Progressions: Success in the Music Industry

After you reach 10,000 hours of practice do you magically become the greatest music producer in the world or the most successful songwriter that ever lived? Most likely not. Travis explores the idea that mastering your craft is just the beginning of your music career.Inspired by Jason Jaggard's book "Beyond High Performance" and the "10,000 Hours" concept made famous by Malcom Gladwell.🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣Read - "Beyond High Performance" by Jason JaggardRead - "Outliers" by Malcom Gladwell📢 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: N/AHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is two time Grammy winning producer, engineer, and mixer Daniel “Vago” Galindo. Born in Mexico, but now based out of Los Angeles Vago has worked on a long list of amazing projects including artists such as Juanes and Elvis Costello, as well as TV and film projects such as La La Land, Beauty and The Beast, and Ni Tu Ni Yo. We have a great chat about finding mentorship in the music industry, what music engineers can learn from post production workflows, tips for recording remotely, and why we should work with people because of their musical taste and not their skills.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒Growing up in Mexico playing drumsBeing too stubborn to not pursue musicMoving to LA and starting out in a post-production studioWorking for Sebastian KrisThe importance of having trusted peersProfessional voice over session flowTips for recording remotely with musicians and artistsMis-quantizing loops to find inspirationWorking with JuanesWorking with people for their musical tasteTaking chances when mixing🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙Progressions State of the Union👉 Learn More About Vago Galindo... 👈Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vagogalindo/📢 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: Host: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest Melbourne, Australia based mastering engineer, entrepreneur, YouTube creator, and general all round mad scientist Nicholas Di Lorenzo. This his second time on the show, he was last on the show back in episode 64, if you want to learn more about Nick check that one out. We have a great chat about where AI tools can come in to your audio workflow, when to use clippers vs when to use limiters, work life balance and how that fuels being present in every part of your life, and why Nick goes so deep in this YouTube videos.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒Training your earHow making YouTube videos taught him the tech behind mastering toolsHow FabFilter Pro-L 2 attack actually worksClipping vs LimitingFinding work-life balanceWhere AI tools fit audio workflowsThe importance of carving out time to practice and learnOzone Master Assist... good or bad?How to know if you got a great master back from an engineerScaling a YouTube channel as an independent business🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙What Are You Capable Of?🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣"The Audio Expert" by Ethan Winer👉 Learn More About Nicholas DiLorenzo... 👈Website: https://www.panoramamastering.com.au/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PanoramamasteringAustraliaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/panorama_mastering/📢 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: Nicholas DiLorenzoHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is mixing engineer, music producer, and brand strategist Carl Bahner. Carl has helped countless audio pros and artists from not only the mixing chair, but also as a mentor helping them shape their brands and careers. For Carl’s second appearance on the podcast he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in attracting ideal clients and elevating your brand communication skills. Uncover strategies to curate a distinct brand that resonates with your target audience, enhances perception, and leads to working on music you are passionate about with artists that you love.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒How to become irresistible to your ideal clientCarl's "Communicating the Care" Branding CourseA brand is NOT a logoBuilding a website that makes the visitor the hero of the storyBeing careful not to attract the wrong clientsRecognizing the preference of the consumerHow to make yourself the obvious choice to a clientHow to find more clients that want to pay your full rate🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙Career Demo-itis👉 Learn More About Carl Bahner... 👈Branding Course - Communicating the CareWebsite: https://www.carlbahner.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/Bahner Branding: https://www.instagram.com/bahnerbranding/📢 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: Carl BahnerHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is recording engineer and mixer Wil “Greazy” Anspach. Wil is a veteran in the Los Angeles recording scene with credits including Killer Mike, Vic Mensa, Imagine Dragons, Frank Ocean, X-Ambassadors, The Greatest Showman, and Ariana Grande. He’s also become the defacto “TikTok Engineer” by amassing a following of over 50k people by sharing real world experiences and calling out some of the nonsense on the platform. We have a great chat about what it takes to break into the engineering world, his time coming up at East West Studios, the importance of mentoring and sharing knowledge, where art and psychology meet in the recording process, and why he wants to return to Iraq to help foster music culture there.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒How to be a great tracking engineerWorking at East West StudiosThe importance of problem solvingBeing thrown into freelanceMentoring and training assistantsThe future of big studiosUnionizing engineers and mixersSleeping at the studioWorking for Alex Da KidLearning electronics as a kidEngineering songwriting sessionsGrowing an audience on TikTokRespecting the artistRecording Killer MikeServing in the Marines during the Iraq war🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙Stop Learning and Start Doing🎶 ... Listening Recommendation 🎶The Shaggs - HereFlorence + The Machine "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" - Here🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣East West Recording Studios - https://www.eastweststudios.com/That Sounds About Right Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-about-right/id1688042612👉 Learn More About Wil Anspach... 👈Website: https://www.wilanspach.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greazywil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greazywilmusic📢 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: Wil AnspachHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is artist manager, educator, and entreprenuer Evan Price. He and his team at Artist Collective are on a mission to transform artists into what he calls “artistpreneurs” and help them build a profitable business around their passions. Prior to founding Artist Collective, Evan wore countless hats in the music industry from musician, to promoter, to manager so we’ve got insights for everybody in this one. We covered everything from the “4 Elements Needed to Scale a Creative Business” to why your new song might not be the best “offer” for your audience. We also got into ways that producers and engineers can diversify and stabilize their income, the importance of prioritizing your time, and hot to frame the “story” of the music.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒What is an Artistpreneur?How to focus on high-value offers in the music industryStrategies to help connect with audiences emotionallyTurning followers into leadsMusic business degrees vs regular business degreesMonetizing creative skill sets and building a brand around themFocusing on prioritizationIdentifying and targeting superfans for growthStrategies for diversifying income streams in the audio industry🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙Does Marketing Matter More Than Skills?🎶 ... Listening Recommendation 🎶Northlane - Listen🗣 Mentioned in the Episode 🗣Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller - Here👉 Learn More About Evan Price and Artist Collective ... 👈Website: https://www.artistcollect.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ac_evan/📢 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: Evan PriceHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is audio engineer, mixer, producer and front of house engineer Rob Seifert Gage. Rob is the owner and operator of Audio Evidence Mobile, a former police van turned mobile recording studio. He started his career in the Los Angeles scene working at renowned studios such as Paramount, A&M, and Shangri La where he notched credits with artists like Porno for Pyros, Skinny Puppy and Mike Watt. Currently he’s splitting time between running front of house for various venuse and acts, including Wyclef Jean, and bringing the studio to the artist with his mobile truck. We have a great chat about building out his mobile truck, comping and flying vocals on analog tape, how to be great at live sound, and the importance of being in touch with the vibe in the studio.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒Recording the “Reggae on the River” FestivalComping vocals on analog tapeNS-10s and a SubBeing the best assistant engineer possibleTips for running FOHStaying passionateRecording stereo direct to vinyl with Doug SaxThe challenge of having repeat clients in the major music citiesTouring with Wyclef Jean🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙Being and Advocate for Yourself🎶 ... Listening Recommendation 🎶Green Hit Records - Listen🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣SPL Mixdream - https://spl.audio/en/spl-produkt/mixdream/Eric Thornberg👉 Learn More About ... 👈Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audio_evidence_mobile/Playlist of Rob's Work - Listen📢 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: Rob Seifert GageHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Today's guest is music sync licensing veteran Ben Morris. Ben is co-owner of the Hauler Music Group and a past employee of EMI and Domino Records. We chat about the art and business of sync, building your brand on your own values, the dos and don'ts of sync licensing, how best to pitch your music, and why artists should be open to doing custom music for brands and agencies.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒Starting his career at Capitol StudiosBeing a passionate music fanThe creative side of sync licensingHow sync can change the trajectory of an artist's careerWhat happens when master and publishing reps disagreeA typical Sync Representation agreementGetting to pitch music he lovesKeeping industry connections aliveWhat genres are more "sync-able"🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙The Danger of Frequency Bias in Your Music Career🎶 ... Listening Recommendation 🎶Eddie Chacon - Listen👉 Learn More About Ben Morris... 👈Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hauler-music-group/about/ 📢 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: Ben MorrisHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference

Trying to build the music career you want? Try this mindset... stop asking for permission and start giving it.🎥 Check out the YouTube! 👇https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod📢 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: N/AHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference

Today’s guest is music producer, songwriter, and mix engineer John Velasquez. John has gone being signed to Cherrytree Records as a member of the band Max and the Moon to working behind the glass as a producer and songwriter for artist such as Zella Day, Lindsey Black, Ella Vos, and Vacations. We have a great chat about what skills make a producer irreplaceable in the room, why creating your own sounds and samples ages way better than using presets and splice loops, how to create a safe space for artists to be authentic, and when he learned the best way to collaborate is to never try to satisfy your own needs or ego.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒Chase the art and the money comesThe importance of being a great hang in the studioStaying authentic as an artistAdvice for signing a record dealLearning how to collaborateCreate like a child, edit like a scientist, detach like a warriorFinding your tribePlaying in Max and the MoonSigning to managementRemote songwritingKeeping your ego out of the roomUnderstanding how many projects you can take onApplying business knowledge to your music career🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙The Truth About Networking🎶 ... Listening Recommendation 🎶Lili Joy - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JJZDaBBu8qHCKxSXFwMI4?si=arkFXd1ATGGZydCnbYpIgQTwain - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tMcnRGaCtfz1ZyTBgHjmW?si=OF_IS30YTImeY-rKZ04MuQJackie Marchal - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0impl8NVq1NoLQssU18V1P?si=Cjc2Uj8yQqSs5uyNie53JQPolo & Pan - https://open.spotify.com/artist/45yEuthJ9yq1rNXAOpBnqM?si=W0ML4feJTlGjylb62nhp9g🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣Max and the Moon👉 Learn More About ... 👈Website: https://linearmanagement.com/index.php/john-velasquez/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisntjohnv/📢 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: John VelasquezHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference