Girls Twiddling Knobs
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe #1 feminist music tech podcast, featuring deep-diving episodes into all things music production and home recording and fascinating guest episodes with women making music with technology, hosted by Isobel Anderson.
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Season 05 Wrap Up
November 14, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBFollowing last week’s epic binaural finale episode, Isobel is back for one last music tech chat to bring Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs to a close. This final wrap up episode is the perfect way to get a whistle stop tour of any episodes you might have missed and glean any final little golden nuggets from the last few weeks. This season, we've had some of the most amazing guests including NYX, DJ Paulette, Cathy Lane, Josephine Zwaan and many more, and they've all shared their skills, e...
EP#93: {Binaural S05 Finale} Embodying Electronic Music with NYX at Hidden Notes Festival
November 08, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBReady for a binaural sound adventure? We’re wrapping up S05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs with an extra-special episode where, together, we take an immersive binaural deep dive into the ecosystem that is NYX. NYX are often described as an electronic drone choir and are a group of women and non-binary vocalists and non-vocalists who use music technology to create dense, musical creations and performance experiences with artists such as GTK alumni Gazelle Twin, amongst many others. Recorded live...
Decolonising the Loop & Reimagining the DAW with Josephine Zwaan
October 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBHave you ever questioned the way that music technology software is designed? And how the tech tools and gear we use might look and feel completely different if they were designed by different humans (i.e. not just predominantly white, cis, heterosexual men living in the West). Well, this question didn’t just bother today’s guest, producer and researcher, Josephine Zwaan. It led her to write a masters thesis that totally reimagines how a DAW could behave through the lens of African philosophy...
How to Choose the Right DAW for You (+ Isobel’s personal top 3 picks)
October 11, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBFeeling overwhelmed by all the recording software choices? Been using the same DAW for a while and feel like it’s time to switch it up? Haven’t started recording your music because you don’t have the right gear? If so, this episode is a MUST LISTEN because we’re breaking down the pros and cons of a variety of recording softwares and demystifying this often overwhelming decision. If you’re curious what software Isobel uses, you also won’t be disappointed because inside you’ll learn her top f...
Navigating a Freelance Creative Career as a Disabled Artist with Meg Fozzard
September 27, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBIt’s not easy growing a career in the arts but it’s down right tough if you’re living with a disability too. In this episode, Isobel is joined by journalist, digital producer and disabled rights activist Meg Fozzard to discuss the challenges disabled artists can face, the things the industry can do better and strategies Meg has developed over the years to grow her career whilst having a disability. Inside, you’ll gain some really practical knowledge on things like access riders and funding ...
The Art of Music Mastering w/ Katie Tavini & Izzy McPhee
September 20, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBIf you’ve ever wondered what music mastering is, how to get your music mastered or even get into mastering yourself, this podcast episode is for you because Isobel is joined by Weird Jungle mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Izzy McPhee. Between them, they’ve racked up credits with We Are Scientists, Bloc Party, Frankie Morrow, Ash, Waverly, Arlo Parks and so many more. But what’s also interesting about Katie and Izzy is that they met through the amazing Saffron studios’ mentoring scheme...
Why Community is More Important Than Confidence for Women Learning Music Tech
September 13, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBIt’s common to hear people make the case for initiatives and spaces that help women become more confident with music tech. And many women will say they wished they had more confidence when it comes to music production, mixing and the whole recording process. But what if this pursuit for more confidence was actually further sabotaging the progress of women with music technology? What if, instead, we need to be questioning the whole focus on confidence itself? In this solo episode, Isobel exp...
Adventures in Sound, Voice & Field Recording with Cathy Lane
September 06, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBIf you’ve ever felt stumped as to what to do with all those field recordings you’ve been making… Or like experimental music sometimes lacks a human touch… this episode is a must listen because Isobel is joined by Cathy Lane, an artist, composer and academic inspired by everyday experiences and, in particular, how ‘hidden histories’ can be investigated from a feminist perspective. Inside, Cathy shares so many gems from her vast experience and knowledge as one of the most highly regarded artis...
