Face Your Ears
'Face Your Ears' is an ongoing podcast for musicians who want to bring their creative ideas to life regardless of age, experience or know-how. Join Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella as they "talk shop" with regards to the ins and outs of music creation. The conversations are approachable, fun and informative! Topics range from the technical to the practical, peppering in the anecdotal, philosophical and beyond. Be part of the conversation by listening to the Podcast, sharing with friends and connecting via Instagram and Twitter. For more information visit their website at www.faceyourears.com
Episodes
46 episodes
Episode 45: AI Landscape
AI Music on Streaming Platforms: Bandcamp’s Ban, Spotify’s Embrace, and the AIODE Session-Musician ToolHosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella begin by briefly discussing busy studio work and Justin's new Logic Pro Launch Pad course ...
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Episode 45
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32:31
Episode 44: Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to Song
Justin Launches Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to SongThe focus of this episode is Justin’s new beginner course, “Logic Pro Launchpad: From Setup to Song,” created over about a year and a half and finished with help from Rich as an ac...
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22:09
Episode 43: New Year New Tools
Kickstarting 2026: New Year, New ToolsIn the first episode of 2026, Rich and Justin discuss their achievements in 2025, including reaching over 2,150 downloads in 50 countries. They introduce the concept of an 'accountabilibuddy' to hel...
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Episode 43
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23:49
Episode 42: Face Your Year 2025
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic reflect on their highlights and challenges in 2025, discuss new tools and plugins they've discovered, and share their plans for 2026. They touch on various topi...
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32:09
Episode 41: CLEVETOBERFEST
Organizing a Live Music Event: Insights from CLEVETOBERFESTIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella share their experience organizing and executing a live music event, CLEVETOBERFEST. They disc...
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Episode 41
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25:36
Episode 40: Free Stuff!
Exploring Free Music Production Tools: DAWs, Instruments, Effects, and LoopsIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Ho and Rich Bozic discuss the abundance of free digital recording resources available for music prod...
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Episode 40
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29:04
Episode 39: Song Scaffolding
Song Scaffolding: Methods and Tools for Aspiring MusiciansIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella delve into the concept of song scaffolding, exploring structured approaches for songwrit...
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Episode 39
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25:29
Episode 38: Releasing A Song
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella discuss the essentials of releasing music to the world. The duo delve into the foundational steps for music distribution, highlighting platforms like DistroKid,...
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Episode 38
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22:03
Episode 37: Production Pitfalls
Avoiding Production Pitfalls in DIY MusicIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella discuss various challenges and common pitfalls in music production. They provide insights on maintaining effect...
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Episode 37
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29:37
Episode 36: Marc Matthews
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich and Justin welcome Marc Matthews, a prolific producer and the host of the Inside the Mix podcast. They delve into Marc’s journey in the music industry, discussing his extensive experienc...
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Episode 36
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47:01
Episode 35: Producing On A Budget
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, the hosts Rich and Justin explore how to build a music production rig on a budget of $1000. They discuss two scenarios: one where a musician has a computer but no equipment, and another where the m...
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Episode 35
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32:11
Episode 34: John Hildreth
Exploring Musical Stories with John HildrethIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich and Justin are joined by the multi-talented musician John Hildreth. They discuss John's extensive background as a musician, songwriter...
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Episode 34
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42:17
Episode 33: Studio Maintenance
Studio Maintenance TipsIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella celebrate a milestone of over 2,000 downloads and share exciting news about their short video clips available on social media pla...
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Episode 33
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28:24
Episode 32: AI Vocals
The Impact of AI Vocals on Music and CreativityIn this episode of the 'Face Your Ears' podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic discuss the rapid advancements in AI technology, specifically focusing on AI's ability to generate and ...
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Episode 32
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29:07
Episode 31: New Year, New Tools
New Year, New Tools: Music Production Innovations for 2025In the first episode of 2025, hosts Rich and Justin kick off the new year by discussing exciting new tools in the music production world. They introduce three innovative tools: H...
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Episode 31
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28:19
Episode 30: Face Your Year 2024
In this episode of 'Face Your Ears’, Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic reflect on the past year and discuss their plans for the year ahead. They recount memorable moments from previous episodes, including setting up a complex studio and launching ...
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Episode 30
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26:11
Episode 29: DIY Home Studio Step-Up
Upgrading Your Home Studio: Interfaces, MIDI Controllers, and Essential SoftwareIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic provide updates on past guest Josh D'Elia and discuss tips for expanding...
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Episode 29
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31:41
Episode 28: Virtual Instruments
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic dive into the world of virtual instruments. They discuss the creation and use of virtual instruments in modern music production, focusing on guitars, basses, pi...
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Episode 28
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28:18
Episode 27: RJB Music Production
Introducing RJB Music Production: A New Era in Music CollaborationIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich and Justin celebrate surpassing 1,000 downloads and welcome their special guest, Burak Yildirmaz, a se...
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Episode 27
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27:33
Episode 26: Complex Studio Setup
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, Rich and Justin discuss the intricate process of setting up Justin's newly renovated studio at Man Made Random Studios in Michigan. They delve into the severe plumbing emergency that initiated the ...
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Episode 26
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29:36
Episode 25: Vocal Effects
Exploring Vocal Effects: Vocoder, Pitch Shifter, and AutotuneIn this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Richard Bozic and Justin Hochella dive into the fascinating world of vocal effects. They discuss the history, functionalit...
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Episode 25
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23:06
Episode 24: AI Part 2
Exploring AI's Disruption in the Music Industry - Face Your Ears Podcast Episode 24In Episode 24 of the Face Your Ears Podcast, hosts Rich and Justin once again dive deep into the impact of AI on the music industry. They discuss the exc...
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Episode 24
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32:55
Episode 23: Polish, Record, Release!
In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic delve into the intricacies of songwriting. The conversation covers the process of polishing a song, from initial sketches to the final touches, highlighting the...
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Episode 23
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29:08