Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

On this week's episode, Elliot Easton, guitarist for The Cars and Creedence Clearwater Revisited, takes us through his journey with the band and beyond.Easton looks back at The Cars' origins, from getting a label deal the old fashioned way, to connecting with famed producer Roy Thomas Baker, to recording the band's initial albums, to how his many influences shaped his solos in the studio.He then tells us about his time with Creedence Clearwater Revisited, and the broken tour with The New Cars where bad management sunk a potentially good thing.Finally we talk about Elliot's Rickenbacker 12 string and his signature Gibson Tikibird Firebird, which has become somewhat of a collectors item.If you've ever enjoyed The Cars music and Elliot's playing, you'll love the ground that we cover in this episode.Connect with Elliot:InstagramFacebookXAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

Music business professionals who still see major labels as career partners need to hear what Bobby Owsinski lays out plainly: Universal Music Group's pursuit of a $3 billion Spotify stock sell-off signals that labels have shifted from artist development engines into financial instruments that happen to license music. The failure mode is assuming the label is on your side when, as Bobby explains, artists are a line item on a balance sheet. His counterintuitive fix is to stop waiting for label validation and recognize that AI flooding submissions without capturing listeners, and stagnating streaming growth, are signals that independent builders have more leverage now than at any point in the modern music business.Bobby walks through specific pressure points across the business. YouTube raised individual plans from $10.99 to $11.99 and family plans from $16.99 to $18.99, compounding recent hikes from Netflix, Spotify, and Amazon that together push subscribers toward cancellation. Universal Music Group's proposed $3 billion Spotify stock sell-off earmarks roughly $850 million for artists, but under an artist-centric model that concentrates payouts on Taylor Swift and Drake rather than developing acts. The BMG-Concord merger introduces private equity firm Great Mountain Partners at 33% ownership. IFPI data shows 837 million global streaming subscribers, doubled since 2020, yet growth in high-revenue Western markets is stalling.Listeners leave with a clear-eyed framework for evaluating every major-label conversation. Bobby's evidence shows labels are optimizing for catalog margins and investor returns, not artist development, so traction you build independently is no longer a stepping stone to a deal but leverage you already own. Private equity now shapes both BMG and the UMG acquisition bid, compressing the window where a label adds more than it extracts. The practical move is to treat label infrastructure as a specific tool for scaling from star to superstar, and only if you are already there. Otherwise, the balance sheet math works against you before the contract is signed.Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insig

What matters more in the music business, mastering every plugin, or becoming the kind of person people want to hire again?On this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby talks with songwriter, producer, engineer, and educator Gary Gray about music licensing, post production, rhythmic integrity, AI, immersive audio, and the character traits that keep people working in a changing industry.Gary shares how his early life as a drummer, his music theory training, and his work alongside artists and mentors like Quincy Jones shaped the way he approaches production and problem solving. He explains why he often fixes rhythm first when a deadline is tight, why written music licensing briefs can leave composers guessing, and how You Score the Scene helps composers submit music synced directly to picture.The conversation also gets into Gary’s work studying cinematography, shooting professional footage on an iPhone, the stigma around AI tools, consumer demand for immersive audio, and why “character counts” may be the most important business advice for anyone in music, production, or post.Connect with Gary:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeYou Score the SceneAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

What can a 1956 recording console teach us about the future of music production?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby talks with Tom Camuso, Director of Engineering at The Les Paul Recording Studio, and Michael Braunstein, 3rd Generation Les Paul Manager.They discuss the newly restored Les Paul Recording Studio in Los Angeles, Les Paul’s groundbreaking recording innovations, and why his original Fairchild based console still feels ahead of its time today.Tom and Michael take us inside the restoration of Les Paul’s original gear, including his 1956 console, early multitrack machines, lathe, sound on sound system, and studio setup. They also explain why the studio is designed as both a working space and an educational resource, how Les Paul’s inventions shaped modern recording, and why today’s DAWs still follow many of the same ideas he was using decades ago.You’ll also hear how the Les Paul Foundation supports music education, preserves Les Paul’s legacy, and funds hearing related research, including tinnitus research.Connect with Tom and Michael:LinkedIn (Michael)WebsiteThe Les Paul Foundation“Les would be over the moon knowing his studio exists again.”Les Paul’s Groundbreaking Recording Gear Gets Back to Work – Part 1Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner C

What makes a compressor become one of the most trusted pieces of gear in modern recording studios? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby talks with Dave Derr, founder of Empirical Labs and creator of the legendary Distressor.Dave shares the story behind the Distressor’s development, including how early studio challenges, dead drum sounds, 1176 experiments, and real-world testing helped shape one of the most widely used analog compressors in music production. He also talks about the creation of Nuke mode, the thinking behind Brit mode, the evolution of the Distressor, and how products like FATSO, Mike-E, and Empirical Labs plugins fit into his design philosophy.Along the way, Dave and Bobby get into analog saturation, transformer sound, plugin clones, trademarking knobs, Eventide, the Philadelphia music scene, favorite instruments to record, and why the 1980s may have been a peak era for audio quality.Learn more about Dave Derr and Empirical Labs:LinkedInEmpirical Labs WebsiteEmpirical Labs InstagramEmpirical Labs FacebookAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

What does it really take to turn a good voice into a sustainable music career? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby talks with vocal coach, singer, songwriter, and artist developer Patrice Peris about the voice, the business, and the habits that help independent artists move from practice room to real performance.Patrice shares why today’s singers need more than technique, including branding, web presence, booking strategy, emotional delivery, and a real understanding of the music business. She also breaks down the differences between classical, musical theater, and contemporary singing, why pitch perfection is not the same as a great vocal, and how simple warmup habits can create real vocal improvement over time.You’ll also hear Patrice talk about finding your authentic sound, helping artists stop hiding behind imitation, thriving after cancer, and her move into trailer music and sync placements.Learn more about Patrice Peris:Voice Studio WebsiteInstagramFacebook YouTube Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

What happens to iconic guitar shops when the founders want to step away, and who makes sure those legendary brands do not disappear? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby talks with Ben Montague, Founder and CEO of The North American Guitar Global, TNAG, about vintage guitars, legacy music retail, trusted online selling, and the future of some of the world’s most respected guitar stores. Ben shares how he went from touring musician and guitar trader to building The North American Guitar, expanding into Nashville, partnering with Carter Vintage, and acquiring Norman’s Rare Guitars. Along the way, he explains why trust is everything in the vintage guitar market, how customer relationships still drive high-end instrument sales, and why preserving great retail brands matters to the entire music industry. This is a fascinating conversation about guitars, entrepreneurship, collectibles, and the people behind the stores that shape music history.Guest links and episode links:LinkedInCarter VintageNorman’s Rare GuitarsYouTubeTNAG Global acquires Norman’s Rare GuitarsAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

What does it take to keep a commercial recording studio thriving as the music industry keeps changing? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby talks with Tom Weir, Grammy-winning engineer, producer, mixer, and owner of Studio City Sound, about how his studio continues to grow by expanding beyond traditional music recording into ADR, voiceover, livestreaming, Dolby Atmos, podcast production, and AI augmentation sessions.Tom shares how Studio City Sound adapted from its longtime location into a larger North Hollywood space, why commercial studios have to diversify to stay competitive, and what he is seeing firsthand as more artists bring in AI-generated tracks that still need real singers, players, instruments, and engineering to sound right. He also explains why he still mixes through his Neve console, what analog gear continues to earn its place in every session, and how a working studio survives by staying useful, flexible, and sonically excellent.If you care about recording studios, analog mixing, Dolby Atmos, AI in music production, and the future of the music business, this conversation delivers a real-world look from inside the control room.Connect with Tom:Studio WebsiteLinkedInInstagramAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

What happens when a world-class mastering engineer tries to replace himself with AI, and fails? On Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby sits down with Jonathan Wyner, mastering engineer at M-Works, professor at Berklee College of Music, head of artistic technology initiatives for BEATL, and past president of the Audio Engineering Society, for a sharp, eye-opening conversation about AI mastering, music production, education, and the future of human creativity in the studio. Jonathan explains why AI mastering still cannot match the listening pass, judgment, and intention that a human mastering engineer brings to a record. He also shares why he spent years trying to automate his own work, what today’s tools can actually do well, where they still fall short, and why music creators need to think carefully about controllability, quality, copyright, and the role of mentorship as AI becomes a bigger part of the creative process. This episode also explores Berklee’s artist-centered AI music summit, how AI is reshaping music education, why mixing remains a much harder challenge than most people realize, and where the next breakthroughs in music technology may come from. If you want a deeper look inside music production, mastering, AI in music, and the future of creative workflows, this episode delivers exactly that. Guest links: Website Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

What is the biggest problem in mixing right now, and why are so many modern sessions making that problem worse? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby sits down with multi-platinum mixer and engineer Richard Chycki, known for his work with Rush, Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, and Pink, to unpack what is really hurting mixes today. Richard explains why too many recording decisions are being postponed, how immersive audio changes the way mixers create space, and why clearer standards are needed if Atmos mixes are going to translate in the real world. Bobby and Richard dig into the realities of mixing legacy artists in immersive formats, including the challenge of preserving the original intent of a classic record while adapting it for modern playback. They also talk about why dense sessions with hundreds of tracks can actually slow down decision making, how bed versus object choices affect impact and glue, what makes Sony 360 different from Atmos, and why emotional intent still matters more than technology. If you care about mixing, immersive audio, Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, session management, and modern music production, this conversation is packed with insight.Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

Can compressor presets really fix a weak vocal, or are most mixers solving the wrong problem first? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with author, musician, and lecturer Craig Anderton to unpack the art and science of vocal production, from performance psychology and gain envelope “microsurgery” to why a single vocal can connect more directly than a doubled one. The conversation also moves into inside out mixing, recording vocals flat, plugin minimalism, DIY creativity, and the mindset required to keep evolving with music technology. Craig Anderton is an internationally recognized authority on music technology, has written more than 1,000 articles, authored over 50 books, and continues to publish through Sweetwater while sharing educational resources at craiganderton.org.Craig explains why great vocals start before the compressor, why performance still beats presets, and how subtle gain moves can often outperform heavy processing. He also shares stories about learning from top engineers, working with voices like Martha Davis and Chuck D, building bigger sounding vocals without the usual tricks, and finding creative freedom by using fewer plugins and following what the song actually wants.Connect with CraigWebsiteSweetwater articlesInstagramFacebookYouTubeAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://a

What does it really take to stay relevant in today’s music business when private equity is reshaping pro audio, viral success is far rarer than people think, and YouTube keeps gaining influence? In this solo episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby breaks down the latest music industry news and production trends, connecting the dots between business shifts, platform power, legacy gear, and loudness myths so artists, producers, mixers, and music creators can better understand where the industry is heading.Bobby digs into Native Instruments filing for insolvency, what that could mean for users of Native Instruments, iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx, and why private equity continues to create concern in pro audio. He also looks at AudioTonics acquiring more respected audio brands, the sale of Norman’s Rare Guitars, and why not every acquisition is bad news.From there, Bobby tackles the reality of going viral in music, why slow growth often creates a stronger long-term catalog, and why YouTube may be the smartest platform for artists who want sustainable traction. He also explains why YouTube views no longer count toward Billboard in the same way, why that matters less for indie artists than many think, and why platform relevance is shifting right in front of us.The episode also celebrates 75 years of the Fender Telecaster, with Bobby explaining why its design still matters today, before wrapping with a practical breakdown of LUFS, streaming loudness, and the new laws affecting video streamers. If you want a sharper view of the modern music business without hype, this episode delivers exactly that.Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodc

Is AI really coming for your gig, or are most musicians worried about the wrong things entirely? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, author, musician, and lecturer Craig Anderton breaks down what AI actually means for working artists, producers, and songwriters, and why the real advantage is still the human fingerprint that machines cannot touch.Craig unpacks new listener data that shows real pushback against AI-generated music, why fans still want to support human artists, and how musicians can stop trying to “out-computer a computer” and instead double down on feel, emotion, and creative risk-taking. He also shares where AI tools are genuinely useful in the studio, from vocal comping and demo production to research and writing, and where they fall apart on nuance, vibe, and context.You will hear Craig’s take on legal and copyright minefields around training data, the difference between influence and imitation, and what K-pop and modern fan culture can teach every independent musician about building deeper connections and putting a unique “fingerprint” in the music.Connect with CraigWebsiteSweetwater articlesInstagramFacebookYouTubeAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

What role do commercial recording studios really play in today’s home studio world? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Sam Rudy, founder of Pro Studio Time, to explore whether studios are still necessary for modern music production, or simply a creative luxury. From writing camps and residential studios to AI disruption and changing booking habits, this conversation dives deep into how artists, managers, and labels are navigating studio choices in 2025.Sam shares insights from working with over 130 studios globally, explains why so many studio inquiries never turn into bookings, and reveals what artists actually look for today, which is often less about gear and more about feel. If you have ever wondered whether high-end studios still matter, or how to choose the right space for your next session, this episode delivers answers.Guest: Sam RudyFounder, Pro Studio Timehttps://prostudiotime.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/pro-studio-timeKEY TAKEAWAYS• Studios are perhaps not a necessary part of the production anymore the way they used to be, but they are still a place where people can get together and collaborate• High quality audio is still very much a thing and necessary• Most studio inquiries do not turn into bookings, often only 20 to 40 percent convert• Many artists book studios not for the gear, but for how the space makes them feel• A pair of speakers and a decent vocal chain is sometimes all you need• Daylight and atmosphere are increasingly important factors when choosing a studio• Residential studios have gained popularity due to flexibility and creative focus• AI and new technology may disrupt parts of the industry, but past tools like drum machines and autotune ultimately expanded creativity• Lowering the barrier to entry for music creation can lead to more artists eventually seeking professional studios• Success in any field comes down to volume of iteration, doing it as often and as long as possibleAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:Facebook

What if immersive audio is not about the future at all, but about going back to how music was always meant to be heard?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Adrian Weidmann, CEO and founder of Immersive Design Labs, to unpack why Dolby Atmos and immersive audio have left so many engineers scrambling, and how the real breakthrough is not technology, but clarity. Adrian shares how his background in test and measurement, studio microphones, and live capture shaped a radically simple philosophy, accuracy over novelty.From designing a preamp to be “the electrical equivalent of effectively a 12 inch piece of copper wire” with no coloration, to building a 7.1.4 array that mirrors Dolby’s speaker layout, Adrian explains why immersive audio should feel natural, not futuristic.If you care about sound, space, and the emotional impact of music, this conversation will challenge the way you think about recording.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Dolby Atmos came out of cinema and now engineers are scrambling to figure out what to do with it• The biggest challenge with immersive audio is clarity, not technology• The preamp was designed to be the electrical equivalent of a 12 inch piece of copper wire with no coloration• Immersive audio should capture musicians playing in a space, not chase novelty• The IDL array replicates the positioning of a 7.1.4 Dolby speaker configuration• Embrace the bleed, the room itself should become an active instrument• Each song should be affiliated with its appropriate acoustic space• A microphone is a transducer, and anything other than an omni is a compromise• Focus on the song, capture the emotions associated with the interaction with the musicians• Success advice from outside the studio, I show upConnect with Adrian Weidmann and Immersive Design Labs:Adrian's LinkedInImmersive Design Labs WebsiteImmersive Design Labs FacebookImmersive Design Labs LinkedInImmersive Design Labs InstagramImmersive Design Labs YouTubeAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books

What if the biggest thing holding musicians back is not talent, but mindset?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with DJ Bander, Zach Schnall, CEO of Bander Productions, to explore how artists can build real career momentum in today’s music business. From jazz roots to electronic dance music success, Zach shares how he transitioned genres, built a brand, invested in marketing, and developed the business skills most musicians ignore.This is a deep dive into branding, social media strategy, financial literacy, EDM production standards, and why waiting to be discovered is no longer a viable strategy in the modern music industry. If you want to learn something about the music business that you never knew before, this conversation delivers.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Musicians struggle because they are waiting to be discovered instead of building leverage• Labels want to see that you are already basically on the 80 yard line• Investing in your brand is essential, trying to find the cheapest way can hurt your career• Dance music requires concise structure, professional edits, and release ready production• Downtempo allows more compositional freedom, EDM demands technical precision and relevance• Marketing success depends on long term commitment, not short timelines• Bringing in an audience is only part of the equation, artists must actively engage• Financial literacy is critical, advances are often debt and poor management can derail careers• Mentorship accelerates growth in ways YouTube and AI alone cannot• The best artists trust the love they have for their own sound while being their most honest criticChapters: 00:00:00 - Coming up...00:01:15 - From jazz piano to electronic music00:03:15 - Becoming DJ Bander and learning to DJ00:04:54 - Why EDM is technically harder than it sounds00:06:52 - Release-ready production and commercial standards00:08:56 - Edit justifications and structure in long tracks00:11:24 - Staying relevant in a competitive EDM market00:14:11 - Building capital, investing in brand and ads00:16:58 - Waiting to be discovered vs building leverage00:19:01 - Financial literacy and managing advances00:22:40 - Branding your name with intention00:25:08 - The mentorship mistake young artists make00:26:53 - The best advice he ever received00:28:28 - How to connect with DJ BanderAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s

Is the gig economy really built to support musicians and freelancers, or is it setting them up to fail?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby talks with Ben Ikwaugwu, CEO of SoundCheck Live, about why the freelance economy is growing faster than the tools designed to support it. Drawing from his background as a professional vocalist and supply chain professional, Ben explains why fragmented communication, lack of systems, and one time execution pressure make it harder than ever for musicians and gig operators to run a sustainable business.Ben also shares how SoundCheck Live is being built as an operating system for the gig economy, and why understanding people, workflows, and relationships matters more than technology alone.KEY TAKEAWAYS• “Companies are operating more and more with freelancers, but they want to act like they’re enterprises.”• “The number one pain that we’re eliminating right now is the fragmentation of managing gigs and freelancers.”• “You don’t get a performance review in the gig economy. You have one time maybe to just screw it up.”• “Musicians turned business owners are some of the best negotiators, but some of the worst at building systems.”• “We’re building an operating system for on demand teams.”• “You have to be really good at your job to keep getting jobs.”• “More than half of the US economy will be freelance.”• “We don’t have infrastructure built for people who don’t operate nine to five.”• “The world is built on relationships and how you treat people.”Chapters:00:00:00 - Coming up...00:01:14 - Meet Ben Ikwaugwu and the gig economy problem00:03:21 - Learning systems through supply chain00:05:08 - The idea behind SoundCheck Live00:07:37 - Fragmentation in gig management00:11:50 - Why the gig economy gives you one shot00:16:10 - Education, AI, and building your own tools00:21:14 - Leadership lessons from supply chain00:26:19 - Building teams and company culture00:29:00 - Advice on balance and staying groundedAd link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:<a href='https://www

What really matters in music production when AI can generate songs, demos, and arrangements almost instantly? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with legendary Nashville engineer and producer Ed Seay to unpack how AI, modern songwriting practices, and changing production tools are reshaping the music business. From demo studios being bypassed to why human instinct still cannot be replaced, this conversation offers an inside look at where music has been and where it is headed.KEY TAKEAWAYS• “90% of the people in the world aren’t pros. It’s all about the song and the singer.”• “You give it the prompts and then it spits it back at you in like five or six seconds for different versions.”• “They’ve analyzed everything from Bach to now.”• “They don’t know what you’re thinking of tomorrow or next week.”• “If somebody can create a demo, you just eliminated the players that were going to play on it.”• “The sum of all the stuff sounds great, but the individuals don’t.”• “If it sounds good, it is good.”• “I remain the boss. I don’t let it become the boss.”• “Everything is moving really fast and interesting to watch.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

Why Do Musicians Still Struggle to Grow a Fanbase in 2026?This week on Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Prospect Hill drummer and FanFlowy co-founder Mark Roberge reveals how the music industry still lacks the systems that every other business takes for granted. From cost-per-acquisition to automated fan engagement, Mark shares why most artists burn out - and how FanFlowy was built to fix that. If you're serious about building a music career that scales, this is a must-listen.KEY TAKEAWAYS• The music industry lacks core systems like cost-per-acquisition tracking• Why so many talented artists give up before making it• How FanFlowy automates fan engagement, growth, and nurturing• The role of DMs, funnels, and targeted ads in fanbase building• Why Spotify and YouTube followers are harder to grow than monthly listeners• How conversation trees inside Instagram helped convert fans• Why “real” content outperforms polished production in ad strategy• The importance of mental toughness and staying power in music• How Indie Artist Compass maps the path to real income from music• The dangers of relying too much on AI-generated musicBEST MOMENTS00:00:10. “That’s Mark Roberge, rock drummer and co-founder of FanFlowy.”00:00:19. “They’re losing because the workload is so crushing.”00:01:44. “It’s not just make your music and then go play live. It doesn’t work like that.”00:03:01. “Every other industry has this and the music industry did not.”00:05:14. “The hardest one to grow is the follower count on Spotify and the subscriber count on YouTube.”00:06:02. “They went from a ghost town to hundreds of messages in their DMs.”00:10:56. “The migration thing is a big deal. Do you have a way to do that?”00:13:20. “I want all the marketing to happen as well.”00:21:08. “I just gave you the foundation. Get the foundation laid, get it set up.”00:30:23. “If you really want this bad, you have to be all in and you have to take the hits.”Also, a video version of this podcast is now available on YouTube as well.Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for m

What happens when a lifelong audio engineer suddenly can’t work in a studio anymore?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Luke Delalio, engineer, educator, cognitive artist, photographer, and creative force at Korneff Audio. Luke shares the deeply personal story of how tinnitus changed everything, forcing him to step away from music production just as his career was thriving.But what began as a devastating setback became the catalyst for an entirely new creative life. From theater to photography, plugin design to painting, Luke’s journey shows how curiosity, experimentation, and a refusal to follow the rules can lead to surprising breakthroughs.If you’ve ever had to reinvent yourself, or are curious about the mindset behind some of the most innovative audio tools today, this is a must-listen.KEY TAKEAWAYS:• How tinnitus forced Luke to abruptly leave the music industry• Why boredom can be a powerful driver of creativity• How Luke helped shape Korneff Audio's unique plugin philosophy• The engineering story behind Chocolate Milk and the Siemens W295 EQ• How real studio problems inspired new plugin workflows• Why Luke believes experimentation is central to audio innovation• The hidden history of the Sound Techniques console• How photography and theater helped rebuild Luke’s creative identity• Why he’s skeptical about AI’s impact on the future of creativity• The one piece of life advice Luke regrets not following soonerBEST MOMENTS:00:03:18. “It just never stopped. It's been my one true love.”00:04:56. “Dan showed up at my mom's funeral and said, I'm setting up Cornford Audio. You want to come along?”00:06:01. “That is pretty much mapped to Dan's thinking big because he was always a tinkerer.”00:09:09. “That's like the real fun of being in a recording studio, was all the experimenting.”00:17:09. “Tinnitus is audible anxiety.”00:22:09. “I'm writing about that, and I'm trying to figure out what console was it mixed on... Sound Techniques.”00:33:16. “The things that really get under my skin are the moments when I've been unkind.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production

