OpenDAW Talks - Elevate Your Music
Breaking into the music industry is tough—OpenDAW Talks is here to change that. Hosted by DJ, producer, and former Radio 1 producer Lex Luca, this podcast is your access all areas pass to the world of independent music production, songwriting, and artistry. With experience navigating the global music scene from London to Tokyo and millions of streams to his name, Lex brings candid conversations with artists and industry leaders who’ve been where you are now.
We know the journey is filled with hurdles, late nights, and uncertainty. That's why we cut through the noise to deliver real talk about what it takes to find your place in today’s music landscape. From uncovering songwriting secrets to breaking down the complexities of the music business, we go beyond surface-level advice to give you the tools, insights, and mindset shifts you need to carve out your path.
Expect unfiltered conversations packed with creative strategies, tips & tricks, inspiration and hard-earned lessons from those who’ve mastered their craft. Whether you're looking to elevate your skills, nurture a winning mindset, or simply find inspiration to keep going, OpenDAW Talks is the ultimate toolkit for your journey.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
David Castellani: Modular Synthesis, Mindset & Musical Mastery
I sit down with modular synth artist, producer, and label owner David Castellani to unpack the twists and turns of a music career built on exploration, curiosity, and relentless self-reflection. From…
Avaion: How to Finish Tracks, Feel More, and Build Without Burnout
Today we speak to Avaion - a genre-defying producer, vocalist, and live performer whose music connects by design. From SoundCloud beginnings to sold-out live shows, Avaion reveals how he built a musi…
Shadow Child: Reinvention, Resilience & Realness
I sit down with legendary UK producer and DJ Shadow Child (formerly Dave Spoon) to talk reinvention, artistic integrity, and the realities behind a long-lasting career in dance music. From stepping a…
Wez Saunders: Balancing Art, Business, and Authenticity at Defected
I sit down with Wez Saunders to explore his remarkable journey from working in a bank to becoming the CEO & Co-Owner of a Defected Records. We talk about his vision for Defected, the challenges of na…
Bexxie: Mastering Music Production, Finding Confidence, and Staying Grounded
Bexxie is a house music producer and DJ whose 90s-influenced sound is lighting up the electronic music scene. With millions of streams and a reputation for blending modern dance vibes with an old-sch…
Flashmob: Unleashing Creativity, Mindset & Keeping It Real
Global DJ and producer Flashmob is best known for his groundbreaking releases on labels like Defected and Hot Creations, Flashmob has built a brilliant career with hit records and club anthems that h…
Rinzen: Guide to Creative Mastery & Constant Artistic Growth
Rinzen is an electronic music producer and DJ known for his cinematic approach to techno and his drive to create immersive, narrative-based worlds through sound. His journey from a college dorm DJ to…
Made By Pete: Embracing Playfulness in Music Production
Made By Pete is a London-based producer and DJ who has been rising steadily to the top of the electronic music scene. Made By Pete has set himself apart through a unique approach to music that champi…
Kidnap: The Relentless Pursuit of Mastery & Creative Freedom
Kidnap is a celebrated electronic music producer known for blending evocative melodies with rich, atmospheric soundscapes. With millions of streams to his name and a reputation for crafting deeply mo…
Kelli Leigh: Vocal Mastery - Insights on Preparation, Creativity, and Success
The incredible Kelli Leigh, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter behind some of the biggest dance tracks over the last 10 years is our guest this week.
Kelli Leigh shares her journey as an artist, so…
Ros T: How To Turn Ideas Into Tracks That Stand Out
Ros T is an electronic music producer from Scotland, whose debut album Teach Me reached #1 on the iTunes chart earlier this year. Ros shares his experiences growing up in a tight-knit island communit…
Dave Lee: Creative Freedom & The Art of Finishing Tracks
Have you ever wondered what it's like to have complete creative control over your music? In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Dave Lee, a true icon in the electronic music scene, know best …
Steve Bug: The Art of Authentic Music Production
Steve Bug uncovers the secrets behind his enduring career in this episode of OpenDAW Talks. The German DJ, producer, and tastemaker has been a driving force in the electronic music world since the ea…
Sydney Blu: From local DJ to global success. Lessons from Deadmau5, Change The Beat, Blu Music & Blu Party series, Lessons from Deadmau5, forging your niche, music making process & creative practices , favour plug-ins, how to handle rejection
This is your guide on how to elevate your music. This week we welcome Canadian DJ and producer Sydney Blu
Sydney has forged an impressive career over the last 20 years. She worked herself up from DJ’i…
Xylo Aria: Music Production For Women, defining happiness, the importance of showing up, how to push outside of your comfort zone,
This week we have the founder of Music Production For Women, Xylo Aria in conversation.
Xylo’s also a talented artist, producer and songwriter and she shares loads of tips and tricks for you guys to …
Eric Campbell: Sync Licensing 101. What is sync licensing and how to get into it it. How to get your music on tv, films & ads and how much will I get paid. What not to do and the nuances of networking in a new city.
Are you looking to ditch the day job and make money doing what your love; making music? Have you heard of sync licensing but not sure how it works or how to get into it?
You need to check out this w…
Mark Knight: From the shed to the stars. Passion, vision, mindset, creating your own path to success, songwriting with Black Eyed Peas & David Guetta, entrepreneurial mindset, building a team, creating a label sound.
GRAMMY Award winning producer and DJ Mark Knight joins Lex Luca for a conversation full of wisdom and insights and inspiration.
Mark has notched up over 200 million global streams and has been a corne…
DJ Spen: How to create a successful career in music, crafting mixtapes, writing Girl Your Know Its True, Basement Boys, Jasper Street Company & Doing The Work
Legendary Baltimore producer, songwriter, DJ Spen aka Sean Spencer joins Lex Luca for a fascinating conversation covering 4 decades of dance music.
From crafting mix tapes in Baltimore at just 13, for…
Louisahhh: Getting weird, being yourself & finding your why, wading out into the water, creating the perfect partnership with Maelstrom, working with Dave Pensado & techniques to optimise creativity.
This week we welcome a brilliant techno artist, DJ, vocalist and producer, Louisahhhh.
Louisahhh made a name for herself in the New York Underground scene as a teenager and has gone on to release wit…
Roger Sanchez: 30 Years Of House Music - The Art of the Hustle
We're joined by a house music legend Roger Sanchez on OpenDAW Talks.
Roger is a Grammy Award winning producer - he’s probably best known for his tracks Another Chance and Luv Dancin and he’s accomplis…