In this episode of Prepping for the Studio, hosts Roy Silverstein and Brian Scheuble are joined by music producer Danny Kalb. They discuss the intricacies of preparing for a studio session, managing interpersonal dynamics within a band, and offer practical advice for musicians on how to get the most out of the studio and your working relationships with audio professionals.
Key topics include the importance of pre-production, handling mix revisions, and balancing artistic vision with technical execution. Danny shares his experiences working with notable artists like Beck and Ben Harper, emphasizing the critical role of communication and preparation to achieve the best possible outcome in recording sessions.
00:00 Introduction to Prepping for the Studio
00:28 Meet the Hosts and Guest Introduction
01:01 Danny Kalb’s Early Career and Background
05:17 Transition to Los Angeles and Working with the Dust Brothers
07:24 Working with Beck and Other Notable Artists
10:22 Challenges and Tips for Musicians in the Studio
14:27 The Role of a Producer and Pre-Production Insights
20:47 Mixing Expectations and Common Issues
27:45 Importance of References
31:24 Overdubs and Instrument Balance
32:31 The Importance of Mixing in Context
32:47 Learning and Evolving in Music Production
34:13 The Power of Muting
35:13 Navigating Feedback and Collaboration
37:36 The Role of a Mixer and Producer
39:14 The Studio Environment and Dynamics
46:38 The Impact of Interpersonal Dynamics
57:19 The Importance of Pre-Production
01:00:49 Outro and Contact Information
Check out Danny at these links:
Website: https://www.dannykalb.com/
Instagram: @dannykalb
Please visit http://www.preppingforthestudio.com for more info and to download the free ebook, "A Musician's Guide To The Recording Studio".
Hosts:
Roy Silverstein of Rarefied Recording (www.rarefiedrecording.com)
and
Brian Scheuble (www.brianscheuble.com)
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions please email Roy: info@rarefiedrecording.com
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