Harper James - Is the “How” of Production Killing the “Why”? - Progressions: Success in the Music Industry

Episode 120

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27th Jun 2024

Harper James - Is the “How” of Production Killing the “Why”?

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • Is Our Musical Taste Nature or Nurture
  • Practicing Minimalism in Process
  • How to Discover Your Sonic Preferences
  • Is Our Musical Tastes Nature or Nurture
  • How to Discover Your Sonic Preferences
  • Why A-B Tests are a Sales Psy-Op
  • How We Are Too Concerned with the Process of Making Records vs The Outcome
  • How to Find Your Sound in the World of Internet Opinions
  • What’s Worth Worrying About

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Credits:

Guest: Harper James

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Stephen Boyd

Theme Music: inter.ference

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About the Podcast

Progressions: Success in the Music Industry
Host Travis Ference chats with music producers, engineers, mixers, artists, musicians, and songwriters about the tips, tricks, mindsets, and ideas that helped them define their careers.
Conversations exploring creativity, productivity, and career growth in the music industry. Join in each week as Travis sits down with some of the industry’s best and brightest to discuss the mindsets and strategies that they use in their careers every day.
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Travis Ference

Travis Ference is a Grammy nominated mixer, producer, and recording engineer based out of Los Angeles, CA. With over a decade of experience in the music business he has worked on multiple #1 albums, several top 10's, numerous RIAA platinum and gold certified records, as well as hit TV shows and blockbuster films. His work can be heard on more than 15 million albums sold and billions streams worldwide.

The inspiration for his podcast came from his journey over the last 5 years to redefine what success is for him, to take control of his time, and to ultimately live the life he wants while making the records he loves.