The Sound.Academy Podcast

In this episode I spoke with brothers Jon and Bryan who are the two producers that make up the duo Birthdayy Partyy. I first came across their music almost a year ago on SoundCloud when I heard their first single “Unwrapped.” I was immediately hooked on their unique sound design and creative branding, and have continued to be more and more impressed since then. In this episode we discuss how they initially formed the duo, the branding strategy behind their releases, and techniques that have helped them gain more traction with their music. We also discuss how to stay motivated in the studio, tips for finding inspiration, and even some strategies for speeding up your workflow in the studio. Lastly, Jon and Bryan break down their track “Unwrapped” where they show off a ton of interesting techniques used in the track. ▶ SHOW NOTES ⇢ sound.academy/birthdayypartyy/ ▶ CONNECT WITH BIRTHDAYY PARTYY @birthdayypartyy www.instagram.com/birthdayypartyy www.facebook.com/birthdayypartyy www.twitter.com/birthdayypartyy ▶ RESOURCES Splice - the cloud platform for music creation, collaboration and sharing. Create fearlessly with Splice. Want a free month of Sounds free? Sign up and enter promo code SOUNDACADEMY.

This week I sat down with Zach who is one of the two producers that make up the duo Syence.   We talk about Zach’s move out to Los Angeles, how he’s grown his network in the music industry, and how he objectively measured the quality and progresss of his music. We also talk about the importance of getting organized and how to do it, and even the systems he's put in place to maintain his productivity and output as a producer. Zach even dives into the DAW to break down his latest remix of Jai Wolf's "Lost". ▶ SHOW NOTES ⇢ sound.academy/syence/ ▶ CONNECT WITH SYENCE @syence www.instagram.com/syenceofficial www.facebook.com/syencesyence www.twitter.com/syenceofficial ▶ RESOURCES LANDR is an intelligent online mastering platform that instantly takes the mix you upload and gives you back a professional-sounding master. Give LANDR a try today by visiting: ⇢ www.landr.com

In this episode I spoke with Patrick Reza. Patrick is a producer I've been listening to for years, first discovering his early dubstep remixes In this episode, we discuss how to finish more tracks, keep your listeners engaged, and even how to maximize your development as a producer. Patrick also provides advice on how to differentiate yourself as an artist, build real connections in the music industry, and grow your following on platforms like Spotify and Youtube. Additionally, Patrick gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his recent release with upcoming producer Womp! titled "Rabbit Hole". He shows off tons unique and unconventional techniques in this track breakdown so this is definitely not one you will want to miss.

▶ ENTER THE ULTIMATE PLUGIN GIVEAWAY ⇢ www.sound.academy/mastering-the-mix In this episode of The Sound.Academy Podcast I spoke with Tom Frampton of Mastering the Mix. Tom is an experienced producer, mixing and mastering engineer, and plugin designer. He has mastered tracks for some of the biggest artists in the music industry, and his next-level plugins are used in studios all around the world. Tom has built a career around helping producers get better-sounding mixes, so it should be no surprise that he's very familiar with the challenges producers face today. In this episode, we discuss everything from time-management tips for busy producers, how to optimize your workflow in the studio, common mixing and mastering mistakes made by producers, and even his thoughts on the "loudness war". Additionally, Tom gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his mixing and mastering workflow in the studio. He mixes and masters the stems of a track from scratch, showing you how he identifies problematic frequencies in the mix, how he measures loudness and so much more. This sneak peak at the workflow of a world-class engineer is definitely not something you want to miss. ▶ SHOW NOTES ⇢ sound.academy/mastering-the-mix/ ▶ CONNECT WITH MASTERING THE MIX www.masteringthemix.com www.facebook.com/masteringthemixlondon www.instagram.com/masteringthemix/www.youtube.com/channel/UClVFqkLN0jzTe-iux7rXojA ▶ RESOURCES Get a month of Splice Sounds for FREE when you use promo code: SOUNDACADEMY ⇢ www.splice.com/sound-academy-create Discover the fastest, easiest way to distribute music online. Try LANDR for free today: ⇢ www.landr.com

In this episode of The Sound.Academy Podcast we spoke with Zen World. Zen runs one of the largest music production channels on YouTube, teaching millions of producers each year. He also is the Founder of Evolution of Sound, and even teaches production at Symmetry Music Academy. Zen does feedback streams with hundreds of music producers each week, so he's very familiar with the challenges faced by new producers. In this episode, Zen talks at length about the two biggest mixing mistakes he hears new producers make. We also discuss how to create a balanced mix on any setup, how to use delay and reverb like a pro, what to have on your master channel when producing, and even how to approach learning music theory. Zen also breaks down some of the new sounds he made as a part of Evolution of Sound's newest preset bank, Dirty Chicken. The pack is filled with unique and interesting tech-house sounds inspired by Dirtybird artists, and will definitely be a huge asset to any house producers using Sylenth1. ▶ SHOW NOTES sound.academy/zen-world/ ▶ CHECK OUT DIRTY CHICKEN www.evosounds.com ▶ CONNECT WITH ZEN WORLD @zenworldmusic www.facebook.com/zenworldmusic www.twitter.com/zenworldmusic www.youtube.com/user/Z3NWorld/videos www.instagram.com/zenworldmusic ▶ SPONSORS Get a month of Splice Sounds for FREE when you use promo code: SOUNDACADEMY ⇢ www.splice.com/sound-academy-create Discover the fastest, easiest way to distribute music online. Try LANDR for free today: ⇢ www.landr.com

In this episode of The Sound.Academy Podcast I'm joined by Shane Gregoire who is the founder of Rocket Powered Sound. If you’ve ever watched any Serum tutorials on YouTube, you definitely know Shane. He and his team specialize in creating interesting and unique sounds for producers to use in their music, so it should be no surprise that he’s an absolute pro when it comes to sound design. We discuss the importance of sound design for new producers, how to strategically learn sound design, and how to choose what plugins to focus on when first approaching the topic. In addition to being an expert in sound design, Shane also knows what it takes to build a massive, engaged community online. He reveals his tips for growing your audience of fans online, how to generate consistent content for your audience and much more. ▶ SHOW NOTES https://sound.academy/learning-sound-design/ ▶ CHECK OUT GROWLIFY www.growlify.com ▶ CONNECT WITH ROCKET POWERED SOUND @rocketpoweredsound www.facebook.com/rocketpoweredsound twitter.com/rocketpoweredsound www.youtube.com/c/rocketpoweredsound www.instagram.com/rocketpoweredsound

In this episode of The Sound.Academy Podcast I spoke with Zetta. He's an outstanding bass producer hailing from Brazil and boasting releases on labels including Firepower Records, DSV Audio, and Odio records. With quite a bit of teaching experience under his belt as well, Zetta has a deep understanding of what topics are important to master early on as a producer and what topics can wait. In this episode, we discuss: - How to pick an overall theme for your song, - How to layer and process sounds together - Strategies for adding width to individual sounds and your whole track - Tips for adding background effects to make things more interesting - Strategies for making your tracks louder and making everything more tonally congruent - The importance of sound design and how to learn it ▶ SHOW NOTES sound.academy/layering-with-zetta ▶ CONNECT WITH ZETTA @zettatunes https://www.facebook.com/zettatunes https://twitter.com/zettadubs https://www.youtube.com/c/Zettatunes https://www.instagram.com/zettatunes/

In this episode of The Sound.Academy Podcast I spoke with @parkerhits, who’s an amazingly talented producer that creates all kinds of melodic bass music. We talk all about his workflow and approach to production. One thing that really sparked my curiosity was how many amazing tracks Parker releases. His output is higher than any other artist I know of, so I had to ask him about it. When I did, I was amazed to learn Parker is able to completely finish tracks in as little as 45 minutes. Crazy right? Parker also has very effective branding and positioning as an artist, and these are all things we also talk about during this episode. Lastly, we even dive into the DAW to explore the project for his recent hit track, “Heart.” There is seriously so much to learn from Parker’s approach to production no matter what DAW you’re using. ▶ SHOW NOTES https://sound.academy/finishing-tracks-with-parker ▶ CONNECT WITH PARKER https://www.facebook.com/PARKERhits/ https://twitter.com/ParkerHits https://soundcloud.com/parkerhits https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjM9EjO6w9JkDsLtnUmvnA https://discordapp.com/invite/parkerhits

This week on the podcast I speak with @itstomanthony, who is a phenomenal artist and instructor. He is a member of the duo @peepthismusic in addition to producing under the name Thomas Anthony. Here are a few of the key topics we discuss in this episode: 1. What your priorities should be when first learning production 2. The benefits of remaking tracks (and how to do it) 3. How to make your tracks more full and interesting 4. Strategies for beefing up your drums 5. How to strategically release and market your music Plus, Thomas even breaks down his track an upcoming track of his which falls under the genre "dirty/pretty". Connect with Thomas Anthony: youtube.com/ItsTomAnthony @ItsTomAnthony instagram.com/ItsTomAnthony snapchat.com/add/ItsTomAnthony twitter.com/ItsTomAnthony Connect with Peep This: SnapChat @PeepThisPDM @peepthismusic twitter.com/justpeepthis facebook.com/peepthisofficial instagram.com/peepthisofficial/ bit.ly/PeepThisSpotify youtube.com/peepntombeats

In this episode of the podcast I speak with Underbelly, who is the mind behind the hit YouTube channel “You Suck at Producing.” We discuss the biggest mistakes new producers make, music theory concepts you need to learn, how to finish more songs, overcoming writers block and much more. Connect with Underbelly: @djunderbelly Connect with You Suck at Producing: https://www.youtube.com/user/underbe11y/videos https://www.facebook.com/yousuckatproducing/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Wesuckatproducing/ https://discordapp.com/invite/XvKVgqK

Learn how David Kim has helped artists like Axwell, Ingrosso, Alesso, AC Slater, Brasstracks, Grandtheft, KRANE, and many more cut through the noise and differentiate their brand as an artist. Here are 5 key takeaways you'll have from this episode: 1. The value of working with a publicist 2. How to cut through the noise 3. Strategies for creating a successful brand 4. The value of networking 5. What it takes to make it in the music industry Connect with David: www.davidkim.biz

This week on the podcast we spoke with Crystal Knives, who is quickly becoming very well known for his incredibly melodic bass-driven tracks. Here are 5 takeaways you'll have from this episode: 1. How to create a remix that stands out 2. Strategies for making room for each sound in your mix 3. A unique way to any sound 4. How to approach mixing and mastering 5. Tips for successful collaborations For show notes, visit sound.academy/blog. Connect with Crystal Knives: @crystal_knives

IYFFE aka Pedro Alexander is quickly becoming known as one of Brazil’s fastest-growing bass artists, boasting releases on Dim Mak, Monstercat, Circus Records, and OWSLA. We speak at depth about his songwriting process, how he processes sounds together, and even how he approaches the promotional side of things. Connect with IYFFE: @iyffemusic

Hear PeaceTreaty's strategies for layering sounds together, creating a full-sounding mix, and setting goals for music production. Show Notes: sound.academy/layering-and-mixing/

Learn how dubstep powerhouse Dack Janiels strategically approaches songwriting, chooses sounds that fit well together, balances production and promotion, and gains support from his favorite artists and labels. Show Notes: https://sound.academy/songwriting-strategies/