PH7P16 feat SONNY OLIVERA, Producer/DJ, Exploring Sonny Olivera's Unique Blend of House Music

Episode 16, ft. SONNY OLIVERA. Based in San Diego, CA. Sound Bites "I always wanted to make beats since I was in high school." "Just get into your DAW every day, like 30 minutes a day." "Generally, less is more." "I do not want to be a financial advisor" "I feel like I have ideas to do things" "Avicii influenced me for sure" Summary In this episode, host Don Pairion interviews Sonny Oliveira, a DJ and producer from San Diego. Sonny discusses his journey as an artist, his love for electronic music, and his transition from listening to big room and electro house to creating beach house and tech house tracks. He shares his experience learning music production and the importance of consistency and efficiency in the creative process. Sonny also talks about his brand, which he describes as bright, warm, and reminiscent of a beach day. The conversation touches on the music scenes in San Diego and Austin, and the importance of gratitude and staying true to oneself in the music industry. In this conversation, Sonny Olivera and Don discuss Sonny's transition from finance to music, his favorite artists, and his upcoming releases. They also listen to and discuss two of Sonny's songs, 'Got My Back' and 'Do What You Love.' Sonny describes his music as a blend of disco house, tech house, and melodic house. They also talk about the importance of finding balance and staying organized as a DJ producer. Key Words: Keywords Sonny Oliveira, DJ, producer, electronic music, beach house, tech house, music production, brand, San Diego, Austin, gratitude, authenticity, Sonny Olivera, DJ, producer, music, finance, favorite artists, upcoming releases, disco house, tech house, melodic house, balance, organization Takeaways Sonny Oliveira transitioned from listening to big room and electro house to creating beach house and tech house tracks. Consistency and efficiency are key in the music production process. Sonny emphasizes the importance of gratitude and staying true to oneself in the music industry. The music scenes in San Diego and Austin offer unique experiences and opportunities for artists. Sonny Olivera transitioned from a career in finance to pursue his passion for music. His favorite artists include Deadmau5, Justice, Avicii, A-Trak, and Jack Beats. Sonny's music is a blend of disco house, tech house, and melodic house. Finding balance and staying organized are important for DJ producers. Sonny has upcoming releases in June and July, and he is focused on consistently releasing quality music. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:50 Sonny's Journey as an Artist 07:37 The Importance of Consistency and Daily Practice 10:56 Creating a Brand Identity 13:39 The Music Scenes in San Diego and Austin 23:46 Building a Strong Community and Connection 34:05 Finding Balance and Staying True to Your Sound 42:40 Sonny's Favorite Artists and Influences 45:52 Upcoming Releases and Musical Inspirations 53:52 Overcoming Pre-Performance Anxiety 58:45 The Importance of Organization and Consistency