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RSR536 – Ian Fitchuk – Grammy Winner Writer and Producer for Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Chris Stapleton, and Maggie Rogers


My guest today is Ian Fitchuk, a two-time Grammy Award–winning musician, songwriter, and producer based in Nashville. You’ve heard his work on Golden Hour with Kacey Musgraves - a landmark record that helped redefine the sound of modern country and pop. Ian has also collaborated with artists like Maggie Rogers, Joy Oladokun, Chris Stapleton, and Beyoncé, bringing his versatile musicianship and deep sense of songcraft to every project he touches.

In this conversation, Ian shares his journey from growing up in a musical family to finding his voice as both an artist and a producer. We talk about the evolution of the Nashville music scene, how collaboration shapes every great record, and why fear can actually be one of the most powerful creative tools in the studio. Ian opens up about rediscovering his own songwriting, balancing commercial work with personal expression, and learning to embrace uncertainty as part of the artistic process.

Whether you’re a songwriter, producer, or studio musician, this episode is packed with insight into what it really means to make music in Nashville today - not just as a profession, but as a lifelong creative pursuit.

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros.The next program starts January 12, 2026 - don’t wait! With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build real-world skills. Visit nashville.sae.edu to fill out an inquiry form and schedule your personal campus tour today!

Power up your mixes, masters, and post-production with iZotope’s Holiday Sale! Save 30% or more on pro mixing and audio repair tools like Nectar 4, RX 11, and Neutron 5. Bundle and save 30% on pro audio toolkits: Music Production Suite 8, Post Production Suite 8.6.
Looking for smart problem-solvers? Catalyst Series effects like Aurora and Velvet are just $29 each. iZotope customers save even more - log in to the iZotope.Deals page for exclusive loyalty offers.

Cyber Season at Native Instruments: get 50% off KOMPLETE 15 (including updates and upgrades) and 50% off most instruments, including the updated KONTAKT 8 with new creative MIDI tools. Plus, get up to $200 off MASCHINE hardware with free Brainworx mixing plugins and a limited Expansion bundle, and 50% off MASCHINE 3 software at Native-Instruments.com

The holiday season is here and so are the savings! ADAM Audio gear that makes a real difference, now with limited-time holiday discounts. Available in the ADAM Audio webstore and at participating resellers.
Shop now at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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wikipedia.Ian Fitchuk

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

RSR535 – Ryan Nasci – Mixing Mastery with Ryan Nasci [Harry Styles, Portugal The Man, Young the Giant]

What does it take to go from Ohio to LA and start mixing records at the highest level?
In this episode, I sat down with mixer and engineer Ryan Nasci to trace his journey from the Midwest to Los Angeles, where he worked alongside the legendary Tony Maserati and began mixing artists like Kingfish, Celeste, and more. Ryan breaks down how he built a hybrid workflow that blends analog gear, plugins, and Atmos into mixes that stay musical, open, and emotionally focused.

We dig into Ryan’s approach to gain staging, managing headroom, using trim plugins, tightening low end, and shaping vocals for dynamic performers. He shares how he uses tape vs. plugins, when hardware matters, how to set compression strategies that preserve energy, and why understanding the why behind every move is the key to a competitive mix.
Ryan also talks about mixing in Atmos, building depth with headphones, creative mic choices in small studios, keeping mixes clean without over-stacking plugins, and how persistence, day-rate pricing, and good communication help engineers build sustainable careers in today’s industry.

Huge thanks to Michael Estok for connecting us!

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros.The next program starts January 12, 2026 - don’t wait! With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build real-world skills. Visit nashville.sae.edu to fill out an inquiry form and schedule your personal campus tour today!

Power up your mixes, masters, and post-production with iZotope’s Cyber Sale! Save 40% on best selling bundles like Music Production Suite 8, Post Production Suite 8.6, and the Everything Bundle, plus 40% off flagship plugins including Nectar 4, RX 11, and Neutron 5. Looking for smart problem-solvers? Catalyst Series effects like Aurora and Velvet are just $29 each. iZotope customers save even more - log in to the iZotope Deals page for exclusive loyalty offers. iZotope.com

Cyber Season at Native Instruments: get 50% off KOMPLETE 15 (including updates and upgrades) and 50% off most instruments, including the updated KONTAKT 8 with new creative MIDI tools. Plus, get up to $200 off MASCHINE hardware with free Brainworx mixing plugins and a limited Expansion bundle, and 50% off MASCHINE 3 software at Native-Instruments.com

The holiday season is here and so are the savings! ADAM Audio gear that makes a real difference, now with limited-time holiday discounts. Available in the ADAM Audio webstore and at participating resellers.
Shop now at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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ryannasci.com

Instagram: @ryan_nasci

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

RSR534 – Derek Bargaehr – The Nerdy Mic Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed!

