Recording Studio Rockstars
Lij Shaw Interviews music producers, engineers, studio owners, and other professionals to bring you inspiring stories, tricks, and insights from the recording studio. So that you can take your recordings to the next level and become a rockstar of the recording studio yourself! - Guests: Vance Powell, Michael Beinhorn, Russell Wolff, Graham Cochrane, Joe Gilder, Björgvin Benediktsson, and many more...
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 114 minutes
- Episodes
- 526
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
RSR522 - Brendan Duffey - Mixing and Mastering in Atmos for Kendrick Lamar, Bruce Dickinson, and Sheryl Crow
“Surround yourself with people you admire.” In this episode of Recording Studio Rockstars, I had the pleasure of talking with Brendan Duffey, a multi-Grammy-nominated mix and mastering engineer with …
01:58:42 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
RSR521 - Felipe De Mari Scalone - Producing In Brazil and Studying with Shawn Everrett
"I always had music around." In this episode, Lij Shaw interviews Felipe de Mari Scalone, a Brazilian producer and musician, about his journey from growing up in a musical family to establishing Junk…
01:42:55 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
RSR520 - Abbie Griffin - The Next Generation of Songwriting and Recording
Tune in for an episode of Recording Studio Rockstars with host Lij Shaw, featuring the talented musician and recording arts student, Abbie Griffin. Abbie shares her personal journey—from falling in l…
02:11:41 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
RSR519 - Gabe Dagrezio - Songwriting, Producing, and Mixing From Italy to San Diego
Lij Shaw of Recording Studio Rockstars recently sat down with Gabe Dagrezio to dive into his journey from frontman of The New Story to a highly regarded producer, engineer, and studio owner. With yea…
01:51:12 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
RSR518 - Trina Shoemaker - From Maid to Grammy as 1st Woman to Win Album of the Year
What does it take to rise from cleaning studios to shaping some of the most iconic records of our time? Trina Shoemaker’s story is not just about breaking into the music industry—it’s about breaking …
02:22:00 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
RSR517 - Ulf Blomberg - DIY to Pro Swedish Punk and Black Metal
Ulf Blomberg is a Swedish producer, engineer, and musician known for his deep roots in the DIY scene and his work in punk, death metal, and black metal. He joins Lij to talk about running his own stu…
02:05:33 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
RSR516 - David Kalmusky - Inside the Ultimate Dream Studio, Addiction Sound, and the Future of Music Production
What does it take to build the ultimate dream studio? Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and guitarist David Kalmusky returns to the show to share his journey of designing Addiction Sound Studios and…
01:43:10 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
RSR515 - Collin Dupuis - Crafting the Perfect Mix Through Microphone Choices and Techniques
What’s the secret to crafting a killer mix? Grammy-winning mix engineer Collin Dupuis joins us to share his insights on mixing techniques, room acoustics, and creative chaos. Known for working with T…
01:55:29 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
RSR514 - David Bottrill - Grammy Winning Atmos Mixing with Tool, Daniel Lanois, and World Music
In this episode of Recording Studio Rockstars, I sat down with the legendary David Botrill—Grammy-winning producer and engineer behind iconic albums by Tool, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Muse, and mo…
01:53:34 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
RSR513 - Bobby Owsinski - AI, Mastering, Songwriting and the Future of Music Production
Is AI changing the future of music production? In this episode, I sit down with Bobby Owsinski, renowned producer, author, and music industry expert, to explore the evolving role of AI, mastering, an…
01:54:09 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
RSR512 - Dr Ford - Efficiency vs. Flexibility in the Studio and Jiu-Jitsu
In this episode of Recording Studio Rockstars, Lij Shaw and Dr. Ford explore what really goes into music production—from songwriting and vocal techniques to how social media is shaping the industry. …
02:09:54 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
RSR511 - Chris Shaw - From Analog to Pro Tools: Public Enemy, Weezer, and Dylan!
Rockstars, in this episode, I’m hanging with four-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Chris Shaw for a deep dive into the craft of recording and mixing. We talk about his journey in the…
02:07:47 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
RSR510 - Bob Bullock - Collaboration: The Key to Successful Music Projects
Bob Bullock’s mixed more hits than a jukebox, with 40+ years in the biz and 50+ gold & platinum credits. He’s redesigned his studio three times with Carl Tatz, teaches at Belmont & SAE, and knows the…
02:03:26 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
RSR509 - Justin Gray - Composing and Mixing for Immersive Atmos, and Sony 360
Get ready to rock the world of immersive audio with award-winning producer and mixing engineer Justin Gray! In this episode, we explore his journey from bassist to pioneer in Dolby Atmos and Sony 360…
01:58:57 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
RSR508 - Ben Sabin - Rick Rubin's Shangri-La Studio & Trace Audio
In this episode, Lij Shaw chats with Ben Sabin, founder of Trace Audio, about his journey from Shangri-La Studio with Rick Rubin to wiring up some of the best studios in the biz. They dive deep into …
02:09:21 |
Fri 30 May 2025
RSR507 - Adam Krinsky - Balancing Studio and FOH at Bellows Studio in St Paul MN
Rockstars, get ready to crank it up! This episode, I’m hanging with Adam Krinsky of Bellows Studio, diving into touring, studio life, and keeping that work-life balance tight. We talk studio humidity…
02:12:44 |
Fri 23 May 2025
RSR506 - Tim Lauer - Synth Pop, Rock Strings, and AI (Cheap Trick, Smashing Pumpkins, Nashville)
"AI will never touch live musicians." Tim Lauer shares his journey working on a variety of albums and TV shows, highlighting how feedback from music supervisors shapes the final sound. He talks about…
02:22:19 |
Fri 16 May 2025
RSR505 - Chuck Zwicky - AI and Philosophy of Recording Music
"AI can't produce anything we haven't already heard." Chuck Zwicky and Lij Shaw discuss how AI is changing music production and songwriting, highlighting the importance of human elements and collabor…
01:51:32 |
Fri 09 May 2025
RSR504 - Bill Podolak - Q&A with iZotope
"Metaphors are essential in plugin design!" Bill talked about Native Instruments, managing new products at iZotope, the importance of good speakers in the studio, how AI will help your sonic perspect…
02:35:29 |
Fri 02 May 2025
RSR503 - Alan Douches - Mastering Atmos and Blockchain for Indie Artists
"Artists should be in control of their destiny." Renowned mastering engineer Alan Douches discussed his extensive experience at West Westside Music, offering insights into the significance of immersi…
02:10:19 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
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