Can one sync placement change your entire music career?On this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, I’m joined by Chris SD - producer, engineer, songwriter, and founder of Sync Songwriter. Chris has helped artists get $30,000 placements, land Billboard features, and book world tours through sync licensing. In this deep-dive conversation, he breaks down how sync really works today, why connections matter more than ever, and how indie artists can win big in film and TV without major label backing.If you’ve ever dreamed of getting your music into movies, shows, or commercials, this episode is your ultimate roadmap.You can find out more about Chris SD's Art Of The Song Pitch program here - https://www.syncsongwriterprograms.com/a/2148209546/o6RJ27FZKEY TAKEAWAYS:• What a music supervisor actually does• Why sync licensing is the last place for massive music exposure• Why indie music is often preferred over major label tracks• Why you need to write authentically, not “for sync”• How AI is affecting sync, and what it can’t do• What supervisors look for in an ideal track• Why relationships are more valuable than random pitches• The difference between stems, masters, and what’s really required• How The Art of the Song Pitch program works• Why now is the time to act, not just learnBEST MOMENTS:00:01:32. “A music supervisor is someone who is hired by movie studios, TV studios, ad agencies to go and find music.”00:02:57. “Indie music, that's exactly where indie music comes in.”00:04:37. “Every single story I've heard, even the ones that look like people just went viral, there was someone involved who was connected in the industry.”00:06:18. “Music supervisors are the new A&R.”00:10:07. “Nora Ryder won five Oscars... the genres were jazz and Russian hip hop.”00:14:06. “You can't legally place an AI song in TV and film right now.”00:20:32. “You're certified. You're ready for me to introduce you to music supervisors.”00:31:08. “It wasn't for the money. The money is amazing... but the reason I got into it was the exposure.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 <a href='https://sholink.to/bobbyowsinski

What does a life in music look like when you follow curiosity instead of chasing titles? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, 7-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter Brent Maher shares a remarkable journey across genres, generations, and creative mediums. From recording legends like Elvis and Duke Ellington to discovering The Judds and inventing a new format - a musical novel - Brent’s stories reveal how passion and patience can outlast trends and change the industry from the inside.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Success is doing what you love, not chasing recognition• Brent’s path from engineer to producer to songwriter was guided by curiosity• How a surprise moment led to Tina Turner recording one of his songs• The unique way he discovered and developed The Judds• Recording Duke Ellington and how it fulfilled a lifelong dream• Why he never actually met Elvis despite engineering his last #1 hit• How Brent produced an entire Elvis track from Jungle Room rehearsal tapes• Creating the world’s first musical audiobook, Night of the Orphan Train• The untold story behind America’s Orphan Train movement• A touching story of how a stranger helped him buy his first Gretsch guitarBEST MOMENTS00:02:43. “I couldn't really go to sleep... I wound up writing a song that evening.”00:04:10. “Tina can't get that song out of her head. She wants to cut it.”00:06:54. “Naomi Judd was a registered nurse... and Diana loved her.”00:09:15. “We wound up with three songs that were quite different, but there was something that would weave them all together.”00:13:16. “I engineered Duke Ellington’s... maybe his second or third last record before he passed away.”00:20:10. “Every time he quit singing, you'd hear the other band. This was pre-automation.”00:22:51. “It’s a musical novel... a fictional audiobook with songs woven in like a musical.”00:35:35. “She said, I will co-sign this guitar as if I'm your mother. That woman changed my life.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:Facebook<a href='https:

What does the future really hold for music in 2026?In this solo episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast, Bobby delivers a rapid-fire rundown of where the industry is headed, and what musicians, producers, and music pros need to prepare for right now. From AI-generated music to streaming platform shifts, gear market slowdowns, and major label controversies, these predictions cut through the hype and hit the heart of what’s changing.If you care about the music business, you can’t afford to miss this one.KEY TAKEAWAYS:• Streaming prices are rising as subscriber growth plateaus• YouTube is quickly becoming the #1 music streaming destination• AI slop is clogging platforms and turning off listeners• Major labels are cutting deals with AI music generators, often at artists’ expense• Human musicianship is making a comeback• Another round of venue closures is coming• Big music gear consolidation and fewer product releases ahead• Social media fatigue is real, artists are quietly pulling back• A Grammy nomination for an AI music designer is highly likely• NAMM and other major industry shows continue to shrinkBEST MOMENTS:00:01:02. “There will be a revolt against AI, yes and no.”00:02:07. “I predicted a new artificial reality experience... that didn’t happen at all.”00:04:28. “In 2025, I predicted the TikTok ban in the US would hold.”00:08:39. “Private equity investment in record labels, yes, this did come to pass.”00:11:08. “Fintech for musicians takes off.”00:15:23. “Let’s get to 2026 predictions.”00:16:45. “I predict AI slop becomes intolerable.”00:18:13. “Artists will leave major labels over Suno and Udio deals.”00:29:10. “I predict an AI music designer will be nominated for a Grammy.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes rel

2025 was wild. Is the music business finally changing for good?In this solo edition of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby breaks down the most important developments across music, audio, and tech in 2025. From AI-generated hits to Spotify insiders cashing out, this episode is packed with sharp insights that every music creator, producer, or business insider needs to hear. Whether you're trying to keep up or stay ahead, this annual year-in-review will leave you better informed and ready to thrive in 2026.KEY TAKEAWAYS• AI-generated artists like Velvet Sundown gained massive traction - before the truth unraveled• Major labels settled lawsuits with AI platforms instead of protecting artists• Streaming growth has stalled, and Spotify execs are quietly cashing out• Gen Z is consuming less music, with a shift toward video platforms like YouTube Shorts• Copyright rulings now require human authorship to qualify for protection• Touring is becoming unaffordable for 82% of independent artists• Live venues face financial collapse, despite the boom in live music revenue• New immersive audio format “Eclipse” launches from Samsung and Google• The DAW Project exchange format could finally fix cross-platform session sharing• TikTok’s fate remains uncertain, and its music influence is fading fastBEST MOMENTS00:01:13. “This was a big year for AI and especially AI music.”00:02:00. “We’re trying to show the flaws in the streaming distribution system.”00:03:00. “It underscores the importance of authenticity.”00:04:00. “They settled - because they want more money in their pockets.”00:07:07. “If there’s no human author, there is no copyright.”00:08:06. “You are now an AI music designer.”00:10:29. “Now your mailing list and brand matter more than SEO.”00:13:05. “Daniel Ek is a founder of a European AI military company.”00:21:01. “The state of live music is indeed fragile.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedIn<a hr

Is your music really yours in the age of AI?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Marc Gray, CEO of SonicOrigin, dives into the future of audio verification. From watermarking that survives TikTok filters to tracking AI-generated content, Marc shares why authentication is becoming essential in today’s music and media industries. If you’re a creator, label, engineer or just curious about where music tech is heading, this episode will open your eyes to the tools that may soon become standard.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Why people no longer trust what they see or hear online• What makes content “copyrightable” when using AI tools• How SonicOrigin’s watermarking survives pitch, speed, and format changes• Why mastering engineers are ideal for embedding watermark tech• How new California laws will impact AI content labeling• Differences between watermarking, signal injection, and fingerprinting• How multiple payloads allow metadata to be private or public• The role of distributed ledgers in proving content provenance• Why industry-wide buy-in is essential for adoption• How watermarking could extend into advertising, podcasts, and deepfake detectionBEST MOMENTS00:02:23. “We have created the most resilient watermarking technology ever created.”00:03:03. “It survives pitch changes, speed adjustments, stem separations.”00:03:55. “Most AI-generated content will soon be required to carry a watermark.”00:04:49. “The minute one artist hears one artifact, you’ve lost all credibility.”00:08:47. “You cannot escape the underlying code.”00:10:15. “Only works if there are maybe one or two watermarks, not 85.”00:12:22. “Nobody trusts what they see on the Internet anymore.”00:14:04. “The commercial aspect is stopping piracy. The other is deepfake detection.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBl

What happens when a teenage house party promoter takes on one of the biggest forces in live music?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Tommy Dorfman, a veteran club promoter and founder of Juice Entertainment. Tommy shares how he built a powerhouse promotion empire from scratch, packed out venues across New Jersey and New York, pioneered the East Coast house music scene, and went head-to-head with Live Nation. His story dives deep into the grind of promotion, the mafia encounters, and a David-versus-Goliath lawsuit that could reshape the live music industry. If you've ever wondered how the live music machine really works, this one is unmissable.Key Takeaways:• How Tommy started promoting events at age 15 to pay his own rent• Why house parties were the gateway to building a nightlife empire• The moment Tommy packed 1,500 people into a club on a Wednesday night• Inside the gritty hustle of street-level promotion before social media• How Tommy ran Myspace’s live events division on the East Coast• A firsthand account of mafia threats and how he stood his ground• How Live Nation allegedly forced him out of a major festival deal• The 15-year legal fight against Live Nation and what’s at stake• Why ticket prices are skyrocketing—and who’s really to blame• What Tommy hopes to change for fans, artists, and independent promotersBest Moments:00:00:07. “I started off throwing parties because of a necessity. We lived in houses of my own. At 15 or 16 years old.”00:01:02. “People were like, yeah, this is awesome, man. You just get paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to chill with celebrities and drink champagne. Nah. You work your ass off for it.”00:02:52. “I do my first successful solo party in New Jersey, like in 1997. Packed it out with over 1,500 people. On a Wednesday night.”00:03:35. “Then I started on a Thursday party packing that was one of the most successful parties in New Jersey history.”00:04:14. “We started promoting side parties, sometimes a night, six nights a week… up to 10,000 people.”00:07:03. “The Mafia let me keep doing business because they wanted to make money.”00:12:20. “They came in like animals. ‘We’re going to kick you the fuck out of your contract.’”00:16:24. “I ended up going homeless. I went from drinking champagne with Snoop Dogg to going homeless.”00:24:00. “Your kids and my kids go to college… they read Doctor Richard Barnett’s book. He confirmed this.”00:31:40. “If you believe in something and you work hard enough for something, I think you can accomplish anything.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each w

What makes a brand partnership truly authentic in music today?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Katie Nowak, VP of Marketing and Partnerships at TBA Agency, to explore how meaningful collaborations are redefining success for artists. Katie shares behind-the-scenes stories about building the “Here and There” festival with Courtney Barnett, partnering with brands like Microsoft and Levi’s, and using creative strategy to connect niche artists with deeply engaged audiences.Whether you're an artist, marketer, or industry insider, this episode reveals the power of authenticity, community, and strategy in today’s evolving music business.KEY TAKEAWAYS: • The origin and mission of the “Here and There” festival with Courtney Barnett • How TBA Agency built brand partnerships with Microsoft, Levi’s, and more • The role of AI in enhancing, not replacing, artistic expression • Why niche artists can offer deeper engagement than mainstream acts • How to pitch brand partnerships around authenticity and connection • Insights into building private and corporate event activations for artists • Katie’s personal journey through major industry roles and companies • The evolution of her role from tour marketing to strategic leadership • Why social media and PR require constant experimentation and community input • How being nice and staying true to yourself drives long-term career successBEST MOMENTS: 00:02:49. “Levi’s created custom denim jackets for all of the artists that participated in the festival.” 00:03:42. “We uploaded all of Courtney’s drawings into Microsoft’s AI tools... it was a love letter to each city.” 00:05:12. “This was a way to show that humans using AI can still make something creative with human hands.” 00:06:51. “Microsoft was very open to any and all ideas... they trust your creative mind.” 00:08:06. “These are niche artists... they bring a certain edginess that makes the brand feel cool.” 00:10:15. “I grew up doing musical theater and performing… I’ve always been in the arts.” 00:14:32. “Being at TBA and building it from the ground up has allowed me to grow into the best version of myself.” 00:19:01. “The things that do best on social are new signings, big press looks, and artist moments at Coachella.” 00:27:17. “Being nice and being yourself is going to yield the best results.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bo

Is high-end studio gear still worth it today?For this milestone 600th episode, Bobby welcomes back fan-favorite Dennis Moody, a world-renowned studio and live mixer who’s appeared on every 100th episode since the podcast’s launch. In this revealing conversation, Dennis opens up about the biggest shifts he’s seen over the last decade in music production, gear, touring, and what truly matters when it comes to crafting a great sound. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or just gear-curious, this episode will change how you think about tools, tone, and tech.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Vintage mics aren’t essential anymore• Knockoff gear quality has drastically improved• MP3s still don’t match WAV file quality• Touring travel strategies for pros• Studio vs live mixing philosophies• Managing loudness requests from artists• Smart tech choices can rival big-budget gear• Why stage volume is lower than ever• The power of mixing through preamp adjustments• Why Dennis is choosing creativity over moneyBEST MOMENTS00:02:26. “Yes. Because I wanted to be, but... hoping to be even a little more level up, which seems to be now.”00:03:16. “I'm seeing a lot of really, call them knock off companies, like, my favorite warm audio.”00:07:26. “That's amazing. The difference. But people, that's just the way it is now.”00:10:18. “Thing's been around, circumnavigated the globe at least 12, 14 times.”00:15:29. “Once the show started, it just was the most fun ever.”00:21:25. “It turned out perfect. There were 8500 people there, and it was just absolutely amazing.”00:27:31. “I would have done more of that for me. More for my stuff, you know.”00:33:50. “If you want to have an interesting life, you have to make it interesting.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tues

What can a nightclub DJ teach you about running a business?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, we sit down with DJ, author, professor, and speaker Amani Roberts - also known as DJ AMRo - to unpack how his pivot from corporate America to the turntables led to a purpose-driven creative career. Amani shares insights from his book DJ’s Mean Business, his work teaching music business at Cal State Fullerton, and what DJing can reveal about reading a room, adapting under pressure, and staying relevant in the age of AI. This conversation is packed with wisdom for artists, educators, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the modern music industry.KEY TAKEAWAYS:• Why R&B groups disappeared from the mainstream• The connection between DJ sets and business growth• What every artist should know about music publishing• The biggest misconceptions about gear and DJing• How AI fails to match human connection on the dance floor• Why the imperfections in music are what make it timeless• The reality of teaching Gen Z students post-pandemic• How to protect your business and brand as a creative• Essential advice for aspiring music industry professionals• The #1 mindset shift that helps creatives actually finish thingsBEST MOMENTS:00:04:01. “It was my thesis in grad school. I was deciding between this and why there are no longer any saxophone solos.”00:05:01. “There was a week in July 1997 where 14 out of 20 songs on Billboard’s Top 20 were R&B groups.”00:08:23. “You gotta figure out how you’re going to market yourself. Grow your email list. Learn the business.”00:12:36. “Each 15 minutes of a DJ set relates to growing a business.”00:14:27. “Reading a crowd is only acquired through being in person and being around people.”00:18:32. “They said I might have 12 students. First class? 34. We've been running like that ever since.”00:24:36. “AI will never know heartbreak. That’s why it can’t replace artists.”00:31:02. “Done is better than perfect. Most people just don’t want to get in the game.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:<a href='htt

What does a $44 million video game sound like?This week on Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, game composer Tim Larkin breaks down the high-stakes world of e-sports music. From scoring Dota 2 tournaments with 100-piece orchestras to building adaptive music systems that respond to gameplay, Tim reveals what it takes to create soundtracks that elevate the gaming experience. If you’ve ever wondered how music in games works or how orchestras fit into digital worlds, this episode is a must-listen.KEY TAKEAWAYS• How Tim Larkin scored the $44M Dota 2 International tournament• The structure of dynamic, reactive video game music• Why game concerts feel like rock shows• The shift from writing jingles to scoring blockbuster games• Real orchestras vs samples in game scoring• How Valve supports creativity in music production• Recording with orchestras across Seattle, Utah, Budapest• The realities of composing for long vs short dev cycles• Tim’s transition from live trumpet gigs to game soundtracks• Advice for aspiring game composers in today’s flooded marketBEST MOMENTS00:01:52. “Every year we put on what's called The International, which is kind of like the Super Bowl of e-sports.”00:02:12. “We peaked out at a prize pool of about $44 million for a video game.”00:03:44. “The audience knows the music. So it's like doing a rock concert in a way.”00:04:27. “The first company that came up was Broderbund… they hired us basically on the spot.”00:05:06. “In video games, the music is reactive. It’s dynamic.”00:06:06. “With Dota, as the action intensifies, so does the music based on layers.”00:07:40. “You're talking $20 to $40,000 maybe for an orchestra. It's a small part of a multimillion-dollar event.”00:14:15. “My goal in college was to be a session player. I tried to learn every type of music possible.”00:27:17. “You’ve got to listen to good music. If you can’t reach that bar, don’t try to approach it.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:Facebook

