Many musicians find the modes scary. They have big names. Let's demystify them and share how they can (and do!) spice up pop music. Here are the names for reference: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian Click this discount link to sign up and receive 30% off your first year with DistroKid and share your music with the world: ⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Minuendo and pick up a pair of their lossless earplugs visit: ⁠⁠⁠Minuendo.com⁠ Check out my real music at ScoobertDoobert.pizza The flavor notes. Fancy built on fancy. Feel fancy too. Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Mixing engineers bring music to life. They turn recording sessions into "records." Eliott and I talk about the art and science of mixing, how mixers build their network, and the mindset behind the alchemy. Connect with Eliott at his site, EliottGlinnaudio.com And as always, my music is at ScoobertDoobert.pizza Click this discount link to sign up and receive 30% off your first year with DistroKid and share your music with the world: ⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Minuendo and pick up a pair of their lossless earplugs visit: ⁠⁠Minuendo.com⁠ From the jump. Yet again. Directed by Max Horwich Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Artificial intelligence on an acid trip? Let's talk about how generative AI really works, what a "neural network" is, the human tendency to anthropomorphize, and cut through the hype to where the tools really are — and how they work. Of course, all through the lens of the best thing ever: Music! As always, my music is at ⁠ScoobertDoobert.pizza⁠ Click this discount link to receive 30% off your first year with DistroKid and share your music with the world: ⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠ To learn more about Minuendo and pick up a pair of their lossless earplugs visit: ⁠Minuendo.com Ingesting references, creating weights and tastes. Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Great Good Fine Ok has been featured on songs with The Chainsmokers, earned millions of plays, and toured the world headlining and supporting acts like X Ambassadors and Tove Lo. Jon digs into how they built their career and how it continues to grow after over a decade. I love talking to “working musicians,” especially about the realities of touring and turning their music into a career. I hope this look into the reality of the modern successful band can help you love music more! Click this discount link to receive 30% off your first year with DistroKid and share your music with the world: distrokid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠ To learn more about Minuendo and pick up a pair of their lossless earplugs visit: minuendo.com To buy tickets for Great Good Fine Ok's upcoming 2024 tour go to: greatgoodfineok.com To hear my music and surf the links check out my site at: scoobertdoobert.pizza It does make all the difference in the world when you’re doing it with people that you really care about that are all rolling in the same direction. 💯 Directed by Max Horwich Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Everyone stands on the shoulders of giants. Getting to know those giants and how they got so big helps us to become the artists we dream of being. In this episode, I focus on The Beatles as an example of how to digest influences, break down what makes individual works of art/bands/communities great, and how to take those influences to create something worthy of the time we spend creating. Want to hear my music? Check it out at ScoobertDoobert.pizza Follow your ears. Just do what sounds good. A perfect little vignette into looking at how this works.  This podcast episode was brought to you by ⁠⁠Vinyl Moon⁠⁠..Check them out and get your first vinyl for free! Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

The orchestra is the traditional path, but how are musicians that play orchestral instruments really making their living? Greg walks through the interweaving tapestry that add up to a career, and how unlikey passions like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can improve your playing. Listen to Greg's work and hire him at: https://cellogreg.com Hear my music and see me do the things at https://scoobertdoobert.pizza This podcast episode was brought to you by ⁠Vinyl Moon⁠..Check them out and get your first vinyl for free! Do it out. Set Design by Max Horwich Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Switching up the "lead" instrument in a song can have incredible effects. In this solo pod, I discuss different songs with different recording orders and how that can dramatically change the parts musicians lay down. Want to hear my music? Check it out at https://ScoobertDoobert.Pizza This podcast episode was brought to you by ⁠Vinyl Moon⁠. Check them out and get your first vinyl for free! Set a pitch center. Play with that grid. 🌀💠🌐 Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

JW Francis joins the pod to discuss his new single, Orbit, the power of love (and writing hundreds of Valentines’ Day songs), and what the modern indie musician’s journey looks like. Check out JW’s music at https://open.spotify.com/artist/11DpUQDuQFFuGU8VXny3K6?si=LcuPcM1nR3KvR_at3OiqGw and connect with him at https://www.instagram.com/jw__francis And connect with me at https://ScoobertDoobert.pizza This podcast episode was brought to you by ⁠Vinyl Moon⁠..Check them out and get your first vinyl for free! A very primal urgency of putting it down on paper. Like vibe statements, as part of the defining sound of this thing. Be in it! Set Design by Max Horwich Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Every creative endeavor gets hardest as the finish line draws close. Why is that? Let's unpack the concept of "gremlins," the myths we tell ourselves about breaks, and how the musician's journey relates to every other creative, as well as athletes and entrepreneurs. Be sure to subscribe to the pod. More awesome guests coming every other week. Want to check out my music? Visit https://ScoobertDoobert.pizza This podcast episode was brought to you by Vinyl Moon..Check them out and get your first vinyl for free! Run up your favorite mountain. To the absolute brink of your ability. Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Jon "Bemuda" Schwartz has been the drummer and right-hand man of Weird Al for the better part of four decades. He's toured the world, been on the Simpsons, played on certified diamond records, and made his mark across genre and culture. He joins the pod to share his love of music and regale us with tales of the absurd journey. In 2020 Jon became a published author with BLACK & WHITE & WEIRD ALL OVER, a coffee-table book featuring more than 200 of his unreleased black-and-white photographs of Weird Al from the early '80s. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACCORDION! followed in 2022, with more than 300 color photos of Al and the band.  There are still gigs and recordings with various local players, but none quite as notorious as Jon's perennial association with Al, which he regards with great pride: "I get to be a dozen different drummers on every album... I don't know of another drummer who has a gig like that. It's always fun and often a welcome challenge. Al's made me play parts I didn't know how to play, and learn technologies that didn't exist when we started, and I thank him for that." Check out Bermuda's website at ⁠https://bermudaschwartz.com⁠ Visit this episode's sponsor at https://VinylMoon.co Hear my music at ⁠https://ScoobertDoobert.pizza⁠ Create that synergy. Do stuff together. 🪗🥁🌗 Set Design by Max Horwich Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

"How bad do you want it?" A lot holds back artists. The pursuit of perfection (the perfect studio, environment, inspiration, etc.) stops so much art from being made. In this solo episode, I talk about pushing through that wall, using limitations creatively, and the power of using what you've got rather than what you want. Enjoy the pod? Want to hear my stuff? Visit https://ScoobertDoobert.pizza to connect / hear my music. Perfection is paralysis. You can overcome the lack. To preserve the vibe.  Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Ryan Haft and I dig into the joys of the studio, how to build a career as an engineer, and the similarities between live and studio sound. Ryan, a skilled mixer, engineer, and producer, calls Miami, FL home, where he operates Sun Burned Sound Studio as the owner. Since 2008, he has been dedicated to crafting records and ensuring they pack a powerful sonic punch. Notably, in 2023, Ryan earned the a Latin Grammy for his mixing work. His expertise extends to live sound, having worked with prominent acts such as OM, Torche, Snarky Puppy, and many others. He is also a guitarist in the bands Capsule and WRONG. Ryan's multifaceted talents and commitment to sonic excellence have solidified his presence in the music industry. Check out his website to hear his mixes and productions at https://ryanhaft.com Listen to the high resolution EP by Ryan's personal band Capsule's new EP mentioned on this episode on Bandcamp at https://capsule.bandcamp.com/album/ferox Want to hear my music? Visit https://scoobertdoobert.pizza Diffuse the sound around the room 🎛️🔊  Set Design by Max Horwich Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

I'm joined by Joshoo, a great friend and collaborator, that just got off the road playing in Peter Gabriel's band. We talk about performing in Madison Square Garden, Joshoo's musical project, and the differences between trumpet and flugelhorn. Want to hear Joshoo's music, check him out here: https://www.flowcode.com/page/its_joshoo Want to hear mine? It's ova here: https://scoobertdoobert.pizza Flourishes and splashes of the feeling of being. Set Design by Max Horwich Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

