Hanging Out With Chops
From studio sessions to breakfast rituals, from label life to life on the road—this is the real story behind the music. Join a Grammy-winning mix engineer as he shares raw experiences from years inside a major record label, unforgettable tour stories, daily routines, and lessons learned in and out of the studio. Whether you're an artist, audio head, or just love a good story, this podcast keeps it honest, soulful, and grounded in the creative grind.
Hanging Out With Chops
Episode 14 - Don’t Be That Guy: Studio Killers and Session Saboteurs
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Every studio has “that guy.” The drummer who insists one take is enough. The bassist who still hasn’t learned the notes on the fretboard. Or the last-minute string changer who halts the whole session. In this episode of Hanging Out with Chops, I dig into the biggest session killers, from endless percussion overdubs to bad hygiene, and why they derail more than just a recording schedule.
But here’s the twist: I’m not ranting — I’m trying to help. These stories are about saving money, finishing projects on time, and keeping bands together instead of breaking apart. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and some behind-the-console truths you won’t hear anywhere else.
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