Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant John Mlynczak, the president and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants (also known as NAMM).John started in the music business as a hotshot trumpet player in New Orleans with a passion for music education. From an early age, John has been interested in music technology, which eventually led him to taking a job as director of education with PreSonus, then with book publisher Hal Leonard, and then to his current position at NAMM.In this episode, he and I will be discussing how trade shows like NAMM are evolving, how NAMM compares to trade shows in other industries, the change music consumers and retailers have seen over the years, his passion for music technology and how it led to major changes in school curriculums, and so much more.Are you ready to meet this visionary?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Learning from being a CEO (01:13)How NAMM is moving the music industry forward (04:00)How the music creation experience has changed (12:09)NAMM 2025 (20:46)More info about Summer NAMM (24:03)Get to know John (32:04)Our last question (38:10)Additional Resources:Learn more about John’s work: https://www.johnmlynczak.com/ Learn more about NAMM: https://www.namm.org/ –(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Steve Einzig, an A-list booking agent and the CEO of bookingentertainement.com. bookingentertainement.com specializes in booking big name A-list musicians and entertainers such as John Legend, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Seal, and Maroon 5 for private and corporate events, catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Not only does the company book music from every genre, but also standup comedians and celebrity chefs as well.In this episode, Steve and I discussed how his passion for the blues led to a breakthrough label job, the most demanding clients to work for, how the number of hits determines how much an artist gets paid, the most popular music genre for private and corporate gigs, and so much more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)How do artists get to do private gigs? (01:14)Why use a booking agency? (05:04)Steve’s typical day (07:55)The most difficult clients to work with (14:03)Private buyers vs corporate buyers (19:48)Last question (30:53)Additional Resources:Learn more about Steve’s work: https://bookingentertainment.com –(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Nick Bottini, a multi-instrumentalist, consultant, and performance coach for musicians.Nick is a well-studied musician who taught at various levels, eventually rising to the Head of Music London schools. He transitioned into performance coaching after discovering the steps that unlocked his own musicianship. Since then he’s helped everyone from students to top music professionals to sports figures and even entrepreneurs.In this episode, Nick and I discussed when a musician needs a performance coach, why visualization doesn’t always work, how to get into a state of flow, the cultural shifts the music industry is seeing right now, and so much more.Are you ready for a riveting conversation?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Why you need a performance coach (01:06)From violinist to performance coach (06:04)Nick’s coaching method (16:38)Is your identity holding you back? (19:07)About “Just Play” (22:06)Our last question (31:40)Additional Resources:Learn more about Nick’s work: https://www.nickbottini.com/ --Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with acoustician and studio designer Hush Paz.Hush’s company Sense and Sound offers an exclusive “Studio in a Day” service, where they design, install, and calibrate their customers’ studio acoustics in just one day. Among the many clients that have utilized this service include mixer DJ Swivel, film composer Sam Ewing, producer/composer Mike Woods, and video game audio company Hexany Audio.Hush has also designed his own unique acoustic panels, as well as Smart Legs for a super simple installation.In this episode, Hush and I discussed how his “Studio in a Day” concept works, why speaker placement in a room is so crucial, how cable degradation influences the sound, how he developed his acoustic panels, and much more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Studio in a Day (01:17)The best spot for your recording work? (08:36)Let’s talk about speakers… and the best ones for you (11:02)How Hush became a studio designer (23:41)One last question (38:37)Additional Resources:Learn more about Sense and Sound: https://www.sense-sound.com/ --Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Paul Wiltshire, a music technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Songtradr.Songtradr is the only open and automated licensing marketplace of its kind with all types of music users from independent filmmakers, production houses, and advertising agencies to major brands such as Google, Microsoft, Disney, Netflix and Amazon.Since the platform’s official global launch in 2016, it has rapidly grown to more than 400,000 artists, producers, and songwriters worldwide using the technology for content management, distribution, and licensing.Paul's career began as an award-winning producer and songwriter, having produced and/or composed music on twelve no. 1 chart topping albums and singles and twenty-eight top 20 albums and singles. He has worked with artists such as The Backstreet Boys, Vanessa Amorosi, Delta Goodrem, Human Nature, and Australian Idol artists, including Guy Sebastian.You can find out more about Paul’s music production background on Episode 106 of the podcast.In this episode, Paul and I discussed how to build music industry infrastructure, Songtradr’s acquisition of Bandcamp, having a music supervisor team that works with brands, using AI to generate metadata, and so much more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s talk about Songtradr (01:38)AI and the music industry (10:44)What was surprising about Bandcamp? (18:26)Working with music supervisors (23:43)The future of music licensing (32:08)Additional Resources:Connect with Paul: https://www.facebook.com/Paul.L.Wiltshire/ Learn more about Songtradr: https://www.songtradr.com/ --Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Emmy-winning producer, songwriter, and publisher, Michèle Vice-Maslin.Michèle has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world as well as over 6,000 music placements.Winning an Emmy for her work on the CBS TV show Guiding Light, she’s been quite successful in both television and films, with such a long credit list that it's hard to pick just a few––so it’s no surprise that her music can be heard on radio and television every single day, all year long.Maybe even more amazing is that Michèle had the privilege to collaborate on a song with the legendary Bob Dylan.In this episode, Michèle and I spoke about her start as an avant-garde artist in Los Angeles, being heartbroken over a Madonna comparison, why instrumental sections of a song don’t work for songwriter pitches, the importance of being a self-reliant artist, and so much more.Ready to meet this incredible woman?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)From playing in bands to becoming a songwriter (01:35)Producing over writing (09:34)Let’s talk music production (22:15)Writing with Bob Dylan (28:17)One last question (38:28)Additional Resources:Learn more about Michèle’s work: https://www.pinksharkmusic.com/michele-vicemaslin --Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Kanru Hua, the founder of the music software company Dreamtonics which created the Synthesizer V and Synthesizer V Studio voice synthesis applications.A cumulation of years of AI research, signal processing, and musical passion led to Synthesizer V, which faithfully replicates the nuances of the human singing voice. Its voices are available natively in English, Japanese, and Chinese. The software even allows any voice to sing in any of the three languages. Pretty fascinating, right?In this episode, Kanru and I discuss the many legitimate uses for vocal cloning, the evolution of Synthesizer V, how to use cloned vocals as guides for human singers, the challenges of vocal synthesis, and so much more.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.Well then, what are you waiting for?Run, don’t walk, and listen to the episode now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s talk about vocal cloning (01:49)Who is the main audience for Synthesizer V? (08:04)The future of vocal cloning (14:13)The best piece of advice Kanru has learned (21:36)Additional Resources:Learn more about Synthesizer V: https://dreamtonics.com/synthesizerv/ --Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Andrea Whitt, a pedal steel, fiddle, and viola player.Andrea has toured with Shania Twain, recorded on Grammy award winning albums, and performed and recorded with dozens of other musicians including Journey, Deep Purple, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Halsey, and Phil Lesh.An accomplished visual artist, Andrea is regularly commissioned for paintings in her signature ink, watercolor, and oil styles, and her work can be found on her Boho Bunnie site.Andrea is also an exceptionally versatile arranger and composer, and was commissioned to write two pieces for the International Viola Congress. As a guest clinician for schools and music conferences, she instructs young string players in improvisation and multi-genre performances.In this episode, Andrea and I talked about how she became a pedal steel player, how fiddle and pedal steel play a similar role in a band, her unique painting style, keeping her art life and music life separate, going from Brazilian jazz to EDM to country music, and so much more.Ready to meet this multi-talented artist? Then tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)From classical viola to pedal steel (01:35)Making the jump into improvisation (07:44)Andrea’s artwork (12:28)Touring with Shania Twain (16:15)Andrea’s favorite music genre (27:10)One last question (31:29)Additional Resources:Learn more about Andrea’s work: https://www.andreawhitt.com/homeCheck out Andrea’s art: https://bohobunnie.com/ Follow Andrea on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bohobunnie Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bohobunnie/ Follow Andrea on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/andreawhitt --Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant Cheryl Engelhardt, a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, speaker, and career coach.Cheryl began her music career as an advertising and film composer in New York City, creating jingles for national ad campaigns. She then pursued a career as a pop/rock singer/songwriter and had songs in television and film. She also toured internationally with her backing band. Cheryl transitioned into new-age music and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New-Age, Ambient, or Chant Album in 2022.She’s also a certified trauma-informed master coach, and her In the Key of Success coaching program provides career coaching helping musicians attain their goals.In this episode, Cheryl and I talked about how she got into jingle writing, the joys and pains of being a left-handed piano player, creating her “making of” videos, her best tips for creating emails, her first job as a scuba diver, and so much more.Are you ready to meet this incredible artist?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Writing jingles (01:32)How Cheryl learned orchestration (05:59)Studying piano as a left-handed person (07:53)The shift to new-age music (10:53)How Cheryl keeps it personal (20:38)Transitioning into coaching (23:12)What is a trauma-informed coach? (27:41)Cheryl the scuba diver (34:41)One last question (37:10)Additional Resources:Follow Cheryl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbemusic/Follow Cheryl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbemusic Learn more about Cheryl’s work: https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/, https://www.cbemusic.com/ --Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the founder of IAIAI Technologies, Mick Kiely.IAIAI Technologies uses ethical AI technology to protect music copyright holder’s interests. Its GeanAI produces an AI fingerprint that profiles and tracks copyrighted works, while its QuiBot is an AI composer that is responsibly trained on music theory rather than scraping others’ works. The company’s Mymic is a repository for cloned voices, while its Quantum Star Project is a research project into how quantum computing can be used in music.All this is the brainchild of Mick Kiely, a musician and television composer who started his technology journey composing scores for video games. Mick would then go on to start the world’s first generative music platform called XHAIL, which was embraced by the creatives in Hollywood. This led to the birth of IAIAI Technologies, with the main idea that AI serves as a force for good to reward and protect artists.Together, Mick and I will be discussing the irreversibility of AI training and what it means for the music industry, how Mymic creates voice DNA profiles to detect voice cloning, why the industry has to find a balance between AI innovation and protecting artists’ rights, and more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s talk about ethical AI (01:34)Mymic and voice cloning (09:54)What’s QuiBot? (14:24)Mick’s backstory (20:57)The Quantum Star Project (28:05)One last question (30:14)Additional Resources:Learn more about Mick’s work: https://iaiaitechnologies.com/ Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode, I sit down with producer, technologist and entrepreneur Marcus “Bellringer” Bell.Marcus has marketed, promoted, produced, remixed, written for, and mentored some of the world’s superstars and brands. His list of credits includes Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Beyonce, as well as Discovery Network, Amazon, and Warner Bros, just to name a few.Marcus is also the CEO of Bellringer Productions LLC, a music sync licensing and production company that operates a catalog of over 10,000 songs and 300 recording artists.Marcus has also published a number one Amazon bestseller called “The Bellringer Branding Bible: The 5 Musician Branding Principles For Singers, Rappers, DJs, Music Producers, Composers, Writers and Recording Artists.” He’s also on a mission to financially empower people with his Wealth and Impact Academy.Together, Marcus and I discussed the use of AI in music creation, his Ravyn Lyte project, his sync licensing company, and his bestseller book.Are you ready?Let’s dive in.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s talk about Ravyn Lyte (02:06)The healing powers of music (07:33)Helping creatives gain financial independence (14:06)The Bellringer Branding Bible (20:33)Bellringer Productions (29:03)One last question (41:38)Additional Resources:Learn more about Marcus: https://www.bellringermusic.com/about Learn more about Bellringer Productions: https://www.bellringerproductions.com/ Learn more about Ravyn Lyte: https://www.ravynlyte.com/  Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two legends of the rock and classical music worlds, conductor Brad Thachuk and guitarist Steve Thachuk.Brad and Steve are the founders of Gravel Museum Music, an organization dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of rock music in the concert hall by presenting the repertoire with full symphony orchestra and dynamic arrangements. Some of Gravel Museum’s shows include The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis, Classic Rock Radio, Deep Purple Rising, and Symphonically Hip. Both Brad and Steve have PhDs in music as well as other impressive credentials. Brad is the music director of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, the conductor for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s BPO Rocks! series, and a lecturer in Orchestral Literature at the world-renowned Glenn Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.As for Steve, he is the head of guitar studies at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, and has appeared in recitals as a chamber musician and soloist with orchestras throughout North America and Europe.In this episode, the brothers and I discussed their amazing music career, how they went from classical music to rock back to classical again, why working in a record store was so important later in their careers, the massive prep time required for a show, how Steve worked his way through graduate school by winning guitar competitions, and more.Are you ready to meet these legends?Then tune in now.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)The Gravel Museum orchestra (01:38)Creating a new show (10:22)Brad and Steve’s background (15:06)How orchestras survive (27:54)One last question (40:23)Additional Resources:Learn more about Steve’s work: https://www.steventhachuk.com/ Learn more about Brad’s work: https://www.bradleythachuk.com/ Learn more about Gravel Museum Music: https://www.gravelmuseum.com/ Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with audio legend George Massenburg. George is a Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and educator. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Grateful Dead, and Phil Collins.A gifted audio designer, George literally invented the parametric equalizer, and his GML products are widely-known for their superior high quality. He continues that work in the digital domain today with plugins from his Massenburg Design Works.Suffice to say, George has a lot of knowledge to share with us today. And that’s exactly what he does in this week’s episode of the podcast.Listen in as he and I discuss the importance of critical listening, his lifelong quest for the perfect dynamics controller, working on Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits, and much more.Are you ready?Let's dive in.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s talk about dynamic control (01:16)George’s unique approach (06:57)Critical listening (13:13)George’s preferred genres to mix (27:25)The best project George ever worked on (30:20)One last question (34:27)Additional Resources:Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook. https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow Bobby on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

Is incomplete metadata keeping you from getting paid for your work? Then you definitely will want to give this week’s episode a listen!In it, I sit down with the founder and director of the metadata management company Noctil, Jacob Varghese.Jacob has over 24 years of experience leading complex technology projects in the telecom, media, and entertainment industries with Fortune 500 companies. When Jacob entered the music business, he wanted to solve technical challenges related to rights management and metadata in music.His company Noctil helps record labels, music publishers and performing rights organizations better organize, verify, and deliver their metadata in order to make sure everyone gets paid. Unfortunately there is no standardization for metadata distribution, so Noctil plays a vital role in getting the right metadata to the right music delivery service.In this episode, Jacob and I discussed the different forms of metadata, why it’s so important to music creators, so-called black box money that artists can’t get their hands on, metadata roadblocks, and so much more.Are you ready to learn more?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Why metadata is so important (01:28)Metadata requirements (03:11)How Noctil helps music professionals get paid (08:37)Jacob’s background (14:00)How changes to streaming affect metadata (19:42)Dealing with incomplete metadata (23:26)One last question (26:38)Additional Resources:Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcastCheck out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow Bobby on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sat down with someone you’ve already met before (in fact, he was one of the first people I interviewed on my podcast, specifically in episode 51), the amazing Mark Schulman.Mark is a world-class drummer and motivational speaker. He has played with rock n’ roll royalty, manning the drum chair for everyone from Billy Idol, to Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce, and many other familiar names. He’s also done four world tours with P!nk over the course of fifteen years.Suffice to say, this is a man with a lot of experience in the music industry. Mark has also been presenting keynote addresses to corporate clients over the years, and his current presentation, “Hacking the Rockstar Attitude,” is a huge hit with companies like Dell, Genentech, IBM, Citi, Cisco, Walmart, and many others.In this episode, Mark and I discussed his lifelong battle with tinnitus and hearing loss, his shift from being a touring drummer to a keynote speaker, why attitude is the foundation of success, the importance of embracing change, and more.Mark also shares a sensational story about auditioning for Cher which I’m sure you’ll love.Ready?Let’s dive in.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Dealing with hearing loss as a musician (01:21)From touring to keynote speaker (07:07)Auditioning for Cher (11:51)The rockstar DNA (18:56)Discussing Mark’s books (26:45)One last question (34:05)Additional Resources:Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcastCheck out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow Bobby on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with the co-founders of Neural DSP, Doug Castro and Francisco Cresp. For those who aren’t aware, Neural DSP manufactures the highly regarded Quad Cortex amplifier modeler as well as a line of modeling plugins.Even though Neural DSP is located in Finland, both Doug and Francisco are from Chile. They fell in love with the country and its music as high school exchange students and decided to relocate to Finland after school. After Doug developed the Darkglass bass pedals which he eventually sold to Korg, he and Francisco created Neural DSP with the idea of developing state-of-the-art amplifier simulator tools.In this episode, they will be sharing with us how they founded Neural DSP, why they decided to focus on plugins before the hardware when founding their company, what sets them apart from their competitors, and more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Doug and Francisco’s backstory (01:11)Using machine learning to change the industry (06:53)Software first, hardware later (08:36)How to learn the pedal (15:56)A question about bass and guitar synthesis (26:09)What you should know about Quad Cortex (28:43)One last question (29:56)Additional Resources:Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcastCheck out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow Bobby on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with two guests who have done the most amazing work on some of David Bowie’s most beloved albums, Ken Scott and Emre Ramazanoglu.Ken is a legendary producer and audio engineer (who also appeared on Episodes 461 and 462), who aside from being one of the five main engineers for The Beatles, has also worked on some of the most notable albums by David Bowie, Elton John, Jeff Beck, Supertramp, and so many more.Also featured is mix engineer and producer, Emre, who has a wealth of immersive mixing experience, especially in Atmos.Together, we will be discussing Ken and Emre’s involvement in remastering some of David Bowie’s most iconic albums. We’ll also be touching on the importance of modernizing old recordings to fit contemporary standards, the pair’s innovative use of Atmos in their work, the technical difficulties that come with working with Atmos mixing, and what it was like to collaborate on such ambitious projects.Ready to learn more?Tune in now.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Revisiting David Bowie (01:13)Why we shouldn’t fear innovation (02:48)Let’s talk about Atmos (05:36)Ken’s favored mixing approach (12:04)Talking ambience (17:42)Dolby Atmos in Apple Music (27:42)One last question (33:27)Additional Resources:Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcastCheck out Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow Bobby on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

The world of music is constantly evolving with new inventions and instruments thanks to the innovative minds of people like my guest this week, Alexandra Fierra.Her creation, the Demon Box, is almost indescribable. The device utilizes electromagnetic fields (EMF) to create and manipulate sounds from everyday electronic devices.She found inspiration in her synesthesia. This neurological condition, where senses intertwine, led her to explore the world of electromagnetic fields. We discuss all the technical aspects of the Demon Box, including its three-channel design, multiple outputs, and the ability to manipulate sounds that we may consider as noise from various electronic devices.Her vision is to make this groundbreaking instrument available to everyone, democratizing the creation of unique and experimental sounds.She gave us all the details as well as the background of the device, and who might find the box most useful.Listen in now and learn more about the infinite possibilities of the Demon Box!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)The Demon Box and its use of EMF (00:07)Three-channel design and its significance (03:44)Various ways to activate and use the Demon Box (06:35)Planned Kickstarter launch and pricing details (09:55)Alexandra's background and musical journey (13:52)Evolution of the Demon Box over eight years (16:25)Target audience and potential applications (18:06)Origin and meaning of the name "Demon Box" (21:06)Analog core with digital capabilities (23:17)Alexandra's personal advice for overcoming challenges (25:22)Additional Resources:Learn more about the Demon Box: https://www.eternalresearch.com/--Connect with Bobby:Access our FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/crash-site-registration?utm_source=notes&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcastFollow Bobby on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow Bobby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow Bobby on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

They say we are the sum of our experiences, and as many musicians know, whatever life throws at us, we can take and turn into art. No one knows this better than my guest on the podcast this week, Ray LeVier. Ray is a drummer, composer, producer, author, and motivational speaker who has played and recorded with John Abercrombie, Dave Binney, KJ Denhert, Joe Locke, Francois Moutin, Wayne Krantz, Mike Stern, and Rich Tozzoli.  At the age of 12, Ray suffered severe burns all over his body which left him unable to play the drums in a more ‘traditional’ way. As a result, Ray has come up with his own innovative methods to play the drums. Ray’s story is one of hope and resilience and he shares all of it with us in this episode.  Listen in as we discuss Ray’s breathing techniques, how to achieve a flow state and optimal performance, how drummers with physical limitations can overcome the challenge and play effectively, why mindfulness is key to creating beautiful art, and more. Let’s dive in. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epId: 106695817, backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

 My guest this week is producer, musician and remixer Danny Saber. Danny’s worked with musical legends like David Bowie, Sheryl Crow, Marilyn Manson, U2, The Rolling Stones, Public Enemy, Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Madonna, among many others. He’s also contributed to television commercials for McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Coors, and soundtracks for films such as “Blade II,” and “Moulin Rouge!.” Most recently Danny’s been busy working on some recently discovered songs by the late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, as well as a documentary on the singer’s life. During the interview we spoke about his early band days around Hollywood, getting into remixing, producing the Rolling Stones, why producing a film is way different from composing, hanging with football legend Jim Brown, and much more. I spoke with Danny via Zoom from his studio in Los Angeles. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epId: 106695817, backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };