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Conversations exploring creativity, productivity, and career growth in the music industry. Join in each week as Travis sits down with some of the industry’s best and brightest to discuss the mindsets and strategies that they use in their careers every day.

Progressions: Success in the Music Industry Travis Ference

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Conversations exploring creativity, productivity, and career growth in the music industry. Join in each week as Travis sits down with some of the industry’s best and brightest to discuss the mindsets and strategies that they use in their careers every day.

    18 Years of Music Career Advice in 18 Minutes

    18 Years of Music Career Advice in 18 Minutes

    From making coffee and sweeping floors to credits with Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, and Ariana Grande... Travis breaks down the mindsets that have helped his career so far.
    In this episode, you'll learn about:
    The Engineering Philosophies that Get You HiredHow to ACTUALLY NetworkThe Importance of BusinessAvoiding PerfectionismDefining SuccessWhat He Wishes He Knew Before Starting in Studios
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    • 19 min
    Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick

    Will Atmos Replace Stereo?! A Conversation with Atmos Music Pioneer Steve Genewick

    Steve Genewick is a recording engineer and mixer with over 30 years of experience working in some of the biggest studios in the world. In addition to being one of the top call engineers for big band, jazz, and orchestra sessions, Steve was also one of the first music mixers to work in Dolby Atmos. Many of the techniques he pioneered have shaped the people mix in the format today.
    In this episode, you'll learn about:
    How Atmos Could Replace StereoHow To Mix Stereo and Atmos at the Same TimeWhy the Binaural Atmos Mix is a Moving TargetFill the Atmos Sound Stage Without Adding ReverbThe Lost Art of Riding a Vocal to TapeBig Bang or Jazz RecordingThe Importance of Preparation for Large Ensemble SessionsWorking at Capitol StudiosThe Biggest Mistakes New Atmos Mixers MakeAlways Supporting the Music, Whether it’s Stereo or Atmos
    Connect with Steve:
    🌐 Website: https://stevegenewick.com/
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve_genewick/
    🎧 Atmos Mix Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/steve-genewick-atmos-mixes/pl.u-76oNkrMF1JKbp
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    • 1 hr 23 min
    The Myth of Talent: How to Get World Class at Anything

    The Myth of Talent: How to Get World Class at Anything

    Travis breaks down science of how to master any skill based on the research of Daniel Coyle and his book “The Talent Code”
    In this episode, you'll learn about:
    Hotbeds of Talent Throughout the WorldHow to Build Skill Like You Build MuscleMyelin and the Role it Plays in Skill MasteringThe Benefits of Deep Practice and How to Do It
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    • 12 min
    What NOT to Do With an Opportunity

    What NOT to Do With an Opportunity

    Travis reflects on the latest episode’s success on YouTube and how overweighting the follow up to a big win can prevent you from building on that momentum.
    In this episode, you'll learn about:
    Why we put so much weight on our next move after a big success or failureHow overweighting opportunities have been setbacks for his mix careerHow “Quantity” plays into your career growthWhen to transition into the “Quality” phase of your career.
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    • 12 min
    Is Mastering Dead? A Pro Mixer’s Opinion

    Is Mastering Dead? A Pro Mixer’s Opinion

    Travis discusses how the democratization of technology and an oversimplified view of the mastering process is threatening to ruin it all together.
    In this episode you'll learn,
    How Technology is Rapidly Changing MasteringA Quick History of MasteringWhat the True Value of Mastering IsShould You Be Paying for Mastering
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    • 10 min
    Prioritization, Goals, and Q1 2024 in Review

    Prioritization, Goals, and Q1 2024 in Review

    Travis reflects on the first quarter of 2024 and how he's prioritizing the next three months.
    In this episode, you'll learn about:
    Travis Reviews his Goals from Q1 2024How Prioritization Drives ProgressProgressions Website UpdatesTakeaways from the Latest Episodes
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    • 15 min

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