There are some sacred cows in music. Which ones are worth learning from? Should they be cast aside? Want to hear my music? Check out https://ScoobertDoobert.Pizza Fitting to the strengths of the primary means of performance. Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Benjamin Lazar Davis joins the pod to discuss production, songwriting, multi-instrumentalism, cross-cultural collaboration, and the artist's journey. Be sure to stream his new single with Monica Martin "No Need To Reply" when it's released on Friday, Jan 12, 2024! And follow Ben on IG here You can find my music at https://scoobertdoobert.pizza Benjamin Lazar Davis is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, arranger, composer and record producer. He is a member of several bands, including Okkervil River and Cuddle Magic. Davis attended New England Conservatory of Music. Davis's father Peter started being a musician at the age of five. Peter toured nationally and internationally with several groups, including a brief time with the Mamas and Papas. Like his son, Peter can play a variety of instruments ranging from banjo to clarinet to trombone. Davis's interest in Africa came through his father who spent three years in Malawi as a school music director. Davis has a brother and two sisters. He collaborates with his brother Tim on songs. In 2006 while students at The New England Conservatory of Music Davis, Alec Spiegelman, Christopher McDonald, Kristin Slipp, Cole Kamen-Green, and David Flaherty founded Cuddle Magic in 2006. The band is known for collaborations with many artists including Fred Frith, Ran Blake, the David Wax Museum, Larkin Grimm, Mike & Ruthy (formerly of the Mammals), Phyllis Chen, Joy Kills Sorrow. Individuals from Cuddle Magic have also performed with Bridget Kearney, Railbird, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Baby States, Ronald Reagan, Bird Fly Yellow, Margaret Glaspy, The People's Champs, Girls Guns and Glory, Lake Street Dive, Petal Shield, Split Red, Yapp! and The Superpowers Horns. Davis went to West Africa in 2009 and 2014 to study music. "The first time I went ...., I was studying awa drumming, which is like drum ensemble music for a bunch of different instruments." Davis is referring to a music tradition involving the djembe and dunun style of drums. In his first visit he heard of northern Ghanaian tradition of music called Bawa. In 2014 Davis traveled to Ghana with Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive and a former member of Cuddle Magic. They spent just over two weeks in the capital Accra, studying the traditional music of Northwest Ghana with master gyil player Aaron Bebe. They subsequently co-released an EP, BAWA, incorporating gyil music as source material. After leaving Ghana, Davis came down with typhoid and was very sick. When Davis and Joan Wasser (Joan As Police Woman) met in 2013, they found they both had an interest in Central African Republic Pygmy music. Davis co-wrote, recorded, co-produced and toured for the album Let It Be You (Reveal Records 2016) with Wasser. Ben is currently based in LA. Leave the studio to like, let everything happen. Close a door open a window kinda thing. Set Design by Max Horwich Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Happy New Year! Let's dig into mixing experimental pop music, the uncanny valley, why mono mixing is overrated, and musical goals for 2024. Want to hear my work? Visit https://ScoobertDoobert.Pizza Want to hire me for mixing? Check out my profile at https://engineears.com/scoobertdoobert Reactive EQ based on human perception of sound. Feels like 2024 or beyond. Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Speech has rhythm, repetition, pace. Voice overs have style, tone, pitch. There’s a reason why so many singers are voice actors, and Alessandra is a perfect example! As an incredible multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, producers, she brings music to the mic whether it’s on Jazz vocals or a Starbucks commercial. Alessandra is all things creative. A voice actor, vocalist, bass player and producer. From creating characters at the age of three, to singing in front of large groups at thirteen, she knew her place was on stage, in the studio, and on camera. Growing up in a musical family helped, as weekends were spent having family jam sessions. Soon after her completing degree in studio music, she landed a gig singing with Ben Folds and the Pittsburgh Symphony, sang for Radio City Music Hall as a Rockette, and sang on My Brightest Diamond’s album “This is My Hand.” Studio singing quickly opened up the doors for her as a voice actor, with clients such as Google, Dove, Starbucks, Verizon, LEGO, Target, Cinnabon, Hello Fresh, Corona, Ketel One Vodka, Hasbro, Amazon, Wingstop, Sonic, Santander Bank, iHeartRadio and many others. Hear more Allesandra on her website at https://AlessandraLevy.com also on Instagram @AlessandraVoice You can hear my music at https://ScoobertDoobert.pizza That was cool. That is cool. That’s super cool.  Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

In this last solo pod before the new year, let’s talk about how music coalesces around “scenes.” There’s a beautiful element of competition and adoration across each major musical movement. What’s the scene now? How’s it growing? And what’s my scene? We’re each other’s influences in unexpected ways. Between competition and influence and adoration. Time and time again. An influence in time and space. Thanks for listening to the pod! To hear my music, check out https://ScoobertDoobert.Pizza Stay tuned for some potent chemistry ahead. Be a catalyst to make that happen. Be that stirring or adding a flame. Whatever it is. For the chemical reaction to happen. Happy New Year! ꐕ Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

In this second part, Riley talks about his mastering shoot outs with LANDR (an AI mastering tool), as well as the AI-based software company that he co-founded and runs. Riley provides a unique take. He’s lost money and work to LANDR, but he also has adapted to it, growing bolder in his decisions and making decisions that are out of the box. He’s an avid user of cutting-edge tools, and has an EPIC program of his own.  Download StemPort now - https://stemport.co/ (Seriously, if you work with audio files, do it. This is not an ad. He’s just a homie and doing AI the RIGHT way.) Reach out to Riley here - https://instagram.com/riley__knapp/?hl=en Hire Riley for mastering here - https://soundbetter.com/profiles/129798-riley-knapp And you can hear my music at https://ScoobertDoobert.Pizza …podcast intro mastered by Riley ;) Create things. Make a feeling based on a certain vibration. Win-win. Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message

Prolific producer-engineer, musician, songwriter, mixer, and mastering engineer, Riley Knapp knows the value of putting stuff out there. One of his songs had under 1,000 plays. Now it’s in an Apple commercial.  Riley and I have worked together for over a decade. He masters all of my music and lots of music from other projects I’ve had, so he knows my work as well or better than anyone — and he’s put a huge stamp on it. Always an inspiration and forever a good dude, enjoy part one of this special conversation with Riley Knapp, musician. Reach out to him here - https://www.instagram.com/riley__knapp/?hl=en Hire him here - https://soundbetter.com/profiles/129798-riley-knapp And you can hear my music at https://ScoobertDoobert.Pizza …podcast intro mastered by Riley ;) The idea of sound. The smile wider. Podcast Produced by Beformer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scoobertdoobert/message