Episode 36: Marc Matthews

Send us Fan MailIn 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 Podcast00:40 Creative Projects Update01:20 Venturing into YouTube02:47 Introducing Marc Matthews02:59 Marc Matthews' Musical Journey05:24 Common Mixing Mistakes08:56 The Importance of Documentation14:56 Mastering Your Own Tracks vs. Hiring a Pro19:04 AI in Music Mastering24:45 AI in Music: Recognizing Artificial Creativity25:21 The Role of AI in Music Production26:41 Co-Producer Plugin: A Game Changer28:14 The Endless Tweaking Cycle in Music Production28:42 Mindset Shifts for Finishing Tracks30:32 Setting Deadlines and Iteration Processes32:39 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Music Production35:44 The Academic Route to Music Production38:52 Lightning Round: Fun and Insights44:19 Final Thoughts and PromotionsLinks for Marc Matthews:Newsletter:  https://bit.ly/406krPUPodcast:  https://insidethemix.buzzsprout.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MarcMatthewsProducerIG:  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=1000704410223Rich: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-production-and-mixing-tips-podcast-for-diy/id1551795483?i=1000708233891For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:www.rjbmusicproduction.comFor help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:www.bozicvoicestudio.com----https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shortshttps://www.faceyourears.comhttps://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/