres. Sounds Of Snow actively tours Europe and performs on chillout stages at major music festivals. The project's signature blend of soothing melodies and danceable rhythms takes listeners on captivating sonic journeys. As Thomas himself describes it, the tracks of the Lotus album are tales of the mind's adventures, woven into one musical story. Play on Lotus by Sounds Of Snow and immerse yourself in the serene vibes of chillout, follow the soft flow of the music together with Microcosmos Records.

Send us a textThis episode is all about the seminal punk band The Raincoats. Al is joined by The Raincoats' co-founder Gina Birch and by author/journalist Audrey Golden, who wrote Shouting Out Loud: Lives of The Raincoats, which was published by Da Capo this July. Audrey and Gina discuss The Raincoats' 1981 sophomore album Odyshape, with Audrey talking about why the album holds a special place for her, and how The Raincoats have inspired generations of artists, from Kurt Cobain to Sleater-Kinney to Big Joanie. Gina discusses how the album marked an important period in her career as a musician, and she delves into her contributions on several of the album's tracks. Audrey also explains how she wound up writing a book about The Raincoats. Gina talks about the two solo albums she has released under her own name, including Trouble, which was released by Third Man Records in July.You can explore Audrey's work, event schedule and more at audreyjgolden.com.Audrey's socials…@audreyjgolden on Instagram and BlueskyTo check out Gina's music, videos, tour info, merch and more, go to ginabirchmusic.com.Gina's socials…@gina.birch on Instagram@ginabirch on YouTubeThe first episode of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA's subscriber-only podcast series—is now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes, posts and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.Another way to support YMAAA is to buy the Custom Music Connector PDF guide. In just a few quick minutes, you can learn more about what your favorite music and your loved ones' favorite music have in common. Learn more at https://almelchior.gumroad.com/musicconnector.To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.2:15 Audrey and Gina join the show2:56 Audrey explains why she chose Odyshape for this episode6:54 Gina talks about The Raincoats' first trip to New York and the instruments they bought from Manny's14:17 Audrey recounts how The Kitchen Tapes were her introduction to The Raincoats17:52 Gina sees Odyshape as the album where she "found her wings” as a musician20:57 Gina talks about the three songs from Odyshape on which she sings lead vocals25:00 The Raincoats often sound like they are playing unconventional time signatures, even when they're not30:41 How much does punk rock have to do with an attitude about musicianship?43:23 Audrey talks about Caroline Scott's contributions to Odyshape and how they have added to The Raincoats' legacy48:26 Gina points out the dialogue she and Vicky Aspinall have on “Family Treet”49:49 The title and artwork of Odyshape may have confused some listeners52:26 Audrey explains how she wound up writing and researching a book about The Raincoats57:29 Audrey discusses learning about The Raincoats' political impact through her book research1:03:09 Gina expresses gratitude for the moments where she has been profoundly impacted by art1:04:17 Gina talks about the important role that The Slits played in her life1:07:12 DAWs made it easier for Gina to do solo work1:10:03 Gina reveals the origins of “I Play My Bass Loud”1:13:04 Gina talks about her live band, Gina Birch and The Unreasonables, and playing songs from Trouble live1:16:18 Audrey and Gina discuss their upcoming eventsOutro music is from “Doom Monger” by Gina Birch.Support the show

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0:49 -Discussion on Football Experiences and InsightsMarcus Daws reflected on his childhood sporting idol, highlighting the importance of mentality and work ethic, particularly in relation to Ronaldo. Michael Wright and Daws discussed their football preferences, with Daws expressing a general appreciation for good football rather than allegiance to a specific team. They also shared memorable moments from matches, including a standout performance by Zlatan Ibrahimović.6:57 -Marcus Daws: Background and Coaching JourneyMarcus Daws recounted his football journey, beginning with grassroots play and moving through clubs like Bristol Rovers and Bournemouth, ultimately landing at Dorchester Town in a semi-professional capacity. He has also established a coaching company that has expanded significantly, now working with over a hundred children each week. Daws has created an elite training group and has conducted mentoring sessions for young scholars at Luton and Bournemouth, emphasizing life beyond professional football.9:42 -Insights on Technical Development in Youth FootballMichael Wright engages Marcus Daws in a conversation about his experiences in the foundation phase of football training. Marcus emphasizes the exceptional technical focus during his training, recalling activities like kick-up challenges and small-sided games that enhanced players' skills. He believes that this strong technical foundation allowed players to handle pressure effectively as they progressed.12:08 -Marcus Daws: Transitioning from Southampton Football ClubMarcus Daws shared insights about his journey from Southampton Football Club, emphasizing the contrast between his experiences and those of his peers. He noted the social challenges of being recognized as a standout player while dealing with injuries and eventual release from the club. Daws acknowledged the support he received from various individuals, including physio Mike Holborn and others who helped him navigate this difficult period.19:44 -Reflections on Schoolboy Football ExperienceMarcus Daws discussed the challenges he faced as a schoolboy footballer, including feelings of isolation and the pressure to grow up quickly. He mentioned that being one of the youngest in his group made it difficult to form lasting friendships, as many of his peers distanced themselves. Daws emphasized the importance of having more teammates in his age group to provide support during this transition.29:37 - Marcus Daws' Journey to BournemouthMichael Wright asked Marcus Daws to describe his experience at Bournemouth, particularly during the COVID pandemic. Marcus explained that he faced significant challenges, including a lack of training facilities and returning from injury. He initially struggled during his trial but gradually showcased his technical skills, leading to an offer for a contract after four days. Prior to this, he had been working in a fish and chip shop while searching for club opportunities.31:55 - Marcus Daws on Development and Creativity in FootballMarcus Daws shared his experiences at Bournemouth, where he felt a strong fit within the team's workman-like culture. He noted that his creativity flourished in the under-18s, but faced difficulties when the coaching approach became more structured under Scott Parker. Daws expressed the challenge of balancing creative play with the demands of a more rigid system, which impacted his performance.47:07 -Transitioning Through Challenges in FootballMarcus Daws recounted his journey from Bournemouth to Luton, detailing how he was on loan at Poole Town before being approached by Luton. He faced significant challenges, including a serious hamstring injury and the pressure of performing during trials, which ultimately led to a contract offer despite concerns about his injury history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Neil came by to chat about his new Palace series, staring with Murder at the Palace, set in Hampton Court Palace in the early 1890's. Firmly in the cozy crime genre, this was a really fascinating chat. 

Episode 362: RASHAD SMITH (Pt.1): The Mystery Beatmaker for Rakim, Uptown Records & Busta Rhymes This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down for Part 1 of an epic two-part conversation with legendary producer @Rashad_Ringo_Smith — the mastermind behind tracks for @TheNotoriousBIG, @BustaRhymes, @JayZ, @Beyonce, @TheGodRakim, and more. You may not know his name, but you definitely know his sound. Rashad kicks things off by reflecting on his early days as a DJ, his childhood nicknames, and the powerful influence his mother had on his musical journey (00:11). He shares his deep love for jazz and reveals how he flipped the same sample two different ways for Busta Rhymes' “Woo Hah” and its remix featuring @OlDirtyBastardLegacy (08:55). He breaks down the art of crate digging with iconic producers, the origins of the “pause tape,” and how it became the foundation for early production before DAWs (18:01). Rashad dives deep into the making of “Woo Hah,” seeing the Hype Williams-directed video for the first time, and Spike Lee's unexpected interest in using the track for Clockers (38:01). From crafting “Don't Sweat the Technique” to the murky politics of credit in the industry (58:10), Rashad opens up about why he calls himself “The Muted Drum” — a nod to his role as one of the most “unknown, known” producers in hip-hop (1:11:04). He also shares stories from his time at Uptown Records, working with a young @Diddy, and the moment he invented the producer tag (1:31:01), before diving into the rise of Bad Boy Records and the complicated dynamics behind the scenes (1:55:01). The episode wraps with Rashad reflecting on the making of the classic Notorious B.I.G. track “One More Time” (2:10:33). Don't miss Part 2, where Rashad speaks on more of his iconic tracks and tells unforgettable stories. This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ's, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you're in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!! Try Beatsource for free: btsrc.dj/4jCkT1p Join DJcity for only $10: bit.ly/3EeCjAX

Welcome to August's disco podcast, featuring brand new tracks from Dave Leatherman, HP Vince and Bruce Nolan, Luca Martini and Nina Moon, Mattei & Omich and Re-Tide, George Kelly, Diskobar, Risk Assessment, OKPLUS and Emel, and Soultizer and Soneec,  plus some re-treads of classic disco bangers from the 1970s and 1980s like Sharon Redd, Delegation, Geraldine Hunt, Patti Jo, and Jean Carn,.  All mixed with love here in London.Here's the full track list1 | Dave Leatherman, HP Vince, Bruce Nolan | Disco invasion2 | Luca Martini, Nina Moon | Desire (Extended Mix)3 | Mattei & Omich, Re-Tide | Dancin' back to me (Extended Mix)4 | Sharon Redd, J Kriv | Handle it5 | Geraldine Hunt | Can't fake the feeling (Butterfunk Edit)6 | George Kelly | You're nasty7 | Diskobar | Keep on dancin' (Original Mix)8 | Jean Carn | Love don't come easy (Pied Piper Reboot Of Tom Moulton Mix)9 | Risk Assessment | Trust issues10 | OKPLUS featuring Emel | Get on up (Extended Mix)11 | Delegation, Disco Tech | You & I (Disco Tech rework)12 | Soultizer, Soneec | You belong to me (Original Mix)13 | Patti Jo | Make me believe in you (Jack Tennis Edit)Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this mix, please share the disco love with all your friends and send them a link to the podcast. And if you can, please leave a review.  THANK YOU.You can also enjoy the Spotify playlist, but please note that some of the tracks or versions may not be available on that platform.I've been a DJ in various forms including radio since I was a teenager, and I always used to say it was the best job in the world, getting to listen to all kinds of music. I think I've also been a frustrated musical artist of some kind: I wanted to engineer and produce and have trained on various DAWs. My musicianship has been limited though - I can't really sing and I'm a rudimentary keyboard player - but I can write and originally trained as a journalist after leaving school.  So I've been putting whatever writing skills I may possess to the test by writing lyrics and using them as prompts for AI music with some fascinating results. In fact I've spent the past month or so working on songs. At the time of writing I have an album of material completed, with the first track - a single - scheduled for release on 29th August on all the major platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. Another single is scheduled to come out about a month later with the album pencilled for release on Friday 10th October. One of the surprises for me was the style of music I've ended up creating - not my usual dance music at all. The album does contain tracks that will get you moving or set your toes tapping, but there's an equal number of singer/songwriter tracks that I hope are more contemplative. The whole song writing process was incredibly cathartic, in fact I'd go so far as to say, it was like therapy.  I don't have my artist page live on Spotify yet, but as soon as it is, and there's a pre-release link, I will include it here. It's a scary thing sharing in song all your previously private thoughts and experiences, so please don't be too harsh on me. And as importantly, why not have a go yourself.  I hope you enjoy it. Thank you. XX F*

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Singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer  Quint Starkie joins us from his UK  tour to talk about music, meaning, and finding his true voice. From growing up in Lancashire to playing Hollywood clubs, and from house concerts in Sweden to emotional returns to the UK, Quint shares his journey with warmth, humour, and honesty.

In this edition, Julian & Ashea are joined by Will Shanks and James Santiago of Universal Audio, where they discuss UA's impact on bringing hardware magic to the digital age.About Our Guests:Will Shanks: Senior Product Designer / Professional PluginsJames Santiago: Senior Product Designer / Guitar ProductsTalking Points:The Secret History of the A-Type ProcessorA-Type processor, and how UA pushed it even further with modern circuit mods and expanded creative features.A-Type as historic preservation tool of a particular era of recorded musicAnalogue Vs Digital Vs Analogue Emulation with additional features.UA's impact on bringing hardware magic to the digital age About A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer For modern music producers, the name “A-Type” conjures images of analog recording studios and ancient equipment used for workhorse tasks like noise reduction and tape transfers to digital. But such associations don't tell the whole story. The legacy of the Dolby A-Type noise reduction system* isn't just about preservation — it is also a story of transformation. What began as a groundbreaking noise reduction circuit in the golden age of magnetic tape quietly shaped the sound of some of the most iconic records of all time as a creative effect. Now, reimagined as a modern tool for music producers and engineers working in DAWs, the UAD A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer plug-in brings this forgotten “studio secret” back into the spotlight. A-Type Blog - https://www.uaudio.com/blogs/ua/making-of-uad-a-type Finds of the week:Each week our guests share something they have found, (usually audio related but it doesn´t have to be; it can be anything from audio software to movies or even a jar of pickle): Julian: Surrounded by Sound: Ray Dolby and the Art of Noise ReductionAshea: https://wiredmasters.co.uk/ (Tape Baking Story)Will: Amazon Pants James:Installation of tone makers in Times Square Max Neuhas -

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Anyone who loves P.G. Wodehouse knows Jeeves and Wooster, Blandings Castle and the Oldest Member golf stories. But what of the man himself? His early life as a sensation on Broadway? His extraordinary seven-days-a-week work ethic? The truth about his attempts to flee the Nazis, scuppered by an unreliable car, before he was interned and pressured into making wartime broadcasts for the German regime? His later life in the US, and his sadness at never returning to the UK — even to collect his eventual knighthood? These are some of the things that fuelled a conversation a decade ago between Robert Daws and Stephen Fry, which set Daws off on a road that will lead him to the stage at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh this summer, playing the role of P.G. Wodehouse in a one-man show, Wodehouse in Wonderland.'Stephen mentioned that very few people know anything about P.G. Wodehouse the writer,' he said. 'They might know about the scandal around him in the Second World War, but apart from that, not really anything. And we thought there should be something.'That led to Daws speaking to William Humble, a friend, collaborator, screenwriter and playwright who happened to have been working on an unproduced screenplay about Wodehouse. The play Wodehouse in Wonderland was ready within weeks, went on tour a couple of years ago, and is now back on stage at the Edinburgh festival to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Wodehouse's death.We're delighted that Robert was able to join us on the Country Life Podcast to talk about Wodehouse's life and career, from his little-known start as a writer of smash-hit shows on Broadway — he was a huge success before he wrote a single word about Jeeves and Wooster — through to his final years living in the US.Wodehouse in Wonderland is at Tabard in London from July 20-22 and at The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh from July 30 to August 25, 2025.Episode creditsHost, editor and producer: Toby KeelGuest: Robert DawsMusic: JuliusH via PixabayBack next week: James Fisher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your pjs on, grab a big bowl of cereal, and plant yourself in front of the TV (at least in your mind) -- its Saturday Morning Cartoon time with one of the seminal voices of animation. The name Daws Butler may not ring as many bells as Mel Blanc, but his characters sure do -- Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw and many more. A fortuitous early partnership with Stan Freberg paid off for Daws with tons of voice work in 1950s Hollywood, and when William Hanna and Joseph Barbera started their namesake studio in the 1960s, Daws was their as a key voice talent. Along the way Daws also was a mainstay of commercials (Captain Crunch anyone?) and founded a voice workshop that trained many of the next generation(s) of voice actors. As always, find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Daws Butler? When the Beatle's stormed America, drummer Ringo Starr was a sensation and Daws caught the wave with Bingo Ringo -- featuring Daws as Huckleberry Hound fantasizing about being a rock and roll star. https://youtu.be/j8l-UakqV28?si=Puvt-4UbfQ67TuR9 Early in his career Daws worked with Stan Freberg on the Beany and Cecil kids who's, then on Stan's series of groundbreaking Capitol records releases including Christmas Dragnet -- a parody of the Dragnet television show -- and Daws was a perfect partner to Stan Freberg's Joe Friday parody. https://youtu.be/VUcEnZZxO9Y?si=vOtthAGBgz1Xn7wo Daws was the king of Hanna Barbera studios which popularized "limited animation" as a way to cut costs and keep cartoons on the air. With the motion limited, solid voice work was essential. Daws says -- no problem!https://youtu.be/kT_ykjMWDGc?si=sqhJ87kitSfNp6f5

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Ilias Bergstrom is a software engineer, researcher, and musician from Sweden. For most of his professional career, spanning over 20 years, he has been working on, as he describes it, “time-based media software.”In the audio programming world, this means digital audio workstations, video editors, and live audio-visual performance software.He generously shared his experience in Audio Developer Conference talks, two of which discuss the much underrepresented topic of the software architecture of digital audio workstations.Software architecture and software design are fascinating topics to me, so I naturally devoured both of these talks

YouTube Video Description: Clay Edwards Show Interview with Forrest S. Dows – Brandon's Confederate Statue Controversy Join Clay Edwards on The Clay Edwards Show for an exclusive interview with Forrest S. Dows, Commander of the Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, as they dive into the heated controversy surrounding Brandon, Mississippi's attempt to relocate a Civil War memorial statue. In this powerful discussion, Forrest passionately defends the monument's historical significance, clarifying its role as a tribute to soldiers who defended their homes, not a symbol of slavery. He reveals that the statue, owned by Rankin County, marks the sacred ground where federal troops stacked arms before devastating Brandon during the Civil War. Forrest debunks myths about Black Confederate soldiers, citing their documented service alongside white troops, and addresses accusations of racism by emphasizing the monument's inscriptions, which honor sacrifice without mentioning slavery. He also highlights Mississippi Code 55-15-81, which protects such memorials, and urges listeners to contact local representatives to oppose the city's secretive vote to move the statue. Stream this eye-opening conversation at @SaveJXN on YouTube, Facebook, X, or Rumble, Don't miss this unfiltered defense of history!

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Sie gehören zu den feinfühligsten Soundtüftlern der elektronischen Musikszene: Scot & Millfield, das Produzentenduo aus Mülheim an der Ruhr. Mit über 6 Millionen Streams allein für ihren erfolgreichsten Track haben sich Daniel Lyall und Maik Drozdzynski weltweit eine treue Fangemeinde aufgebaut. In dieser Folge sprechen wir über ihre Anfänge als Schulfreunde, ihren Produktionsprozess, ihre liebsten Plugins und DAWs – und natürlich über „I Reached For You“, unsere erste gemeinsame Single, die heute erscheint. Wie entsteht ihr warmer, melodischer Sound? Welche Tools setzen sie ein? Und wie kam es zur Zusammenarbeit mit mir, Thomas Foster? All das erfährst du hier – kurz, kompakt und inspirierend. Hier gehts zum Mugent Player: https://www.mugent.com/ Hier gehts zu unserem Song: https://ZYXDance.lnk.to/IReachedOut

Send me a messageStarting music production at home? This episode of Inside The Mix is your step-by-step guide to building the best home studio setup for beginner music producers. Marc Matthews and Tim Benson unpack exactly what gear you need to produce music at home, without breaking the bank.They walk through a basic home studio equipment list for new producers, including affordable equipment for starting a home recording studio—from entry-level DAWs for home music production like Logic Pro and Cubase, to beginner audio interfaces for music production such as those from Focusrite and Behringer.You'll also hear about the best headphones for home studio recording, how to source quality gear secondhand, and whether or not you really need an audio interface for home recording. This episode covers the essential gear to start making music at home, while emphasising the importance of building skill over collecting expensive tools.If you're feeling overwhelmed by gear options and just want to get started, this episode delivers the practical advice, gear recommendations, and mindset shift every beginner needs. It's not about having everything—it's about knowing how to use what you've got.Links mentioned in this episode: Got a question? We'd love to hear from you! Submit a question, share your social media handles or website, and get featured in a future episode. Plus, one lucky person will win a Starbucks voucher each month!Listen to Liquid BlueListen to Half-LifeAudio Technica ATH-M50xFocusrite Scarlett Solo (3rd Gen)SSL 2+ MKII NI Komplete Audio 1 / Audio 2Apollo InterfacesBeyerdynamic DT 990 PROBehringer Audio Interfaces Support the showWays to connect with Marc: Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips Grab exclusive access to BONUS content Book your FREE 20 Minute Discovery Call Follow Marc's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!!

Sie gehören zu den feinfühligsten Soundtüftlern der elektronischen Musikszene: Scot & Millfield, das Produzentenduo aus Mülheim an der Ruhr. Mit über 6 Millionen Streams allein für ihren erfolgreichsten Track haben sich Daniel Lyall und Maik Drozdzynski weltweit eine treue Fangemeinde aufgebaut. In dieser Folge sprechen wir über ihre Anfänge als Schulfreunde, ihren Produktionsprozess, ihre liebsten Plugins und DAWs – und natürlich über „I Reached For You“, unsere erste gemeinsame Single, die heute erscheint. Wie entsteht ihr warmer, melodischer Sound? Welche Tools setzen sie ein? Und wie kam es zur Zusammenarbeit mit mir, Thomas Foster? All das erfährst du hier – kurz, kompakt und inspirierend. Hier gehts zum Mugent Player: https://www.mugent.com/ Hier gehts zu unserem Song: https://ZYXDance.lnk.to/IReachedOut

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From cracked DAWs to Billboard credits — this roundtable is all about what it really takes to grow.On this episode of Producer Points, host Justin Gammella is joined by three powerhouse producers to talk about leveling up — creatively, professionally, and technically — without losing the magic that got you started.

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Josh Daws, host of  @GreatAwokening , joins me to speak about the intellectual and ideological decline of American Evangelicalism, and how he's trying to wake it up to first principles.https://x.com/JoshDawshttps://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokeningSupport this channel:https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboycehttps://cash.app/$benjaminaboycehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce

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Originally from Garland Texas, Chris Brush moved to Nashville in the fall of 1999 after college to play drums professionally. Over time, session opportunities ignited a passion in Chris as he began to work toward getting off the road full time, and move into the studio scene. Along the way Chris discovered that engineering, mixing, and music production were as exciting to him as drumming. He put the effort into learning about the world of acoustics, microphones, pre-amps, compressors, equalizers, DAWs, mixing, engineering, etc. He began mixing his own projects that turned into mixing and recording other artists — all the while playing drums live, in his home studio, and at studios around Nashville. In 2014 Chris and a partner, opened PlethoraTone studios. After eight years at PlethoraTone, Chris moved into a studio he designed and built. On any given day, Chris is either out and about Nashville playing on sessions or working out of his own place recording, producing, or mixing. In this episode, Chris talks about: Drumming, Mixing and Producing and how these skills feed each other Accepting the role of entrepreneur Building the ultimate home studio How to communicate with an artist effectively Providing flexible pricing options when tracking remotely Discovering what it is you're passionate about Socials: https://www.patreon.com/c/workingdrummer https://www.instagram.com/workingdrummerpodcast/ https://www.workingdrummer.net

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Chris is joined by Ashy and Matt Dawson at Twickenham to reflect on the fourth weekend of the Men's Six Nations.The guys discuss England's 47-24 win against Italy, where Steve Borthwick's side do enough to remain ‘in the hunt' for the Championship going into the final weekend. And Wales v Scotland pales in comparison to France's high quality win against Ireland to put the Championship in their hands, albeit without Antoine Dupont available.Looking ahead to the final weekend, Ashy and Daws have a sneaky feeling that Wales could do a number on England at the Principality, with Ollie Lawrence's injury not helping either! And who could make a lasting impression on Andy Farrell in a bid to secure a place on the Lions tour?

