Face Your Ears

Face Your Ears Podcast

'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 

  1. JAN 27

    Episode 43: New Year New Tools

    Kickstarting 2026: New Year, New Tools In 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 help each other stay on track with their respective projects: Rich's single and Justin's Logic Pro course. They also highlight the project management tool Wrike for organizing tasks, and Boombox, a collaboration tool for musicians to provide specific feedback on audio tracks. The episode focuses on embracing new tools and strategies to achieve creative goals in the new year. 00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears 2026! 00:37 2025 Recap: Highlights and Achievements 01:24 Global Reach: Our International Audience 02:23 Top Episodes and Listener Favorites 03:54 New Year, New Tools: Kickstarting 2026 05:33 Accountability Buddies: Staying on Track 10:42 Wrike: Organizing Projects Efficiently 16:15 Boombox: Enhancing Musical Collaboration 21:53 Wrapping Up: Tools for Success in 2026 Links from the episode:  Wrike: www.wrike.com Boombox: www.boombox.io  For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts https://www.faceyourears.com https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/

    24 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    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 topics including AI in music, tips for improving workflow, and their favorite podcast episodes of the year. The episode also includes insights into using Descript for editing and the importance of having accountability partners in creative projects. Tune in for a thoughtful recap and an exciting look ahead. 00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast 00:23 Studio Updates and YouTube Growth 01:53 Reflecting on 2025 Highlights 04:44 Studio Improvements for 2026 08:20 Looking Forward to 2026 11:58 Lightning Round: Quick Hits 13:29 Band Discoveries of 2025 13:38 New Plugin Discovery: Space Blender 15:03 Stem Separator for Drums: Re Stem 16:09 Logic Pro Tips and Tricks 18:51 The Importance of Having a Plan 20:21 Color Coding in Logic Pro 21:35 AI in Music: Concerns and Developments 24:58 Favorite Podcast Episodes of the Year 27:14 Challenges and Behind the Scenes of Podcasting 30:39 Conclusion and Looking Forward to 2026 Spaceblender: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/spaceblender/ ReStem: https://rebeatapp.com/ SShhluuuuuuck: https://sshhluuuuuuck.bandcamp.com/ Unleash The Archers: https://www.unleashthearchers.com/ For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts https://www.faceyourears.com https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/

    32 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Episode 41: CLEVETOBERFEST

    Organizing a Live Music Event: Insights from CLEVETOBERFEST In 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 discuss essential aspects such as planning, obtaining permits, securing locations, organizing equipment, setting up audio routing schematics, and managing live sound. They also touch on the importance of rehearsals, using DI boxes, and getting the most out of audio mixers. An emphasis is placed on the value of meticulous preparation and the sense of community inherent in live performances. Additionally, they announce their feature on Mark Matthews' Inside the Mix podcast [listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-36-marc-matthews/id1633675100?i=1000714296293 ] and encourage listeners to explore their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts 00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast 00:54 YouTube Presence and Exciting News 01:25 Special Feature on Inside the Mix Podcast 02:19 Diving into Live Sound 03:09 Planning and Setting Up a Live Event 04:21 Technical Details and Equipment Setup 08:10 Challenges and Solutions During the Event 23:28 Final Thoughts and Recap For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts https://www.faceyourears.com https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/

    26 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    Episode 40: Free Stuff!

    Exploring Free Music Production Tools: DAWs, Instruments, Effects, and Loops In 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 production. They recount their recent musical projects, including performances and upcoming releases. The main topic explores various free digital audio workstations (DAWs), software instruments, audio effects, and loop resources. Justin and Rich highlight specific tools such as BandLab, Audacity, DexEd, Vital, Valhalla Super Massive, Circle drum loops, and websites like Freesound.org and Looperman.com. They offer practical advice for both beginners and experienced producers looking to expand their toolkit without breaking the bank. The episode underscores the idea that high-quality music production need not be prohibitively expensive, with a wealth of free tools and resources available for creative exploration. 00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast 05:17 Recent Events and Performances 07:57 Podcast Milestones and Listener Appreciation 08:45 Today's Topic: Free Digital Recording Tools 09:49 Exploring Free DAWs 17:12 Free Virtual Instruments 22:06 Free Audio Effects 23:55 Free Loops and Samples 27:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts For links to the resources mentioned in the episode follow this link where you'll find them all collected together: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ohS7ajH8xHgkHiLVkRsrkrvN6vUUwkOxWedQZ3U8TJY/edit?usp=sharing For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts https://www.faceyourears.com https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/

