by Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner
Join mix engineers Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner as they team up to discuss the real-world trials and triumphs of music production. Tactical advice on skill development, mixing mindsets, personal branding, and achieving work-life rhythm in an evolving industry. The motivation and strategic insights you need to build your dream creative career in music and audio. Fresh episodes every week.
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April 15, 2025
In this episode, Ben and Carl dive deep into the psychology of permission-seeking that stops so many creative professionals from taking the next step in their careers. Through the story of an artist hesitant to perform her first solo show, they explore why we often wait for external validation before pursuing our goals – whether that's raising our rates, reaching out to dream clients, or sharing our creative work.<br /><br /><br />Discover:<br /><ul><li>Why we fear judgment for actions that most people won't even notice</li><li>How taking risks transforms skeptics into supporters</li><li>The assumptions that prevent us from sending that first message to potential clients</li><li>Why bold mixing and production choices follow the same psychological pattern</li><li>How success often comes to those willing to execute without permission</li></ul><br />Ben and Carl's Weekly Inspiration Playlist - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IpnxDVoTY44JBV1j19H4h?si=0f80e020d8ae497e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IpnxDVoTY44JBV1j19H4h?si=0f80e020d8ae497e</a><br /><br />LA Wildfire Relief:<br />Musicares - <a href="https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief</a><br />WAMTN - <a href="https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate</a><br /><br /><br />Learn more about StudioLand - <a href="https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5</a><br /><br />Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - <a href="https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing</a><br /><br /><br />Connect with us:<br /><br />Secret Sonics - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics</a><br />Ben - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/</a><br />Carl - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/</a><br /><br />Learn more:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.benwallick.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.benwallick.com/</a><br /><a href="https://www.carlbahner.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.carlbahner.com/</a><br /><br /><br />This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/</a><br /><br />
April 8, 2025
How do you create such an amazing client experience that artists wouldn't dream of working with anyone else? Carl unpacks key insights from Will Guidara's "Unreasonable Hospitality" and explores how to apply these principles to studio businesses. Discover practical ways to transform client interactions from transactional to unforgettable, whether you're working remotely or in-person.<br /><br /><br />Discover:<br /><ul><li>How thoughtful, personalized touches (like remembering a client's favorite tea or writing personalized notes) create deeper connections without breaking the bank</li><li>Specific tactics for making remote clients feel valued and appreciated</li><li>How to infuse your personal style into your studio environment (physical or virtual) to attract like-minded artists and create an immediate sense of connection that transforms the client experience</li></ul>"Unreasonable Hospitality" - <a href="https://amzn.to/4jn4wVo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://amzn.to/4jn4wVo</a><br /><br />Ben and Carl's Weekly Inspiration Playlist - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IpnxDVoTY44JBV1j19H4h?si=0f80e020d8ae497e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IpnxDVoTY44JBV1j19H4h?si=0f80e020d8ae497e</a><br /><br />LA Wildfire Relief:<br />Musicares - <a href="https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief</a><br />WAMTN - <a href="https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate</a><br /><br /><br />Learn more about StudioLand - <a href="https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5</a><br /><br />Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - <a href="https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing</a><br /><br /><br />Connect with us:<br /><br />Secret Sonics - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics</a><br />Ben - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/</a><br />Carl - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/</a><br /><br />Learn more:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.benwallick.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.benwallick.com/</a><br /><a href="https://www.carlbahner.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.carlbahner.com/</a><br /><br /><br />This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
April 1, 2025
Why do children create fearlessly while professional producers get stuck staring at blank DAW sessions? In this insightful conversation, Ben and Carl explore the counterintuitive truth that creative freedom comes from embracing constraints, not avoiding them. From Sufjan Stevens' state-themed albums to the natural evolution of decision-making throughout the production timeline, they reveal how limitations spark inspiration rather than stifle it. Whether you're battling decision paralysis with 87,000 clap samples or struggling to maintain a social media presence, this episode offers practical approaches to turning constraints into catalysts for your best work.<br /><br /><br />Discover:<br /><ul><li>How constraints unlock creativity rather than limit it</li><li>Why limitless possibilities lead to decision paralysis</li><li>Practical constraint methods for both music and business</li><li>The natural evolution of constraints throughout the production timeline</li><li>Decision-making confidence across different creative domains</li><li>The value of deliberate practice in building decisiveness</li></ul>Ben and Carl's Weekly Inspiration Playlist - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IpnxDVoTY44JBV1j19H4h?si=0f80e020d8ae497e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IpnxDVoTY44JBV1j19H4h?si=0f80e020d8ae497e</a><br /><br />LA Wildfire Relief:<br />Musicares - <a href="https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief</a><br />WAMTN - <a href="https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://give.wearemovingtheneedle.org/campaign/654724/donate</a><br /><br /><br />Learn more about StudioLand - <a href="https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.welcometostudioland.com/a/2147995182/bmyFf8p5</a><br /><br />Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - <a href="https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing</a><br /><br /><br />Connect with us:<br /><br />Secret Sonics - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics</a><br />Ben - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/</a><br />Carl - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/</a><br /><br />Learn more:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.benwallick.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.benwallick.com/</a><br /><a href="https://www.carlbahner.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.carlbahner.com/</a><br /><br /><br />This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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