The Music Production Podcast continues to be one of the most important educational experiences of my life.

The last two episodes with Alex Walker (Human Synthetics) and Ebonie Smith both left me feeling inspired and excited about making music and life in general.

In this message, I am sharing a takeaway I picked up from each of these conversations...

If you don't have time to listen to the entire episodes, here are two YouTube shorts that capture some of the spirit of each conversation.

Ebonie Smith "It's All Art": https://youtube.com/shorts/bVPhLUCOK10

Alex Walker "Every Song Can't Do Every Thing": https://youtube.com/shorts/vXFmlFaq8Rg

#309 with Ebonie Smith

Ebonie Smith spoke about what she's learned working with some of the industry's biggest acts and the people that work with them. She told a story about Bruno Mars getting his band in the zone for the recording of 24k Magic by insisting they all wear their finest clothes. If they were going to make music for getting decked out and going to the club, they should embody that spirit in the performances.

We can bring that spirit to our own music. Set the mood for the type of music you are making. Get into the feeling so the feeling can get into your music.

Listen to Ebonie Smith on the Music Production Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/ebonie-smith

#308 with Alex Walker

Alex Walker has been streaming his music creation process to his YouTube channel for quite some time now and he's learned some important lessons. Regular practice helps keep him on task and discover the most efficient ways to get ideas from his head to the computer. He spoke in depth about limitations and restrictions.

By applying limitations in our work, the resulting music is more focused and the messages are clearer. We also learn specific workflows and how to use our gear quicker.

Listen to Alex Walker on the Music Production Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/alex-walker

I hope these conversations leave you feeling inspired as they did for me.

Best of luck with your weekend music-making!

Brian Funk

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