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July 2, 2025 • 50 mins

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Producer Talk Ep.34: Unlock Music Production Secrets with Jon Pegnato

Welcome to episode 34 of Producer Talk with Bass Kleph! In this episode, Bass Kleph is rejoined by acclaimed music producer and ghostwriter Jon Pegnato, known for his projects like La Riots, Cobra Effect, and Hot Mouth. Having released on major labels such as Atlantic, Capital, and Interscope, and performing at top festivals like EDC, Coachella, and Burning Man, John brings a wealth of experience to the table. The discussion revolves around key lessons in music production, including the importance of working on multiple projects simultaneously to maintain creativity and avoid burnout, finishing techniques to enhance music production quality, and strategies to ensure authenticity and professionalism in your tracks. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate producer, this episode is packed with insights to elevate your music production game. Don't forget to check out John's courses, 'Melodic Secrets' and '60 Minute Songs,' and his one-on-one mentoring sessions at basskleph.com.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:11 The Importance of Working on Multiple Projects
02:54 Balancing Creativity and Deadlines
11:04 Learning from Analyzing Popular Tracks
16:20 Keeping the Magic in Music Production
22:28 Building a Unique Sound and Brand
25:48 The Struggle of Finishing Songs
26:11 The Importance of Finishing Projects
26:59 Mastering the Last 20%
28:00 Learning from Chess
29:06 Collaborative Finishing
32:52 Authenticity in Music Production
37:51 Efficiency Over Complexity
42:30 Tools vs. Techniques
49:47 Final Thoughts and Resources

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