Learn why polar patterns matter more than EQ as Derek Bargaehr of Vanguard Audio Labs breaks down capsules, circuits, self-noise, phase tricks, stereo techniques, and practical mic placement you can use on your next session.

My guest today is Derek Bargaehr. A lifelong tinkerer, he started out burning himself with a soldering iron and modding guitar pedals at 15, eventually working as Director of Operations for a successful microphone company. A freelancing engineer, producer, gear tech, and bassist, Derek earned a BA in Commercial Music – Audio Engineering & Music Business from Azusa Pacific University. Today, he runs Vanguard Audio Labs as the Chief Everything Officer, designing microphones and restoring priceless vintage AKG, Neumann, and Gefell mics.

He was previously a guest on RSR249, and I’m excited to have him back to talk about his new line of microphones, including the V14 Variable-Voltage Tube Condenser, the V24 Stereo Tube Condenser, and the V1 Gen2 FET Pencil Condenser!

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros.The next program starts January 12, 2026 - don’t wait! With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build real-world skills. Visit nashville.sae.edu to fill out an inquiry form and schedule your personal campus tour today!

Power up your mixes, masters, and post-production with iZotope’s Cyber Sale! Save 40% on best selling bundles like Music Production Suite 8, Post Production Suite 8.6, and the Everything Bundle, plus 40% off flagship plugins including Nectar 4, RX 11, and Neutron 5. Looking for smart problem-solvers? Catalyst Series effects like Aurora and Velvet are just $29 each. iZotope customers save even more - log in to the iZotope Deals page for exclusive loyalty offers. iZotope.com

Cyber Season at Native Instruments: get 50% off KOMPLETE 15 (including updates and upgrades) and 50% off most instruments, including the updated KONTAKT 8 with new creative MIDI tools. Plus, get up to $200 off MASCHINE hardware with free Brainworx mixing plugins and a limited Expansion bundle, and 50% off MASCHINE 3 software at Native-Instruments.com


The holiday season is here and so are the savings! ADAM Audio gear that makes a real difference, now with limited-time holiday discounts. Available in the ADAM Audio webstore and at participating resellers.
Shop now at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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vanguardaudiolabs.com
shop.vanguardaudiolabs.com

Instagram: @vanguardaudiolabs
Facebook: @Vanguard Audio Labs
YouTube Channel: @vanguardaudiolabs

RSR249 – Derek Bargaehr – Vanguard Audio Labs Microphones

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

RSR533 – Chris Selim – Building a Home Studio and a Music Community From Quebec to Calgary

What happens when a French-Canadian music producer trades poutine for prairie skies and builds a new studio in Calgary? Will his acoustic panels survive the move? Tune in as Chris Selim shares his journey, one recycled bass trap at a time.

My guest today is Chris Selim, a musician, music producer, and mixing engineer behind Mixdown Online, where he helps home studio owners and musicians improve their recording, mixing, and production skills. His YouTube channel has grown to over 125K subscribers and 14 million views, thanks to his clear, practical tutorials that make it easier to get pro results from your home studio.

Chris is also the co-host of the Studio Stuff Podcast, a laid-back and informative show where he and Steve Dierkens talk music production, gear, and home studio life. With more than 80 albums produced and over 22 years of experience, Chris is especially known for his work in the French Christian music scene.

Working primarily in-the-box with Cubase, Chris shares the tools and techniques he once searched for himself—empowering musicians around the world to make better music from home.

He first joined us back on episode RSR098 and I’m excited to have him back.

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros. With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build the skills you need for the real world. Visit Usa.sae.edu to get started today!

Unlock the full potential of your mixes and masters with Ozone 12 — the complete mixing and mastering suite featuring new Bass Control, Unlimiter, Stem EQ, and the IRC 5 Maximizer. This will be a game-changer for you! Get 10% off with code ROCK10 at iZotope.com

Fuel your creativity with Komplete 15 — 165 instruments and over 150,000 sounds, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Battery, and Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Pair it with NI Kontrol keyboards and Maschine for seamless integration, making music fun, fast, and fantastic! Get 10% off at Native-Instruments.com with code ROCK10

Hear your music come alive with Adam Audio’s H200 Headphones, D3V Desktop Monitors, and T Series Studio Monitors. Delivering stunning clarity and accurate mix translation, Adam Audio lets you create with confidence. Explore at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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Online courses: CREATE THE PERFECT MIX TEMPLATE

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Facebook: @Mixdown Online
YouTube Channel: @Mixdown Online
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RSR087 – Chris Selim – 9 Tips For Recording, Mixing, And Producing Clients Remotely

RSR098 – Summer NAMM 2017 – Warren Huart, Matt Boudreau, Larry Crane, Roswell Pro Audio, Pete Woj, Chris Selim, Dane Myers, Rob Christensen, Kirk Teachout, Lilly Hiatt, and many others!

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

RSR532 – Lincoln Parish – Recording Rock with Cage the Elephant

 What happens when you don’t cage the elephant—and let creativity run wild in the studio? Lincoln Parish shares how recording live, trusting your gear, and embracing bleed helped shape the sound of a Grammy-nominated band and his work as a producer today.

My guest today is Lincoln Parish, founding guitarist of the Grammy-nominated rock band Cage the Elephant. After years of success on the road and in the studio with the band, Lincoln left in 2013 to focus full-time on producing and songwriting. From his Nashville studio Talk Box Rodeo, he’s worked with artists like Lilly Hiatt, Alicia Blue, and Carrollton, with music landing in shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Lucifer.

Lincoln brings a great perspective on what it’s like going from the band and the stage to producing records in the studio.

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros. With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build the skills you need for the real world. Visit Usa.sae.edu to get started today!

Unlock the full potential of your mixes and masters with Ozone 12 — the complete mixing and mastering suite featuring new Bass Control, Unlimiter, Stem EQ, and the IRC 5 Maximizer. This will be a game-changer for you! Get 10% off with code ROCK10 at iZotope.com

Fuel your creativity with Komplete 15 — 165 instruments and over 150,000 sounds, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Battery, and Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Pair it with NI Kontrol keyboards and Maschine for seamless integration, making music fun, fast, and fantastic! Get 10% off at Native-Instruments.com with code ROCK10

Hear your music come alive with Adam Audio’s H200 Headphones, D3V Desktop Monitors, and T Series Studio Monitors. Delivering stunning clarity and accurate mix translation, Adam Audio lets you create with confidence. Explore at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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Website Links:

lincolnparishmusic.com

Instagram:@lincolnparish90

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

RSR531 – Justin Francis – Mixing Grammy Winners on AirPods, Producing Records That Feel Great

Ever mix a Grammy-winning track on AirPods? Justin Francis did - and he's back to share killer tips on mixing in the box, vocal stacking, pedalboard tricks, and keeping the studio vibe fun. Get ready to level up your mixes and laugh along the way!

My guest today is Justin Francis, a Grammy award-winning engineer, mixer, and producer with a talent for channeling deep emotion through sound. Justin brings a creative, artist-first approach to every session, working across many genres - from Sheryl Crow and Kacey Musgraves to Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr., Sarah Jarosz, and Lauren Daigle.

Originally from western Pennsylvania and now a long-time fixture in the Nashville music scene, Justin has earned a reputation for his innovative techniques and dedication to serving the song.
He’s been on the show before in episodes RSR220 and RSR280, and I’m psyched to have him back again today.

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros. With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build the skills you need for the real world. Visit Usa.sae.edu to get started today!

Unlock the full potential of your mixes and masters with Ozone 12 — the complete mixing and mastering suite featuring new Bass Control, Unlimiter, Stem EQ, and the IRC 5 Maximizer. This will be a game-changer for you! Get 10% off with code ROCK10 at iZotope.com

Fuel your creativity with Komplete 15 — 165 instruments and over 150,000 sounds, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Battery, and Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Pair it with NI Kontrol keyboards and Maschine for seamless integration, making music fun, fast, and fantastic! Get 10% off at Native-Instruments.com with code ROCK10

Hear your music come alive with Adam Audio’s H200 Headphones, D3V Desktop Monitors, and T Series Studio Monitors. Delivering stunning clarity and accurate mix translation, Adam Audio lets you create with confidence. Explore at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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Website Links:

jryanfrancis.com

Facebook: @Justin Francis
Instagram: @jryanfrancis

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

RSR530 – David Streit – Pro Recording Techniques, Acoustic Music, and Teaching Sound Engineering

What do drum mics, bluegrass, and Pro Tools have in common? Find out as David Streit shares 35+ years of studio wisdom, from Quad Studios to acoustic sessions, and why trusting musicians might be your best mic technique yet.

My guest today is David Streit, a recording engineer, producer, mixer, and live sound engineer based in Portland, Oregon. With over 35 years of experience, he started mixing live shows in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, before refining his recording skills in Nashville. He later freelanced in Nashville and Santa Cruz before settling in the Pacific Northwest.

David holds a recording degree from Middle Tennessee State University and interned at The Aspen Music Festival, learning classical mic’ing techniques. His career spans assisting at Quad Studios, teaching multi-track recording, and working in location sound.

Thanks to MTSU for the introduction where we were both students!

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros. With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build the skills you need for the real world. Visit Usa.sae.edu to get started today!

Unlock the full potential of your mixes and masters with Ozone 12 — the complete mixing and mastering suite featuring new Bass Control, Unlimiter, Stem EQ, and the IRC 5 Maximizer. This will be a game-changer for you! Get 10% off with code ROCK10 at iZotope.com

Fuel your creativity with Komplete 15 — 165 instruments and over 150,000 sounds, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Battery, and Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Pair it with NI Kontrol keyboards and Maschine for seamless integration, making music fun, fast, and fantastic! Get 10% off at Native-Instruments.com with code ROCK10

Hear your music come alive with Adam Audio’s H200 Headphones, D3V Desktop Monitors, and T Series Studio Monitors. Delivering stunning clarity and accurate mix translation, Adam Audio lets you create with confidence. Explore at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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Recorded and Mixed by David Streit:
Kelly Koval - Blood & Bones (feat. Alexis Hawks, Jeff Kissell, Chris Lynch, & Jeff Wilson)


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Website Links:

davidstreit.com

Facebook: @David Streit Recording
Instagram: @david.streit.recording

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

RSR 529 – Don Cusic – The Legacy of Chet Atkins and the Evolution of Music Recording in Nashville

Did Chet Atkins invent fingerpicking just to keep other guitarists from catching up? In this episode, I talk with Don Cusic—author of Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar—about Chet’s legendary style, Nashville studio secrets, and how the music biz has changed (and stayed weird).

My guest today is Don Cusic, the Curb Professor of Music Industry History at Belmont University and the author of over 30 books on music, culture, and the music business. His latest is Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar, a newly released biography that explores the life, legacy, and lasting influence of one of Nashville’s most iconic musicians.

Don has also produced albums for legends like Bobby Bare, Jeannie Seely, and Jim Ed Brown. He co-produced the Eddy Arnold Tribute album with Cheetah Chrome and collaborated with Mike Curb on an album of James Weldon Johnson songs performed by American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle.

Thank you to Pam Lewis and Associates for the introduction!

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros. With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build the skills you need for the real world. Visit Usa.sae.edu to get started today!

Unlock the full potential of your mixes and masters with Ozone 12 — the complete mixing and mastering suite featuring new Bass Control, Unlimiter, Stem EQ, and the IRC 5 Maximizer. This will be a game-changer for you! Get 10% off with code ROCK10 at iZotope.com

Fuel your creativity with Komplete 15 — 165 instruments and over 150,000 sounds, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Battery, and Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Pair it with NI Kontrol keyboards and Maschine for seamless integration, making music fun, fast, and fantastic! Get 10% off at Native-Instruments.com with code ROCK10

Hear your music come alive with Adam Audio’s H200 Headphones, D3V Desktop Monitors, and T Series Studio Monitors. Delivering stunning clarity and accurate mix translation, Adam Audio lets you create with confidence. Explore at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January. Download free at Pickr.com

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Facebook: @Don Cusic

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RSR528 – Nick Bullock – Building A Creative Retreat Studio for Artists Near Nashville: Freda Recording

What does it take to build a dream studio from the ground up? Nick Bullock of Freda Recording shares how he created a retreat for artists on a Nashville farm, blending music, acoustics, and visual storytelling to support independent musicians.

My guest today is Nick Bullock, Co-Founder and CEO of Freda Recording, a boutique recording studio and Artist Services company located on a beautiful farm outside of Nashville, TN.

Nick returns to the podcast after previous appearances on episodes RSR030 and RSR411 to share more insights from his journey as a producer, engineer, and artist advocate. With a focus on serving the song and honoring the artist’s vision, Nick has built a career around making records that are intentional, meaningful, and emotionally impactful. He’s worked with artists like Alexz Johnson, Katie Kuffell, National Park Radio, St Paul DeVence, The Aqua Ducks, Katie Basden, and many others.

In 2024, Nick and his wife Meredith launched Freda Recording together—blending music production, visual storytelling, and hospitality to help artists realize their full creative potential and bring their dreams to life.

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Unlock the full potential of your mixes and masters with Ozone 12 — the complete mixing and mastering suite featuring new Bass Control, Unlimiter, Stem EQ, and the IRC 5 Maximizer. This will be a game-changer for you! Get 10% off with code ROCK10 at iZotope.com

Fuel your creativity with Komplete 15 — 165 instruments and over 150,000 sounds, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Battery, and Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Pair it with NI Kontrol keyboards and Maschine for seamless integration, making music fun, fast, and fantastic! Get 10% off at Native-Instruments.com with code ROCK10

Hear your music come alive with Adam Audio’s H200 Headphones, D3V Desktop Monitors, and T Series Studio Monitors. Delivering stunning clarity and accurate mix translation, Adam Audio lets you create with confidence. Explore at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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Website Links:

nickbullockmusic.com
fredarecording.com

Facebook: @Freda Recording
Instagram: @nickbullockmusic, @fredarecording

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

RSR527 – Dr. Chris Warren – Echo Thief, Reverb, Impulse Responses & the Science of Sound

What does it sound like to record reverb inside a giant dome? Dr. Chris Warren shares how Echo Thief captures real-world impulse responses, the power of Max programming, and why reverb is key to music, game audio, and immersive sound design.

My guest today is Dr. Chris Warren, a sound designer, digital composer, and creator of immersive sonic installations. His exhibits have been featured at the Museum of Making Music, the Fleet Science Center, and NAMM. Dr. Warren's extensive research in acoustic measurement has produced EchoThief, a library of beautiful reverberation from around North America. These sonic snapshots of distinctive spaces have been featured in video games (Sony's Days Gone, Bethesda's Wolfenstein II), museum exhibits, sonic software, and artistic work around the globe. Dr. Warren teaches digital music composition and sound design at San Diego State University.

Thank you to Susan Clausen for the introduction!

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Get hands-on training and launch your music career at SAE Institute Nashville! Learn studio production, live sound, and audio for film using industry-standard gear, taught by experienced pros. With diploma, associate, and bachelor’s programs, SAE helps you build the skills you need for the real world. Visit Usa.sae.edu to get started today!

Unlock the full potential of your mixes and masters with Ozone 12 — the complete mixing and mastering suite featuring new Bass Control, Unlimiter, Stem EQ, and the IRC 5 Maximizer. This will be a game-changer for you! Get 10% off with code ROCK10 at iZotope.com

Fuel your creativity with Komplete 15 — 165 instruments and over 150,000 sounds, including Kontakt 8, Massive X, Battery, and Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Pair it with NI Kontrol keyboards and Maschine for seamless integration, making music fun, fast, and fantastic! Get 10% off with code ROCK10 at Native-Instruments.com

Hear your music come alive with Adam Audio’s H200 Headphones, D3V Desktop Monitors, and T Series Studio Monitors. Delivering stunning clarity and accurate mix translation, Adam Audio lets you create with confidence. Explore at Adam-Audio.com

Bring classic analog sound to your studio with Spectra 1964, makers of the STX 100D mic preamp. Trusted on countless hit records at Stax, Ardent, the Record Plant, and Sunset Sound studios, Spectra lets you capture that legendary punch and clarity today. Discover more at Spectra1964.com

Make your next record with me at the newly remodeled RSR headquarters and experience the ability to hear your music in holographic detail with the Phantom Focus System PFS HD1000 monitors. TheToyBoxStudio.com

Win over $1,500 in pro studio gear with the Pickr Giveaway! Score a Shure SM7 mic, a UA Apollo Twin interface, and Audio-Technica headphones - everything you need to get your music out into the world:
1. Download the free Pickr app.
2.Create your profile.
3.Post “I’m winning with Pickr” to the board in the app.
One lucky winner announced at the end of January.
 Download free at Pickr.com

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Website Links:

echothief.com

Facebook: @SDSU School of Music and Dance
Instagram: @sdsumusicdance

Additional podcast editing and production by:
Vlad Vasilcenko

MixMasterBundle.com
Take your music from sounding like a basement demo to professional radio-ready mixes with my free introductory mixing course using stock and free plugins at MixMasterBundle.com!

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