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Every week, Before The Drop brings you advice for pursuing a career in music. Hosted by K-Pop producer and content creator AZODi, this podcast offers guidance for those who not only want to learn more about K-Pop production, but everything that surrounds being a great music producer (80% of which is NOT about writing songs…) Each episode, AZODi shares what he’s learnt from the ups and downs of his 19 years in working in music, hosts honest discussions with guests, and offers guidance and sol ...
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#17 - ARCADES: Working with HYBE and How They Turned K-Pop Into a Full-Time Songwriting Career
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ARCΛDES are writer/producer/artists Max Graham and Matt Thomson. To date, they have achieved upwards of 500 million streams with more than 12 million physical album sales worldwide including two global number one albums with worldwide superstars BTS. Follow ARCADES - HERE Follow AZODi - HERE Brand or Artist? Work with AZODi - HERE…
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#16 - Capsun ProAudio & Splice Creative Director: How to Win as a Sound Creator and Why Quality is Crucial for Success: Jay Pulman
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In this episode AZODi talks to Jay Pulman, aka Capsun a UK based producer, songwriter and sound creator. Capsun is co-founder of Capsun ProAudio and Creative Director of Splice Sounds and leading vocal sample company 91Vocals. Jay shares his story, advice and tips for other sound creators, how he delivers on his role at Splice and why quality is cr…
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#15 - Q&A: Do's and Don'ts of Collabs, K-Pop Deadlines + Beating Perfectionism
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AZODi answers your questions! He explores the do's and don'ts of collaborating with other writers, managing the fast turn arounds of K-Pop deadlines and beating perfectionism. Brand or Artist? Work with AZODi - HEREBy AZODi
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#14 - Madeleine van Geuns: What Managers Look for in Producers and Artists
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In this week's episode AZODi talks with Madeleine van Geuns, an artist manager from the Netherlands about her journey within the music industry and her management company '88 Music Management' Madeleine shares insights on what managers look for in producers and artists, breaks down how an artist manager can help you reach your goals, and shares how…
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#13 - Ben Briggs: The Art of Being a Full-Time Producer and the Importance of Community
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Ben Briggs is a full-time musician, entertainer, and DJ with over a decade of experience; widely known for remixing video game music. As the co-owner of Tiny Waves and a veteran contributor to the chiptune & video game music scene, he has quickly become a key influencer in the industry with countless successful events and music releases. Ben believ…
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#12 - Charlie Laffer: On What It Takes To Make It as an International Session Guitarist
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AZODi chats to Charlie about his journey from a shy teenager to a confident performer supporting some of the biggest international pop bands such as All Saints, Kelis and TLC, what he's learnt along the way, and the balancing act between building a "tough skin"and never losing your sensitivity as a creative. Follow Charlie on Spotify Here Follow Ch…
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#11 - Top 10 Most Important Beginner Production Tips
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AZODi shares tips for beginner music producers paraphrasing from the Ditto music blog. He explains why he agrees with each point and highlights them with his own experiences and stories. What tools do you need to start? Room treatment Pick your DAW [ Digital Audio Workstation] Use your ears THEN your eyes Approach to reference tracks Be original Le…
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AZODi shares with us his daily and weekly producer routine. He gives useful info on the importance of setting weekly and yearly goals and not only keeping the glass half full, but with clear pristine water.... Thanks to the community member Dans for requested this! AZODi Instagram - HERE Work with AZODi - https://www.azodimusic.com/…
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#9 - Adam Ivy: Opens Up On How He Almost Lost His Hearing and How He Came Back Stronger Than Ever
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Adam Ivy is an American music producer, brand strategist, professional YouTuber and an award winning creative marketing specialist. His works have been used on top television networks like E! Network, MTV, CNBC, and GTV, and he has production credits in projects involving more than 2,400 independent artists in 23 countries as well as some other rec…
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AZODi shares advice for producers and songwriters who provide music services for clients. He dives into his tried-and-tested strategies for building trust, getting results and what to watch out for after serving his own clients for the last decade. Artist or brand? Work with AZODi HEREBy AZODi
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#7 - YouTube Channel of Over 25k Subscribers was Hacked: This is What I Learned
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One of the top five worst experiences of AZODi's career. He shares in detail exactly what happened, how he dealt with the problem and gives advice to everyone who listens. Wired Article HERE Artist or brand? Work with AZODi HEREBy AZODi
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#6 - Alex Moukala: How to Build a Career In Music, Find Your Niche & Stay Relevant
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Alex Moukala is a music composer and content creator who has built one of the largest and most recognised music education brands online. He has amassed more than 300k subscribers on YouTube through his tutorials, video game reactions, remixes and funky bass covers. His music was featured on several Hollywood movie trailers and commercials for films…
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#5 - Ronnie Icon: What it Takes to Write a K-Pop Hit and Dealing with the Toxicity of Social Media
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Ronnie Icon is a Billboard charting, Multi-Platinum K-Pop songwriter having written songs for TWICE, ENHYPEN, NCT 127 and TXT. His latest release 'Blessed-Cursed' by ENHYPEN is out now. Ronnie talks in detail about his time at school, shares stories that led him to becoming a professional K-Pop songwriter. His experiences of being in the industry, …
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AZODi shares his run-ins with self doubt and how it almost led to missing out on big opportunities in his career. He gives useful info on which social circles to maintain / avoid, the dilemma of working on an career that becomes your identity, and how overcoming the need to seek external validation gives you ammo in the ongoing battle against self …
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#3 - The Truth About Having a K-Pop Publishing Deal
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Securing a K-Pop publishing deal may feel like the end game, but the hard work is just getting started! Here, AZODi shares useful info about splits, royalties and maintaining relationships and the truth about working with K -Pop publishers. Work with AZODi - https://www.azodimusic.com/By AZODi
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#2 - How To Deal With The Creative Plateau
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AZODi explores what’s really going on when you’re feeling uninspired and deflated but need to show up and create a track - and shares his tried-and-tested strategies for getting ideas to flow. Work with AZODi - https://www.azodimusic.com/By AZODi
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#1 - Why My Music Career Has Been a Marathon (Not a Sprint)
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AZODi kicks off the series by sharing his 17-year journey towards becoming a published, full time music producer – the good times, the set-backs, and the truth about making a living in music. Artist or brand? Work with AZODi HEREBy AZODi
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Episode 10 - A Psychologist and a Musician with Stephanie Becker
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Episode 9 - Refugees and the Legal Perspective with Peter Billings
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Episode 8 - Sex and History with Associate Professor Lisa Featherstone
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Episode 7 - Teaching Students for the Best Outcomes with Carl Sherwood
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Episode 6 - Using Eye-Tracking in Psychology with Dr David Cowan
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Episode 5 - How We See the Ancient World with Dr Shushma Malik
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I sat down with Dr Shushma Malik last year, when she was at the University of Queensland,Edited by Gordon Barker.By Madeleine Briggs
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Episode 4 - The Good and Bad of Society with Associate Professor Barbara Masser
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Half an hour with Associate Professor Barbara Masser discussing her path into academia and her latest research on blood donors and rape stereotypes in psychology.Book recommendations: 'Howards End' by E.M. Forster.Music provided under Creative Commons. Marcos H. Bolanos - Rise from your AshesBy Madeleine Briggs
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Episode 3 - Keynesian Economics and Shackle's View of the Future with Dr Bruce Littleboy
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Half an hour with Dr Bruce Littleboy discussing his path into academia and his latest research on interpreting Shackle.Book recommendations: 'Do Humankind's Best Days Lie Ahead?: The Munk Debates' by Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley, Alain de Botton, Malcom Gladwell.Music provided under Creative Commons. Marcos H. Bolanos - 'Rise from your Ashes'…
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Episode 2 - Vulnerable People and Public Nuisance Laws with Associate Professor Tamara Walsh
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Half an hour with Associate Professor Tamara Walsh discussing her background in law academia and her latest research in vulnerable people and new public nuisance laws in Queensland.Book recommendation: 'The Lowest Rung' by Mark Peel.Music by Marcos H. Bolanos - Rise from your Ashes used under Creative Commons.…
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Episode 1 - Thailand and the Theory of Monarchy with Dr Patrick Jory
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Half an hour with Dr Patrick Jory discussing his path into academia and his latest research on modern Thailand.Book recommendations: 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari and 'Maps of Time' by David ChristianMusic provided under Creative Commons. Marcos H. Bolanos - Rise from your AshesBy Madeleine Briggs
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