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Lij Shaw Interviews music producers, engineers, studio owners, and other professionals to bring you inspiring stories, tricks, and insights from the recording studio. So that you can take your recordings to the next level and become a rockstar of the recording studio yourself! - Guests: Vance Powell, Michael Beinhorn, Russell Wolff, Graham Cochrane, Joe Gilder, Björgvin Benediktsson, and many more...
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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, and founder of Eager. He has worked across genres, helping artists buil
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, and content creator Brittany Rogers to explore the art of balancing work,
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 in the studio? This episode with Dmitry Taranov pulls back the curtain
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, a Nashville-based musician, producer, and guitarist known for his theat
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 from The Infamous Stringdusters shares insights from decades of balancing
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-based producer, mixing and mastering engineer, EDM artist, and host of In
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, and studio owner based near Nashville. With roots in a music industry f
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 Amlen, a veteran producer, engineer, and studio owner with over 35 years
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 credits spanning Disney, Showtime, and Billboard number ones. He's Emmy-n
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 miking tricks - like dampening with towels and choosing the right snare
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 emotion in music? My guest today is BZ Lewis, a producer, engineer, and mixe
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 you’re curious about how much room tone, mic choice, and tuning actually
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 Australian indie roots artist, songwriter, and producer. With a backgroun
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 from Sputnik Sound in Nashville - and the most frequent guest in RSR h
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, Nashville educator, musician, and creator of Songs of Apollo - a documentary p
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, mixer, songwriter, and artist based in Nashville, working out of his ho
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 Tinroof Recording in Fallon, Nevada - a studio that started as nothing mo
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 Jason Lehning, returning to the show after RSR074. If the name sounds famil
RSR 564 - Packy Lundholm - Writing, Producing & Recording Yourself at Home
What happens when a Chicago multi-instrumentalist with power-pop roots, psychedelic instincts, and indie-folk sensitivity lands in Nashville with a home studio, a loop pedal, and a fearless creative streak? What happens when a Chicago multi
RSR563 - Bobby Bare Jr - Why Monk Songs Come From a Disco Heart and Other Unicorn Sightings
Why do your deepest, most emotional songs come out better when you stop trying so hard? In this episode, I sit down with Nashville legend Bobby Bare Jr. - fearless songwriter, creative instigator, touring bassist for Guided By Voices, and t
RSR562 - Piper Payne - Crafting Vinyl Records With Care for Indie Artists
What do you actually need to know BEFORE you press your vinyl record… and what mistakes will totally ruin it? In this episode, Piper Payne returns to take us way deeper into the real-world physics, workflows, and decisions behind vinyl mast
RSR 561 - Kortney Grinwis - From Viral Drum Videos to Full-Time Musician Touring The World
What happens when your drumming videos blow up online… and suddenly you’re touring the world behind your own band? Hi Rockstars, it’s your host Lij Shaw. In this episode, I sat down with Nashville drummer and creator Kortney Grinwis, one ha
RSR560 - Mike Meiers - Stop Writing for Your Band - Start Writing for Real Opportunities
What happens when you stop chasing the band dream… and start writing songs that actually work in the real world? Hi Rockstars, it’s your host Lij Shaw. In this episode, I sat down with songwriter, producer, and sync-music mentor Mike Meiers
RSR559 - Pat Sansone - Playing and Songwriting with Wilco, Autumn Defense, and Big Star Quintet.
Why does the rough mix always feel like the real song - and how the hell do you get that magic back without ruining it? In this episode, Pat Sansone and I go deep into the lifelong puzzle of mixing: why the first tracking rough has all the
RSR558 - Bleu McAuley - Sync, Songs, Survival, & The Future of Making Records
What happens when you sit down with a songwriter who’s done everything from early fan-funded records, to major-label pop, to K-pop, to sync, to teaching songwriting at Berklee - and ask him what really matters in the studio today? Bleu McAu
RSR557 - Teresa Knox - Reviving Leon Russell’s Church Studio & the Tulsa Sound
What happens when you rescue a forgotten studio that once shaped American music history - and bring it roaring back to life? This week, I sat down with Teresa Knox, the powerhouse entrepreneur and preservationist behind the rebirth of The C
RSR556 – Steve Genewick – The Majesty of Turning Spinal Tap Up to Eleven in Atmos
What happens when you finally get to mix Spinal Tap in Dubly Atmos? You turn it up to 11, of course! My guest today is Grammy-nominated engineer and mixer Steve Genewick, joining us from his Atmos room in Los Angeles to walk us through the
RSR555 - Matt Boudreau - From Stereo to Atmos: Revolutionizing Audio Mixing
What if your mix engineer secretly backed up every session in triplicate just so your grandkids could remix your demo in 2085? In this episode, I’m joined by my brother from another podcast, Matt Boudreau - veteran mixer, Atmos trailblazer,
RSR554 – Ronan Chris Murphy – Modern Songwriting Knight Writing Medieval Melodies in Ancient Italy
What happens when a tree destroys your home and studio - and it leads you to a new creative life across two continents? In this episode, I talk with Ronan Chris Murphy, the world-traveling producer, engineer, and artist known for his work w
RSR553 - Locke Davis - How to Build Your Community and Content to Grow Your Studio or Music Career - Pickr Music
What happens when you stop chasing shiny gear and start listening more carefully? In this episode, Locke Davis, founder and CEO of the Pickr Music app, shares how his deep dive into Nashville's studio culture and Blackbird Academy shaped hi