Maximising your Recording Studio Time with Phoebe Bentham
August 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBHave you ever recorded in a studio and felt like time just slipped away? Or maybe you wished you’d felt more comfortable or like you were using the time better? If so, this episode is not to be missed because Isobel is joined by Brighton based producer and engineer, Phoebe Bentham, who’s sharing her top tips on preparing like a pro for your next recording studio session. Inside, Phoebe also discusses her route into production and engineering, her love of microtonal music, how she went abou...
How I Use 'Assignments' to Take Imperfect Action and Make Music with Limited Time
August 23, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBDo you struggle with perfectionism? We totally get it - it can be easy to put off recording your music out of the belief that every single element of it needs to be perfect. It can also be tricky to find time to dedicate solely to making music; so perfectionism combined with limited time can make it really difficult to actually sit down and get the music made. Inside this episode Isobel discusses the importance of taking ‘imperfect action’ when making music, and explains how using the ‘ass...
The Life & Times of a Black Woman DJ with DJ Paulette
August 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBDJing is still a pretty white, male industry, but when this week’s guest, DJ Paulette, first began spinning vinyl in Manchester’s nightclubs in the 90s, black women DJs were few and far between. Winner of the DJ Mag’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award, DJ Paulette's career has spanned over two decades and multiple locations. But inside this candid conversation, Paulette also shares the personal path she’s trodden along the way. Paulette shares the real sense of threat she felt DJing as a b...
Season 05 Trailer
August 11, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBWith Season 05 of Girls Twiddling Knobs dropping on August 17th, Inside this trailer Isobel gives you a teaser of what you can expect inside each episode over the next few weeks. Remember to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and don't forget to enter our Season 05 competition where you could win an audio interface and some of our exclusive Girls Twiddling Knobs merch line too. Full details on how to enter >> https://femalediymusician.com/s05-competition Ready to level...
EP#83 {BONUS Special} Kate Nash Talks Music, Feminism and Coffee
April 26, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBWhat if fame and commercial success weren't as great as the industry leads many artists to believe? This weeks guest, Kate Nash, had to face this question from an early age after her debut album found overnight success during the naughties. Because, even though there were good times and a few great people, burn out, industry sharks and misogyny were in abundance too. Kate was dropped from her label and, while many artists might understandably call it a day, Kate picked herself up and enter...
EP#82: {S04 Finale Special} Binaural Sea Ice at UCL’s Bartlett Sch. of Architecture w/ Emma-Kate Matthews [Headphones Advised]
March 15, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB[Headphones Advised] Listen to the shifting, singing Antarctic sea ice in mesmerising binaural audio to mark the end of another incredible season of Girls Twiddling Knobs. For this Season Finale, Isobel travels to University College London’s Bartlett Sch. of Architecture to meet composer and lecturer Emma-Kate Matthews. Follow Emma and Isobel on a binaural tour of this incredible hive of architectural and engineering exploration and deep into The Sound Lab. There, Emma shares her journey i...
EP#81: Making Production Part Of Your Songwriting Process w/ Orla Gartland
March 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOrla Gartland’s career started out as a DIY artist on Youtube and has since seen her music rise in success and synced on both the hit TV shows Normal People and Heart Stopper. Inside this episode, she shares why recording and production has become integral to her creative process, especially in the creation of her debut album, Woman On The Internet. Over the last 5-10 years, recording and production gear has become affordable and intuitive enough that many musicians and songwriters have sta...
EP#80: 3 Steps To Establishing More Respectful Music Collaborations
March 01, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWhether you’re in a band, have a team or are a totally DIY, solo musician, you’ll likely need to work with other people from time-to-time to get your music out into the world. But it doesn’t always feel easy or rewarding and, even worse, sometimes – especially if you’re a woman in music – collaborative relationships can be disrespectful. So, inside this episode, Isobel shares three steps you can take to ensure your collaborative relationships are respectful, rewarding and successful. Isobe...
EP#79: The Oram Awards: Celebrating Women in Electronic Music & Sound
February 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThere have never been so many initiatives fostering marginalised talent in electronic music and sound, and one such platform is the UK’s Oram Awards. Established in 2017, the Oram Awards is a partnership between The Radiophonic Institute, PRS Foundation & The Daphne Oram Trust, and elevates the work and voices of women, Trans and Non-Binary music creators working in sound innovation, music and related technologies. Inside this episode, Isobel gets the chance to chat with 2022 winners Kelly ...
EP#78: What Is Sidechaining & When To Use It in your Tracks
February 15, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBNow, you might have heard about this production technique in the context of compression. You may already be using this technique in your own projects but even if you’re not just yet, you might have heard someone talk about adding sidechain compression either in a studio or on a YouTube video. But, if you’re totally new to sidechaining, today’s episode will break it down so you’re no longer in the dark. And if you’re already using sidechaining in your music, perhaps we’ll just fill in any ga...
EP#77: Straddling Multiple Genres & Musical Identities with Riz Maslen
February 08, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIt’s easy to feel tied down or boxed in as a woman in the music industry, and many artists use a pseudonym to create separation between their personal and creative lives. But today’s guest, Riz Maslen, has been releasing electronic music under multiple musical identities for the past three decades. Inside this episode, Riz shares how she’s used different monikers to play with different genres, contexts and identities, what it was like getting into production during the ‘90s in London and he...
{BONUS EPISODE} Teaching Women Music Technology [PART 2]: My Unique Approach
February 05, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWhat culture would enable women to learn and thrive with music technology? And how might this be fostered in music tech learning spaces? Inside this BONUS podcast episode Isobel shares the unique teaching approach she’s developed over the past five years, and why it's set over 400 women (and counting) up to win with music technology. This practical discussion continues on from last week’s BONUS episode all about how music technology education has (so far) been failing women. But inside this...
EP#76: {Student Success} Owning The Title of 'Musician' with Lois Lelland
February 01, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIf you’ve ever struggled to own the title of ‘Musician’ this episode’s for you. Every single person has a slightly different definition of what actually makes a musician, but the reality of how and why we *feel* like one is often complex and even pretty misunderstood. Inside this episode, Isobel sits down with pianist and Home Recording Academy alumni student, Lois Lelland, about why she struggled to feel like a ‘proper’ musician in the past and why that’s now totally changed. In fact, Lois...
{Bonus Episode} Teaching Women Music Technology [Part 1] Why Have We Failed (So Far)?
January 29, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB“Surely if women *really* wanted to record and produce music, they’d just get on with it like their male peers, right?” Well… Sadly it’s not that simple. Today in 2023, women still are considerably outnumbered on music production programmes and in recording studios and are less likely to learn through free online resources, like YouTube, compared to their male contemporaries. It’s true that women, in theory, aren’t banned from taking part in these spaces. So, inside this BONUS podcast episo...
EP#75: {Student Success} Blowing A Sync Execs Mind with Jess Magoch
January 25, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIf your first few attempts at self-producing your music have left you feeling like throwing in the towel, this episode is for you. Jess Magoch is an award winning Philadelphia based Hip Hop/Jazz artist who decided it was time to become more independent through developing her skills in recording and production. But as Jess shares in her chat with Isobel, it wasn’t a straightforward process. It took patience, practice and self-compassion for Jess to gradually build up her production chops an...
{BONUS EPISODE} How To Make Big, Bold, Scary Decisions in your Music Career
January 22, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBMost musicians will have to make a big, bold, scary decision at some point in their career if they’re going to keep growing and developing as an artist. But how do you know when it’s time to take a risk, take the plunge and get out of your comfort zone? Inside this special BONUS episode, Isobel unpacks the types of big decisions you might face as a woman in music and when to know if it’s time to be brave and just go for it! LINKS Listen to EP#56: Being Assertive in Music Tech Spaces >> ...
EP#74: How To Recession Proof Your Music Through The Power of Home Recording
January 18, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBHave the last few months of financial insecurity made you question if you can keep investing in your music? Many musicians are having to make some tough decisions when it comes to basic living costs, let alone their music careers. But inside this episode, Isobel shares how having the ability to record and produce yourself will not only save you money but can make you money too. No, this isn’t some pie in the sky, “Let’s make a hit record, baby!” stuff. Making an income from your music isn’t...
EP#73: Forging An Artist Identity & Embracing Music Tech w/ VOLTA HYMN
January 11, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThere’s nothing more frustrating than being creatively restricted by the skills and tools at your disposal, and oftentimes this leads to musicians being overly-reliant on others to get our music out into the world. But this week’s podcast guest, VOLTA HYMN (AKA Delali Zevon-Aniakwah), decided to develop her music tech know-how in order to forge her own artist project and become fully independent. Inside this conversation, Delali shares how attending one of Isobel’s 5 day recording challenge...
EP#72: 5 Strategies To Home Record Your Music Like A Pro
January 04, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIf you want to make 2023 the year you finally have amazing recordings of your music without breaking the bank, this episode is for you. Inside, Isobel shares 5 Key Strategies to Home Record Your Music Like a Pro! Even if you’ve worried that recording your music at home will automatically make it sound amateur in comparison to paying for commercial studio time, this episode will show you how amazing sounding tracks are in fact, well within your grasp. All you need is a little insider know-ho...
EP#71: Producing an Album Through Chronic Illness with April Rose Gabrielli
December 29, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBAdversity can be one of the most creativity-enhancing experiences for many musicians, but when you’re faced with chronic illness that may dictate your energy and ability to work, it’s a whole different story. Inside this episode Isobel chats to musician and producer April Rose Gabrielli about her experience developing epilepsy, totally out of nowhere, and how it informed her debut album, I Woke Up Alive. April also shares her journey into recording and production and the BTS scoop on her pr...
EP#70: What to do With Other People's Advice as a Woman in Music
December 22, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBHow many times have you been given advice on your music, recording or production, even though you didn't ask for it? Or perhaps you’re always looking for advice rather than trusting your own internal resources and instincts? For many women in music, getting advice can feel like a tricky terrain to traverse without getting mansplained at, stereotyped or thrown a unhelpful red herring. So, inside this episode, Isobel examines the types of advice we might receive as musicians, if women really ...
EP#69: {Student Success} Producing A Bigger Sound (+ falling back in love with music) with Penny White
December 14, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIt’s not uncommon for musicians to feel disheartened by recording and releasing their music when they don’t receive the recognition or respect they’d like. But inside this episode, Penny White (AKA Jenny Welch) shares how this all changed once she became more involved in the process of recording and production. This is a journey that has resulted in Jenny recording and releasing two EPs, being made track of the week on BBC Introducing: Midlands and feeling more fulfilled than ever before in...
EP#68: Self-Producing As Protest & Revolution with Blu Fiefer
December 07, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBRecording and producing as a woman in music is still pretty nonconformist, but in the context of the Middle East, it’s a down-right act of resistance, as this week’s guest Blu Fiefer explains. The Lebanese based artist has had to face many of the familiar challenges regarding accessing safe-spaces in which to record, being taken seriously as a female artist and forging a career in a competitive industry. But she’s also had to do this in a time of conflict, revolution and collective trauma a...
EP#67: Making Time For Your Music
November 30, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBNowadays, pretty much everyone feels busy, but for musicians this can really start to eat into vital music making time. Urgent tasks can seem to dominate your schedule, and before you know it, the day’s gone and your music’s been left to the bottom of your to-do list. Inside this episode, Isobel shares how she’s managed to make time for her music, even though her diary seems busier than ever. Between running a business, holding space for (literally) thousands of other women in music and al...
EP#66: Crafting Cyborg Dreams In A Home Studio w/ Miss Grit
November 23, 2022 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIf you’re someone who loves a good concept album, this episode is for you because Isobel is joined by musician and producer, Miss Grit, to discuss their new album Follow The Cyborg. Combining both grit and cleanliness in equal measure, Miss Grit’s music is an exploration of what it means to be human and then reframe this on our terms. But this doesn’t mean Follow The Cyborg was made in a big, flashy studio. Miss Grit prefers to record and produce music in the privacy of their own home in or...
Golden Nugget: Creative Liberation through Self-Recording Your Music w/ Flaming June
November 17, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.37 MBRecording studios are wonderful spaces where real magic can happen, but it’s also so liberating to have the skills and set up to create music and experiment with your creative ideas from the comfort of your own home. Inside this Golden Nugget Episode we’re going back to #57 where Isobel chatted to musician and producer, Flaming June (AKA Louise Eatock), about how much more freely she has been able to make music through learning to record and produce herself. Inside, Louise dissects exactl...
Golden Nugget: Owning your Artistic Identity w/ BISHI
November 10, 2022 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBDo you ever worry about how other people perceive you as an artist? This question is particularly loaded for women and gender expansive musicians because there’s so much tied up with how femininity should be presented and received (and even what it is). It’s for this reason that Isobel is sharing a Golden Nugget from EP#30 when she chatted with the amazing London based musician and producer, BISHI who spoke so candidly and articulately about how she’s been received over the years. BISHI ha...
Golden Nugget: Using Social Media As A Form of Creative Expression
November 03, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5 MBOne of the biggest drains on many a musician’s time, self-esteem and mental energy is social media - you’ve probably found yourself both loving and hating it in equal measure. So today we’re going waaay back to episode #44 where Isobel shares her best tips for getting more intentional about how we use social media so it stops being a vanity scale and starts actually adding to our creative self expression - I know WHAT a novel idea, right?! And Isobel will be walking you through a mini art...
Golden Nugget: The Analogue Recording Process with Julie McLarnon
October 27, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBPeople always wax lyrical about how much warmer or better analogue technology sounds, but what are the practicalities of recording in this format as opposed to digital? Inside this Golden Nugget episode, Isobel delves back to EP#07 when she chatted to engineer and owner of Analogue Catalogue recording studio, Julie McLarnon about how preparation really takes on a whole new meaning in an analogue studio. Even if you’re working mainly or solely with digital software, there’s a lot we can stil...
Golden Nugget: Starting A Studio With Majelen
October 20, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBEver fantasised about starting your own recording studio? Wouldn’t it be so cool to pick out all the gear you want, decorate it exactly to your tastes and make it feel super welcoming for other women in music? Inside this Golden Nugget episode, Isobel delves back to EP#35 when she chatted to musician, producer and studio owner Majelen about how she and her partner set up their own studio and the DIY approach she embraced doing so. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS {00:00} Intro {01:55} How Majelen found...
Golden Nugget: Are Women-Only Music Spaces Necessary?
October 13, 2022 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBEver found yourself having to argue the toss over whether women-only music spaces are necessary? Or if feminism is even an issue anymore all together? Inside this Golden Nugget episode, Isobel delves back to EP#16 when she described a very tricky debate that unfolded in one of her facebook post’s comment thread, why she believes in women-only music tech learning spaces and how she drew her boundaries on this discussion. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS {00:00} Intro {01:46} The backlash received from ...
Golden Nugget: Overcoming Music Tech Self-Doubt
October 06, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBHave you ever wished you felt more confident with music tech? Perhaps self-doubt stops you sharing your ideas in the studio or even completing your home recording projects all together? Inside this Golden Nugget episode, Isobel delves back to EP#03 to dismantle some of the most insidious music tech myths that keep women second-guessing themselves and shares how to, instead, cultivate a confident, growth mindset with recording and production. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS {00:00} Intro {01:49} Record...
Golden Nugget: SJae's Production Tips (Incl. Pro Vocals) [EP#05]
September 29, 2022 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBProducing amazing sounding vocals can feel like a bit of a mysterious art. How do you make sure they sound punchy, but warm? Delicate, yet crisp? Inside this Golden Nugget episode, we’re going all the way back to EP#05 to hear LA based producer SJae’s top music production tips, including using delay instead of reverb on vocals. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS {00:00} Intro {02:10} Streamline your setup {04:26} Treat compression like a friend {05:52} Think about your panning {06:16} SJAE's bonus tip! {11...
Golden Nugget: Taking an Artist Retreat with Nik Nak [EP#27]
September 22, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBEver thought about taking some time away with JUST your music? Inside this Golden Nugget episode, we’re travelling back to EP#27 to hear how musician and DJ Nik Nak did exactly that. What came out the other side was a collection of recordings from Turkey and a whole new methodology of DJing with environmental sound. Maybe an artist retreat could be the beginning of new creative horizons for you too? EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS {00:00} Intro {02:08} NikNak's creative process {04:57} What initiated Ni...
Golden Nugget: Funding Your Music Making With Sam Crane [EP#58]
September 15, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MBAre you worried about financing your music making as we head into the next few months? Listen up because this Golden Nugget episode has some amazing advice inside. We’re going back to a conversation Isobel had in EP#58 with one of her students, Sam Crane, about how she was able to access £3,000 of support to record her music all thanks to her newly acquired home recording skills. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS {00:00} Intro {02:27} How applying for funding can give you clarity as an artist {05:46} Sam...
Golden Nugget: Changing Your Musical Direction [EP#46]
September 08, 2022 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBThinking of making a musical change of direction? This Golden Nugget episode is for you. Inside, Isobel takes you through a powerful exercise from EP#46 to get clarity on whether this is the right thing for you as an artists and what a musical change-up might look like for you as an individual. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS {00:00} Intro {02:02} When would you change direction in your music? {03:40} Why would you change direction in your music? {05:18} What happens next? {06:25} A simple, powerful e...
Golden Nugget: Why Making Music Isn't Trivial [EP#06]
September 01, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MBEver worry that making music is all too trivial in comparison to the serious challenges we're facing these days? Welcome to the first of a new feature here on Girls Twiddling Knobs - bite sized takeaways from the podcast archive showcasing a tip, technique or hit of inspiration that we're calling Golden Nuggets. Inside this first episode, Isobel delves back to EP#06 to share a fresh perspective on why making music is vital right now, precisely because of the challenges we're facing. EPI...
EP#65: Music Careers Without The Fear: In conversation with Vanessa Threadgold
June 29, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThe role of a music manager can be pretty tough; not only do you have all the hopes and dreams of your artists wheying heavy on your shoulders but you also do all the hard-ball industry negotiations and career strategising too - none of which you can ever be sure will actually work out. But as well as this, today's guest, Vanessa Threadgold, was also faced with an even bigger challenge throughout her career: how to make sure her female artists were protected against studio environments that...
EP#64: Navigating Nuance in Music Production: in conversation Melissa Uye-Parker
June 22, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBAfter dropping out of studying drama and visual art, Mel Uye-Parker started picking up multi-track recorders, recording vocals in studios, writing songs for other artists and eventually studying recording and composition. Now, she’s an artist with over two decades under her belt and programme leader of ICMP’s Creative Music Production MA. Inside this episode Isobel gets to hear about all of this as well as how Mel’s identity as a black, gay woman has shaped her experience of the wider whit...
EP#63: Signal Flows & Signal Chains: all you need to know
June 15, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBThe terms signal flow and signal chain are widely used in music production and audio engineering. But unless you’ve formally studied this area or spent time learning the ropes in a recording studio, you may not be as familiar with what they mean or how they work. Inside this episode, Isobel breaks down the basic components of both and how they relate to making music inside a DAW at home. You’ll also find out the three most common issues you can stumble across in your signal flow and chain a...
EP#62: A Day In The Life of A Music Producer: In conversation with Charlie Deakin Davies
June 08, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBNot many producers enter into the industry at quite the rate or age that this week’s guest did, but at just 21 years old, Charlie Deakin Davies was already producing countless artists, winning prestigious awards and producing the audio for Balcony TV. Fast forward to now, and after two years working as one of Gary Barlow’s in-house songwriters and producers, Charlie has an established career working with some of today’s hottest musicians and bands. Alongside this, Charlie has co-founded th...
EP#61: Art, Activism and Music Production: in conversation with Rookes / Jenny Bulcraig
June 01, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBWhen Rookes started making music, she didn’t have a clear plan but over the course of the last few years she’s not only forged an impressive career as a music producer, but co-founded a thriving community of other women in music tech too. Inside this episode she talks to Isobel about how she started learning to self-produce as an artist and the allies that helped her cut her music production teeth. She also shares how her awareness of gender inequalities in the field led her and friend, Kat...