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...
Latest episodes
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1 h 52
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 cr…
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2 h 13
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 stud…
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2 h 12
RSR579 - Gyasi Heus - Glam Rock Songwriting and Guitar Tones from David Bowie to Django Reinhardt to Alice Coo…
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-…
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1 h 49
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 Infa…
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1 h 51
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…
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1 h 32
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 o…
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1 h 52
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 veter…
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1 h 31
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 spanni…
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1 h 52
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 tric…
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1 h 38
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…
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2 h 06
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 curio…
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1 h 33
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 ind…
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2 h 04
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 Sputni…
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1 h 45
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,…
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2 h 06
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, songw…
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1 h 52
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 Record…
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2 h 02
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, r…
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2 h 06
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…
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2 h 06
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, creat…
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1 h 36
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 rea…