Studio Secrets A to Z

Legendary producer Bob Ezrin joins Anthony J. Resta on Studio Secrets A-Z for extraordinary conversation about the art, science, and magic of record making. The visionary producer behind iconic, albums by Pink Floyd, Alice Copper, KISS and Pater Gabriel shares insights from a career that helped shaped the sound of generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skip Saylor is a renowned music engineer with a rich history of working in LA’s legendary studios. He is credited on eight of @Billboard’s Top 300 selling records of all time and has produced award winning music with everyone from TomPetty, DianaRoss, Beyoncé, soul legend Booker T Jones (+more), and has made music for legendary the Barbie company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Skip Saylor is a renowned music engineer with a rich history of working in LA’s legendary studios. He is credited on eight of @Billboard’s Top 300 selling records of all time and has produced award winning music with everyone from TomPetty, DianaRoss, Beyoncé, soul legend Booker T Jones (+more), and has made music for legendary the Barbie company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Skip Saylor is a renowned music engineer with a rich history of working in LA’s legendary studios. He is credited on eight of @Billboard’s Top 300 selling records of all time and has produced award winning music with everyone from TomPetty, DianaRoss, Beyoncé, soul legend Booker T Jones (+more), and has made music for legendary the Barbie company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Skip Saylor is a renowned music engineer with a rich history of working in LA’s legendary studios. He is credited on eight of @Billboard’s Top 300 selling records of all time and has produced award winning music with everyone from TomPetty, DianaRoss, Beyoncé, soul legend Booker T Jones (+more), and has made music for legendary the Barbie company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Drumming, recording, tuning and production secrets from multi-platinum producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony J. Resta. Decades of hands-on-studio experience, with a passion for the power, groove, experimentation and visceral imperfection that make a performance human, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drumming, recording, tuning and production secrets from multi-platinum producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony J. Resta. Decades of hands-on-studio experience, with a passion for the power, groove, experimentation and visceral imperfection that make a performance human, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Lucey, a mastering engineer who began in the late 80s NYC East Village as a professional musician (guitar, voice, piano) who became a student of Robert Fripp and Guitar Craft through the early/mid 90s. He has many years of experience in band creativity: writing, arranging, performing, tracking, mixing and producing organic music (Ampex MM1200 2"). Mastering began in the late 90s and his expe...

Brian Lucey, a mastering engineer who began in the late 80s NYC East Village as a professional musician (guitar, voice, piano) who became a student of Robert Fripp and Guitar Craft through the early/mid 90s. He has many years of experience in band creativity: writing, arranging, performing, tracking, mixing and producing organic music (Ampex MM1200 2"). Mastering began in the late 90s and his expe...

Hailing from Boston, Will Dailey has spent over 15 years carving out his own lane of off-kilter Americana psychedelia - drawing comparisons to icons like Cass McCombs, Kevin Morby, and Jeff Tweedy. His unique approach to music has landed him collaborations with legends like Eddie Vedder, Peter Buck of R.E.M., Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers, and honoring Richie Havens at the 2024 Folk, Americana,...

Hailing from Boston, Will Dailey has spent over 15 years carving out his own lane of off-kilter Americana psychedelia - drawing comparisons to icons like Cass McCombs, Kevin Morby, and Jeff Tweedy. His unique approach to music has landed him collaborations with legends like Eddie Vedder, Peter Buck of R.E.M., Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers, and honoring Richie Havens at the 2024 Folk, Americana,...

Studio Secrets A to Z - Anthony J Resta - Orchestral Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Viktum is a Producer / Beat Maker from Dallas. production credit include M.O.P., Ras Kass, Skyzoo, Big Twinz of Infamous Mobb, Brother Ali, Don Will of Tanya Morgan, Mr Dibbs and many others. He is a member of 9th Wonder’s “True School Corp”, member of the 1200 Hobos, and a member of Beat Fanatic (a collective of producers including Illmind, S1, Jake One, and Slopfunkdust.)  Que...