🎙️ Is AI the biggest disruption the music industry has ever seen?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle, Bobby welcomes Matt Adell, COO of Musical.ai, a trailblazer in bridging the gap between rightsholders and AI developers. With a career spanning Napster, Beatport, and Native Instruments, Matt offers deep insight into the seismic shift AI is bringing to music - bigger than file sharing or streaming. He explains how attribution, fair compensation, and licensing are being redefined for a new digital era.This episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom, music tech history, and a clear-eyed look at where we’re headed next. If you want to understand what’s really going on in music and AI, this is essential listening.Key Takeaways:• Why AI’s impact on music is bigger than file sharing or streaming• How Musical.ai connects rightsholders and AI companies in licensed environments• Why artists should get paid based on how their work influences AI outputs• The dangers of unmanaged AI training on copyrighted content• Why creative outputs are easier to attribute than factual ones• The oversupply of music and its economic implications for artists• Why music's shift to streaming wasn't a loss—it was a win for consumers• The future of fair licensing in AI-driven content creation• Matt’s unique career path from punk rock drummer to tech executive• His personal message about sobriety and finding balanceBest Moments:00:02:05. “AI does not think. It is a giant calculator.”00:04:03. “Unmanaged, it was an existential threat to copyright owners, to musicians, to composers.”00:06:37. “Depending on what someone output, it's going to be more or less similar to each piece of training data.”00:08:34. “Our technology works the same way no matter what. It's model and modal agnostic.”00:12:13. “Music is usually on the cutting edge, but AI is moving fast.”00:14:07. “We went from a couple hundred new releases a week to over 150,000 every day.”00:18:04. “Imagine if everyone who played golf thought they deserved to get paid to play golf.”00:28:06. “I'm sober now for 160 days... if anybody else is concerned about their own drinking or drug use, there's a place they can go.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course<

Why is tinnitus still a taboo in the music industry?In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby dives deep into one of music’s most ignored health crises with Sven Köllmann and Jack Rubinacci of Tinnitus Quest. Tinnitus affects up to 1 billion people worldwide, yet it remains misunderstood and overlooked, even as it wrecks lives and careers. Sven and Jack explain why hearing loss is just the beginning, why research has been misdirected for years, and what it’s really like living with the chronic condition. They also reveal how Tinnitus Quest is fast-tracking research and pushing musicians, celebrities, and everyday sufferers to speak out finally. If you’ve ever heard ringing in your ears, don’t miss this one.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Over 700 million people worldwide suffer from tinnitus• 120 million live with the severe, chronic form of the condition• Hearing loss is the #1 cause, but not the only one• Tinnitus is especially common among orchestral musicians and garage bands• Stigma keeps many musicians silent about their condition• Tinnitus Quest aims to bridge the gap between researchers and patients• Celebrities like William Shatner and Chad Blake are helping break the taboo• Research has shifted from the ear to the brain in recent years• There is no objective measurement for tinnitus yet• Hearing protection remains the best preventionBEST MOMENTS00:02:14. “Almost 700 million to 1 billion people worldwide… that is considered a world health problem.”00:04:13. “Not much is said about this, and not much is done about it.”00:07:01. “It’s a pandemic within the music industry.”00:10:12. “The number one protection is hearing protection.”00:15:00. “Right after that, my ears were ringing.”00:17:04. “I pulled them out because I thought it was tough. I thought I was rock n roll.”00:22:18. “The manifestation of chronic tinnitus happens in your brain.”00:35:00. “By helping others, you're helping yourself.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:Facebook<a href

What if the biggest roadblock in music licensing wasn’t legal complexity, but outdated systems? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, we dive deep into the wild world of music rights with Grayson Sanders, CEO of Chordal. A former film composer turned tech founder, Grayson reveals how his sync clearing platform is transforming the way music gets licensed, making it faster, easier, and smarter. We explore the landmark TikTok deal, the rise of AI-generated music, and how real artists can survive and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.KEY TAKEAWAYS • Discover why most music still isn’t being licensed legally • How Chordal’s Instant Clear tech simplifies sync for brands • Why AI music won’t kill real musicians, but will shake up the library world • Grayson’s wild journey from composer to startup founder • What TikTok’s music policy means for creators and brands • The licensing bottleneck no one talks about • Why music licensing is still stuck in the 1990s • What collaborative rights management really means • The surprising future of royalty-free music • Why human connection still beats perfect AI audioBEST MOMENTS 00:01:58. “It all boils down to this concept that we came up with called collaborative rights management.” 00:03:27. “So that eventually when a licensee comes, they have everyone in one place.” 00:05:59. “We're most interested in... the middle and the bottom. That's the piece that is maybe expanding the pie.” 00:07:36. “This technology can come in here and do the work of potentially hundreds of clearance people.” 00:10:25. “Sync is so dynamic and nuanced... you're pairing one piece of art with another.” 00:13:29. “TikTok had been experiencing a lot of infringement on their platform.” 00:19:07. “It's going to actually add more value to authentic, artist-produced music.” 00:32:09. “You look back and you realize you're already halfway up that hill.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedIn</a

How do you build merch that actually connects with fans? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I sit down with Seamus Menihane, CEO of Armada, a top-tier merch company helping artists, from indies to heavy hitters, turn merch into a true brand extension. If you've ever wondered what merch sells best, how to price it, or how to avoid costly mistakes, Seamus breaks it all down. With his roots as a touring drummer and years running Downright Merch, he’s built Armada into a full-scale merch partner that delivers everything from screen printing to full e-commerce. This is your inside look at what works, what flops, and how artists can take control of their merch game.KEY TAKEAWAYS • Keep your merch line small and focused • Over-ordering too many products hurts profitability • Best-selling item is still the black t-shirt • Vinyl reissues and preorders perform extremely well • Indie artists need to think beyond just screen printing • Custom apparel adds premium pricing but costs more to produce • Merchandise profit margins depend on volume • E-commerce is essential for indie artist success • Print-on-demand is a smart test tool for new ideas • Merch advances are real, but mostly for high-end artistsBEST MOMENTS 00:02:12. “We lead first with the direct to consumer side of the business.” 00:03:25. “We proactively put designs in front of them.” 00:04:16. “I would go on tour and come back and I would work at a screen printing shop.” 00:10:28. “You can’t go wrong with a black t-shirt.” 00:12:06. “Custom apparel that we design definitely sells at a premium.” 00:14:52. “The kids just aren’t drinking anymore.” 00:26:01. “Consistency day in and day out… that’s crucial for any endeavor.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙

How Mark Wood Reinvented the Violin and Inspired a GenerationOn this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I’m joined by recording artist, performer, inventor, Emmy-winning composer, and music education advocate Mark Wood. Known as the original string master of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Mark shares how he revolutionized the world of string instruments with his electric violin designs and helped ignite a movement in music education with his Electrify Your Symphony program. We explore the intersection of classical training and rock performance, the birth of his iconic Viper violin, and the entrepreneurial drive that’s powered his decades-long career.KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Music is essential for emotional and creative development • The violin remained unchanged for over 500 years before Mark’s innovations • Inspiration came from Hendrix, Van Halen, and his own woodworking family • The invention of the self-supporting electric violin changed live performance • Amplifying bowed instruments requires entirely different tech than guitars • Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s early days started with skepticism and QVC • Electrify Your Symphony has reached over a million students in 28 years • Entrepreneurship is essential for modern musicians • Juilliard experience shaped his approach, even after leaving • Self-made artists must think like business owners, not just performersBEST MOMENTS: 00:02:09. “You might or may not be able to name any other violin maker except Stradivarius.” 00:05:33. “As a 15 year old I was mentored by Leonard Bernstein.” 00:07:13. “What are you going to do with your life? And I said, I want to be a rock violin player.” 00:10:27. “So it's a violin with a hand, right? Carved exactly like it in my hand.” 00:13:29. “With a bow, I'm able to get that sustain the guitar players always are trying to get.” 00:18:09. “We're putting together a rock orchestra. Awesome. And we want you to be the orchestra.” 00:21:00. “A teacher after that came up to me. Mark, can you put together a Trans-Siberian orchestra at our school?” 00:38:22. “Stoicism and real focus on making sure that you're in control of how you respond to the world.”Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 <a href=

