Face Your Ears

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic delve into the intricacies of songwriting. The conversation covers the process of polishing a song, from initial sketches to the final touches, highlighting the organic and flexible nature of songwriting. Rich shares insights on working with lyrics, melodies, and chord progressions, and the importa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with special guest, electronic musician and producer, Josh D'Elia. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Josh has been creating various forms of music for decades. He is currently the co-founder of musical duo, 'Sleek Teeth', that recently released their first single 'GONE'. They are currently working on their debut album due to be released in...

Send us Fan Mail Virtually every piece of music we listen to, regardless of genre, has something in common: effects! A great recording or performance is paramount to producing a great song, but what gives it that extra professional polish are effects. In this episode, we explore 3 of the most common and widely used effects in audio and music production: Reverb, Delay and Chorus. Join us as we unpa...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we explore overcoming obstacles in the studio. Whether it's equipment not working properly or software on the fritz, creativity gets sapped quickly when issues arise. Join us as we unpack these areas and discuss strategies and approaches with humor, insight and... a goat? For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:  www.manmaderandom.com   For help...

Send us Fan Mail In our first episode of 2024, we discuss ways to keep those creative juices flowing. Join Rich and Justin as they dive in to different ideas and strategies they employ to cultivate their own creativity. Links to some of the resources and bands mentioned in the conversation can be found below in the show description.  Dir En Grey: https://direngrey.co.jp/lang_en/ Heilung: https://o...

Send us Fan Mail Another year of Face Your Ears has come and gone and in this episode, we reflect back on everything we've done and look forward to the year ahead. For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:  www.manmaderandom.com   For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we welcome our very first guest to the Face Your Ears Podcast! Katherine Wessinger-Bozic is an accomplished musician and singer with a diverse background in performance, recording, teaching and more. Join us as we learn about her background, her accomplishments and her point of view on what it means to be a working musician in today's world. You can access mo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we provide a beginner's introduction to audio cables. If you are new to the recording and production arena, or just want to learn more about the basics of cables, this episode is for you. From different types of audio cables to digital cables, we unpack some of the most fundamentally important details when it comes to cables in your studio setup. For a visual...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever opened up a recording app like Logic Pro and been completely overwhelmed? If so, then this episode is for you! Join Justin and Rich as they unpack the basics of mixing including tools such as EQ, Panning, Sends, and more. Logic Pro is used as the main reference point, but the topics covered apply to mixing in general, whether in software or a hardware mixer sitting o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rich and Justin reflect on their driving purpose behind why they do what they do in regards to music, recording and creativity. Hear their thoughts on how approaching music in different ways drives them in their pursuit of learning, growing and how they express themselves. Whether its exploring new sounds, writing a song, working alone or with others, its all in t...

Send us Fan Mail AI is exploding across many different industries throughout the world, including music. In this episode, we begin to explore how AI is disrupting music, for better or worse. Whether it's composing, performing, mixing or mastering, AI is exploding in just about any musical discipline you can think of. Is it the next best thing to happen to music? Will it turn us all in to un-c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take you on a brief tour of a crucial component of any studio: Monitors!  Studio Monitors are more than speakers, they are used to ensure accurate production, mixing and mastering from your project's beginning to end. Join Rich and Justin in this episode of Face Your Ears to learn more about some background information, technical features and consideration...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a budding podcaster, musician, or content creator looking for the best microphone to suit your needs? Or perhaps you're just starting to dip your toes into the world of audio recording and want to know what the must-have accessories are for getting the best sound possible? Join us as we explore the different types of microphones available, including condenser and dyna...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of audio interfaces!  We provide helpful tips and tricks for choosing the right one for your specific needs, including considerations like connectivity options, preamp quality, and more. This episode will help you gain a better understanding of the importance of key audio interface features and how they play a role in creating, m...

Send us Fan Mail A great song often starts off as a small seed of an idea... maybe a lyric, melody, or beat that inspires you. But how do you nurture that 'seed' so that it grows in to a full fledged song? In this episode, we'll be diving into answering that question by reflecting on the basics of songwriting, discussing how to get started with crafting your own songs. From explorin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Justin interviews Rich to learn more about him, what makes him tick and what led him to where he is today as a music maker and teacher.  Check out his websites: www.bozicvoicestudio.com www.beakfastband.com Logic Pro Launch Pad : From Set Up to Song is a Course designed for absolute beginners looking for training on Apple's Logic Pro. If you want to make musi...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for joining us this past year as we launched the 'Face Your Ears' Podcast. As we have now closed out 2022, we take a beat in this episode to look back and reflect on the progress we've made and the goals we have for the year ahead. In this episode we talk about SMART Goals. Read more about them here: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rich interviews Justin to learn more about him, what makes him tick and what led him to where he is today as a music maker and producer. https://www.manmaderandom.com   manmaderandom youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJRmUKD2IAm9miuFawgGsw Show mentions : floMGA's 'King Lew' on Apple Music featuring 'Universal Dent': https...

Send us Fan Mail In the last episode, Justin and Rich discussed what a Producer is and the role they play in creating a song. But, what can musicians do to prepare for a successful session in the studio? In this episode, we learn from Rich about ways you can set yourself up for a successful session in the studio. For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:  www.manmaderandom.com  For hel...

Send us Fan Mail So what is a producer anyways and what are some of the considerations when deciding to go with one to finish your project? In this episode, Justin and Rich talk about the role of a producer, the different hats they wear, and how you can set yourself up for success when working with one.  For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit:  www.manmaderandom.com  man made random...

Send us Fan Mail So you've procured the equipment, downloaded the software... now what? Join Justin & Rich as they discuss how to begin making music using the equipment you have and the skillset you posses.  Check out some of the resources we mentioned in this episode, and a few others, to help you on your journey by visiting: www.faceyourears.com/resources Logic Pro Launch Pad : From Set...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode Justin and Rich talk about Digital Audio Workstations (AKA DAWs). Learn about what they are and why they matter in your studio setup, and which one is the best.  A great resource from The DAW Studio. This is a kind of one stop shop to compare DAWs. It is interactive, informative and easy to use: https://www.thedawstudio.com/resources/daw-comparison-chart/ Here is...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Justin and Rich reflect on their journey building their home studio over the years and discuss the 'must have' components in building your own studio. For a summary of the items discussed check out www.faceyourears.com/resources Logic Pro Launch Pad : From Set Up to Song is a Course designed for absolute beginners looking for training on Apple's Logi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to ' Face Your Ears'! A podcast for musicians who want to bring their creative ideas to life regardless of age, experience or know-how. Join Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella as they kick off the series! For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- ht...