In this episode, Flosstradamus (Curt Cameruci) discusses his 20-year anniversary, a new track with Lil Jon using AI for the music video, and his company Rubin, which focuses on AI tools for music creation. He also explores the ethical considerations of AI in music and envisions future AI applications within DAWs like Ableton.Curt Cameruci (Flosstradamus) is a renowned DJ/producer with over 20 years in the music business. Gaining prominence in Chicago and now based in Los Angeles, Curt is also the founder of Rubin, an AI/Music R&D firm, creating AI tools like Replay and weights.com.Flosstradamus is known for pioneering the EDM subgenre "Trap", and collaborating with acts like Post Malone, Lil Jon, and Diplo. Flosstradamus has headlined major festivals and sold out iconic venues worldwide, while gaining over 500 million streams with his music.Follow Flosstradamus & Other Projects Below:https://rubinaudio.vercel.app/products.htmlhttps://www.weights.comhttps://www.weights.com/replay https://www.instagram.com/flosstradamusSPONSORED BY BABY AUDIOThis episode is sponsored by Baby Audio, known for their unique instrument and effect plugins that emphasize inspiration and creativity, ranging from '80s-inspired lo-fi to modern vocal effects. Their latest release, Transit 2, created with Andrew Huang, simplifies song transitions and multi-effects. Explore Baby Audio's plugins with a free trial and use the code AMP15 for 15% off at the link below:https://link.babyaud.io/abletonpodcast Quickly grow your skills and learn with Abe, the Ableton AI Chatbot: https://www.liveproducersonline.com/ableton-chatbotJoin the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access:⁠⁠⁠https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletterEpisode Mentions:Tryreplay.io Weights.com WAVtool cursor.com/enWindsurf NotebookLLM

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit theculturejournalist.substack.comFrom AI song generators like SUNO and Udio to “knob-free,” browser-based DAWs like BandLab, a rash of new music production apps and software is wooing creators with the promise of shortcutting the time and elbow grease it traditionally takes to make music. But is quicker and more effortless necessarily better? Montreal-based writer and musician Devon Ha…

   It is that time of year once again when the National Association of Music Merchants comes to Anahiem. Tons of Artists from around the globe all come together in one space tosee what the Industry has in store for us. Some may be there for Violins and Guitars, Others may be there the Synths and DAWs, While still more may even be there for the Screamo. Yeah that's an actual reason on the NAMM Form. As for our Community we unite as DJs to check out all the Brands that we use on a daily basis, and hopefully find some thing new to cut it up on! Being that NAMM is a whos who from every corner of the Earth, the Lost Tone Pros take this oppertunity to throw their yearly Scratch Battle dubbed The NAMM INVITATIONAL. Hand selecting the best scratchers from country's including Canada, Poland, Japan, Morocco, Europe, and of course across the USA the Lost Tone Pros deliver a Battle that you definitly don't want to miss. We had the chance to sit down many of the competitors like Dan One, Straps, Skull, Madd Maxx, Reflekshin, Mr.Vibe, L.Hundo, and More. We also got a chance to talk with good friends like Kodak Visuals, Lady X, and 69 Beats. To cap off the show after his Showcase we had a sit down with 7x World Champion Vekked. As a Bonus we added an interview from last years invitational that we had with DJ EASE and FLIP FLOP. It's truely an honor to be in the presence of so much dope talent at one time, if you ever have to chance to make it to one of LTP's Battles or Sessions you better pull, and always remember to Scratch Responsibly. Be on the look out for the Full Battle Video on Swiftstyles YouTube Channel, and make sure to follow @LostTonePros on all of thier socials. While you are at it give us a follow @Tables_4_Two and you'll know exactly when another event is going down!

In this podcast short, Julian explains why, unlike some audio pros (who use different DAWs for different tasks such as writing vs mixing) he only uses Pro Tools. Link to the Article:https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/why-i-only-use-pro-tools-as-my-daw-of-choice