Progressions: Success in the Music Industry

This week's guest is artist, producer, and remixer Kyle Stern, better known by his moniker Attom. Kyle has built a following in the electronic music realm with his blend of chill and house with a heavy pop music influence. In addition to his own project, he has also had success doing remixes for artists such as Charlie Puth, Bishop Briggs, and Kiiara. We have a great chat about how doing remix contests started his career, the importance of building real fans, and why consistently putting in work is the key to success.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Playing Bonnaroo as your first showRemixing major label hitsHow structure keeps you committed to creativityGetting organic Spotify growth without playlistsHow to break the ice of a empty project screenLearning how to producer around vocals by doing remix contestsRemote collaborationLearn More About Attom...Website: https://attommusic.comInstagram: https://Instagram.com/attommusicFacebook: https://facebook.com/attommusicTwitter: https://facebook.com/attommusicSpotify Artist Page: Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyCredits:Guest: Attom (Kyle Stern)Host: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is the multi-platinum awarded producer, mixer, and musician Bill Appleberry. Bill has worked on Republic Records' and NBC's hit TV show The Voice for the last decade. He has produced and mixed the studio recorded versions of every song, performed by every artist for every season of the show. Outside of his work with The Voice, Bill's credits as an engineer, producer, and player include names like Stone Temple Pilots, The Wallflowers, Puddle of Mudd, Joe Walsh, Hole, and 311. We have a great chat about his start, playing drums in the Marines, getting a hit early in his career, being prepared, and how your career is defined by what you do between gigs.In this episode, we'll dig in on...10 Years of The VoiceThe 5 P's of PreparationKnowing when to reinventPutting in practiceBuilding a team that you trustHaving a hit early in your careerEnlisting in the MarinesGetting recognized by the labelsLiving in a van with your keyboardsDoing demos with bands and trying to get them signedHow recording schools are commercializing the industryLearn More About Bill Appleberry...Website: http://www.billappleberry.com/LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/bill-appleberry-6334561b📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyCredits:Guest: Bill AppleberryHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week's guest is our very own host Travis Ference. To celebrate six months of Progressions: Success in the Music Industry we invited our prior interviewee, Damian Taylor, to guest host a live Ask Me Anything episode. Damian asks listener submitted questions (as well as some of his own) to Travis in this reverse interview. The interview originally aired live on Damian's Twitch channel. We had a great time and covered everything from our host's backstory and career path to how the podcast came about and the mindset and habits he uses to help balance his time.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Traditional studio path vs DIY studio pathGetting better everydayLearning from your setbacksWorking at Capitol StudiosStarting a podcastQuitting salaried engineering jobsClearing your mind through exerciseGetting over putting yourself out thereNot fearing "No"Engineering pop vocal sessionsLearn More About Travis Ference...Website: https://www.travisference.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tference/Learn More About Damian Taylor...Website: https://www.damiantaylor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereisdamian/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hereisdamian📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyCredits:Guest: Travis FerenceHost: Damian TaylorEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is entrepreneur and creative music executive Jerimaya Grabher. Jerimaya is a co-founder of and principle manager at Global Positioning Services, a full service music management company that currently looks after some of the top engineers, mixers, and producers in the world. We have a great chat about the future of music deals, how to know if you need a manager, the importance of staying top of mind with your clients, and why you should act like the type of person you aspire to be.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Being proactive and staying top of mindAlways looking for the next wave of talentNet receipts deals vs royalty point dealsBlockchain and the future of musicDo you need a manager?Performing Rights OrganizationsChasing royaltiesThe lopsided structure of the music businessLearn More About Jerimaya Grabher and GPS Management...Website: https://globalpositioningservices.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gpsmanagement/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gpsmgmt📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyCredits:Guest: Jerimaya GrabherHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week's guest is Los Angeles based producer, composer and artist Matt Lange. Matt has made a name for himself in the electronic music world both as an artist and as a producer. In addition to releasing his own music, he’s done work with Deadmau5, BT, and Glenn Morrison. He's also done work for films and games, including names like Blade Runner 2049, Ready Player One, and The Fast and the Furious 8. We have a great chat about using organized chaos to spawn creativity, why everyone should discover the joy of playing an instrument, and the importance of remembering to stay true to your artistic vision.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Touring as a DJUsing sound design as inspirationThe power of learning musicBeing nimble and streamlined as an independent artistDoing pop demo production workBeing perfectly accidentalMaking electronic music with guitarsPicking up a real instrumentHome Depot instrumentsSigning and recouping a publishing dealMovie trailer workLearn More About Matt Lange...Website: www.mattlange.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_lange/Isolated on Spotify: Here📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyCredits:Guest: Matt LangeHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is Dave Green, the front man of the Los Angeles based band The Filthy Souls. In addition to fronting his own project Dave also writes for an uncountable number of artists, brands, and TV shows, as well as plays with the band Atlas Genius. We have a great chat about music licensing, staying inspired, finishing every idea, and where picking up the guitar can take you.