

Recording Studio Rockstars
Lij Shaw
Lij Shaw Interviews music producers, engineers, studio owners, and other professionals to bring you inspiring stories, tricks, and insights from the recording studio. So that you can take your recordings to the next level and become a rockstar of the recording studio yourself! - Guests: Vance Powell, Michael Beinhorn, Russell Wolff, Graham Cochrane, Joe Gilder, Björgvin Benediktsson, and many more...
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Dec 9, 2016 • 1h 41min
RSR066 - Danny Wyatt - EDM and Mix Master Wyatt Academy
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com Get yourself a T-shirt at: RSRockstars.com/Tshirt Theme music: SkadooshMusic.com My guest today is Danny Wyatt, a NYC Hip Hop and EDM producer who launched Mixmaster Wyatt Academy to teach you the art of writing, producing, and mixing EDM music from Hip Hop, Trap, Techno, to Dub Step, and everything in between. Danny tells some amazing stories about recording with Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Night, Steve Windwood, Curtis Mayfield, Lenny Kravitz, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springstein, Eric Clapton, Teh Isley Bros, Brnaford Masalis, Aretha Franklin, BB King, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John. If you are ready to get serious with your EDM production then check out: Mixmaster Wyatt Academy Use Coupon Code: RSR10 for 10% off any course! Get the full show notes at http://RSRockstars.com/66

Dec 2, 2016 • 1h 34min
RSR065 - Meghan Gohil - From Live Sound to Studio, Recording with Lij Shaw
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com Get yourself a T-shirt at: RSRockstars.com/Tshirt My guest today is Meghan Gohil, a producer, engineer, musician, studio and record label owner in Hollywood CA. It was Meghan was who recorded my first college band in St Louis called Dr Seuss. He recorded many projects with me over the next couple of decades. Our first big release was for my band Enormous Richard, a twangy alt country band from St Louis. We recorded 30 songs live to cassette in a basement in Granite City IL and went on to sell and distribute several thousand copies, nearly landing a record deal in the process. Later we renamed ourselves Eleanor Roosevelt and made "Walker With His Head Down" with Meghan for his college audio program at Webster University where he studied under Barry Hufker, and Bill Porter who recorded Elvis, Roy Orbison, and The Everly Brothers. Meghan has recorded with many greats including: Cure co-founder Lol Tolhurst's band, Levinhurst, Trey Anastasio of Phish, Jack Johnson with the Animal Liberation Orchestra, Phil Lesh & Joan Osbourne, Digable Planets, and Michael Frante to name a few. For 20 years Meghan has maintained a dual career in radio promotions, and career development & management working with many independant artists. He worked as the Project Manager at Contemporary Productions in St. Louis, SFX Entertainment, and Clear Channel Concerts. And He's also consulted for AEG Live and Emery Entertainment. Currently, he records from his home studio which you can check out at HollywoodRecordingStudio.com, and works as a Strategy and Analytics Manager at Live Nation Entertainment's Amphitheater division.. Get the full show notes at http://RSRockstars.com/65 Other records by Lij Shaw recorded by Meghan Gohil: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crumbling-in-the-rain/id218367749 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/water-bread-beer/id583731682 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/walker-with-his-head-down/id269344447 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hell-bent-insurgent-country/id5835023 You can also get a copy of the podcast theme song at: SkadooshMusic.com

Nov 25, 2016 • 1h 52min
RSR064 - Warren Huart - Produce Like A Pro
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Warren Huart, a producer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. Warren is the creator of a highly prolific Youtube channel, and audio learning website called Produce Like A Pro, where he teaches you how to record and produce music through tutorial videos, interviews, studio tours, and a dedicated membership site. Thanks for using my affiliate link! RSRockstars.com/PLAP Warren has been a part of many platinum selling and billboard charting albums over his 20 year career, and has participated in the development of a number of successful artists' careers. Some of Warren's credits include: Ace Frehley, Areosmith, James Blunt, Marc Broussard, The Muppets, The Thrills, The Fray, Better Than Ezra, and Vintage Trouble. Get the full show notes at http://RSRockstars.com/64

Nov 18, 2016 • 1h 29min
RSR063 - John Jaszcz The Yoshman - Recording Funk with Bootsy Collins & Funkadelic
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is John Jaszcz, aka the Yoshman. He is a multi Grammy and Dove awarded mixer, engineer, and producer. He is well known for his work in Nashville with gospel, country, Christian contemporary, and rock artists and will sometimes have multiple songs on the top of the charts at the same time. His mixing credits have included Billy Ray Cyrus, Roberta Flack, Donna Summer, Wynonna Judd, John Michael Montgomery, and Collective Soul to name just a few. But Yosh got his start far north of Nashville in Detroit MI where he learned how to record and mix under the gurus of funk like Bootsy Collins, Parliament/Funkadelic, George Clinton, and Zapp. And it was through his work there with Gospel great Fred Hammond of Commissioned, and the legendary Thomas Whitfield that Yosh ultimately made his connection to Nashville and then moved here to grow his career. Get the full show notes at http://RSRockstars.com/63

Nov 11, 2016 • 1h 12min
RSR062 - Robin Eaton - Alex The Great & Club Roar Studios
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Robin Eaton, a songwriter, producer, poet, and artist from Nashville TN. He owns his own studio, Club Roar, and is also co-owner of Alex The Great recording with Brad Jones who was my guest on episode 34. Beginning as a songwriter and artist signed to Warner France and then Ze-Island records in NYC, He was also in the original Broadway production of Hair. After moving to Nashville in the 80s and building Alex The Great, Robin went on to co write and produce Jill Sobule's self titled record with the hit single "I Kissed A Girl" about ten years before Katy Perry's song of the same title. In 2005 Robin and I co produced The Spinto Band's Nice And Nicely Done, and then later KS Rhoads Dead Language. Some of his other credits include: Butterfly Boucher, Tim Easton, Tommy Womack, Lion Limb, Swan Dive, and Mary Kate Oneil. But more importantly Robin is my mentor. He took me in and showed me how to make records at Alex The Great, and has been a creative inspiration and friend to me for 20 years. He even officiated at my wedding! Get the full show notes at http://RSRockstars.com/62

Nov 4, 2016 • 1h 42min
RSR061 - Joe Baldridge - Multi Grammy Winning Producer & Engineer, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Joe Baldridge, a producer, and multi Grammy winning and number 1 charting engineer with over 25 years experience in production, recording, mixing, artist management and brand and artist development. Joe has over 300 album credits on AllMusic.com. And he has received a nomination for 2014 "Record of the Year" for his work on Taylor Swift's RED, and won a Dove award for production work with Toby Mac. Joe also teaches at Belmont University right here in Nashville having joined the Audio Engineering Technology department at the Mike Curb College Of Entertainment & Music Business as an adjunct in 2010, and as Full time Lecturer in 2013. Joe brings to teaching his creative experience from working with such artist as Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Eli Young Band, Jake Owen, Dierks Bentley, Toby Mac, Taylor Swift, the Newsboys, Brooks and Dunn, and Third Day to name just a few. Get the full show notes at http://RSRockstars.com/61

Oct 28, 2016 • 1h 20min
RSR060 - Jordan Valeriote - Hard Core Mixing & Silverstein
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com Get Jordan's Mixing Cheatsheet at RSRockstars.com/CheatSheet My guest today is Jordan Valeriote, an independent producer, mixer, and engineer based out of Ontario, Canada, specializing in hardcore music with blazing guitars and drums. Jordan produced Rescue for the band Silverstein, a leading band on the post-hardcore scene. And Follow up credits include Antimacy by the Dead and Divine, and Prophets for the Counterparts. Other credits include: Nick Johnston, Forevermore, Great Lakes, Mandroid Echostar, and Skynet. Jordan is also an author, teacher, and entrepreneur. He has taken all the knowledge gained from producing, recording, and mixing to create HardCoreMusicStudio.com where Jordan teaches you how to record, edit, and mix powerful hardcore records. He has written a book called Mixing Heavy Music which you can find on Amazon. And he also offers drum sample packs made up of the very same drum samples used on many of his hardcore productions which you can find on his website HarcoreMusicStudio.com. Get the full shownotes at http://RSRockstars.com/60

Oct 21, 2016 • 1h 30min
RSR059 – Mike Radovsky – Music Composition, Licensing, & Drums
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Mike Radovsky a drummer, producer, and composer for music licensing in film and tv. Mike has played with many great artists including: Phil Madeira, Michelle Wagner, and Tanya Tucker. Mike has been creating cool library music ranging in style from surf rock to heavy guitar blues and has lots to teach us about the world of music licensing. His credits include placements in music libraries like Sonoton APM, Groove Addicts, Smartsound, and Peer Publishing. He has written music for major car commercials like Ford, Jeep, and Lexus, and has had many placements on ABC/ CBS/ FOX/ HBO and SHOWTIME. Mike has even created music placed in one of the best shows ever made for tv "Breaking Bad." Get the full shownotes at http://RSRockstars.com/59

Oct 14, 2016 • 58min
RSR058 - Fab Dupont - Flux Studios & PureMix.net
Free mix training with Lij at MixMasterBundle.com Fab Dupont is a multi Grammy nominated writer, producer, mixer, and teacher. He is owner of FLUX studios in New York, where he has worked with many great artists like Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Isaac Hayes, Shakira, Santigold, Mark Ronson, Les Nubians,Toots And The Maytals, Bon Jovi, Marc Anthony, Sean Lennon, John Travolta, Babyface, Nat King Cole, Bebel Gilberto to name just a few. Fab has taken his many years of recording and mixing experience to co-found Puremix.net, an audio tutorial website dedicated to learning what is not in the manual. Go to http://RSRockstars.com/puremix and Use coupon code: ROCKSTARPM10 for 10% off anything at Puremix!

Oct 7, 2016 • 54min
RSR057 - Nick Devan - G.E.D. Soul Records
My guest today is Nick Devan, a drummer, producer, mixer, and lover of old school soul music. In 2007 he started G.E.D. Soul Records with Dave Singleton, which allows him to write, record, and play drums for the label. He also owns and operates Poor Man Studio in Madison, TN. Nick Currently performs with Magic in Threes, who are currently recording, mixing, and releasing a song every week in 2016. He also plays with DeRobert & the Half-Truths who have just added the new singer, Du'Juan Mandell. Get full show notes at RecordingStudioRockstars.com Get over two hours of FREE Mix Training, Multitracks, and eBook at... MixMasterBundle.com


