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Bobby Owsinski
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  • Episode 568 - Country Music Historian Don Cusic
    My guest today is country music author and historian, and a member of the Western Music Hall Of Fame Don Cusic.Don is the author of over 30 books, including biographies of Roger Miller, Eddy Arnold, Gene Autry and Chet Atkins.He’s also written album liner notes for Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Ray Stevens, Eddy Arnold, and Sonny James, as well as for multiple film soundtracks.Don has a number of credits as a producer and songwriter, and is a Professor of Music Industry History and Professor of Music Business at Belmont University.During the interview we spoke about the evolution of the Nashville music scene, Chet Atkins - the man behind the Nashville sound, Don’s writing journey, the changing landscape of Music Row, and much more.I spoke with Don from his office in Nashville.Additional Resources:Learn more about Don Cusic's work: https://www.doncusic.com/–Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 
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  • Episode 567 - Live And Studio Engineer Dennis Moody
    My guest today is my good friend for many years, Engineer Dennis Moody.Dennis was my first guest way back on Episode #1, and he’s been on the podcast almost every year since. Dennis is unique in that he does live sound as well as studio recording, as he’s he’s engineered some of the biggest acts at some of the world’s most famous venues. He’s also known as “the Drummer’s Engineer,” since some of the world’s best drummers hire him to engineer their personal albums.Because he travels so much doing live sound, he’s almost like the Inner Circle’s roving reporter, as each time he makes an appearance he tells us about the latest music and audio trends worldwide.During the interview we spoke about what it’s like to do gigs around the world, trends in music and gear, the art of live sound mixing, navigating the challenges of travel, and much more.I spoke with Dennis from his studio in Los AngelesDennis has previously appeared on Episodes 1, 50, 100, 151, 200, 300, 399, and 500.Additional Resources:Learn more about Dennis Moody's work at: https://www.dennismoody.com/–Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 
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  • Episode 566 - Film Composer and CEO of Budapest Scoring Balint Sapszon
    My guest today is composer, orchestrator, and CEO of Budapest Scoring, Balint Sapszon. Trained at the prestigious Bartók Conservatory and Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, Bálint holds a Master’s Degree in Composition, Jazz Arrangement, and Music Theory. In 2007 he received a Fulbright Scholarship to study film scoring at the University of California Los Angeles, where he quickly began establishing himself in the world of film music.Bálint’s film scoring and orchestration credits include Parasite, which was the Oscar winner for Best Picture, Spike Lee’s Netflix film See You Yesterday, all time Chinese box office hit Operation Red Sea, the HBO film Bad Education, and more.After using his friends back in his native Hungary to record the score for his first film, and then helping other composers do their scores there as well, Balint founded the Budapest Scoring Orchestra and eventually purchased one of the finest scoring stages in Europe to record in. Today Budapest Scoring is used by composers, film and television studios from around the world.During the interview we talked about the birth of Budapest Scoring, his transition into film scoring, the global impact of the Orchestra, his Jazz influences, and much more.I spoke with Balint from his home in Los AngelesAdditional Resources:Learn more about Balint Sapzon's work at Balintsapszon.com, and Budapest Scoring at budapestscoring.com–Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 
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  • Episode 565 - LA Studio Bassist Paul ILL
    My guest today is is one of my oldest and dearest friends – Los Angeles studio bass player Paul ILL.I’ve known Paul for such a long time that I sometimes forget what a heavyweight musician he is, as he’s played with a wide variety of great artists both in the studio and on the road. This includes superstars like Tina Turner, Pink, Gwen Stefani and Alicia Keys, to legends Bob Weir, Mike Love and producers Michael Lloyd and Linda Perry, among a long list too vast to mention.During the interview we spoke about:how his gear has evolved over the last few years, his journey as a mental health professional and his work with musicians through Music Careswhat it’s like playing with a full orchestrahow the studio scene has changed in Los Angeleshow he brings more to the table than just expert bass playing, and much more.I spoke with Paul from his studio in Los AngelesTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health and Music00:00:19 - Guest Introduction: Paul Ill00:00:30 - Paul's Musical Background00:01:01 - Gear Evolution Over Seven Years00:01:21 - Gearaholics Anonymous00:02:13 - Gear from 201800:03:06 - Current Gear and Setup00:04:33 - Amplification Changes00:05:33 - Quad Cortex and Its Impact00:09:06 - Playing with Orchestras00:10:37 - Reading Music and Preparation00:11:13 - Using the Quad Cortex in Live Settings00:12:05 - Direct Box Preferences00:15:15 - Physical Ailments of Musicians00:20:00 - Generational Changes in Musicians' Health00:21:03 - Session Work Changes Over Time00:22:08 - Remote Session Dynamics00:24:06 - Producer Expectations in Sessions00:27:32 - Collaborative Technology in Music00:28:16 - Experiences with Bill Ward00:30:00 - The Importance of Tone and Gear00:31:29 - Misunderstood Musicians: Songwriting00:33:07 - Upcoming Solo Album00:34:38 - Multi-Instrumentalist Approach00:35:29 - Mental Health Professional Side Hustle00:36:37 - Conclusion and Future PlanAdditional Resources:Learn more about Paul ILL at: https://www.instagram.com/paulillmusic, https://www.facebook.com/paulill,–Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 
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  • Episode 564 - Musician, Book And Magazine Publisher Mike Lawson
    My guest today is musician, book and magazine publisher, and artist Mike Lawson, who also happens to be my book publishing champion.Mike was the person who took a chance on me to publish my first book, and then most of my subsequent 20+ books after that. He’s since gone on to become the owner and publisher of notable publications like School Band and Orchestra and Musical Merchandise Review magazines.If those credits were Mike’s only claim to fame it would be pretty substantial, but he’s also continued to be a working musician having recorded and/or performed with musical luminaries like Merl Saunders, Vince Welnick, Vassar Clements, Pete Sears, John McEuen, Bob Welch, Phil Keaggy, Jack Casady, Rob Wasserman, Michael Cleveland, and a host of others. He has released eight albums as “Mike Lawson and Friends,” continues to front his tribute band Hooterall?, and even has his own Pearl River signature guitar.During the interview we spoke about his journey to getting a signature guitar, transitioning from musician to publisher, staying on the bleeding edge of technology, his stints at Gibson, and much more.Timecodes:00:00:00 - Introduction: Mike Lawson's Journey00:00:22 - Meet Mike Lawson: Musician and Publisher00:01:33 - The Story Behind Mike's Signature Guitar00:06:22 - The Importance of Quality and Affordability in Instruments00:07:42 - Transitioning from Musician to Publisher00:08:15 - The Start of Mike's Publishing Career00:10:02 - The Birth of the Entertainment Source Library00:12:00 - Innovating with CompuServe and Music Industry Forums00:13:41 - Working with Gibson and Building Gibson.com00:15:40 - The Shift to Mixed Books and Publishing00:19:07 - The Evolution of Mike's Publishing Career00:22:29 - Returning to Gibson and New Opportunities00:24:15 - The Move to Alfred Publishing00:25:03 - Current Publishing Ventures: MMR and SBO00:27:49 - Balancing Music and Publishing00:28:19 - The Impact of COVID on Music Production00:30:37 - Embracing Technology in Music Creation00:33:36 - Imposter Syndrome: A Common Struggle00:37:21 - Lessons Learned from Merle Saunders and Vince Welnick00:40:41 - Conclusion and Closing RemarksAdditional Resources:Learn more about Mike's music at https://www.mikelawson.com, and his book and magazine publishing at https://artistpro.com–Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbookAccess my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 
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Interviews with music industry movers and shakers, tips, and news. Learn more at: bobbyowsinski.com.On this show, music industry guru Bobby Owsinski gives you his personal insights into the industry of music, covering industry news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers on every show! If you know Bobby, you know you're in for an enlightening and engaging treat.So enjoy the show!
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