Secret Sonics

Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner

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#231 - Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

12/17/2024 • 27 min

In this episode, Ben and Carl reveal why blindly pushing boundaries isn't the answer - and share their framework for intentionally shifting your comfort zone instead. Plus: real talk about raising rates without feeling like a jerk, why some producers thrive in chaos, and the art of making business changes without losing your soul. Some topics we cover: •⁠ ⁠The… Play episode

#230 - Seasons of Growth
#229 - Mix Like a Producer: Crafting Sonic Depth and Dimension
#228 - Philip Weinrobe Part 2 - Trust and Authenticity in Music Production
#227 - Philip Weinrobe Part 1 - Death by Perfection: Bringing Humanity Bac…
#226 - Why the Client Isn't Always Right (But Their Vision Is)
#225 - Burnout and Overwhelm in the Audio Industry
#224 - Matt Huber Part 2 - The Mixer's Mastermind: Collaborative Learning …
#223 - Matt Huber Part 1 - Mastering Loudness in the Streaming Era
#222 - What We Wish We Knew When We Got Started
#221 - Dave McNair Part 2 - The Lifelong Learner's Guide to Mastering
#220 - Dave McNair Part 1 - The Perpetual Balance of Taste and Technique
#219 - Dana Nielsen Part 2 - Vocal Production Mastery
#218 - Dana Nielsen Part 1 - The Art of Studio Diplomacy
#217 - Nick Nagurka Part 2 - The Psychology of Live Recording
#216 - Nick Nagurka Part 1 - Capturing Magical Moments (Live in the Room)
#215 - Future-Proofing Your Music Business: Essential Strategies for Susta…
Quick Announcement: The Platinum Pitch (Free Class)
#214 - Four Years of Growth: Reflections on Our Professional Journeys
Reissue: #058 with Carl Bahner - Forging a Creative Path in Production
#213 - How to Mix an Arena-Ready Backing Track
#212 - How Our Instrumental Backgrounds Shape Our Production & Mixing
#211 - On-Stage Lessons for Studio Success
#210 - Your Opinion Wanted: The State of the Podcast
#209 - Building Your Dream Team: How to Collaborate in Music Production
#208 - Overcoming the Curse of Perfectionism
#207 - Our Go-To Reference Mixes (and Why We Chose Them)
#206 - Using Music Theory to Conquer Common Mixing Challenges
#205 - Consistency Hacks for Reliably Radio-Ready Mixes
#204 - Masking Mayhem: How to Tame the Chaos and Clarify Your Mixes
#203 - Embracing Your Inner Weird: Turning Quirks into Career Superpowers
#202 - AI in Music: Salvation or Doom for Creatives?
#201 - Minimalism: How Audio Engineers Can Create Big Results With Less
#200 - Mastering: A Mixer's Perspective
#199 - How to Confidently Raise Your Rates
#198 - Cold Outreach That Doesn’t Feel Icky
#197 - Why the Goal Posts of Success are Always Moving
#196 - Taking Criticism Like a Pro
#195 - How Templates Can Enable (Not Stifle) Creativity
#194 - Don’t Get Suckered By The Sale: What We ACTUALLY Look For When Buyi…
#193 - How the Role of the Mixing Engineer is Changing in 2024
#192 - Moving Forward: Ben & Carl Chart Their 2024 Game Plan
Secret Sonics 191 - Matt Huber - The Hyper-Focused Mixing Engineer
Bonus Episode - 10 Must-Have Mindsets for Music Professionals - With Travi…
A Brief Message from Jerusalem
Sorry for Going AWOL
Secret Sonics 190 - John Velasquez - Fostering a Community Around Music
Secret Sonics 189 - Enoch Yang - Future-Proofing Your Audio Business with …
Secret Sonics 188 - Daniela Rivera - Letting the Music Shine in the Mix
Secret Sonics 187 - Stephen Cole - Making Eclectic Records

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