    29 min

  5. 09/30/2025

    Episode 39: Song Scaffolding

    Song Scaffolding: Methods and Tools for Aspiring Musicians In 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 songwriting. Topics include comparing strophic and through-composed songs, employing the SIMPLE method for song creation, analyzing existing songs for inspiration, and utilizing various tools in DAWs like Logic Pro to facilitate the songwriting process. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, these insights offer valuable techniques for enhancing your creative workflow. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:33 Upcoming Events and Projects 02:11 Podcast Milestones and Popular Episodes 03:32 Deep Dive into Song Scaffolding 07:04 The SIMPLE Method for Songwriting 17:29 Practical Tips for Using DAWs 22:05 Summary and Closing Remarks Learn more about Kris Bradley's S.I.M.P.L.E Method:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuCNnFpdBU For Production assistance and coaching from Justin: https://www.manmaderandom.com/ 'Head Like A Hole' by Justin's 'Same Not Same' Industrial-Electronic music project: https://music.apple.com/us/album/head-like-a-hole-single/1834582245 For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts https://www.faceyourears.com https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/

    25 min

  6. 08/26/2025

    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, TuneCore, and CD Baby, and the importance of having your audio files, artwork, and genre details in order. They also cover copyright essentials and explore various strategies and tools for promoting your music, including social media, playlist promotion services, and hiring social media managers. This episode provides a comprehensive guide for artists looking to release and promote their music effectively. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:27 Vacation Recap: Sunny California and the NAM Museum 01:50 Updates and Upcoming Events 02:26 Artists releasing on RJB Music Production 03:35 Releasing Music: Getting Started 04:41 Choosing a Music Distributor 07:21 Preparing Your Music for Distribution 10:54 Understanding Copyright 14:12 Promoting Your Music 19:22 Conclusion and Recap Get Ready to Release: https://www.rjbmusicproduction.com/get-ready-to-release Copyright services: https://cosynd.com Music Marketing Services: https://www.show.co For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts https://www.faceyourears.com https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/

    22 min

  7. 07/29/2025

    Episode 37: Production Pitfalls

    Avoiding Production Pitfalls in DIY Music In 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 effective communication, avoiding overthinking, and resisting the temptation to tweak endlessly. The conversation highlights the necessity of clear protocols, timeframes, and methods of communication, particularly in collaborative projects. They also celebrate the growing global audience of the podcast and share excitement about an upcoming October Fest concert in collaboration with local musicians. The episode aims to equip emerging artists and producers with practical advice to streamline their workflow and foster better professional relationships. 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Event 02:19 Global Audience and Podcast Growth 04:59 Production Pitfalls: Overthinking and Perfectionism 18:24 Communication in Music Production 27:00 Summary and Conclusion For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts https://www.faceyourears.com https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/

    30 min

  8. 06/24/2025

    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 experience in mixing, mastering, and teaching. Marc shares valuable tips on preparing tracks for mastering, the benefits and challenges of AI in music production, and how to overcome self-doubt in creative projects. The episode is packed with advice for emerging artists and producers looking to enhance their craft and find their unique sound. 00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast 00:40 Creative Projects Update 01:20 Venturing into YouTube 02:47 Introducing Marc Matthews 02:59 Marc Matthews' Musical Journey 05:24 Common Mixing Mistakes 08:56 The Importance of Documentation 14:56 Mastering Your Own Tracks vs. Hiring a Pro 19:04 AI in Music Mastering 24:45 AI in Music: Recognizing Artificial Creativity 25:21 The Role of AI in Music Production 26:41 Co-Producer Plugin: A Game Changer 28:14 The Endless Tweaking Cycle in Music Production 28:42 Mindset Shifts for Finishing Tracks 30:32 Setting Deadlines and Iteration Processes 32:39 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Music Production 35:44 The Academic Route to Music Production 38:52 Lightning Round: Fun and Insights 44:19 Final Thoughts and Promotions Links for Marc Matthews: Newsletter:  https://bit.ly/406krPU Podcast:  https://insidethemix.buzzsprout.com/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MarcMatthewsProducer IG:  https://www.instagram.com/marcmatthewsproducer/ Website:  https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/ Check out the Episodes of 'Inside the Mix' featuring Justin and Rich: Justin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-production-and-mixing-tips-podcast-for-diy/id1551795483?i=1000704410223 Rich: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-production-and-mixing-tips-podcast-for-diy/id1551795483?i=1000708233891 For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts https://www.faceyourears.com https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/

    47 min
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'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 

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  • Creator
    Face Your Ears Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Face Your Ears
  • Show Website
    Face Your Ears

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