Oliver Ackermann is an American musician, producer, and inventor best known as the founder and frontman of the experimental rock band A Place To Bury Strangers and the creator of the boutique effects company Death By Audio. Renowned for pushing the limits of sound and volume, Ackermann has built a reputation as one of the most innovative figures in modern noise rock and shoegaze. Born in the Allen...

Nick Richards is the founder and frontman of the iconic ’80s band Boys Don’t Cry and creator of the world’s first A.I. record label. Before the band and record label, Richards got his start by purchasing London’s famed Maison Rouge Recording Studios, where he worked with legendary acts like Duran Duran, Queen, Tears For Fears, Wham and so many more incredible artists. It was during this time he la...

Nick Richards is the founder and frontman of the iconic ’80s band Boys Don’t Cry and creator of the world’s first A.I. record label. Before the band and record label, Richards got his start by purchasing London’s famed Maison Rouge Recording Studios, where he worked with legendary acts like Duran Duran, Queen, Tears For Fears, Wham and so many more incredible artists. It was during this time he la...

Anthony J Resta interviews Ali McGuire, a mix engineer and producer, about her mixing process and techniques. Ali discusses her work with Joji and 88 Rising, highlighting her use of vocal chains, including the 610 and SSL EQ, and her preference for Valhalla reverb. She shares her approach to vocal production, emphasizing the importance of layering and saturation. Ali also talks about her personal...

Ali “AMAC” McGuire, is a platinum mix engineer turned speaker and mental health advocate who knows that story firsthand. After working with Joji, Murdabeatz, Kelly Rowland, Shordie Shordie, Post Malone, and more, Ali realized that outward success doesn’t always mean inner peace. Now 13.5 years sober, she shares her Inner Compass framework to help others - especially creatives and young adults -  b...

Nuno Bettencourt is best known for his role as the lead guitarist of the Boston rock band Extreme, whose hits include acoustic ballads "More Than Words" and "Hole Hearted". In addition to his contribution to the world of rock and heavy metal, Bettencourt draws from an eclectic variety of styles and influences that is heard in his unique rhythm patterns and his ability to arpeggiate notes through s...

Nuno Bettencourt is best known for his role as the lead guitarist of the Boston rock band Extreme, whose hits include acoustic ballads "More Than Words" and "Hole Hearted". In addition to his contribution to the world of rock and heavy metal, Bettencourt draws from an eclectic variety of styles and influences that is heard in his unique rhythm patterns and his ability to arpeggiate notes through s...

Jason Scheff has cemented his place in music history as the iconic lead vocalist for the legendary band Chicago, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since joining the multi-platinum band in 1985, Jason has infused his electrifying vocals into some of Chicago's biggest hits, including his rendition of "25 or 6 to 4" and the beloved classic, "Will You Still Love Me." His dynamic...

Jason Scheff has cemented his place in music history as the iconic lead vocalist for the legendary band Chicago, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since joining the multi-platinum band in 1985, Jason has infused his electrifying vocals into some of Chicago's biggest hits, including his rendition of "25 or 6 to 4" and the beloved classic, "Will You Still Love Me." His dynamic...

Jason Scheff has cemented his place in music history as the iconic lead vocalist for the legendary band Chicago, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since joining the multi-platinum band in 1985, Jason has infused his electrifying vocals into some of Chicago's biggest hits, including his rendition of "25 or 6 to 4" and the beloved classic, "Will You Still Love Me." His dynamic...

In Part 2 of Bruce Watson interview  I continue the conversation diving deep into real-world production techniques using songs from his incredibly talented daughter Ali Watson as our creative springboard. We break down arrangement choices, sonic textures, and the subtle decisions that elevate a track from good to unforgettable—all through the lens of hands-on studio experience. It’s a rare, inside...

In this episode of Studio Secrets A to Z, I sit down with Bruce Watson of Foreigner for a deep dive into the craft behind one of rock’s most enduring sounds. We get into the DNA of those iconic guitar textures, the discipline of keeping a legacy band fresh on stage, and the untold studio moments that shaped the records everyone knows by heart. It’s a conversation about precision, feel, and longevi...