

Progressions: Success in the Music Industry
Travis Ference
Conversations exploring creativity, productivity, and career growth in the music industry. Join in each week as Travis sits down with some of the industry’s best and brightest to discuss the mindsets and strategies that they use in their careers every day.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 7min
How to Use Automation in Your Music Production Workflow | with Raphael Sepulveda
In this episode, you'll learn about:SoundflowKeyboard MaestroHow to Use Automation to Speed up WorkflowWhy Consistent File Naming So ImportantAutomating Complete Session Delivery and Stem PrintingThe Power of Pro Tools Track PresetsCoding and Automation is a Skill just like playing an instrumentHow Making Music for Sync Differs from Making RecordsHow to Hit All the Cuts when Composing for AdsConnect with Raphael📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raphaelsepulveda/Grammy File Naming Conventions - here⬇️ 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: Raphael SepulvedaHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

May 30, 2024 • 18min
18 Years of Music Career Advice in 18 Minutes
From making coffee and sweeping floors to credits with Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, and Ariana Grande... Travis breaks down the mindsets that have helped his career so far.In this episode, you'll learn about:The Engineering Philosophies that Get You HiredHow to ACTUALLY NetworkThe Importance of BusinessAvoiding PerfectionismDefining SuccessWhat He Wishes He Knew Before Starting in Studios⬇️ 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

May 23, 2024 • 1h 21min
Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick
Steve Genewick is a recording engineer and mixer with over 30 years of experience working in some of the biggest studios in the world. In addition to being one of the top call engineers for big band, jazz, and orchestra sessions, Steve was also one of the first music mixers to work in Dolby Atmos. Many of the techniques he pioneered have shaped the people mix in the format today.In this episode, you'll learn about:How Atmos Could Replace StereoHow To Mix Stereo and Atmos at the Same TimeWhy the Binaural Atmos Mix is a Moving TargetFill the Atmos Sound Stage Without Adding ReverbThe Lost Art of Riding a Vocal to TapeBig Bang or Jazz RecordingThe Importance of Preparation for Large Ensemble SessionsWorking at Capitol StudiosThe Biggest Mistakes New Atmos Mixers MakeAlways Supporting the Music, Whether it’s Stereo or AtmosConnect with Steve:🌐 Website: https://stevegenewick.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_genewick/🎧 Atmos Mix Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/steve-genewick-atmos-mixes/pl.u-76oNkrMF1JKbp⬇️ 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: Host: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

May 16, 2024 • 11min
The Myth of Talent: How to Get World Class at Anything
Travis breaks down science of how to master any skill based on the research of Daniel Coyle and his book “The Talent Code”In this episode, you'll learn about:Hotbeds of Talent Throughout the WorldHow to Build Skill Like You Build MuscleMyelin and the Role it Plays in Skill MasteringThe Benefits of Deep Practice and How to Do It⬇️ 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

May 9, 2024 • 12min
What NOT to Do With an Opportunity
Travis reflects on the latest episode’s success on YouTube and how overweighting the follow up to a big win can prevent you from building on that momentum.In this episode, you'll learn about:Why we put so much weight on our next move after a big success or failureHow overweighting opportunities have been setbacks for his mix careerHow “Quantity” plays into your career growthWhen to transition into the “Quality” phase of your career.⬇️ 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

May 2, 2024 • 8min
Is Mastering Dead? A Pro Mixer’s Opinion
Travis discusses how the democratization of technology and an oversimplified view of the mastering process is threatening to ruin it all together.In this episode you'll learn,How Technology is Rapidly Changing MasteringA Quick History of MasteringWhat the True Value of Mastering IsShould You Be Paying for Mastering⬇️ 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

Apr 17, 2024 • 16min
Prioritization, Goals, and Q1 2024 in Review
Travis reflects on the first quarter of 2024 and how he's prioritizing the next three months.In this episode, you'll learn about:Travis Reviews his Goals from Q1 2024How Prioritization Drives ProgressProgressions Website UpdatesTakeaways from the Latest Episodes⬇️ 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

Apr 10, 2024 • 54min
Gregg Lehrman, CEO of Output - How AI Will Transform Music and Creativity FOREVER
Gregg Lehrman is a music composer, producer, technologist, and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Output, Gregg is working to inspire creativity for musicians with their groundbreaking suite of music production tools, which now includes their AI tool, Co-Producer. As a composer his work can be heard in countless feature films, TV shows, and ad campaigns including projects for the Smithsonian, Daily Show, Apple, Avatar, The Avengers, and Saturday Night Live.In this episode, you'll learn about:The Ethics Behind AI Tool DevelopmentThe Difference Between AI as a Creative Tool and AI to Replace PeopleOutput’s Ethos to Empower CreativityHow to Approach Starting Your Music Career as an Entrepreneur Starts a BusinessWhy Collaboration is One of the Most Important Tools for SuccessWhy Community Will Become a Central Focus for ArtistsHow He Got His First Job in Music with Hans ZimmerTips for Starting Your Career in MusicConnect with Gregg & Output🌐 Website: https://www.instagram.com/output/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregglehrman/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/output⬇️ 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: Gregg LehrmanHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Apr 3, 2024 • 5min
Beating Burnout: How I Saved My Music Career
Everybody in the music industry expects to overwork and burnout at some point, but what if you didn't have to? What if you could avoid burnout altogether? It took getting to the point of hating every session I did to realize that we've been lied to about where burnout comes from.In this episode, you'll learn about:What Led Travis to BurnoutHow We Should ACTUALLY Be Thinking About BurnoutWhat to Do When It Happens⬇️ 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

Mar 27, 2024 • 56min
Matt Rifino - 4000 Songs and Counting: Mixing the NBC Today Show
Matt Rifino is the music mixer for the NBC Today Show where he’s mixed over 4000 songs for some of the biggest artists in the world and received 5 Emmy’s over the course of his 20 years on staff. He also works with independent artists out of Studio C at the Barbershop Studios.In this episode, you'll learn about:Live Broadcast Mixing vs Studio MixingCalibrating a Hybrid Mix SetupMixing for 5.1 with the Stereo Downmix in MindWorking in NYC Recording Studios in the 90s and Early 2000sWhy He Starts a Mix with the VocalWill Broadcast go to Atmos?Mixing TV in the Morning and Indie Bands in the AfternoonConnect with Matt:🌐 Website: https://www.mattrifinomusicmixer.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicmatt_mixing/⬇️ 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: Matt RifinoHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference


