Ryan Williams began his recording journey playing guitar in bands and pursuing formal studies in recording at Georgia State University. After school, he earned a position at Southern Tracks Recording Studio in Atlanta, where he contributed to major projects for artists like Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Rage Against the Machine, and Outkast. In 2001, he relocated to Los Angeles and expanded his portfolio, working with Velvet Revolver, 30 Seconds to Mars, Deftones, Slayer, Kelly Clarkson, and others.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Working with Brendan O’Brien
• Why interpersonal skills are more important than technical skills
• Making the production process seem “invisible”
• Keeping the process moving
• Creating consistency between albums
• Working with bands like Rage Against The Machine and Velvet Revolver
• Capturing the tone of legendary guitarists
• Why major artists actually prefer small, home studios these days
• Mixing while tracking
• “Zooming out” while mixing

To learn more about Ryan Williams, visit: https://www.ryanwilliamsmusic.com/

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