Music Insights With Niclas Jeppsson

A Story About Not Making It

October 02, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MB

A few days ago I came across this story on Reddit about a guy who spent over $30,000 trying to make it in the music industry. He is now broke and has started a job at a bistro. It was a fascinating story about trying to pursue one's dreams and making a career in the music industry. Unfortunately, this story didn’t end in success (yet) and that’s why I think it’s important to tell stories like this. Because not everything ends with success. At least not in a way you thought about it in the...

Should You Join An Online Mixing Service Or Start Your Own Website?

September 25, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 25.6 MB

In today’s episode of the Your Audio Solutions Podcast, I’m answering a question I recently got from a subscriber. He asked, “These days I'm thinking of offering my online mixing services on a website but I do not know where. Is it effective or worth the investment?” It’s a great question since there are quite a few options these days. For example, SoundBetter, Fiverr, UpWork, etc. In this episode, you can hear experiences from people I have asked and my own experience and opinion on this...

Why You Need Patience And Determination To Succeed

September 18, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 25.5 MB

In today's episode, we will be talking about why you need patience and determination to succeed. This is also the premiere for the first video version of the podcast, so if you fancy watching this episode instead, click here. In this episode we will be talking about: * Why you need to adapt to your surroundings * How that can lead to discovering other passions and work * The importance of being patient and situations you need to practice it * My experience and the different routes I ha...

How To Find Clients Online

September 11, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 28.5 MB

In today’s episode, we will talk about a few ways of how you can find clients online. The concepts in this episode are something I have experimented with the last few months and it has definitely increased the potential clients that will hire me for future projects. In this episode you can learn: * How to contact bands online using my tested email script * The “dating trick” for subject lines * The importance of providing value rather than going for the sale straight away * The importan...

Owner of GPS Management - Jerimaya Grabher

September 04, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MB

Jerimaya Grabher is the co-founder and owner of Global Positioning Services. A management company with an impressive rooster such as Vance Powell, Greg Fidelman, Ryan Hewitt, Joe Chiccarelli and many others. In this episode, you can get some valuable insight as to how one of the best management companies out there operates and the work they do for engineers and producers. In this interview, we spoke about: * How Jerimaya got started in the music industry and why he became a manager * How...

F. Reid Shippen - No Such Thing As A Musical Emergency

August 28, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

F. Reid Shippen is a Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer and producer based in Nashville where he operates from his studio, Robot Lemon. Reid has worked with artists such as Robert Randolph & The Family Band, NEEDTOBREATHE, Cage The Elephant, Backstreet Boys, Jack White and many others. In this interview, Reid spoke about: * Why there’s no such thing as a musical emergency * How Reid runs the business side of his studio * The importance of establishing systems * Why you should underpr...

Maxime Raguideau-Obadia - Sing What You Play

August 21, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Maxime Raguideau-Obadia is a music producer, musician and studio owner in London. When he is not producing other artists out of his own studio, PoPom Studios, he plays guitar in the alternative pop band Indigo Face. I’m excited for you to listen to this interview and I think you can find some valuable things you can apply to your own musicianship and career. In this interview, we spoke about: * Maxime growing up in Paris * Getting expelled from classical guitar school and rediscovering t...

John Paterno - The Importance Of Questions & Learning Songs

August 14, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB

John Paterno is a Grammy-winning Los Angeles based producer, mixer, composer, engineer, mastering engineer, and musician who has worked with a diverse range of artists including: Robbie Williams, The Steve Gadd Band, Soraya & Eros Ramazzotti. John also features on sites like Puremix.net where he teaches mixing, so check that out. In this interview we spoke about: - Working with Steve Gadd, recording drums, over editing and guitar pedals - How he got started in music and engineering - M...

How To Increase Your Income And Gain More Independence

August 07, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 30.9 MB

In this episode of the Your Audio Solutions Podcast, we will talk about how you can increase your income and gain more independence. The different methods discussed in this episode are: 1. Change your pricing to a value-based method 2. How I got a 70% increase by changing my mindset to a value-based method 3. How to increase your rates for past clients plus a simple script you can use 4. Diversify 5. Increase your client base 6. How to build relationships online I hope you are going ...

10 Tips Of How To Get Your First Paying Client

July 31, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 44 MB

If you are just starting as a freelance sound engineer and you have never had a paying client, this episode will help you. Even if you already have paying clients this can be beneficial for you. The tips and techniques I share in this episode is what I did when I started out, and still do. The tips are: 1. Record Bands Or Artists For Free 2. Shadowing 3. Don’t Ask For A Job 4. Build Up A Portfolio 5. Study 6. Lead Magnet 7. Build Meaningful Relationships 8. Apply For Projects/Jobs ...

