RSR520 - Abbie Griffin - The Next Generation of Songwriting and Recording - Recording Studio Rockstars

RSR520 – Abbie Griffin – The Next Generation of Songwriting and Recording

Tune in for an episode of Recording Studio Rockstars with host Lij Shaw, featuring the talented musician and recording arts student, Abbie Griffin. Abbie shares her personal journey—from falling in love with music inspired by artists like Joni Mitchell and Taylor Swift, to navigating the challenges of the industry. She opens up about her songwriting process, the influence of her family and life experiences, and how technology is transforming the way we create music. Most importantly, Abbie emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself and embracing your individuality. Don’t miss her latest track, "Live from Oni's House," available on Spotify. Join us as we chat about music and creativity on this episode of Recording Studio Rockstars.

My guest today is Abbie Griffin, an engineer, singer, guitarist, and bassist, and a student of Recording Arts and Production at Montclair State University in NJ, where she studies audio engineering, post-production, and live event audio. At just 22 years old, she’s already been performing for nearly two decades. She loves making music and recently released her first record, Live from Onie’s House, inspired by Joni Mitchell. To quote her greatest inspiration—her musical grandmother—Abbie is “the saddest yet happiest songbird you’ll ever meet, with that smile.”

I met Abbie at NAMM when she came to a meetup for Recording Studio Rockstars. The first thing she said to me was that she was a fan of the podcast—and so was her dad! It’s so cool to hear how the podcast is reaching a younger audience and inspiring those just starting out in their music and audio careers.

Today, we’re going to find out what it’s like to be a young student of recording aspiring to be a musician and songwriter. We’ll talk about what Abbie’s learning in school, what she thought she needed to learn, and what music really means to her. She shares her thoughts on the rapid changes in music technology with AI, how the definition of a producer is evolving for the next generation, and where she sees the future of music heading.

We’ll also dive into her love for vintage gear, DIY instruments, and how strength training plays a surprising role in her creative process. And—one of the coolest parts—Abbie recently had the chance to interview Pat Metheny, one of her musical heroes. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about songwriting, personal growth, and embracing your unique sound!

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