Barry Coffing has lived every corner of the music business, from opera scholarships to songwriting for Hollywood films, and now, innovating the licensing space. As founder of MusicSupervisor.com and WeGetArtists.com, Barry has reshaped how independent musicians connect with opportunities in film, TV, and beyond.In this episode, Barry shares his journey from club gigs to scoring major placements, the evolution of his licensing platform, and why transparency and fairness for artists drive everything he builds. We also dig into the challenges and possibilities of AI in music, why flaws can make music more human, and Barry’s powerful advice for creators: make the art you want, then fight like hell to share it.Listen in for a mix of war stories, practical licensing wisdom, and fresh perspectives on how artists can thrive in today’s ever-changing industry.Catch the full conversation and unlock insights that could transform your career in music licensing.Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Mini-Course🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates:FacebookLinkedInInstagramBluesky🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle.Produced by APodcastGeekhttps://apodcastgeek.com/

In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle podcast, I sit down with Francois Barrillon, Neural DSP’s plugins product manager and product lead for their new vocal plugin Mantra.Francois shares how he went from building guitar pedals in his spare time to leading development on one of the most innovative vocal tools available today.We talk about Neural DSP’s expansion beyond guitars, how Mantra was designed to be an all-in-one studio solution, and what it takes to create plugins that blend analog feel with digital power.In This Episode:• How Francois got into music tech through analog gear• Why Neural DSP made a vocal plugin• Mantra’s tracking mode and low-latency design• How Sculpt uses spectral EQ to fix vocals fast• Quad Cortex gear and crossover into non-metal markets• Francois’s journey from L’Oreal to Neural DSP• The company’s global team and HQ in Helsinki• Combining analog modeling with new DSP possibilities--Additional Resources:To learn more about Mantra, visit https://neuraldsp.com --Key Takeaways:00:00:00 - Coming up...00:00:28 - Meet Francois Barrillon from Neural DSP00:01:18 - Why a guitar company made a vocal plugin00:02:08 - Expanding DSP tech beyond guitar00:03:10 - Inside Mantra’s tracking and mixing modes00:04:20 - Latency issues and performance design00:05:08 - Real-time effects boost vocal confidence00:06:34 - The full Mantra plugin vision00:07:22 - Quad Cortex and gigging with compact gear00:08:51 - Francois’s path from L’Oreal to music tech00:10:15 - Why the vocal plugin was the next big move00:13:19 - Who Mantra is built for00:14:17 - Latency: myths vs. real-world use00:17:47 - Why all-in-one design reduces latency00:18:13 - Home studio users and smart EQ with Sculpt00:21:02 - Sculpt’s compression, de-essing, and normalization00:23:52 - Neural DSP’s team, HQ, and remote setup00:25:05 - Francois’s non-metal roots at Neural DSP00:26:20 - From metal plugins to mainstream expansion00:27:08 - Mantra’s clean demo and audience feedback00:28:08 - DIY gear nerd to product lead00:30:07 - Modeling analog vs. creating new tools00:31:57 - Final thoughts and wrap-up—In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insigh

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Ritesh Patel, the CEO and founder of Ticket Fairy, a next-generation ticketing platform helping promoters market and manage events. What makes Ticket Fairy unique is its built-in word-of-mouth referral system, where fans can earn rebates—or even free tickets—by getting friends to buy.Ritesh brings a wealth of experience to the platform. Having promoted over 400 shows worldwide, and with a background in cloud and systems administration, he had the vision to reimagine how event promotion and ticketing could work. That vision attracted investors including the founders of YouTube, Twitch, and Reddit.Alongside Ticket Fairy, Ritesh is also Director of LOCUS, a music series hosted in Tulum, Bali, Bristol, and Sydney, featuring some of the world’s most acclaimed DJs, producers, and live acts.🎯 In this episode, we cover:How Ticket Fairy is changing festival promotion and gig marketingThe challenge of the secondary ticket marketCultural differences in event promotion around the globeThe future of event technology and ticketing platformsRitesh’s journey from promoter to tech entrepreneurThis is a must-listen for promoters, event organizers, and artists who want to understand where ticketing and live events are headed.📍 Recorded from Ritesh’s office in London.A video version of the podcast is also available on YouTube._Additional Resources:To learn more about Ritesh and The Ticket Fairy, please visit https://www.ticketfairy.com/–(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: <

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Mitch Beer, a Philadelphia-based session bass player and multi-talented music professional. Mitch has toured with Grammy-winning Digable Planets and The Bacon Brothers, and works as the go-to session bassist for Grammy-winning producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo. He also contributed as bassist and producer on Lil Uzi Vert’s #1 platinum album Pink Tape.Beyond session work, Mitch is the founder of Retro City B Room Studio, co-founder and co-host of the Asses in Seats Podcast, and serves as a Board Member of the Music Media Collective, supporting independent musicians. He’s also a Governor for the Philadelphia Chapter of the Grammys, and goes live on Instagram daily to share career advice for musicians.🎯 In this episode, we discuss:How to break into professional session workCreating a comfortable and inspiring studio environmentThe importance of storytelling in musicCareer advice for aspiring musicians and producersMitch’s journey balancing performance, production, and mentorshipIf you’re a musician looking to navigate the music business, improve your studio workflow, or get inspired by someone working at every level of the industry, this episode is a must-listen.📍 Recorded from Mitch’s office near Philadelphia.Additional Resources:Learn more about Mitch at mitchbeerbass.com–(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/' rel='no

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Barry Rudolph, an audio engineer and prolific technical writer whose career bridges classic studio work and in-depth gear expertise.Barry has worked on records with Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Benatar, and Hall & Oates, earning credits on more than 30 gold and platinum albums.Beyond his engineering work, Barry is recognized as the leading reviewer of pro audio gear and plugins, with more than 5,000 reviews published in Mix Magazine, Music Connection, Resolution, and other top publications.What we cover in this episode:How Barry’s background in aerospace engineering helped shape his studio careerThe latest trends in audio gear and pluginsWhether buying recording gear is a smart investmentThe rise of remote music collaborationBarry’s unique perspective on balancing studio work and tech writingWith decades of experience both behind the console and inside the world of product reviews, Barry offers insights that are invaluable for engineers, producers, and gearheads alike.📍 Recorded from Barry’s studio in North Hollywood.Additional Resources:To learn more about Barry, visit barryrudolph.com –(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his pers

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I’m joined by John von Seggern, the visionary behind Futureproof Music School—a next-generation program that blends personalized mentorship with AI-driven music production tools. Unlike traditional schools, Futureproof is designed to meet the needs of today’s independent artists.John brings over 30 years of experience as a studio musician, producer, and sound designer, including collaborations with electronic music pioneer Jon Hassell, extensive international touring, and contributions to major films such as Pixar’s Oscar-winning WALL·E.Before launching Futureproof, John led online education programs at Dubspot and Icon Collective, where he saw firsthand how outdated models failed to keep pace with modern music creation.In this episode, we discuss:How AI is transforming music educationThe balance of online vs in-person learning for musiciansBlockchain technology and the future of student credentialsLessons from blending traditional and electronic musicJohn’s journey from performer to educator and entrepreneurIf you’re curious about the future of music education, AI in creative learning, or simply want insights from a veteran producer, this episode is for you.Recorded from John’s studio in Los Angeles.Learn more about John at futureproofmusicschool.comAlso, a video version of this podcast is now available on YouTube as well.---(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Tony Braunagel, one of the most respected drummers and producers in modern music. Tony has played on more than 200 albums, including Grammy-winning records by Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, and Buddy Guy. On stage, he’s performed with icons like B.B. King, Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray, and dozens more.As a producer, Tony has worked on over 40 albums, many of which have won or been nominated for Grammys and Blues Music Awards. His credits include projects with Taj Mahal, Eric Burdon, Coco Montoya, Phantom Blues Band, and others.In this episode, we discuss:Tony’s journey from session drummer to Grammy-winning producerThe art of collaboration and managing egos in the studioThe financial realities of today’s music businessHis vision for a new studio complex near St. LouisLessons learned from working with some of the biggest names in musicWhether you’re a musician, producer, or music fan, Tony’s stories and insights shine a light on the craft of performance and production at the highest level.Recorded from Tony’s studio in Los Angeles.Find out more about Tony at https://www.tonybraunagel.com/Click here to watch a video version on YouTube.–(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social' rel='nofollow'

