Creating Space for Artistry | with Producer John Velasquez

Today’s guest is music producer, songwriter, and mix engineer John Velasquez. John has gone being signed to Cherrytree Records as a member of the band Max and the Moon to working behind the glass as a producer and songwriter for artist such as Zella Day, Lindsey Black, Ella Vos, and Vacations. We have a great chat about what skills make a producer irreplaceable in the room, why creating your own sounds and samples ages way better than using presets and splice loops, how to create a safe space for artists to be authentic, and when he learned the best way to collaborate is to never try to satisfy your own needs or ego.🗒 In this episode we'll dig in on... 🗒Chase the art and the money comesThe importance of being a great hang in the studioStaying authentic as an artistAdvice for signing a record dealLearning how to collaborateCreate like a child, edit like a scientist, detach like a warriorFinding your tribePlaying in Max and the MoonSigning to managementRemote songwritingKeeping your ego out of the roomUnderstanding how many projects you can take onApplying business knowledge to your music career🎙 Travis' Intro 🎙The Truth About Networking🎶 ... Listening Recommendation 🎶Lili Joy - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JJZDaBBu8qHCKxSXFwMI4?si=arkFXd1ATGGZydCnbYpIgQTwain - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tMcnRGaCtfz1ZyTBgHjmW?si=OF_IS30YTImeY-rKZ04MuQJackie Marchal - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0impl8NVq1NoLQssU18V1P?si=Cjc2Uj8yQqSs5uyNie53JQPolo & Pan - https://open.spotify.com/artist/45yEuthJ9yq1rNXAOpBnqM?si=W0ML4feJTlGjylb62nhp9g🗣 Mentioned in the Interview 🗣Max and the Moon👉 Learn More About ... 👈Website: https://linearmanagement.com/index.php/john-velasquez/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisntjohnv/📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: John VelasquezHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference