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 16 – “Fanmail” Q&A episode
Ever wonder what it’s really like inside the studio? In this special Q&A episode, I answer some of the most common (and a few not-so-common) questions I get asked — everything from how I know when a mix is finally done, to have you ever fallen asleep in a session.
It’s a little personal, a little technical, and a whole lot of real talk. I open up about what keeps me motivated, what drives me crazy, and why sometimes, the biggest lessons in music have nothing to do with gear.
Whether you’re an artist, an engineer, or just someone who loves the behind-the-scenes chaos of making records, this one’s for you.
🎧 Highlights include:
- Falling asleep in a session (yep, it’s happened).
- The never-ending quest for the “perfect” mix.
- Lessons learned from rejection and rough sessions.
- Why you should never underestimate a fresh pair of ears.
- Some raw, unfiltered advice to my younger self.
And as always, all the music you hear in this episode is original — written, produced, and mixed by yours truly.
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📡 Music in this episode created using Suno AI and my own twisted imagination.
Appreciate you being here. More chaos and conversation soon.
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