13 episodes

OpenDAW_talks is guide for independent music producers, singers & songwriters on how to navigate the music industry.
Hosted by OpenDAW founder Lex Luca, we’ll speak to your favourite music makers and industry execs about their journey to success.
It's an access-all-areas pass to the music industry. Song-writing techniques & creative strategies, the art of collaboration, finishing tracks, & nurturing a positive mindset, we’ll be exploring it all and more!
You’ll hear a whole host of tips and tricks from seasoned professionals to help you move forward with your music. 
Follow OpenDAW Talks on your favourite podcast platform and head to opendawtalks.com for more information & resources.
OpenDAW Talks: Elevate Your Music

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OpenDAW_talks is guide for independent music producers, singers & songwriters on how to navigate the music industry.
Hosted by OpenDAW founder Lex Luca, we’ll speak to your favourite music makers and industry execs about their journey to success.
It's an access-all-areas pass to the music industry. Song-writing techniques & creative strategies, the art of collaboration, finishing tracks, & nurturing a positive mindset, we’ll be exploring it all and more!
You’ll hear a whole host of tips and tricks from seasoned professionals to help you move forward with your music. 
Follow OpenDAW Talks on your favourite podcast platform and head to opendawtalks.com for more information & resources.
OpenDAW Talks: Elevate Your Music

Sign up for our song writing camps at http://opendaw.co
Come follow us on socials
https://www.instagram.com/opendawmusic/
https://www.tiktok.com/@opendaw
https://www.youtube.com/@OpenDAWTalks
Follow Lex Luca
https://www.instagram.com/lexluca
https://www.tiktok.com/@lexluca

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    Steve Bug: The importance of authenticity, pioneering a sound, Poker Flat Recordings, the art of DJing, record labels, music production techniques & mixing secrets

    Steve Bug: The importance of authenticity, pioneering a sound, Poker Flat Recordings, the art of DJing, record labels, music production techniques & mixing secrets

    German DJ, producer and taste-maker Steve Bug joins Lex Luca to discuss his journey in the music industry.
    Steve has forged his own career path since he started DJing and producing music in the early 90s. He's been pioneering a sound for + 20 years.
    He has been running his label Poker Flat Recordings for over 20 years now; it’s one of the most well respected imprints on the scene, and it’s still leading from the front. 
    Steve is very much a trend-setter and we cover loads of ground, from his production techniques and mixing secrets, running his label and the art of DJ’ing and much much more.
    Big episode lined up for you. Enjoy.

    https://www.stevebug.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/steve_bug/
    https://www.pokerflat-recordings.com/
    http://opendawtalks.com
    https://www.instagram.com/lexluca

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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Sydney Blu: From local DJ to global success. Lessons from Deadmau5, Change The Beat, Blu Music & Blu Party series, Lessons from Deadmau5, forging your niche, music making process & creative practices , favour plug-ins, how to handle rejection

    Sydney Blu: From local DJ to global success. Lessons from Deadmau5, Change The Beat, Blu Music & Blu Party series, Lessons from Deadmau5, forging your niche, music making process & creative practices , favour plug-ins, how to handle rejection

    This is your guide on how to elevate your music. This week we welcome Canadian DJ and producer Sydney Blu
    Sydney has forged an impressive career over the last 20 years. She worked herself up from DJ’ing on her local after hours scene to touring around the world. 
    She taught herself how to make music and has gone on to release her tracks on some of the key labels from Knee Deep In Sound, Elrow, Desert Hearts and Deadmau5’ Mau5trap records.
    She has her own label and legendary Party series. She also recently set up the Change The Beat, a platform to increase the number of female, trans and non-binary producers.
    There’s a common theme along Sydney’s journey; creativity, passion, drive and a love of making music. 
    Sydney’s done a lot! And this one is full of wisdom. We get into her creative practices and rituals, her music making process and favourite plug-ins. We how she handles rejection, rebrand yourself when you want to change your sound and loads more.
    https://www.23by23.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/djsydneyblu
    https://soundcloud.com/sydneyblu
    https://www.instagram.com/opendawmusic
    https://www.instagram.com/lexluca


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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Xylo Aria: Music Production For Women, defining happiness, the importance of showing up, how to push outside of your comfort zone,

    Xylo Aria: Music Production For Women, defining happiness, the importance of showing up, how to push outside of your comfort zone,

    This week we have the founder of Music Production For Women, Xylo Aria in conversation. 
    Xylo’s also a talented artist, producer and songwriter and she shares loads of tips and tricks for you guys to incorporate into your own music.
    We discuss a whole range of topics from imposter syndrome, and the importance of just showing.
    Xylo shares how she pushes out of comfort zone as well as her approach to writing songs and why it’s important to finish them!
    This is a super inspiring talk and I hope you get some value from it
    https://musicproductionforwomen.com/
    https://instagram.com/musicproductionforwomen/
    https://instagram.com/xyloaria 
    https://instagram.com/opendawmusic
    https://instagram.com/lexluca


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    • 55 min
    Eric Campbell: Sync Licensing 101. What is sync licensing and how to get into it it. How to get your music on tv, films & ads and how much will I get paid. What not to do and the nuances of networking in a new city.

    Eric Campbell: Sync Licensing 101. What is sync licensing and how to get into it it. How to get your music on tv, films & ads and how much will I get paid. What not to do and the nuances of networking in a new city.

    Are you looking to ditch the day job and make money doing what your love; making music? Have you heard of sync licensing but not sure how it works or how to get into it? 
     
    You need to check out this week's episode of OpenDAW Talks - we have special guest, sync agent and sync educator, Eric Campbell in conversation.
     
    Eric runs the sync agency Sus3Music and runs an education platform CNTRL Camp.
     
    As music producer and song-writer, Eric’s music has been featured on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Love & Hip Hop, Real Housewives and more. 
     
    He has also been an on-set songwriter for TV shows Greenleaf and Step Up Highwater and scored a commercial for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s energy drink, Zoa.
     
    All of that and his songs have been recorded by signed recording artists including Musiq Soulchild, Bootsy Collins, Jekalyn Carr and Roshon Fegan.
     
    Eric shares a wealth of knowledge about sync licensing. He talks all about how to get into sync and he breaks down his creative processes. He also delves into his methods for referencing, talks about the challenges of moving to a new city and how he overcame these obstacles. And he provides some insights into networking.
     
    If you’re wondering what Sync Licensing is, how to get into it and how to get paid. This one is most definitely for you. 
     
    Enjoy
    Lex
     
    Eric Campbell Instagram
    Sus3 Music
    CNTRL Camp
    Lex Luca Instagram
    OpenDAW Instagram

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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Mark Knight: From the shed to the stars. Passion, vision, mindset, creating your own path to success, songwriting with Black Eyed Peas & David Guetta, entrepreneurial mindset, building a team, creating a label sound.

    Mark Knight: From the shed to the stars. Passion, vision, mindset, creating your own path to success, songwriting with Black Eyed Peas & David Guetta, entrepreneurial mindset, building a team, creating a label sound.

    GRAMMY Award winning producer and DJ Mark Knight joins Lex Luca for a conversation full of wisdom and insights and inspiration.
    Mark has notched up over 200 million global streams and has been a cornerstone in electronic music for nearly two decades. His chart-topping hits like 'Man With The Red Face' and 'Alright' and his collaborations go beyond house music, having lent his production and songwriting talents to the like Faithless and Florence & The Machine Calvin Harris and David Guetta, Jennifer Lopez, Flo Rider, Black Eyed Peas, the list goes on...
    And that’s before we talk about his Toolroom brand, a record label, radio show and now education platform, which literally started out in the shed of his parent’s house. 
    Mark has combined an innate passion for music, a clear vision, an exceptional entrepreneurial mindset, self awareness & the foresight to build a strong team around him to create his own unique path to success.
    Are you struggling to finish music? Download our free guide; 7 Hacks To Finish More Music
    Follow OpenDAW Talks on your favourite podcast platform, leave us a review and for more information and resources head to http://opendawtalks.com/

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    DJ Spen: How to create a successful career in music, crafting mixtapes, writing Girl Your Know Its True, Basement Boys, Jasper Street Company & Doing The Work

    DJ Spen: How to create a successful career in music, crafting mixtapes, writing Girl Your Know Its True, Basement Boys, Jasper Street Company & Doing The Work

    Legendary Baltimore producer, songwriter, DJ Spen aka Sean Spencer joins Lex Luca for a fascinating conversation covering 4 decades of dance music.
    From crafting mix tapes in Baltimore at just 13, forming Numarx & co-writing the iconic "Girl You Know It's True", to honing his production skills with The Basement Boys and producing iconic house music records under Jasper Street Company. 
    He's worked with the likes of Ultra Nate, Crystal Waters & remixed the likes of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Toni Braxton and many more. He now runs Quantize Recordings & Unquantize, continues to produce brilliant music & DJ around worldwide.
    Spen has an exceptional work ethnic that is inspiring and he shares a wealth of knowledge for us all learn from. This episode is full of take-aways; if you're looking to build any kind of longevity with your career in music, this one is for you. Enjoy. 
    Are you struggling to finish music? Download our free guide; 7 Hacks To Finish More Music
    Follow OpenDAW Talks on your favourite podcast platform, leave us a review and for more information and resources head to http://opendawtalks.com/
    Follow OpenDAW at https://www.instagram.com/opendawmusic/
    Follow Lex Luca at https://www.instagram.com/lexluca
    Follow DJ Spen at https://www.instagram.com/dj_spen/
    Follow Quantize Recordings https://www.instagram.com/quantizerecordings/

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    • 1 hr 32 min

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