Session Notes

What a year it's been! Share a glass of bourbon with us as we reflect back on this first season and look toward 2024. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @hernyprak and @tanner.ledford .

Revisiting a topic from earlier this season. We talk about how our rates have changed over this year and how rate structures can affect you and your business's sustainability.

Is there a silver bullet? Is there something people aren't telling me? We've been looking forward to digging into this question that everyone asks in the early stages, including ourselves. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @hernyprak and @tanner.ledford.

Happy Halloween! On this special episode, our friends Parker Allen and Griffin Raco join to reflect on the roles we all played in making Parker's new record. Tap in to hear about the creative and logistical processes behind the LP, plus the usual shenanigans. Parker's latest single "Comedown" drops this Friday 11/3, and his LP "Comfort Cowboy" releases on 12/1. Check ou...

Working out of your bedroom, dorm room, or apartment can feel like a huge limitation. But it could also be one of your biggest advantages. We talk about some ways to make a small space feel like a studio and how to embrace the environment you find yourself in. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .

For our second guest episode, please welcome our friend Jack Silverman! Jack is a professional musician, currently on the road playing drums with Eddie And The Getaway. We talk about touring life, gaining traction in Nashville, and staying disciplined. Follow Jack on Instagram @jsilvz70. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm, and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak.

For this episode, we take some time to reflect on our very chaotic summers and share some lessons we’ve learned lately. The seasons are changing – come chill with us for an hour and reset. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .

You want to step up your game and be more professional… but you can’t just drop a few grand on gear. We know how hard it is to make those first investments, especially for broke college kids. For this episode, we debunk some gear hype, get into some basic acoustics, and come up with a $1000 list to get anyone on the way to being a pro. Click here for a great 4-part article on setting up your room...

A very relevant topic for us after having to take a couple weeks off. Catch up on things with us and dig into some thoughts on scheduling, workload, and personal margin. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .

Is it better to be an expert in one area or a jack-of-all-trades? No surprise – we think it's somewhere in between. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .

Our first guest! Matt is an incredible mix engineer, new LA resident, and a dear friend of ours. We revisit a few questions we've asked this season, and Matt shares some insight he's picked up over his career. You can follow Matt on Instagram @mattjhuber . Follow us on Instagram ⁠ @sessionnotes.fm ⁠, and individually ⁠@hernyprak ⁠ and ⁠ @tanner.ledford ⁠.

What makes a mix bad/good/great? We name some qualities for each and talk about some practical ways to take a mix to the next level. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @hernyprak and @tanner.ledford .

Tanner's monthly existential crisis, finally caught on tape. What happens when music becomes more stressful than fun? We talk about some ways to mitigate burnout and how to preserve your love of music. Follow us @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .

Kinda. Other acceptable titles include: • Collaboration In Production • Creative Mindset In Production • Burnout In Production • Ideal Sessions In Production • Complaining About Producing In Production Follow us on Instagram  @sessionnotes.fm , and individually  @tanner.ledford  and  @hernyprak .

Another big deep dive question. Should you pack up the U-Haul, or can you make it work in your hometown? Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .

Potential clients don't always pass the vibe check. We talk about some warning signs we look for to avoid getting involved in a bad project. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .

A primer on a big topic we'll revisit more as time goes on – rates! For this one, we talk about our current rates, how we arrived at them, and what we charged (or didn't charge) for our earliest projects. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @hernyprak and @tanner.ledford .

A messy conversation about our messy careers. Tanner is full-time, Henry is part-time. We talk through the pros and cons of both. Cheers! Follow us on Instagram  @sessionnotes.fm , and individually  @tanner.ledford  and  @hernyprak .

Does college make sense for my career? Should I drop out? Should I transfer? What am I doing with my life? Welcome to our group therapy session. Follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .

Welcome to Session Notes! For our first episode, we spend some time elaborating on the purpose behind the podcast, plus share a bit about ourselves and our backgrounds. You can follow us on Instagram @sessionnotes.fm , and individually @tanner.ledford and @hernyprak .