Recording Studio Rockstars

RSR584 Joe Costa - Managing Mic Bleed, Mixing Monitors, and Gear Mods for Studio Success

Ever wonder how professionals handle hi-hat bleed, gear tweaks, or the quirks of vintage mics? Today, we dive into Joe Costa’s extensive experience with microphone select

RSR583 Mat Leffler-Schulman - The Art of Seeing Sound: How Synesthesia Shapes Mastering

What does it really mean to see music as color and shape - and how can synesthesia influence your approach to mastering? My guest today is master mastering engineer Mat

RSR582 Nathan Dohse - Smart Strategies for Writing and Releasing Music in the Age of AI

What does it really take to get your music heard if the algorithms might be working against you? My guest today is Nathan Dohse, a Nashville-based songwriter, producer,

RSR581 - Brittany Rogers - From Math Nerd to Nashville Producer: The Power of Making Hard Things Easy

Ever wonder how busy professionals juggle producing music, creating social media content, and staying sane? Today, I sit down with Nashville-based producer, engineer, an

RSR580 - Dmitry Taranov - SAE Institute Prof Unpacks Studio Tech, DAW Choices, and Russian Recording Secrets

Ever wondered how a PhD in acoustics shapes a producer’s approach to mixing and recording? Or how to navigate the complexities of DAWs, virtual instruments, and imagery i

RSR579 - Gyasi Heus - Glam Rock Songwriting and Guitar Tones from David Bowie to Django Reinhardt to Alice Cooper

Is “school” ever really out when you’re chasing guitar tone, or are we always learning how to ditch Mr. Nice Guy in the classroom of rock? My guest today is Gyasi Heus,

RSR578 Chris Pandolfi - Badass Banjo and Production Magic with The Infamous Stringdusters

Curious how bluegrass veterans approach recording live in the studio or manage the balance between virtual instruments and raw performances? Join us as Chris Pandolfi fro

RSR577 - Marc Matthews - How to Build EDM Tracks From Start To Finish

What do happy accidents, deconstructing songs, and tools like stem splitters have to do with leveling up your production skills? My guest today is Marc Matthews, a UK-ba

RSR576 - Nettie Freed - The Granddaughter of Rock 'n' Roll: Embracing Risks and Authenticity

What risks and rebellions in rock and roll history continue to echo in today's music industry? My guest today is Nettie Freed, an artist, songwriter, creative director,

RSR575 - David Amlen - Lessons from Decades of Studio Building and Engineering

What does it really take to design a studio that balances acoustic excellence with practical flow - without losing sight of the human element? My guest today is David Am

RSR574 - JJ Catalyst - The Art of Finishing Award Winning Mixes Fast and Confidently

What does it take to finish a mix quickly without second-guessing your instincts? My guest today is JJ Catalyst, a Los Angeles-based recording engineer and mixer with cr

RSR573 - Greg Giorgio - Hybrid Studio: From Deep Snares and Cue Sends to Creative Mixing Techniques

What’s the secret to capturing that deep, punchy snare sound without overdoing it? I asked Greg Giorgio about his approach to drums, and he shared how tuning and subtle

RSR572 - BZ Lewis - Unlocking the Emotional Power of Immersive Audio

What insights do immersive audio techniques, like Atmos, offer for emotional storytelling and how do different speaker setups influence our perception of space and emotio

RSR571 Brian Moncarz - Mixing Rock Drums for Bob Ezrin, Alice Cooper & Our Lady Peace

Have you ever wondered whether a killer drum sound starts with the right mic placement and kit selection, or if it’s something you can still craft in the mix? Or maybe yo

RSR570 Jordie Lane - Writing and Producing Great Songs from the Road, Circus, and Joshua Tree

What does it really take to make your best record by embracing limitations and finding creativity in the constraints? My guest today is Jordie Lane, a Nashville-based Au

RSR569 Vance Powell - Baking It In, Atmos Truth, Tiny Amps, and One-Take Magic

What happens when you stop calling it pre-production and just start making the record? My guest today is Vance Powell, multi-Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer

RSR568 Kevin White - Songs of Apollo, NASA, & Music That Went to Space

What happens when you realize the soundtrack of space travel isn’t science fiction - it’s real music carried aboard real missions? My guest today is Kevin White, Nashvil

RSR567 Micah Tawlks - Co-Writing, Mixing, Blackbird Sessions & Capturing Ideas Before They Disappear

What happens when you start writing, producing, and mixing like the forest, not the trees, and you leave your worries behind? My guest today is Micah Tawlks - producer,

RSR566 Toby Suess - Saving Home and Pro Studios from Nashville to Nevada!

What happens when you build a studio in an industrial zone…and still end up in court for making records? My guest today is Toby Suess, drummer, engineer, and owner of Ti

RSR565 - Jason Lehning - Mixing Vocals, Low-End Decisions, Writers’ Rooms & Keeping It Fun

What happens when you finally stop chasing every plugin and build a mix workflow that actually works? My guest today is Grammy-winning mixer, producer, and musician Jaso