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Writing for ads and brandsComing to AmericaKeeping a strict and dedicated work scheduleRespectfully ignoring the briefThe power of actionLockdown creativityWriting campsWorking with licensing companiesMusic is therapyLearn More About Dave Green and The Filthy Souls ...Website: https://www.thefilthysouls.com/Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davegr33n/The Filthy Souls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilthysouls/Rebel Hearts Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelheartsclubofficial/📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyCredits:Guest: Dave GreenHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week's guest is sound design wizard, entrepreneur, and tech enthusiast Chris Gear. Chris is a co-founder of the hugely popular ADSR Sounds as well as the owner of both OhmLab and SoundFreqs. He’s known throughout the industry as a go to designer and producer and has done projects with companies such as Native Instruments, Output, and Noiiz. We have an eclectic and fun chat about the importance of working with intention, allowing creation to be unique to each of us, and how giving someone a tool without telling them how to use it empowers their creativity.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Discovery through intentionThe ability to make any sound out of any other soundFinding perspective through seeing something through to the endShowing up!We all have the same tools, it's how we use themThe dangerous of being highly comparativeBuilding a viral online communityGoing from anti-digital to digital onlyRoyalty free musicLearn More About Chris Gear...Website: https://ohmlabmusic.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ohmlabFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhmLab/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohmlabmusic📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyCredits:Guest: Chris GearHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

This week’s guest is veteran recording engineer, mixer, and golf enthusiast Jesse String.  Jesse began his recording career at the legendary Henson studios, and eventually went freelance where he would stack up credits with artists such as The Jonas Brothers, Leonard Cohen, The Band Perry, Ziggy Marley, and Prince.  We have a great chat about the freelance rollercoaster, never cracking under pressure, skipping assistant engineer, and the power of trying to be better everyday.In this episode, we'll dig in on...The importance of the hangGetting thrown in the deep endWhat makes great producers greatWorking with PrinceGolf and your careerApproaching a session from the perspective of the musicianBeing a beacon of good vibesSleeping in studiosLearn More About Jesse String...Website: https://www.jessestring.com/📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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"The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield - HereCredits:Guest: Jesse StringHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is Grammy award winning engineer, mixer, producer, and songwriter Ian Dowling. Ian is based out of the UK and has worked on an uncountable number of gold and platinum records for artists such as Adele, Kasabian, KT Tunstall, and Catfish and the Bottlemen. He does composition work for various television and radio clients, runs two record labels, At Swim Music and Punch Up Records, mentors young engineers, and has a podcast. We have a great chat about removing creative obstacles, listening to what the song wants, AI engineering, hitting the flow state, and when art becomes art.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Hitting your creative flow stateRemoving all creative barriers in the studioLearning to filter the important from the unimportantStarting a record labelWorking with AdeleHow a lack of options can inspire decision makingBeating burnoutDJing and getting into technoFinding label signings on Submit HubThe song is always greater than the technical sideLearn More About Ian Dowling...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdowling/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamdowlingWebsite: www.iandowling.co.ukLearn More About At Swim Music...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atswimmusic/Website: www.at-swim.comBandcamp: atswimlabel.bandcamp.com Learn More About Punch Up Records...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punchuprecords/Website: www.punchuprecords.comBandcamp: punchuprecords.bandcamp.com📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyAli Abdaal YouTube: HereCredits:Guest: Ian DowlingHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and educator Charles Burchell.  As a producer and musician Charles has worked with artists such as Talib Kweli, Christian Scott, and Braxton Cook as well as his own project The Love Experiment.  On the educational side, he has taken his experience as a graduate of both New England Conservatory and Harvard and worked to design various programs for both online and traditional institutions.  In addition to all of that he also has a label with Splice Sounds and works as a musical diplomat traveling to different countries representing the United States. We have a great conversation about goals, self-discipline, fighting perfection, and why success is circumstantial but dependent on planning.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Turning your dreams into goals and stepsMaking Splice sample packsThe key to success is self-disciplineTraveling the world making cultural exchangesThe flaws of educationGiving back is part of the musician's wayHonoring the dreams of the kid inside yourselfFundraising and supporting issues with your musicSample pack royaltiesNew Orleans Second LineThe ultimate college town: BostonLearn More About Charles Burchell...Charles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blvkbeats/Love Experiment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveexperiment/LEX Sounds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lex.sounds/Sample Pack Label: https://splice.com/sounds/lex-soundsListen to BLVK INFINITE Here Listen to Karnival Kid Here Carnegie Hall Online Course for Kids Here Soundfly Online Production Course: Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ 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/spotifyCredits:Guest: Charles BurchellHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference