Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast (Bobby Owsinski)

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Nick Bottini, a multi-instrumentalist, consultant, and performance coach for musicians.

Nick is a well-studied musician who taught at various levels, eventually rising to the Head of Music London schools. 

He transitioned into performance coaching after discovering the steps that unlocked his own musicianship. Since then he’s helped everyone from students to top music professionals to sports figures and even entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Nick and I discussed when a musician needs a performance coach, why visualization doesn’t always work, how to get into a state of flow, the cultural shifts the music industry is seeing right now, and so much more.

Are you ready for a riveting conversation?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Why you need a performance coach (01:06)

From violinist to performance coach (06:04)

Nick’s coaching method (16:38)

Is your identity holding you back? (19:07)

About “Just Play” (22:06)

Our last question (31:40)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Nick’s work: https://www.nickbottini.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two guests who have done the most amazing work on some of David Bowie’s most beloved albums, Ken Scott and Emre Ramazanoglu.

Ken is a legendary producer and audio engineer (who also appeared on Episodes 461 and 462), who aside from being one of the five main engineers for The Beatles, has also worked on some of the most notable albums by David Bowie, Elton John, Jeff Beck, Supertramp, and so many more.

Also featured is mix engineer and producer, Emre, who has a wealth of immersive mixing experience, especially in Atmos.

Together, we will be discussing Ken and Emre’s involvement in remastering some of David Bowie’s most iconic albums. We’ll also be touching on the importance of modernizing old recordings to fit contemporary standards, the pair’s innovative use of Atmos in their work, the technical difficulties that come with working with Atmos mixing, and what it was like to collaborate on such ambitious projects.

Ready to learn more?

Tune in now.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Revisiting David Bowie (01:13)

Why we shouldn’t fear innovation (02:48)

Let’s talk about Atmos (05:36)

Ken’s favored mixing approach (12:04)

Talking ambience (17:42)

Dolby Atmos in Apple Music (27:42)

One last question (33:27)

Additional Resources:

Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast

Check out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 

Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Steve Einzig, an A-list booking agent and the CEO of bookingentertainement.com. 

bookingentertainement.com specializes in booking big name A-list musicians and entertainers such as John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Seal, and Maroon 5 for private and corporate events, catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. 

Not only does the company book music from every genre, but also standup comedians and celebrity chefs as well.

In this episode, Steve and I discussed how his passion for the blues led to a breakthrough label job, the most demanding clients to work for, how the number of hits determines how much an artist gets paid, the most popular music genre for private and corporate gigs, and so much more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

How do artists get to do private gigs? (01:14)

Why use a booking agency? (05:04)

Steve’s typical day (07:55)

The most difficult clients to work with (14:03)

Private buyers vs corporate buyers (19:48)

Last question (30:53)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Steve’s work: https://bookingentertainment.com 

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Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Constantine Roussos, the founder and CEO of the DotMusic top-level domain name.

Constantine is a Greek-Cypriot musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur whose dream of having a “.music” domain name put him up against some of the most powerful tech companies in the world. 

As you’ll hear today, he was able to persevere and eventually garner the support from the largest music coalition ever assembled, with members representing over 95% of global music consumed.

Constantine has an interesting background, initially becoming a Cypriot Green Beret out of school, which unbelievably led to joining the military band. 

He later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Entrepreneurship with a minor in Music Industry at the University of Southern California, before continuing his education at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood and becoming a certified music sound engineer.

He then went off to Pepperdine University where he earned his MBA. His last educational journey was graduating from Harvard Business School’s prestigious Owner-President Management program.

A pretty impressive background; and yet, this is only the beginning.

In this episode, Constantine and I talked about how top level domains work, why Facebook’s initial startup plan was brilliant, being a Cypriot Green Beret, why online privacy and verification are so important for musicians, and more.

Are you ready for this?

Then tune in now.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Constantine (00:47)

The only thing you can control is your website (19:49)

Let’s talk about DotMusic (25:13)

How to apply for DotMusic (52:41)

Additional Resources:

Follow Constantine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dotmusic/ 

Learn more about Constantine’s work: https://constantinemusic.com/ 

Learn more about DotMusic: https://music.us/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

My guest today is engineer, mixer, and podcaster Matt Boudreau.

Matt’s musical journey began in the late '80s as a band member and drummer, eventually transitioning into the world of audio recording in 1994. Since then, he’s developed expertise in Stereo and Dolby Atmos mixing, with credits including Alanis Morissette, Death Cab For Cutie, and Green Day among others.

Matt is also the founder and host of Working Class Audio, a podcast with 20,000 monthly listeners, and over 530 episodes.

During the interview we spoke about the evolution of immersive audio, his innovative approach to mixing in Atmos, his insights after 500+ podcasts, encouraging authenticity in music production, and much more.

I spoke with Matt from his studio in the Bay Area.

Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Technology and Art

00:01:15 - Matt Bedro's Background in Audio

00:02:45 - The Evolution of Immersive Audio

00:04:30 - Competition in Immersive Formats

00:06:10 - Consumer Demand and Aesthetic Challenges

00:08:00 - The Role of Early Adopters in Technology

00:09:30 - Disappointment in Classic Album Remixes

00:11:30 - Approach to Mixing Classic Albums in Atmos

00:14:30 - Economizing the Mixing Process

00:16:50 - Marketing and Selling Music

00:18:30 - The Importance of Artist Education

00:20:00 - AI's Impact on Music Production

00:22:30 - Using AI Tools in Audio Production

00:25:00 - Podcasting Journey and Insights

00:28:00 - Building Connections Through Interviews

00:30:30 - Adapting the Podcast Format

00:32:00 - Being Authentic in the Industry

00:34:00 - Encouragement for Young Audio Professionals

00:36:00 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Matt at https://www.mattboudreau.com/ and https://www.workingclassaudio.com/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with audio legend George Massenburg. George is a Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and educator. 

He has also worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Grateful Dead, and Phil Collins.

A gifted audio designer, George literally invented the parametric equalizer, and his GML products are widely-known for their superior high quality. He continues that work in the digital domain today with plugins from his Massenburg Design Works.

Suffice to say, George has a lot of knowledge to share with us today. And that’s exactly what he does in this week’s episode of the podcast.

Listen in as he and I discuss the importance of critical listening, his lifelong quest for the perfect dynamics controller, working on Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits, and much more.

Are you ready?

Let's dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about dynamic control (01:16)

George’s unique approach (06:57)

Critical listening (13:13)

George’s preferred genres to mix (27:25)

The best project George ever worked on (30:20)

One last question (34:27)

Additional Resources:

Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook.

https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfix

Check out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 

Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two legends of the rock and classical music worlds, conductor Brad Thachuk and guitarist Steve Thachuk.

Brad and Steve are the founders of Gravel Museum Music, an organization dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of rock music in the concert hall by presenting the repertoire with full symphony orchestra and dynamic arrangements. 

Some of Gravel Museum’s shows include The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis, Classic Rock Radio, Deep Purple Rising, and Symphonically Hip. 

Both Brad and Steve have PhDs in music as well as other impressive credentials. 

Brad is the music director of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, the conductor for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s BPO Rocks! series, and a lecturer in Orchestral Literature at the world-renowned Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.

As for Steve, he is the head of guitar studies at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, and has appeared in recitals as a chamber musician and soloist with orchestras throughout North America and Europe.

In this episode, the brothers and I discussed their amazing music career, how they went from classical music to rock back to classical again, why working in a record store was so important later in their careers, the massive prep time required for a show, how Steve worked his way through graduate school by winning guitar competitions, and more.

Are you ready to meet these legends?

Then tune in now.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The Gravel Museum orchestra (01:38)

Creating a new show (10:22)

Brad and Steve’s background (15:06)

How orchestras survive (27:54)

One last question (40:23)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Steve’s work: https://www.steventhachuk.com/ 

Learn more about Brad’s work: https://www.bradleythachuk.com/ 

Learn more about Gravel Museum Music: https://www.gravelmuseum.com/ 

Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfix

Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 

Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Emmy-winning producer, songwriter, and publisher, Michèle Vice-Maslin.

Michèle has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world as well as over 6,000 music placements.

Winning an Emmy for her work on the CBS TV show Guiding Light, she’s been quite successful in both television and films, with such a long credit list that it's hard to pick just a few––so it’s no surprise that her music can be heard on radio and television every single day, all year long.

Maybe even more amazing is that Michèle had the privilege to collaborate on a song with the legendary Bob Dylan.

In this episode, Michèle and I spoke about her start as an avant-garde artist in Los Angeles, being heartbroken over a Madonna comparison, why instrumental sections of a song don’t work for songwriter pitches, the importance of being a self-reliant artist, and so much more.

Ready to meet this incredible woman?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From playing in bands to becoming a songwriter (01:35)

Producing over writing (09:34)

Let’s talk music production (22:15)

Writing with Bob Dylan (28:17)

One last question (38:28)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Michèle’s work: https://www.pinksharkmusic.com/michele-vicemaslin 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Andrea Whitt, a pedal steel, fiddle, and viola player.

Andrea has toured with Shania Twain, recorded on Grammy award winning albums, and performed and recorded with dozens of other musicians including Journey, Deep Purple, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Halsey, and Phil Lesh.

An accomplished visual artist, Andrea is regularly commissioned for paintings in her signature ink, watercolor, and oil styles, and her work can be found on her Boho Bunnie site.

Andrea is also an exceptionally versatile arranger and composer, and was commissioned to write two pieces for the International Viola Congress. 

As a guest clinician for schools and music conferences, she instructs young string players in improvisation and multi-genre performances.

In this episode, Andrea and I talked about how she became a pedal steel player, how fiddle and pedal steel play a similar role in a band, her unique painting style, keeping her art life and music life separate, going from Brazilian jazz to EDM to country music, and so much more.

Ready to meet this multi-talented artist? 

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From classical viola to pedal steel (01:35)

Making the jump into improvisation (07:44)

Andrea’s artwork (12:28)

Touring with Shania Twain (16:15)

Andrea’s favorite music genre (27:10)

One last question (31:29)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Andrea’s work: https://www.andreawhitt.com/home

Check out Andrea’s art: https://bohobunnie.com/ 

Follow Andrea on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bohobunnie 

Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bohobunnie/ 

Follow Andrea on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andreawhitt 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

My guest today is Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and music tech entrepreneur Sidney Swift. 

Sidney is a 10x platinum producer with major credits like Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Sabrina Carpenter, and many more.

In 2019, he started Defient to bridge the gap between music, pop culture, and next-gen technologies. This led to being granted a US patent for inventing "secondary device synchronization", a technology used in music and television to layer digital media experiences.

He’s also the founder of Recoup, which is focused on empowering modern music executives with AI tools for artist development and direct to fan engagement.

During the interview we talked about embracing AI in music management and marketing, the unique way he broke into the business, his virtual artist side project, the changing landscape of music creation, and much more.

I spoke with Sidney from his home outside of New York City.

Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 - The Inevitable Rise of AI

00:00:20 - Introducing Sidney Swift

00:01:27 - From Music Producer to Tech Innovator

00:03:07 - Reinventing Himself in the Industry

00:04:12 - The Shift in Music Creation

00:05:29 - Embracing Change with AI

00:06:42 - The Future of Music Genres

00:08:16 - Copyright Concerns in AI Music

00:10:07 - Creative Collaboration and Credit

00:11:35 - Breaking into the Music Business

00:13:35 - The Move to Los Angeles

00:14:29 - Navigating the LA Music Scene

00:16:19 - Innovative Approaches to Songwriting

00:19:15 - The Birth of Defiant

00:20:28 - Introducing Rekoop

00:23:29 - The Future of Music Creation00:25:10 - The Changing Landscape of Success

00:27:12 - The Value of Small Fanbases

00:29:46 - The Importance of AI in Music

00:30:51 - Advice on Embracing Discomfort

00:31:57 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Sidney's work: https://recoupable.com

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

My guest today is composer, orchestrator, and CEO of Budapest Scoring, Balint Sapszon. 

Trained at the prestigious Bartók Conservatory and Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, Bálint holds a Master’s Degree in Composition, Jazz Arrangement, and Music Theory. In 2007 he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study film scoring at the University of California Los Angeles, where he quickly began establishing himself in the world of film music.

Bálint’s film scoring and orchestration credits include Parasite, which was the Oscar winner for Best Picture, Spike Lee’s Netflix film See You Yesterday, all time Chinese box office hit Operation Red Sea, the HBO film Bad Education, and more.

After using his friends back in his native Hungary to record the score for his first film, and then helping other composers do their scores there as well, Balint founded the Budapest Scoring Orchestra and eventually purchased one of the finest scoring stages in Europe to record in. Today Budapest Scoring is used by composers, film and television studios from around the world.

During the interview we talked about the birth of Budapest Scoring, his transition into film scoring, the global impact of the Orchestra, his Jazz influences, and much more.

I spoke with Balint from his home in Los Angeles

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Balint Sapzon's work at Balintsapszon.com, and Budapest Scoring at budapestscoring.com

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sat down with someone you’ve already met before (in fact, he was one of the first people I interviewed on my podcast, specifically in episode 51), the amazing Mark Schulman.

Mark is a world-class drummer and motivational speaker. He has played with rock n’ roll royalty, manning the drum chair for everyone from Billy Idol, to Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce, and many other familiar names. He’s also done four world tours with P!nk over the course of fifteen years.

Suffice to say, this is a man with a lot of experience in the music industry. 

Mark has also been presenting keynote addresses to corporate clients over the years, and his current presentation, “Hacking the Rockstar Attitude,” is a huge hit with companies like Dell, Genentech, IBM, Citi, Cisco, Walmart, and many others.

In this episode, Mark and I discussed his lifelong battle with tinnitus and hearing loss, his shift from being a touring drummer to a keynote speaker, why attitude is the foundation of success, the importance of embracing change, and more.

Mark also shares a sensational story about auditioning for Cher which I’m sure you’ll love.

Ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Dealing with hearing loss as a musician (01:21)

From touring to keynote speaker (07:07)

Auditioning for Cher (11:51)

The rockstar DNA (18:56)

Discussing Mark’s books (26:45)

One last question (34:05)

Additional Resources:

Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast

Check out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 

Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/

Follow Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with producer, technologist and entrepreneur Marcus “Bellringer” Bell.

Marcus has marketed, promoted, produced, remixed, written for, and mentored some of the world’s superstars and brands. His list of credits includes Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Beyonce, as well as Discovery Network, Amazon, and Warner Bros, just to name a few.

Marcus is also the CEO of Bellringer Productions LLC, a music sync licensing and production company that operates a catalog of over 10,000 songs and 300 recording artists.

Marcus has also published a number one Amazon bestseller called “The Bellringer Branding Bible: The 5 Musician Branding Principles For Singers, Rappers, DJs, Music Producers, Composers, Writers and Recording Artists.” He’s also on a mission to financially empower people with his Wealth and Impact Academy.

Together, Marcus and I discussed the use of AI in music creation, his Ravyn Lyte project, his sync licensing company, and his bestseller book.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about Ravyn Lyte (02:06)

The healing powers of music (07:33)

Helping creatives gain financial independence (14:06)

The Bellringer Branding Bible (20:33)

Bellringer Productions (29:03)

One last question (41:38)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Marcus: https://www.bellringermusic.com/about 

Learn more about Bellringer Productions: https://www.bellringerproductions.com/ 

Learn more about Ravyn Lyte: https://www.ravynlyte.com/  

Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfix

Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with acoustician and studio designer Hush Paz.

Hush’s company Sense and Sound offers an exclusive “Studio in a Day” service, where they design, install, and calibrate their customers’ studio acoustics in just one day. 

Among the many clients that have utilized this service include mixer DJ Swivel, film composer Sam Ewing, producer/composer Mike Woods, and video game audio company Hexany Audio.

Hush has also designed his own unique acoustic panels, as well as Smart Legs for a super simple installation.

In this episode, Hush and I discussed how his “Studio in a Day” concept works, why speaker placement in a room is so crucial, how cable degradation influences the sound, how he developed his acoustic panels, and much more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Studio in a Day (01:17)

The best spot for your recording work? (08:36)

Let’s talk about speakers… and the best ones for you (11:02)

How Hush became a studio designer (23:41)

One last question (38:37)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Sense and Sound: https://www.sense-sound.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

Is incomplete metadata keeping you from getting paid for your work? Then you definitely will want to give this week’s episode a listen!

In it, I sit down with the founder and director of the metadata management company Noctil, Jacob Varghese.

Jacob has over 24 years of experience leading complex technology projects in the telecom, media, and entertainment industries with Fortune 500 companies. 

When Jacob entered the music business, he wanted to solve technical challenges related to rights management and metadata in music.

His company Noctil helps record labels, music publishers and performing rights organizations better organize, verify, and deliver their metadata in order to make sure everyone gets paid. 

Unfortunately there is no standardization for metadata distribution, so Noctil plays a vital role in getting the right metadata to the right music delivery service.

In this episode, Jacob and I discussed the different forms of metadata, why it’s so important to music creators, so-called black box money that artists can’t get their hands on, metadata roadblocks, and so much more.

Are you ready to learn more?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Why metadata is so important (01:28)

Metadata requirements (03:11)

How Noctil helps music professionals get paid (08:37)

Jacob’s background (14:00)

How changes to streaming affect metadata (19:42)

Dealing with incomplete metadata (23:26)

One last question (26:38)

Additional Resources:

Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast

Check out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

My guest today is is one of my oldest and dearest friends – Los Angeles studio bass player Paul ILL.

I’ve known Paul for such a long time that I sometimes forget what a heavyweight musician he is, as he’s played with a wide variety of great artists both in the studio and on the road.

This includes superstars like Tina Turner, Pink, Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys, to legends Bob Weir, Mike Love and producers Michael Lloyd and Linda Perry, among a long list too vast to mention.

During the interview we spoke about:

• how his gear has evolved over the last few years,
• his journey as a mental health professional and his work with musicians through Music Cares
• what it’s like playing with a full orchestra
• how the studio scene has changed in Los Angeles
• how he brings more to the table than just expert bass playing, and much more.

I spoke with Paul from his studio in Los Angeles

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health and Music

00:00:19 - Guest Introduction: Paul Ill

00:00:30 - Paul's Musical Background

00:01:01 - Gear Evolution Over Seven Years

00:01:21 - Gearaholics Anonymous

00:02:13 - Gear from 2018

00:03:06 - Current Gear and Setup

00:04:33 - Amplification Changes

00:05:33 - Quad Cortex and Its Impact

00:09:06 - Playing with Orchestras

00:10:37 - Reading Music and Preparation

00:11:13 - Using the Quad Cortex in Live Settings

00:12:05 - Direct Box Preferences

00:15:15 - Physical Ailments of Musicians

00:20:00 - Generational Changes in Musicians' Health

00:21:03 - Session Work Changes Over Time

00:22:08 - Remote Session Dynamics

00:24:06 - Producer Expectations in Sessions

00:27:32 - Collaborative Technology in Music

00:28:16 - Experiences with Bill Ward

00:30:00 - The Importance of Tone and Gear

00:31:29 - Misunderstood Musicians: Songwriting

00:33:07 - Upcoming Solo Album

00:34:38 - Multi-Instrumentalist Approach

00:35:29 - Mental Health Professional Side Hustle

00:36:37 - Conclusion and Future Plan

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Paul ILL at: https://www.instagram.com/paulillmusic, https://www.facebook.com/paulill,

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Chandler Kinchla (commonly known as Chan), the guitar player for Blues Traveler and his new band W4RHORS3.

Born in Ontario, Canada, Chan moved to Princeton, NJ where he met his Blues Traveler bandmates. After graduating high school, the band moved to New York City where they gigged around town until they secured a record deal.

After they were signed, a bartender at one of the places they played at introduced the band to David Letterman. The band played his late night show many times over the years, which helped put them at the top of the music world.

The band has then gone on to record 15 studio albums that have sold over 10 million copies, and played over 2,000 shows in front of more than 30 million people.

In this episode, Chan and I talked about the “majesty of New Jersey,” what it’s like to play 300 dates a year in New York City clubs, the reasons for creating the H.O.R.D.E. tour, playing dates with W4RHORS3, and so much more.

Are you ready to meet this legend?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From Canada to New Jersey (01:59)

How Blues Traveler broke through (06:23)

Blues Traveler’s history with David Letterman (16:35)

Let’s talk about the H.O.R.D.E tour (18:15)

Chan’s work as a solo artist (20:33)

Last question for Chan (29:11)

Additional Resources:

Follow Chan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chankinchla/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_chan_gang/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Norman Varney of AV RoomService.

Norman is an acoustic consultant who has designed over 500 critical listening rooms around the world, starting back to when he owned an audio retail store. 

After that, he became director of the Custom Installation and Home Theater divisions at Music Interface Technologies. There he designed the innovative and elaborate electrical system for the Scoring Stage of Lucas Film’s Skywalker Ranch.

Norman then became a senior engineer with the Acoustic Systems Business at the Owens Corning Science & Technology Center. He spent a considerable amount of his time there testing in anechoic chambers, reverberation chambers, and acoustic labs in general.

In this episode, Norman and I discussed some common acoustic myths, acoustic listening tests at Owens Corning, how extravagant home theaters can get, the difficulty in designing an immersive playback room, the built-in resonant point in American home construction, and so much more.

Are you ready for this?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s bust some myths (01:43)

Home theaters then and now (13:08)

Building immersive rooms (22:42)

Vibration protectors (31:02)

The worst spaces for good acoustics? (38:11)

One last question (41:02)

Additional Resources:

Follow AV RoomService on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avroomservice/ 

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Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mimi Camara, an accomplished entertainment attorney known for her work with rising artists such as Soulja Boy, Gracie's Corner, and Young N' Ace. With a background in business and legal affairs at major labels like Atlantic, Warner Brothers, and Encore Records, Mimi has transitioned to focus on helping independent artists navigate the complexities of the music industry while building sustainable careers.

We kicked off our conversation by discussing the often misunderstood role of business affairs lawyers in record labels. Mimi emphasized that their primary responsibility is to protect the interests of the label, which can sometimes lead to a perception of them as the "bad guys." However, she explained that many lawyers genuinely strive to do the right thing for both the label and the artists, and her unique experience allows her to advocate effectively for her clients.

Mimi shared insights into the day-to-day realities of working in business affairs, revealing that it involves much more than just signing artists. From negotiating brand deals to mediating between artists and label creatives, the role is dynamic and requires constant relationship management.

We also explored the evolving landscape of music discovery, particularly the role of platforms like TikTok and YouTube. While TikTok has been a powerful tool for A&R research, Mimi pointed out that YouTube is increasingly becoming the go-to platform for music discovery, allowing artists to reach a global audience without the barriers of subscription fees.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Mimi Kamara

00:01:18 - The Role of Business Affairs Lawyers

00:03:30 - The Busy Life of a Label Attorney

00:06:25 - The Complexity of Artist Deals

00:09:10 - Trends in Artist Development

00:11:44 - Artist Management vs. Direct Artist Approaches

00:14:07 - Navigating Relationships with Artists and Managers

00:16:12 - The Importance of Trust in Artist Relationships

00:18:44 - Educating Artists on Business Matters

00:21:04 - Common Mistakes Artists Make

00:23:32 - The Role of Copyright in Music

00:26:43 - Songwriting Trends and Collaborations

00:30:10 - The Impact of TikTok and YouTube on Music Discovery

00:33:15 - Final Advice: The Importance of Community

00:34:20 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Kanru Hua, the founder of the music software company Dreamtonics which created the Synthesizer V and Synthesizer V Studio voice synthesis applications.

A cumulation of years of AI research, signal processing, and musical passion led to Synthesizer V, which faithfully replicates the nuances of the human singing voice. 

Its voices are available natively in English, Japanese, and Chinese. The software even allows any voice to sing in any of the three languages. 

Pretty fascinating, right?

In this episode, Kanru and I discuss the many legitimate uses for vocal cloning, the evolution of Synthesizer V, how to use cloned vocals as guides for human singers, the challenges of vocal synthesis, and so much more.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Well then, what are you waiting for?

Run, don’t walk, and listen to the episode now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about vocal cloning (01:49)

Who is the main audience for Synthesizer V? (08:04)

The future of vocal cloning (14:13)

The best piece of advice Kanru has learned (21:36)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Synthesizer V: https://dreamtonics.com/synthesizerv/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Cheryl Engelhardt, a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, speaker, and career coach.

Cheryl began her music career as an advertising and film composer in New York City, creating jingles for national ad campaigns. She then pursued a career as a pop/rock singer/songwriter and had songs in television and film. She also toured internationally with her backing band. 

Cheryl transitioned into new-age music and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New-Age, Ambient, or Chant Album in 2022.

She’s also a certified trauma-informed master coach, and her In the Key of Success coaching program provides career coaching helping musicians attain their goals.

In this episode, Cheryl and I talked about how she got into jingle writing, the joys and pains of being a left-handed piano player, creating her “making of” videos, her best tips for creating emails, her first job as a scuba diver, and so much more.

Are you ready to meet this incredible artist?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Writing jingles (01:32)

How Cheryl learned orchestration (05:59)

Studying piano as a left-handed person (07:53)

The shift to new-age music (10:53)

How Cheryl keeps it personal (20:38)

Transitioning into coaching (23:12)

What is a trauma-informed coach? (27:41)

Cheryl the scuba diver (34:41)

One last question (37:10)

Additional Resources:

Follow Cheryl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbemusic/

Follow Cheryl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbemusic 

Learn more about Cheryl’s work: https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/, https://www.cbemusic.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant hip hop artist, producer, and designer James ‘Homebwoi’ Maddox.

Homebwoi’s work has been featured on 10 major label albums, 2 major motion pictures, and 3 commercially released video games.

Homebwoi is also the head of product design for his company Metro Southern Media, which specializes in creative services for artists, corporate branding, and film production services.

In this episode, he and I discussed how signing a record deal was the beginning of the end of his first band, the unique way he got established in the Atlanta music scene, his production process and why he likes to work with real musicians, how he became a multimedia service provider, and much more.

Homebwoi also shared his journey from starting as a young music producer navigating industry pitfalls to becoming a successful multimedia entrepreneur.

Are you ready for this?

Then run, don’t walk, and listen to this episode now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The beginning of the end for Homebwoi’s first band (01:35)

Working as a producer (10:45)

Homebwoi’s producer tricks (19:56)

How Metro Southern Media started (27:03)

One last question (31:23)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Homebwoi’s work: http://homebwoi.com, https://metrosouthernmedia.com/  

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

My guest today is country music author and historian, and a member of the Western Music Hall Of Fame Don Cusic.

Don is the author of over 30 books, including biographies of Roger Miller, Eddy Arnold, Gene Autry and Chet Atkins.

He’s also written album liner notes for Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Ray Stevens, Eddy Arnold, and Sonny James, as well as for multiple film soundtracks.

Don has a number of credits as a producer and songwriter, and is a Professor of Music Industry History and Professor of Music Business at Belmont University.

During the interview we spoke about the evolution of the Nashville music scene, Chet Atkins - the man behind the Nashville sound, Don’s writing journey, the changing landscape of Music Row, and much more.

I spoke with Don from his office in Nashville.

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Don Cusic's work: https://www.doncusic.com/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

My guest today is Grammy-nominated producer/mixer/composer, Richard Tozzoli.

Rich may be the most prolific television composer anywhere, as his work has appeared in an astounding 1800 TV series, 20,000 episodes, in 40 countries. His unique style has been featured on CBS Sports, NBC Olympics, Counting Cars, Pawn Stars, Duck Dynasty, Trading Spaces, MLB, FOX NFL and many more. Artists he’s worked with include Al DiMeola, Ace Frehley, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Omar Hakim, and others.

Prior to turning his attention to composing, Rich was an excellent recording engineer and mixer, working on 5.1 surround sound projects for the likes of David Bowie, Carly Simon, Boston Pops, Blue Oyster Cult and Hall & Oates. He has also authored numerous articles on audio production and technology as well as the book Pro Tools Surround Sound Mixing.

During the interview we spoke about transitioning from engineering to television composition, how his engineering skills were important in gaining music supervisor attention, his annual writing trip to the Caribbean, expanding in to full orchestration, focusing on planetarium shows, and much more.

I spoke with Rich from his studio in Northern New Jersey

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - The Importance of Reinvention

Discussing the necessity of reinventing oneself and the learning process involved.

00:00:22 - Introducing Richard Tozzoli

Overview of Rich's impressive career and accomplishments in television

composition.

00:01:50 - The Volume of Work. Rich shares the staggering number of cues and series his music has been featured in.

00:02:35 - The Role of Agents. Exploring how good representation can lead to opportunities in the industry.

00:03:29 - Transitioning to Composition

Rich discusses his shift from engineering to composing for television and the motivation behind it.

00:04:37 - The Unique Approach of Artists

Insights into how successful artists carve out their unique niches in the music industry.

00:05:29 - Ego and Confidence in Music

The balance of having confidence without letting ego take over in the creative process.

00:05:58 - Engineering Skills in Composition

How Rich's background as an engineer enhances his composition work.

00:07:21 - Speed and Efficiency in Mixing

The importance of quick mixing skills in the fast-paced world of television music.

00:08:14 - Simplifying the Process

Rich shares tips on simplifying music creation to enhance productivity.

00:09:08 - The Challenge of Live Performance

Discussing the differences between studio work and live performance experiences.

00:10:20 - The Use of Live Drums

Rich explains his preference for live drums and the benefits of using V-kits.

00:11:21 - The Evolution of Amplifiers

A conversation about the advancements in amplifier technology and their impact on sound.

00:12:43 - The Importance of Real Amps

Rich emphasizes the unique qualities of tube amps compared to digital simulations.

00:14:33 - The Pressure of Live Performances

Reflections on the challenges faced when returning to live playing after a long break.

00:17:13 - Reinventions in Richard's Career

Discussing Rich various career shifts and the importance of continuous learning.

00:19:35 - Composing for Planetariums

Rich shares his experiences composing music for planetarium shows and NASA.

00:21:25 - Exploring Immersive Sound

A discussion on the concept of immersive sound and its relevance in Rich's work.

00:23:13 - The Future of Television and Content

Rich's insights on the current state of television and the importance of adaptability.

00:27:32 - St. John Recording Retreat

Details about Rich's annual musical retreat in St. John and its creative benefits.

00:29:09 - Industry Trends and Observations

Rich shares his thoughts on the future trajectory of the music and television industries.

00:32:23 - Favorite Projects: Shark Week

Rich discusses his passion for composing music for Shark Week and the creative freedom it offers.

Learn more about Richard Tozzoli’s work: https://richtozzoli.com/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Paul Wiltshire, a music technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Songtradr.

Songtradr is the only open and automated licensing marketplace of its kind with all types of music users from independent filmmakers, production houses, and advertising agencies to major brands such as Google, Microsoft, Disney, Netflix and Amazon.

Since the platform’s official global launch in 2016, it has rapidly grown to more than 400,000 artists, producers, and songwriters worldwide using the technology for content management, distribution, and licensing.

Paul's career began as an award-winning producer and songwriter, having produced and/or composed music on twelve no. 1 chart topping albums and singles and twenty-eight top 20 albums and singles. 

He has worked with artists such as The Backstreet Boys, Vanessa Amorosi, Delta Goodrem, Human Nature, and Australian Idol artists, including Guy Sebastian.

You can find out more about Paul’s music production background on Episode 106 of the podcast.

In this episode, Paul and I discussed how to build music industry infrastructure, Songtradr’s acquisition of Bandcamp, having a music supervisor team that works with brands, using AI to generate metadata, and so much more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about Songtradr (01:38)

AI and the music industry (10:44)

What was surprising about Bandcamp? (18:26)

Working with music supervisors (23:43)

The future of music licensing (32:08)

Additional Resources:

Connect with Paul: https://www.facebook.com/Paul.L.Wiltshire/ 

Learn more about Songtradr: https://www.songtradr.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

My guest today is my good friend for many years, Engineer Dennis Moody.

Dennis was my first guest way back on Episode #1, and he’s been on the podcast almost every year since.

Dennis is unique in that he does live sound as well as studio recording, as he’s he’s engineered some of the biggest acts at some of the world’s most famous venues.

He’s also known as “the Drummer’s Engineer,” since some of the world’s best drummers hire him to engineer their personal albums.

Because he travels so much doing live sound, he’s almost like the Inner Circle’s roving reporter, as each time he makes an appearance he tells us about the latest music and audio trends worldwide.

During the interview we spoke about what it’s like to do gigs around the world, trends in music and gear, the art of live sound mixing, navigating the challenges of travel, and much more.

I spoke with Dennis from his studio in Los Angeles

Dennis has previously appeared on Episodes 1, 50, 100, 151, 200, 300, 399, and 500.

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Dennis Moody's work at: https://www.dennismoody.com/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the founder of IAIAI Technologies, Mick Kiely.

IAIAI Technologies uses ethical AI technology to protect music copyright holder’s interests. Its GeanAI produces an AI fingerprint that profiles and tracks copyrighted works, while its QuiBot is an AI composer that is responsibly trained on music theory rather than scraping others’ works. 

The company’s Mymic is a repository for cloned voices, while its Quantum Star Project is a research project into how quantum computing can be used in music.

All this is the brainchild of Mick Kiely, a musician and television composer who started his technology journey composing scores for video games. 

Mick would then go on to start the world’s first generative music platform called XHAIL, which was embraced by the creatives in Hollywood. 

This led to the birth of IAIAI Technologies, with the main idea that AI serves as a force for good to reward and protect artists.

Together, Mick and I will be discussing the irreversibility of AI training and what it means for the music industry, how Mymic creates voice DNA profiles to detect voice cloning, why the industry has to find a balance between AI innovation and protecting artists’ rights, and more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about ethical AI (01:34)

Mymic and voice cloning (09:54)

What’s QuiBot? (14:24)

Mick’s backstory (20:57)

The Quantum Star Project (28:05)

One last question (30:14)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Mick’s work: https://iaiaitechnologies.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with… myself. Yes friends, today, I go solo for this special episode of the podcast.

In it, I’ll be reflecting on the major stories that shaped the music industry in 2024. 

In this special year-in-review episode, I’ll be going over TikTok’s potential ban in the US—an event which will completely change the industry going forward, Japan's unexpected cassette tape resurgence, and Chechnya's surprising tempo regulations.

I’ll also be discussing how Spotify is adapting its royalty models, Live Nation’s issues with the US government, the sad death of some iconic music institutions, immersive audio’s struggle to gain traction, and so much more.

Whether you're a producer, artist, or industry insider, this episode is a must-listen if you want a detailed look at where the music world stands and where it's going.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s talk about immersive audio (01:12)

Chechnya’s tempo ban (03:21)

The US TikTok ban (15:43)

Cassettes are making a comeback (22:16)

Live Nation is getting sued (28:06)

Some news about Taylor Swift (33:21)

Additional Resources:

(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 

Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfix

Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

My guest today is renowned musician, composer, and inventor of the groundbreaking Mutantrumpet Ben Neill. Ben’s Mutantrumpet is a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument that combines 3 trumpets and a trombone into one. It then incorporates interactive computer technologies that produces a sound that blurs the lines between acoustic and electronic music. 

Ben became interested in electronic music when he was the Music Curator of the N.Y.C. performance space The Kitchen from 1992 to 1999, and since that time he’s been incorporating electronic influences into his work. This includes thirteen albums, as well as exhibitions in museums and galleries in New York City and London. 

Ben began his teaching career in 2007 as a professor of music technology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and was a Professor of Music Industry and Production at Ramapo College until 2024.

His new book is called Diffusing Music, and explores how technology is enabling new levels of creativity, and transforming how we share and experience sound.

During the interview we talked about why the Mutantrumpet was developed, using an AR headset during performances, the future of music collaboration, how music reflects society, and much more.

I spoke with Ben from his studio outside of New York City.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

All about the Mutantrumpet (02:07)

Incorporating AR into performances 08:49)

Embracing electronic music (11:05)

Using proprietary plugins (23:50)

One last question (37:47)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Ben Neill’s work: https://www.benneill.com/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the co-founders of Neural DSP, Doug Castro and Francisco Cresp. 

For those who aren’t aware, Neural DSP manufactures the highly regarded Quad Cortex amplifier modeler as well as a line of modeling plugins.

Even though Neural DSP is located in Finland, both Doug and Francisco are from Chile. They fell in love with the country and its music as high school exchange students and decided to relocate to Finland after school. 

After Doug developed the Darkglass bass pedals which he eventually sold to Korg, he and Francisco created Neural DSP with the idea of developing state-of-the-art amplifier simulator tools.

In this episode, they will be sharing with us how they founded Neural DSP, why they decided to focus on plugins before the hardware when founding their company, what sets them apart from their competitors, and more.

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Doug and Francisco’s backstory (01:11)

Using machine learning to change the industry (06:53)

Software first, hardware later (08:36)

How to learn the pedal (15:56)

A question about bass and guitar synthesis (26:09)

What you should know about Quad Cortex (28:43)

One last question (29:56)

Additional Resources:

Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast

Check out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rich Thomson, the founder and CEO of Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, a leading provider of tour buses and logistics in the United States.

Rich's journey in the industry began in 2020 with just 12 coaches, and he has since expanded Dreamliner to an impressive fleet of over 200 luxury buses, 70 trucks, and 220 trailers.

The company now services more than 50% of major arena and stadium tours across the country, catering to high-profile clients in the entertainment industry, including stars like Morgan Wallen, Billie Eilish, and Beyoncé.

Dreamliner also supplies executive coaches for group meetings and executive trips for Fortune 500 companies including NASCAR, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, and the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.

During the interview we talked about what to look for when renting a tour bus, the different types of coaches that are available, the difference between coaches for executives and tour buses, the importance of professional drivers, and much more.

Timcodes:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Dreamliner Luxury Coaches

00:01:34 - Key Considerations When Renting a Coach

00:01:59 - Challenges in Finding Professional Drivers

00:02:32 - Overview of Coach Types

00:02:47 - Differences Between Star Buses and Executive Coaches

00:03:49 - Common Requests from Artists

00:04:51 - Outrageous Requests in the Industry

00:05:36 - Service Areas: U.S. and Canada

00:06:11 - Sustainability in Coach Building

00:06:57 - Perception of New vs. Older Coaches

00:07:38 - Rich's Journey into the Coach Business

00:09:20 - Lessons Learned and Changing Perspectives

00:10:25 - Social Dynamics in Nashville

00:13:01 - Diverse Clientele Beyond Music

00:14:25 - Differences in Client Demands

00:15:47 - Expansion into Trucking Services

00:17:32 - Coach Sales and Fleet Management

00:19:06 - Incorporating Technology: Starlink

00:19:53 - Logistics Evolution in the Industry

00:20:45 - Future Goals and Diversification

00:23:00 - Importance of Professional Drivers

00:24:44 - Business Approach and Experience

00:26:31 - Final Advice: Going All In

00:27:40 - Closing Remarks

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Rich Thomson and Dreamliner Luxury Coaches at https://www.dreamlinercoaches.com

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with singing coach to the stars, Eric Vetro.

Eric has a client list that’s a “who’s who” of music celebrities, including Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Rita Ora, John Legend, and Shawn Mendes, as well as the lead singers from bands like Haim, Weezer, Incubus and Muse. 

He’s also trained A-list actors for the movie musicals La La Land, Chicago, Judy, Mary Poppins Returns, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, Eurovision, In The Heights, Cinderella, and Wicked, among many others. 

Plus he’s worked with many Disney stars who went on to have great singing careers such as Vanessa Hudgens, Sabrina Carpenter, Ashley Tisdale, Olivia Holt, Laura Marano, and Dove Cameron.

In this episode, Eric and I spoke about his unique coaching style, how his background as a piano accompanist made him a better singing coach, how he gets a movie star ready to sing in a movie, why warming up your voice is so important, and so much more.

Are you ready for this?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Eric’s experience as a voice coach for the stars (01:47)

Is there a fast track to becoming a great singer? (06:02)

Eric’s unique coaching style (10:13)

From vocal coach to vocal producer (15:14)

How Eric became a vocal coach (21:04)

Eric’s first paid coaching job (25:37)

BBC Maestro (29:53)

One last question (35:36)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Eric’s work: https://ericvetro.com/ 

Learn more about BBC Maestro: https://www.bbcmaestro.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

The world of music is constantly evolving with new inventions and instruments thanks to the innovative minds of people like my guest this week, Alexandra Fierra.

Her creation, the Demon Box, is almost indescribable. The device utilizes electromagnetic fields (EMF) to create and manipulate sounds from everyday electronic devices.

She found inspiration in her synesthesia. This neurological condition, where senses intertwine, led her to explore the world of electromagnetic fields. 

We discuss all the technical aspects of the Demon Box, including its three-channel design, multiple outputs, and the ability to manipulate sounds that we may consider as noise from various electronic devices.

Her vision is to make this groundbreaking instrument available to everyone, democratizing the creation of unique and experimental sounds.

She gave us all the details as well as the background of the device, and who might find the box most useful.

Listen in now and learn more about the infinite possibilities of the Demon Box!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The Demon Box and its use of EMF (00:07)

Three-channel design and its significance (03:44)

Various ways to activate and use the Demon Box (06:35)

Planned Kickstarter launch and pricing details (09:55)

Alexandra's background and musical journey (13:52)

Evolution of the Demon Box over eight years (16:25)

Target audience and potential applications (18:06)

Origin and meaning of the name "Demon Box" (21:06)

Analog core with digital capabilities (23:17)

Alexandra's personal advice for overcoming challenges (25:22)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about the Demon Box: https://www.eternalresearch.com/

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant John Mlynczak, the president and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants (also known as NAMM).

John started in the music business as a hotshot trumpet player in New Orleans with a passion for music education. 

From an early age, John has been interested in music technology, which eventually led him to taking a job as director of education with PreSonus, then with book publisher Hal Leonard, and then to his current position at NAMM.

In this episode, he and I will be discussing how trade shows like NAMM are evolving, how NAMM compares to trade shows in other industries, the change music consumers and retailers have seen over the years, his passion for music technology and how it led to major changes in school curriculums, and so much more.

Are you ready to meet this visionary?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Learning from being a CEO (01:13)

How NAMM is moving the music industry forward (04:00)

How the music creation experience has changed (12:09)

NAMM 2025 (20:46)

More info about Summer NAMM (24:03)

Get to know John (32:04)

Our last question (38:10)

Additional Resources:

Learn more about John’s work: https://www.johnmlynczak.com/ 

Learn more about NAMM: https://www.namm.org/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

Last week, I broke down every single important (and interesting) piece of music news for 2024. And today, like last year, I’ll be making my own predictions for music in 2025.

Listen in to learn all about them, from why I think young audiences will push back against AI-generated content to why indie artists will be dominating the mainstream music scene.

I’ll also be discussing the possible future of streaming platforms, which industry key players will be facing challenges, the indisputable adoption of lossless audio as a standard, and more.

Are you ready for this?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Let’s review my 2024 predictions (00:27)

2025, a bad year for AI? & other predictions (09:46)

Why Live Nation might lose their suit (19:02)

Additional Resources:

(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 

Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfix

Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 

Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

My guest today is musician, book and magazine publisher, and artist Mike Lawson, who also happens to be my book publishing champion.

Mike was the person who took a chance on me to publish my first book, and then most of my subsequent 20+ books after that.

He’s since gone on to become the owner and publisher of notable publications like School Band and Orchestra and Musical Merchandise Review magazines.

If those credits were Mike’s only claim to fame it would be pretty substantial, but he’s also continued to be a working musician having recorded and/or performed with musical luminaries like Merl Saunders, Vince Welnick, Vassar Clements, Pete Sears, John McEuen, Bob Welch, Phil Keaggy, Jack Casady, Rob Wasserman, Michael Cleveland, and a host of others. 

He has released eight albums as “Mike Lawson and Friends,” continues to front his tribute band Hooterall?, and even has his own Pearl River signature guitar.

During the interview we spoke about his journey to getting a signature guitar, transitioning from musician to publisher, staying on the bleeding edge of technology, his stints at Gibson, and much more.

Timecodes:

00:00:00 - Introduction: Mike Lawson's Journey

00:00:22 - Meet Mike Lawson: Musician and Publisher

00:01:33 - The Story Behind Mike's Signature Guitar

00:06:22 - The Importance of Quality and Affordability in Instruments

00:07:42 - Transitioning from Musician to Publisher

00:08:15 - The Start of Mike's Publishing Career

00:10:02 - The Birth of the Entertainment Source Library

00:12:00 - Innovating with CompuServe and Music Industry Forums

00:13:41 - Working with Gibson and Building Gibson.com

00:15:40 - The Shift to Mixed Books and Publishing

00:19:07 - The Evolution of Mike's Publishing Career

00:22:29 - Returning to Gibson and New Opportunities

00:24:15 - The Move to Alfred Publishing

00:25:03 - Current Publishing Ventures: MMR and SBO

00:27:49 - Balancing Music and Publishing

00:28:19 - The Impact of COVID on Music Production

00:30:37 - Embracing Technology in Music Creation

00:33:36 - Imposter Syndrome: A Common Struggle

00:37:21 - Lessons Learned from Merle Saunders and Vince Welnick

00:40:41 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Mike's music at https://www.mikelawson.com, and his book and magazine publishing at https://artistpro.com

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In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.