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I’m joined by Jenna LoMonaco, a digital marketing powerhouse who currently leads marketing at ONErpm—a global music company offering artists distribution, publishing, marketing, and content production across 43 offices in 28 countries.Jenna’s career spans roles at Glassnote, Kobalt, and Island Records, where she spearheaded the digital strategy that skyrocketed Shawn Mendes to global fame. She’s also guided the online growth for Mumford & Sons, Martina McBride, New Kids on the Block, Elton John, Childish Gambino, and many more top artists.💡 In this episode, we discuss:The evolution of digital marketing in the music industryMarketing strategies for new and emerging artistsGlobal music trends shaping the industry’s futureChallenges artists face in today’s competitive landscapeHow ONErpm empowers artists with tools and strategyIf you’re an artist, manager, or music marketer, this episode is packed with practical strategies and industry insights you can use to grow your career.📍 Recorded from Jenna’s office in New Jersey.--Additional Resources:To learn more about Jenna and ONErpm, please visit onerpm.com, and https://www.instagram.com/jennasourus/–(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/' rel='nofollow'

Lucie Burns, also known as artist and producer Lazy Hammock, joins me to talk about building stage confidence, connecting with audiences, and overcoming performance anxiety.We also dive into:Her journey as a #1-charting artist with 25M+ streamsHow perfectionism and comparison affect live performanceHer Stage Ready Artists coaching program and creative support communityInsights from her book The Art of Live Performance UnlockedTrust, mindset, and the power of authenticity on stageLucie shares valuable advice for performers at all levels, straight from her coaching and music career.--Additional Resources:Learn more about Lucie at lucieburns.com and stagereadyartists.com🎧 Subscribe and follow for more behind-the-scenes music industry insight.--(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guid

In this episode, I sit down with music industry veteran Jay Gilbert, co-host of the widely read Your Morning Coffee newsletter and podcast. Jay has held senior executive roles at Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, where he pioneered digital music marketing and online strategies for iconic artists like Nirvana, The Police, KISS, Bob Marley, Elton John, Guns N’ Roses, and many more.👉 Topics we cover in this episode include:The evolving role of record labels in the streaming eraWhy solo artists are dominating over bands todayThe impact of AI on copyright, attribution, and intellectual propertyMarketing strategies for modern musiciansJay’s career advice for up-and-coming artistsThe story behind Your Morning Coffee and how it became a must-read for the music businessWhether you’re a music creator, label executive, or just curious about the future of the music industry, this conversation is packed with insightful music marketing tips and forward-thinking analysis.-----Additional Resources:To learn more about Jay, please visit jaygilbertconsulting.com, and yourmorning.coffee–(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights

My guest this week is my old friend 17 time Grammy winner Benny Faccone.Benny has a rich credit history with artists like Mana, Santana, Ricky Martin, Luis Miguel, Sting, and so many more. He’s a veteran of the old A&M Studios when it was one of the hottest recording facilities in Los Angeles. That’s where he honed his recording and mixing skills under old school legends like Bruce Swedien, Shelly Yakus, and Don Hahn.He’s also a die-hard analog guy, still mixing on a console and using real outboard gear when he can. During the interview we talked about learning from industry legends, the plugins he uses and why, converting his studio to solar energy, getting caffeine poisoning from too much coffee, and much more.I spoke with Benny from his studio in just outside of Los Angeles.Additional Resources:Learn more about Benny work: http://bennyfaccone.com/–(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analy

In this episode I cover some recent overlooked audio and music industry news. We cover:The eras of popular music and why they’re not what you thinkThe emergence of AI-generated band Velvet SundownMajor labels in the middle of licensing discussions with AI music generators Udio and Suno.Major label and private equity want to buy more catalog, and what that means to their artistsThe TikTok closure is pushed back againHow tariffs are hurting vinyl productionHow pop stardom is now shorter than an adult butterfly’s lifespan.An overview of music venue health–(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. Ad link: Explore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing.Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world.📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books🎙️ Nail that pro vocal sound: clear, upfront, and mix-ready. Learn how in Bobby’s Vocal Mixing Min

My guest today is bass player, author and music business marketing consultant, Carter Fox. Known as the Soulful Traveling Spaceman Bassman, Carter has toured with R&B legend Freddie Jackson and Grammy-winner Regina Belle, while also collaborating with artists and producers such as Skrillex, Leon Huff, David Ivory, Adventure Club, and more.Carter is also the author of Music Business Bassics series of books, with How to Effectively Release & Promote Your Music as an Independent Artist, becoming the #1 new release in Music Business Books on Amazon in April 2024.As with his books, Carter’s marketing consulting firm helps artists, podcasts, businesses, and brands grow their online presence.During the interview we talked about the YouTube channel optimization strategies, promoting your music effectively on YouTube, the Philadelphia music scene, his upcoming new book Exploring Cosmic Melodies, and much more.I spoke with Carter from his office in Philadelphia.--Additional Resources:To learn more, please visit https://www.carterfoxconsulting.com/ or https://www.carterfoxmusic.com/--(FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registrationGet fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal

My guest this week is modular synthesizer maven Chris Meyer, who has done important engineering work at Sequential Circuits, Digidesign, Marion Systems with the legendary Tom Oberheim, and Roland R Digidesign's Q-Sheet; and the Roland DM-80. During that time he also served as Technical Chairman of the MIDI Manufacturer’s Association, creating many additions to the MIDI specification, for which he received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025.Chris has also taught synthesis at UCLA Extension, wrote numerous articles for Music Technology and a column for Keyboard Magazine, and most recently co-authored the book Patch & Tweak [https://www.patchandtweak.com] with Kim Bjørn. Today he runs the website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel LEARNING MODULAR, where he teaches others how to master modular synthesis.During the interview we talked about the evolution of modular synthesis, transitioning to motion graphics and back into creating music, navigating the challenges of studio design, the future of spatial audio, and much more.I spoke with Chris from his studio in New Mexico.—Additional Resources:Learn more about Chris and module synthesis at: https://learningmodular.com and https://aliaszone.com/–(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.link

Online music collaboration is for many the holy grail for efficiently working in a home studio. The problem is that most tools that are available suffer from latency that makes true collaboration impossible. SyncDNA is the first online platform that allows frame-accurate synchronization of collaborators anywhere in the world.Co-founders Dominic Castro and Gary Lux joined me to discuss SyncDNA and how it’s been helping mixers, musicians, composers, directors and producers do their jobs more easily.Dominic and Gary are not tech guys trying to adapt to the music business, by the way. Dominic is a music producer, mixer, and sound editor with an impressive list of mixing credits for artists like Halsey, Jay-Z, Shawn Mendes, Universal Pictures, Netflix, Amazon, and many more.Gary is a prominent Hollywood music mixer with a wide range of credits that includes artists like Usher, Keith Urban, Sting, and Janet Jackson among many others. He also served as the head music mixer for Universal Studios, where he received two Emmy nominations. He is widely known for his expertise in Dolby Atmos immersive mixing. During the interview we talked about overcoming latency and distance limitations, SyncDNA’s impact on music and film collaboration, the platform’s cost structure and subscription plans, and much more.I spoke with Dominic and Gary from their studios in Los Angeles.–Additional Resources:Learn more about SyncDNA at: https://www.syncdna.com–(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music ind