Progressions: Success in the Music Industry

Following the announcement of Spike AI, Travis discusses his thoughts on the inevitability of the us of AI in mixing and how it might affect the careers of future generations of engineers and mixers.⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Credits:Guest: N/AHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Brendan Dekora is an engineer and mixer with credits with artists such as Trent Reznor, Foo Fighters, Steven Wilson, and Muse.In this episode, you'll learn about:What You Need to Know as a Freelance Engineer to Align with your ClientsWhy “Vibe” is More Important than SkillsHow Authentic Content can be One of Your Best ToolsTips for Remote Mixing and CollaborationHow to Navigate Moving into the Co-Production RoleDrum Tuning and How to Get Great Drum SoundsHow Being in a Major Music City Can Shape Your CareerConnect with🌐 Website: https://www.brendandekora.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendandekora/⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Credits:Guest: Brendan DekoraHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Sam Fischmann, cofounder of Musik Hack and a devoted advocate for accessible mastering, dives into the complexities of the mastering process. He discusses the significance of loudness standards and demystifies the -14LUFS target. Sam emphasizes trusting personal taste over technical norms, exploring how machine learning is revolutionizing audio tools. He also reflects on the balance between creativity and technicality, the ethical implications of AI, and the growth that comes from mistakes, all while encouraging musicians to embrace their unique roles in music production.

Travis discusses the myths that people believe about big credits and how you should actually think of them.⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Credits:Guest: N/AHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Nick Broste is Chicago based audio engineer and musician who specializes in recording bands in ensembles in both studio and live settings. The spirit of removing the obstacles of artistic expression for artists is the driving force for Nick’s approach to recording and always puts the music first.In this episode, you'll learn about:How the Role of the Engineer Changes When There is No ProducerThe Best Way to Record a Vocalist that is Playing Acoustic GuitarMicrophone Polar Patterns and How They Shape the Sound of BleedTips for Recording Brass and WoodwindsThe Importance of Talking About BudgetsBringing Value Outside Your Technical SkillsWhen Songwriting Credit Should Be Given to Session MusiciansConnect with Nick🌐 Website: https://www.nickbroste.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbroste/⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Credits:Guest: Nick BrosteHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Travis talks about the year he spent NOT buying plug-ins and how the recording studio culture fuels the audio tech industry into trying to sell engineers everything.⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Credits:Guest: N/AHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Marc Matthews, a talented music producer and mastering engineer who hosts the Inside the Mix Podcast, shares valuable insights on content creation for music professionals. He discusses the power of social media in networking and the importance of building a supportive community of 'music friends.' Matthews also weighs the benefits of higher education in music, encourages lifelong learning, and explores how AI tools impact engineers' creativity. He emphasizes the joy of making music and the value of authentic feedback in the creative process.

Travis discusses why he quit every staff engineering gig he had and how to know that you're ready to go freelance as a recording engineer, mixer, or producer. ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Credits:Guest: N/AHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

In this episode, you'll learn about:Is Our Musical Taste Nature or NurturePracticing Minimalism in ProcessHow to Discover Your Sonic PreferencesIs Our Musical Tastes Nature or NurtureHow to Discover Your Sonic PreferencesWhy A-B Tests are a Sales Psy-OpHow We Are Too Concerned with the Process of Making Records vs The OutcomeHow to Find Your Sound in the World of Internet OpinionsWhat’s Worth Worrying AboutConnect with Harper James:🌐 Website: https://www.harperjamesmusic.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harperjamesx🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harperjamesx🔗 Links: https://linktr.ee/harperjames⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Credits:Guest: Harper JamesHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

In this episode Travis breaks down the five productivity tips that help him find work life balance and still deliver on a high level for his clients.In this episode, you’ll learn about:The Importance of PlanningHow to Beat Task OverwhelmThe Secret to Operating at Your Highest LevelWhy Your Calendar Is Your Super PowerDeep Work⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Credits:Guest: N/AHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference