Best Travis Ference Podcasts (2024)

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This Episode Will Disappear in 7 Days... 10:04

2d ago10:04

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📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or…

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Episode #139 - Hot Takes on Spotify w/ Julian Dreyer 55:16

8d ago55:16

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Episode Description Matt sits down with Julian Dreyer to discuss the role of Spotify in the music industry. Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife Discord Channel.…

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Harper James - Is the “How” of Production Killing the “Why”? 1:34:41

16d ago1:34:41

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In this episode, you'll learn about: Is Our Musical Taste Nature or Nurture Practicing Minimalism in Process How to Discover Your Sonic Preferences Is Our Musical Tastes Nature or Nurture How to Discover Your Sonic Preferences Why A-B Tests are a Sales Psy-Op How We Are Too Concerned with the Process of Making Records vs The Outcome How to Find You…

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5 Habits that Will Put You Ahead of 99% of the Music Industry 12:14

23d ago12:14

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In this episode Travis breaks down the five productivity tips that help him find work life balance and still deliver on a high level for his clients. In this episode, you’ll learn about: The Importance of Planning How to Beat Task Overwhelm The Secret to Operating at Your Highest Level Why Your Calendar Is Your Super Power Deep Work 📺 WATCH THE SHO…

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How to Use Automation in Your Music Production Workflow | with Raphael Sepulveda 1:09:21

1M ago1:09:21

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In this episode, you'll learn about: Soundflow Keyboard Maestro How to Use Automation to Speed up Workflow Why Consistent File Naming So Important Automating Complete Session Delivery and Stem Printing The Power of Pro Tools Track Presets Coding and Automation is a Skill just like playing an instrument How Making Music for Sync Differs from Making …

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18 Years of Music Career Advice in 18 Minutes 19:41

1M ago19:41

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From making coffee and sweeping floors to credits with Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, and Ariana Grande... Travis breaks down the mindsets that have helped his career so far. In this episode, you'll learn about: The Engineering Philosophies that Get You Hired How to ACTUALLY Network The Importance of Business Avoiding Perfectionism Defining Success…

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Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick 1:23:05

2M ago1:23:05

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Steve Genewick is a recording engineer and mixer with over 30 years of experience working in some of the biggest studios in the world. In addition to being one of the top call engineers for big band, jazz, and orchestra sessions, Steve was also one of the first music mixers to work in Dolby Atmos. Many of the techniques he pioneered have shaped the…

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The Myth of Talent: How to Get World Class at Anything 12:57

2M ago12:57

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Travis breaks down science of how to master any skill based on the research of Daniel Coyle and his book “The Talent Code” In this episode, you'll learn about: Hotbeds of Talent Throughout the World How to Build Skill Like You Build Muscle Myelin and the Role it Plays in Skill Mastering The Benefits of Deep Practice and How to Do It 📺 WATCH THE SHO…

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What NOT to Do With an Opportunity 12:49

2M ago12:49

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Travis reflects on the latest episode’s success on YouTube and how overweighting the follow up to a big win can prevent you from building on that momentum. In this episode, you'll learn about: Why we put so much weight on our next move after a big success or failure How overweighting opportunities have been setbacks for his mix career How “Quantity…

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Is Mastering Dead? A Pro Mixer’s Opinion 10:22

2M ago10:22

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Travis discusses how the democratization of technology and an oversimplified view of the mastering process is threatening to ruin it all together. In this episode you'll learn, How Technology is Rapidly Changing Mastering A Quick History of Mastering What the True Value of Mastering Is Should You Be Paying for Mastering 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE …

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Episode #138 - Canadian Pop & Hexvangelicalism w/ qwinn 1:10:43

3M ago1:10:43

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Matt sits down with qwinn to talk about their new song collab. Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife Discord Channel.

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Prioritization, Goals, and Q1 2024 in Review 15:55

3M ago15:55

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Travis reflects on the first quarter of 2024 and how he's prioritizing the next three months. In this episode, you'll learn about: Travis Reviews his Goals from Q1 2024 How Prioritization Drives Progress Progressions Website Updates Takeaways from the Latest Episodes 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect wit…

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Gregg Lehrman, CEO of Output - How AI Will Transform Music and Creativity FOREVER 52:53

3M ago52:53

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Gregg Lehrman is a music composer, producer, technologist, and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Output, Gregg is working to inspire creativity for musicians with their groundbreaking suite of music production tools, which now includes their AI tool, Co-Producer. As a composer his work can be heard in countless feature films, TV shows, and ad…

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Beating Burnout: How I Saved My Music Career 5:11

3M ago5:11

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Everybody in the music industry expects to overwork and burnout at some point, but what if you didn't have to? What if you could avoid burnout altogether? It took getting to the point of hating every session I did to realize that we've been lied to about where burnout comes from. In this episode, you'll learn about: What Led Travis to Burnout How W…

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Matt Rifino - 4000 Songs and Counting: Mixing the NBC Today Show 56:13

4M ago56:13

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Matt Rifino is the music mixer for the NBC Today Show where he’s mixed over 4000 songs for some of the biggest artists in the world and received 5 Emmy’s over the course of his 20 years on staff. He also works with independent artists out of Studio C at the Barbershop Studios. In this episode, you'll learn about: Live Broadcast Mixing vs Studio Mix…

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Venus Theory: The Problem with Your Creative Career 1:10:43

4M ago1:10:43

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Venus Theory is a sound designer, musician and content creator. His sound design work can be found in products from companies like UVI, Lunacy Audio, Arturia, and Spitfire Audio. On YouTube, his videos have inspired hundreds of thousands of creators and given them the tools and mindsets they need to a build their careers. In this episode, you’ll le…

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The Music AI is Coming For Us! ...and other News from February 2024 22:48

4M ago22:48

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Travis reviews his take aways from February and shares his thoughts on the current state of AI in the music industry and how we can prepare for it. Mentioned in the Episode: Suno AI YouTube Dream Tracks GET YOUR FREE RATE WORKSHEET 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.trav…

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Streamline Your Mixing: A Guided Workflow Audit 14:52

5M ago14:52

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In this episode,Travis Ference, a Grammy nominated recording engineer, examines his own mixing process through a detailed workflow audit. Follow along and analyze your own process in what is meant to be an interactive guide to optimize music production and mixing workflows for audio professionals. In this episode, you'll learn about: Travis' System…

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Capturing Hit Record Moments: Vocal Production Tips with Dana Nielsen 1:10:20

5M ago1:10:20

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Dana Nielsen is a Grammy nominated recording engineer, mixer, and producer who's worked with artists such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Bob Dylan, Adele, and Post Malone. In this episode, you'll learn about: Vocal Production Techniques The Importance of Headphone Mixes The Art of Editing Musically Melodyne Vocal Tuning Tips Working with Rick R…

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How to Set Your Rate: Defining Your Value as a Music Freelancer 11:19

5M ago11:19

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Knowing what to charge is one of the hardest parts of working as a freelancer. In this episode Travis discusses how tracking his time for the last five years has helped him confidently define his rates and shares tips for how you can best determine what to charge for your services as a music production professional. In this episode, you'll learn ab…

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Episode #137 - Youth Group Kids, CCM & Weird Religion w/ Dr. Leah Payne 1:17:43

5M ago1:17:43

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Matt sits down with Dr. Leah Payne of The Wierd Religion Podcast to talk about her new book God Gave Rock & Roll To You. Interview starts at 17:50 Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife D…

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Exploring the Wild Side of Plug-Ins with Noam Levinberg 50:25

5M ago50:25

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Noam Levinberg is a veteran mastering engineer and the founder of Safari Pedals, which has quickly become one of the most talked about new plug-in companies in recent times. In this episode, you'll learn about: How a plug-in designers' sonic preferences shape a plug-in The parallels of releasing plug-ins and releasing music How JUCE Framework has o…

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Show Relaunch, NAMM, and My Top Plug-Ins of 2023: January 2024 a Month In Review 16:13

5M ago16:13

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Today is the first unscripted, off the cuff episode of Progressions. I've decided to do monthly reflections on the podcast and my career as well as whatever other random thoughts come to me while recording. In this episode, you'll learn about: The Progressions Relaunch and YouTube Growth Episode Reflections NAMM Convention My Favorite Plug-Ins of 2…

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Spotify Royalty Outrage: What it ACTUALLY Tell Us About the Music Industry 10:12

5M ago10:12

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This week we talk about how Spotify's royalty changes will affect artists in 2024 and what the resulting outrage says about the false narrative much of the industry is living. In this episode, you'll learn about: Spotify's Royalty Changes Monetization Requirements The Dangers of Focusing on Public Facing Metrics What to Do about the Royalty Changes…

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Episode #136 - Sprinkles & Mingles w/ Glitch Gum 56:55

6M ago56:55

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Matt sits down with Luke Huff of Glitch Gum to talk about the new remix he dropped of Eleventy's song Mascot. Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Check out our production work and record with us at the studio. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife Discor…

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Epic Studio Interview: a Conversation about Gear, Workflow, and Vibe with Andrew Masters 45:58

6M ago45:58

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Andrew Masters is a recording engineer and musician who’s YouTube channel defined the “Epic Studio Tour” genre. His channel features some of the most amazing studio setups you’ll find on the internet as well as insights on music production and engineering. Prior to his YouTube success Andrew was on staff at East West Studios in Los Angeles where he…

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The Super Mario Effect: Level Up Your Music Career with Science 6:51

6M ago6:51

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In this episode we’re exploring the “Super Mario Effect” and how it can be used to level up in the music industry. Drawing from former NASA engineer Mark Rober’s experiment, we discover how reframing our approach to failure can lead to a gamified approach to career growth. Mark Rober - https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRober References and Video Clips f…

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Creating a Sonic Identity: Tony Hoffer's Approach to Production 48:12

6M ago48:12

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Tony Hoffer is a 7 time Grammy nominated record producer and mixing engineer. Tony’s work includes The Kooks’ “Naive”, M83’s “Midnight City”, Beck’s “Midnight Vultures”, Fitz & the Tantrum’s “More the Just a Dream”, and Phoenix “Alphabetical.” In this episode, you'll learn about: Making Beck “Midnight Vultures” and how it changed Tony’s career Tony…

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How Do You Define Success? | Progressions Trailer 1:30

6M ago1:30

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Progressions: Success in the Music Industry is your home base for career growth. I hope it will inspire you as much as it educates you. Check back every week for interviews featuring some of the most successful people in the industry and solo monologue episodes focusing on topics that will help you build the music career you've dreamed of. You’ll f…

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[TOP OF 2023] Creating a Frictionless Mixing Experience | with Matt Huber 1:13:38

7M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION... Todays guest is Nashville based mix engineer Matt Huber. Matt has become known for his highly competitive pop and indie mixes, racking up credits for artists such as Valley, Betty Who, Nightly, Joan, ELIO, and CRUISR over the last few years. He’s also passionate about education and building community within the mix e…

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[TOP of 2023] Music Sync Licensing Ins and Outs | with Ben Morris 58:38

7M ago58:38

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BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION... Today's guest is music sync licensing veteran Ben Morris. Ben is co-owner of the Hauler Music Group and a past employee of EMI and Domino Records. We chat about the art and business of sync, building your brand on your own values, the dos and don'ts of sync licensing, how best to pitch your music, and why artists sho…

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[TOP OF 2023] Creativity, Vision, and Responding to the Music | with Damian Taylor 1:47:07

7M ago1:47:07

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BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION Today’s guest 10 time Grammy nominated music producer, mixing engineer, and songwriter Damian Taylor. Damian has worked with artists such as Bjork, The Killers, Bomba Estéreo, Odette, The Prodigy, and UNKLE. He’s also the founder of The Complete Producer Network, an online hub for people all over the world who are dedic…

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[TOP OF 2023] The Recording Studio Lifestyle | with Greazy Wil 1:59:23

7M ago1:59:23

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BEST OF 2023 REISSUE EDITION Today’s guest is recording engineer and mixer Wil “Greazy” Anspach. Wil is a veteran in the Los Angeles recording scene with credits including Killer Mike, Vic Mensa, Imagine Dragons, Frank Ocean, X-Ambassadors, The Greatest Showman, and Ariana Grande. He’s also become the defacto “TikTok Engineer” by amassing a followi…

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Episode #135 - Gloom + Bloom Commentary | Part 2 45:16

8M ago45:16

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Matt sits down w/ John and Andrew of Magnified Pod to give a behind the scenes look at Eleventyseven's 7th album Gloom & Bloom. Listen On Spotify Join The Discord Shop The Store

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Episode #134 - Gloom + Bloom Commentary | Part 1 1:34:07

8M ago1:34:07

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Matt sits down w/ John and Andrew of Magnified Pod to give a behind the scenes look at Eleventyseven's 7th album Gloom & Bloom. Listen On Spotify Join The Discord Shop The Store

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Redefining Success: Three Years of Progressions 7:18

9M ago7:18

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After reflecting on three years of podcasts I realized that I was making this show for myself as much as I was for others. In this episode I explore where Progressions came from, the story behind the closing questions, and how the show has changed me. 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! 📺 WATCH THE SHOW …

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What's the Problem? The Importance of Solution-Oriented Thinking in Music 7:04

10M ago7:04

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Great recording studios have always been built on the idea of providing solutions for their clients. Problem solving is a key skill for any engineer, mixer, or music producer. In this episode Travis explores the importance of being a solutions-oriented person in a world that has increasingly become obsessed with focusing on problems. 🗣 Mentioned in…

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10 Must-Have Mindsets for Music Professionals 19:45

10M ago19:45

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Ben Wallick, host of Secret Sonics, joins me for this deep dive into the top traits and mindsets that all successful people in the music industry possess. With over 250 interviews between the two of use we each lay out the top 5 mindsets for success that we’ve seen in our guests. 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Produc…

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Drinks with Dads, Episode Six feat. Greg Neveu 41:16

11M ago41:16

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This week's guest is Greg Neveu, father of three. Mike & Greg caught up and covered a range of topics, including where our self-identity stems from as men - whether from our professional status, personal pursuits, family, etc. Greg also teaches Mike how to drink a beer in this episode, which was a special moment. Enjoy!…

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Music School Survival Guide: 5 Tips for a Successful Journey 4:55

11M ago4:55

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Want to get the most out of your music school experience? Set yourself up for success this fall (and for the rest of your career) with these five tips. This episode was originally post on the Progressions YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe for the latest there! 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with M…

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Beyond 10,000 Hours: Navigating Your Music Career 6:01

11M ago6:01

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After you reach 10,000 hours of practice do you magically become the greatest music producer in the world or the most successful songwriter that ever lived? Most likely not. Travis explores the idea that mastering your craft is just the beginning of your music career. Inspired by Jason Jaggard's book "Beyond High Performance" and the "10,000 Hours"…

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Drinks with Dads, Episode Five feat. Kevin Garcia 37:33

11M ago37:33

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Joe sits down with Kevin Garcia, dad of one - and soon to be dad of two. Topics range from finding the time to be engaged at home while also maintaining a successful corporate career, to some valuable perspective about the fertility treatment journey.By Ravaa

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Taking Chances with the Mix and Recording Remotely | with Vago Galindo 59:34

11M ago59:34

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Today’s guest is two time Grammy winning producer, engineer, and mixer Daniel “Vago” Galindo. Born in Mexico, but now based out of Los Angeles Vago has worked on a long list of amazing projects including artists such as Juanes and Elvis Costello, as well as TV and film projects such as La La Land, Beauty and The Beast, and Ni Tu Ni Yo. We have a gr…