Secret Sonics 171 - Exploring the Intersection of Artistry and Audio with Gavi Kutliroff

Gavi Kutliroff is a folk musician, singer-songwriter, audio engineer, and editor of Secret Sonics! In this conversation, Gavi and Ben let loose and chat about the intersection of artistry, audio, music production, and everything in between. They also go over lessons learned from the podcast and discuss goals/aspirations for the new year.

You can follow Gavi on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 122 - Ava King - A Journey of Growth in Music

Ava King is a producer and singer-songwriter based out of LA, CA, USA! In our chat, Ava shared her journey; from budding journalist to becoming a TV personality in China to studying music production over the internet and making her way over to Los Angeles. We chat about lessons learned from her mentor Rob Cavallo, her approach to songwriting and arrangement, and working in service of female artists. We also go deep on staying sober, leading a life of learning and growth, enjoying the journey and so much more! Check it out!

You can follow Ava on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/avakingmusic/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CMAqoO9q2gSPBPxvvRXqo?si=V6snt1xbRHGiUyHTxLsEhA

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "Future Ex" by LEA and Ava King - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dh5j2KM2FM&ab_channel=VariousArtists-Topic

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Berklee Online - https://welcome.online.berklee.edu/learn-music-online.html?pid=4897&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bol-gen-google-adwords-us-text-brand-best-offer-4897&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-eeMBhCpARIsAAZfxZAUtC0JwsbPX_8_iWtHTY-UHvfNDFahftfiyYILRqzH98_6PnH-eAAaApyQEALw_wcB
Rob Cavallo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Cavallo
Still Dre - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CL6n0FJZpk&ab_channel=DrDreVEVO
Shaper Box - https://www.cableguys.com/shaperbox.html
Tell me something true - Rob Bell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tcypklEjps&ab_channel=TellMeSomethingTruePodcast
Damian Taylor - https://www.damiantaylor.com/
The Complete Producer Network - https://www.completeproducer.net/
Lalisa Money - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNCWe_6HAM8&ab_channel=BLACKPINK
Justin Bieber Anyone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIK3azN4w34&ab_channel=JustinBieberVEVO
Oak Felder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Felder
Ian Kirkpatrick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Kirkpatrick_(record_producer)
Joe Grasso - https://www.instagram.com/joegrassomix/

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Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 102 - Anh Le - AKA ÊMIA - Following Her Artistic Intuition

Anh Le, AKA EMIA, is a music producer and artist based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA! In this episode, Anh shared her journey; from writing songs to self-producing her own music as well as for others. We talk about her approach to songwriting and production as well as how she's managed to get placed on Spotify playlists, advice for up and coming artists and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Anh at https://www.thisisemia.com/

You can follow Anh on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisemia/

EMIA's Spotify page - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Q1WubieQ4mTNNf4YOlFGh?si=pigSeHgBRQu8EZBS28oVRg&nd=1

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:

"Bet You Left it Out" by EMIA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INAfGk0vlGw&ab_channel=%C3%8AMIA

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download
Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics
If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Austin Hull - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/16/secret-sonics-097-austin-hull-a-fresh-approach-to-pop-music
Grammy Camp at USC - https://music.usc.edu/grammy-camp-immerses-students-in-the-world-of-music/
Native Instruments Komplete bundle - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/komplete/komplete-13/
Spitfire Soft Piano - https://labs.spitfireaudio.com/soft-piano
Why heel height goes down when the economy goes up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2fWKe_Mfp0&ab_channel=ModernGurlz
Blue Dragonfly - https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/dragonfly/
Kickstart - https://www.kickstart-plugin.com/
MUNA - https://www.whereismuna.com/
Serum - https://xferrecords.com/products/serum

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 079 - Skyler Cocco - Following Her Own Creative Compass

Skyler Cocco is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and mixing engineer based out of LA, CA, USA! In this episode, discover Skyler's approach to production and mixing, how she won a competition and got her song in front of her favorite band, when to sign a label deal (and when not to!), and so much more. Check it out!

You can find out more about Skyler at https://www.skylercocco.com/

You can find Skyler on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/skylercocco/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SkylerCocco/

You can check out Skyler's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XiGZPN1W6HhJDz4shx8VZ?si=u4kKyTLUT1CQR6As6rYPVw

You can listen to the track that we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:
"The Drive" by Skyler Cocco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKiQ0FEbX2c&ab_channel=SkylerCoccoVEVO

As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Dylan Emmet - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/27/secret-sonics-077-dylan-emmet-letting-the-songs-guide-the-way
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Fleetwod Mac - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac
Haim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haim_(band)
MUNA - https://www.whereismuna.com/
Sennheiser HD600 - https://amzn.to/39g8AUV
Sony 7506 - https://amzn.to/3q3EJWC
Valhalla Vintage Verb - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 078 - Ami Kozak - How To Grow Your Following

Ami Kozak is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and comedian based out of LA, CA, USA! In this episode, discover Ami's approach to social media, why all creatives should be on TikTok, what to look out for right now in sync music, how to get epic gang vocals and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Ami at https://www.amikozak.com/

You can find Ami on Social Media

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy

IG: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBWoTVPSALF--Nob6iA-kWg

You can check out Ami's band Distant Cousins here

Website: https://www.distantcousinsofficial.com/

IG: http://instagram.com/distantcousinsofficial

You can listen to the track that we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:
"Lights On" by Distant Cousins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HcbHz7Z00Y&ab_channel=DistantCousins-Topic

As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Ami's first episode on Secret Sonics - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/20/secret-sonics-004-ami-kozak
Cousins in the Classroom - https://www.cousinsintheclassroom.com/
Gary Vee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Vaynerchuk
Gary Vee impression that went viral - https://www.facebook.com/barstoolsports/videos/883263885469879
Jacob Collier w/ Chris Martin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiYGI0CounQ&ab_channel=S21212
Danger Twins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbVkYHEypEM&ab_channel=DangerTwins
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
"Next of Kin" record - https://open.spotify.com/album/0e0Z7Oxwi6QMdGyOH627vb

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

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Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 077 - Dylan Emmet - Letting the Songs Guide the Way

Dylan Emmet is a singer-songwriter and music producer based out of Upstate NY, USA! In this episode, discover Dylan's unique journey, his approach to Zoom writing and production sessions, how to be your own publicist, how to use the guitar as a synth and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Dylan at https://dylanemmet.com/

You can find Dylan on Social Media

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dylanemmet/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/dylanemmetmusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDylanEmmetBand

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2y7zrj4rkRIwScuQTUZhsG?si=g4OVh9CSQVqBJvLPJUNZuQ

You can listen to the track that we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:
"Buring Sage" by Chandler Juliet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzGE4J5eTWQ&ab_channel=ChandlerJuliet

As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick

References

Joe Pepe and Zack Burke - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/8/secret-sonics-071-joseph-pepe-and-zack-burke-are-btwn-the-collaborative-production-duo
Mikeldi - https://www.instagram.com/mikeldi.official/
Lucas Gienow - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/4/secret-sonics-066-lucas-gienow
How to share DAW audio on Zoom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuE94iHfAro&ab_channel=SFGarnishMusicSchool
Soundbetter - https://soundbetter.com/
Packy Lundholm - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-041-packy-lundholm
2 Chainz - business advice for creatives - https://www.inc.com/damon-brown/rapper-entrepreneur-2-chainz-shares-his-secret-to-success-seth-godin-would-agree.html
Donald Passman book - https://amzn.to/3aNUpJ8
Blazed Out Music - https://www.facebook.com/blazedoutmusic/
LFO tool - https://xferrecords.com/products/lfo-tool
Dylan Emmet's "Melatonin" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOYtQvRX0zc&ab_channel=DylanEmmet
Splice - https://splice.com/
Portal - granualar synthesis - https://output.com/products/portal
Trash - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/trash.html
Saturn - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in
Valhalla vintage verb - https://valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-vintage-verb/
Pro-Q3 - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-3-equalizer-plug-in
The Bakery Mastering - https://thebakery.la/
Ozone - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html
Daniel Anglister - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/11/22/secret-sonics-073-daniel-anglister-how-to-make-impactful-records
IRKO - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/12/20/secret-sonics-076-irko-being-true-to-himself-and-the-music

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.

Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***

Follow along via social media here:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/

Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome!

Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!

-Ben