Episode 625 – Talking Postproduction and Music Licensing With Gary Gray

What matters more in the music business, mastering every plugin, or becoming the kind of person people want to hire again? On this week’s podcast episode, I talk 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 […]

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Episode 624 – Rebuilding Les Paul’s Original Recording Studio

What can Les Paul’s original recording studio reveal about the way modern music production really began? On this week’s episode, I talk with with Tom Camuso, Director of Engineering at The Les Paul Recording Studio, and Michael Braunstein, 3rd Generation Les Paul Manager. We discuss restoring Les Paul’s groundbreaking recording gear, rebuilding his historic studio […]

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Episode 623 – Creator Of The Distressor Dave Derr

What makes the Empirical Labs Distressor such a lasting studio classic? In this episode, I sit down with Dave Derr, founder of Empirical Labs and creator of the Distressor. Among the things we talk about analog compression, product design, the birth of Nuke mode, FATSO, Mike-E, plugins, and the studio lessons that shaped his gear. […]

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Episode 622 – The Business Side Of Singing With Patrice Peris

What separates a talented singer from an artist who can actually build a career? On this week’s episode, I talk with vocal coach, singer, songwriter, and artist developer Patrice Peris about contemporary vocal technique, emotional performance, artist branding, music business fundamentals, and why independent artists need more than a good voice to succeed. Patrice shares […]

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Episode 621 – Saving Vintage Guitar Stores With Ben Montague

On this week’s episode, I talk with Ben Montague, founder and CEO of The North American Guitar Global (TNAG) about the business of vintage guitars. Among the things we discuss is TNAG’s acquisition of Carter Vintage and Norman’s Rare Guitars, music retail, guitar collecting, and the business of preserving iconic brands in the guitar world. […]

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Episode 620 – How a Commercial Studio Survives in the AI Era With Tom Weir

Can a commercial recording studio still thrive in the age of AI, home recording, and constant industry change? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby Owsinski sits down with Tom Weir, Grammy-winning engineer and owner of Studio City Sound. We talk about how his studio stays busy by evolving with the business while […]

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Episode 619 – Why AI Can’t Replace A Mastering Engineer With Jonathan Wyner

On this week’s episode, I talk with Jonathan Wyner, mastering engineer at M-Works, Berklee professor, head of artistic technology initiatives for BEATL, and past president of the Audio Engineering Society . . . . . . about what AI can do in mastering, mixing, education, and music creation, and where the human element still matters […]

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Episode 618 – The Biggest Problem In Mixing With Richard Chycki

In this episode, I talk with Richard Chycki, the multi-platinum mixer and engineer behind work with Rush, Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, and Pink. We had a insightful discussion about decision making in recording, immersive audio workflow, and why Atmos still needs clearer standards for mixers who want their work to translate everywhere […]

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Episode 617 – Vocal Secrets With Craig Anderton

On this week’s episode, I talk with author, musician, and lecturer Craig Anderton for Part 2 of our conversation, this time about vocal production, mixing strategy, performance dynamics, and the deeper decisions that separate polished recordings from generic ones. From gain envelopes and vocal detail work to inside out mixing, minimal plugin philosophy, and DIY […]

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Episode 616: How Music Industry Changes You Might Not Be Aware Of Can Affect You

On this week’s episode, I break down the latest music industry news and production trends, connecting the dots between business shifts, platform power, legacy gear, and loudness myths to give you a better understanding of where the industry is heading. If you want a sharper view of the modern music business without hype, this episode […]

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Episode 615 – The Unique Human Fingerprint AI Can’t Match With Craig Anderton

Is AI really coming for your gig, or are most musicians worried about the wrong things entirely? In this episode of my 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 […]

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Episode 614 – Why Commercial Studios Are Still Necessary With Sam Rudy Of Pro Studio Time

What role do commercial recording studios really play in today’s home studio world? In this episode I sit 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 […]

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Episode 613 – Talking Immersive Audio Recording With Adrian Weidmann

On this week’s Inner Circle podcast episode, I sit down with Adrian Weidmann, CEO and founder of Immersive Design Labs for an in-depth conversation about immersive audio. During the interview we talkabout why Dolby Atmos and immersive audio have left so many engineers scrambling, and how the real breakthrough is not technology, but clarity. Adrian […]

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Episode 612 – Building Career Momentum With DJ Bander (Zach Schnall)

In this episode, I sit 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 […]

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Episode 611 – Ben Ikwaugwu On The Biggest Problem For A Gigging Musician

Is the gig economy really built to support musicians and freelancers, or is it setting them up to fail? In this episode, I speak 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 […]

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