Nicholas Di Lorenzo - Understanding Your Clients On A Deeper Level

July 24, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Nicholas Di Lorenzo is a mixing and engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. He is the owner of Panorama Mastering which he opened in 2014. Since he opened his studio he has worked on 900 plus projects for artists, labels, producers and engineers in Australia and across the world. Nicholas is a really smart guy and it was lovely speaking to him. He has some great knowledge about running a business and I think you will love this episode. In this interview we spoke about: - His beginnings p...

Bobby Owsinski - Business, Social Media, Networking & Zappa

July 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

Bobby Owsinski is a long-time music veteran having worked as a musician, producer and engineer. He has worked with artists such as The Who, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Iron Maiden and many others. You might know from his popular books such as The Mixing Engineers Handbook, The Music Business Advice Book or Social Media Promotion For Musicians. He also runs a very popular podcast called Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle where he gives you his personal insights into the industry of music covering ...

Brian Lucey - Becoming A Better Listener, Having A Side Job, Patience & Studying Under Robert Fripp

July 10, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Brian Lucey is a Grammy-winning mastering engineer based in Los Angeles where he is making killer records at his studio, Magic Garden Mastering. Brian has mastered hit records such as The Greatest Showman, The Black Keys - Brothers and El Camino, Ghost - Meliora, Royal Blood - How Did We Get So Dark and many other awesome records. It was such a pleasure talking to Brian and I’m sure you will love listening to it. In this interview, Brian spoke about: - How he handles mistakes nowadays co...

Eric 'Mixerman' Sarafin - Mixing, Money, Reactions And The Value Of Music

July 03, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Eric Sarafin, or Mixerman, as he is known for, is a gold and platinum award-winning record producer and mixer. He has worked for artists such as Ben Harper, The Pharcyde, Tone Loc, Amy Grant and many others. He is also the author of many popular books for people learning about producing, mixing and recording. For example, Zen And The Art Of Mixing, Producing and Recording. In this interview, Eric spoke about: - Starting out at Dimension Sound and being a runner at Capitol Studios. - Work...

Rayan Bailouni - Changing The Music Industry In Dubai

June 26, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Rayan Bailouni is a music producer, engineer and songwriter based in Dubai. He is not only working with local artists but is also working very hard to change the landscape of the music scene in Dubai and is already seeing a very positive change. In this conversation, you will hear about Rayan’s journey from studying commercial and industrial biotechnology in Newcastle to becoming a producer in Dubai. The challenges he encountered in his first years and how he found clients. How Dubai’s mu...

How To Find More Time And Balance Multiple Projects

June 19, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this shorter episode, I answer one of your questions on how to find more time in a day and how to balance multiple projects. If you have your own questions about anything related to your audio career, you can contact me here: https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/contact Don't forget to download your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base, here: https://www.youraudiosolutions.com/3-tested-ways-to-increase-your-client-base

Lij Shaw - Hong Kong, Rewiring Studios, Productivity & Much More

June 12, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

In this interview, Lij Shaw speaks about playing in a blues band with his brother in Hong Kong. How he convinced a studio owner to let him completely strip down their studio and rewire it in just 7 days. Tips and how you guys can get into a recording studio. What to write and more importantly, what not to write when emailing recording studios. Lij also shares his experience working with a band called Living Things, which got their first record dropped by the label. However, they kept workin...

Gavin Harrison - Playing In Time, Recording Drums And Taking Every Job Seriously

June 03, 2019 22:34 - 1 hour - 153 MB

In this episode, Gavin talks about his early influences. What it takes to be a professional drummer and what it means to be playing in time. Gavin also has an app coming out helping you with exactly that. He also gives us an insight to how he likes to record himself in his studio and how he experiments with his big live room. We also spoke about his thoughts on using drum replacements. Why he doesn’t like engineers to mix his drum recordings and some other cool tips for improving your drum ...

Steven Slate - If You Fail To Plan You Plan To Fail

May 21, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 70 MB

In this interview, Steven talks about his beginnings in Boston. Moving to Los Angeles and promoting his drum samples to get into the industry. What recording studios can do to stay competitive in a new market. The importance of having mentors and why you need to create a roadmap to achieve your goals. Are you a home studio owner or work in a professional studio and want to increase your client base? Do you want to build relationships and find more artists to work with? Are you struggling ...

Bob Horn - The Beginning, Networking And Michael Jackson

May 14, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

In this interview, Bob talks about his journey from Berklee College of Music to Nashville and then Los Angeles. The importance of networking. Working with Michael Jackson. How to deliver a mix that the artist wants and so much more. Are you a home studio owner or work in a professional studio and want to increase your client base? Do you want to build relationships and find more artists to work with? Are you struggling what to say or write to bands to make them come back to you? Then dow...