Trade Secrets

Max Poscente-About You Band. After years of receiving stories from friends, fans and total strangers, About You (moniker for Max Poscente) has adopted these stories into songs found on their debut album. Outfitting themselves with vintage guitars, 808's and a rich study of music. About You is forging a musical path all their own to bring these stories to you. About You is a Los Angeles based 5 pie...

Toby Scott...Man what a talented cat As a teenager admiring rock bands and the idea of music as a career, Toby wanted to be part of the action. He was able to get into several recording studios early on and started recording at home. Discovering that his talent wasn't in front of the microphone, he decided the other side of the glass would work just as well. Starting out at a small one-room studio...

Dusty Wakeman is a true gent. He's a fabulous bass player, producer, engineer previously studio owner Mad Dog Studios, CEO Mojave Audio! I am honored to call him my friend. I hope you enjoy the cool story of Dusty's adventures in music.

Michael Lehman Boddicker is a renowned musician, songwriter and producer. He worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones and many many others creating the soundtracks to our lives. I hope you enjoy his charming and down to earth stories.

Jeff Ellis Worldwide isn’t just a music mixer—he’s one of the most accomplished and respected names in the industry.  As a Grammy-winning engineer with credits on some of the most artistically revered albums of our time, including Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange and Blonde, (He began his career as Frank Oceans engineer btw) Jeff has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible...

Steven Miller-what a fascinating guy. He's a music producer, recording engineer, label exec, an innovator in the music business. He's hysterical and charming. Listen to the story about Steve Jobs... He's also a member of the exclusive wine club-Vin Audio!

Andrew Masters is a Nashville based recording engineer and musician who grew up playing music in central Illinois. Andrew moved to Los Angeles at 20 years old and worked at Eastwest Studios as an Assistant Engineer for over 5 years, working with artists such as Weezer, John Legend, Ghost BC, Dawes, and Sum 41. Working alongside producers such as Blake Mills, Bob Rock, Billy Bush, and Rick Rubin. &...

Becki Barabas-Harman Professional, Head of Global Relations What can I say she is beautiful, funny and inspiring. Becki is a force of nature for all things good. She works with numerous charities and is always available to help people in need. She is a master at networking and people connector of the highest order within the Pro Audio community. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed gett...

Jerimaya Grabher is a Los Angeles based entrepreneur and creative executive working in the recording industry since 1994.  He has held A&R executive positions at A&M Records and Windham Hill Records.  He created the RPM Directory, the industry’s first “IMDB” for producers and engineers.   Co-founded in 2005, he is presently the CEO of GPS Management.  GPS counts among i...

Clark Germain is a Grammy and Emmy award winning producer,mixer and engineer. He is a wine enthusiast,and a vintage mini Cooper maven. This guys has it all, brains, good looks and a renaissance man's view of the world. He also speaks Italian...swoon

Denny is an award winning documentary director/producer. Check out The Wrecking Crew, and Immediate Family documentaries on streaming. He's a fan of all things music, we love this guy!

For the last 25 years Damon has specialized in recording music for film and television. He has recorded and mixed music for hundreds of commercials,TV show, films, and documentaries. Family Guy, Looney Tunes, Animaniacs. You name it he's done it! Having grown up in studios with his musician Dad Tommy Tedecso. He is humble and funny, and a real pro. Damon is a real gem in our industry.

In this episode I talk to Adam Moseley. Adam is a producer, mixer, and teacher. He is really fun and super humble , just my kind of guy! Enjoy!

Lenise Bent is a music producer, recording engineer, foreign dialogue editor, and supporter of anyone who wants to record for music or film and TV. She has been in the trenches for a few decades now and has seen many changes in our industry, but her focus is still to assist all creators realize their vision for their music. She is a treasure!

In this episode we continue talking with Skip Saylor to learn more about his career. Skip is insightful, and funny. Enjoy!

Skip Saylor is one of the funniest and most talented people I know. He is an amazing engineer and mixer and even worked in the building I now manage when it was Western Recorders on some Frank Sinatra sessions! I hope you'll listen and enjoy Skip's stories of how he got started and what he's up to now.

In this episode of Trade Secrets I talk with Ryan Ulyate. Ryan is a a multi talented guy! He's an Artist, Producer, Engineer and Mixer. He is most known for his work with Tom Petty but has worked with many artists over the years. He's also a member of the exclusive wine club Vin Audio(of which he is a founding member).

In this episode I talk with Don Randi. Don is an LA legend. He's a keyboard player, songwriter, band leader and was a member of the Wrecking Crew. He has played on so many albums I can't count . But notable recordings are The Beach Boys, Nancy Sinatra and many others.

In this episode I talk with Trent Slatton. Trent is a super talented artist,producer/engineer and the proud owner of Stagg Street Studios in LA. Trent worked with me years ago at Red Zone Studios in Burbank and has continued to learn and grow as an artist and an engineer. Please check out Stagg Street Studios to see the amazing facility he owns.

Tedi Sarafian has had an interesting life to say the least. He started out working with major motion picture Moguls in his 20's, producing and writing for film. He then embraced his love of music & audio by becoming the CEO of Barefoot Sound. Tedi shares his story with wit and humility.

In this episode of Trade Secrets I talk with Ashley Arrison. Ashley was my asst 23 years ago at Cello(same location as East West)! I couldn't be more proud, she is an extremely talented singer, and professional who is now an executive wit Netflix! Go Ashley!

Paula is a Music Studio Executive with 30+ years of experience. She has been an anchor of excellence in the L. A. Recording World, from Kendun to Sound CIty  to Capitol Studios,  and is held in the highest esteem amongst her colleagues, artists, producers and record labels.  As Vice President of Capitol Studios, she has worked with top line artists including  Paul McCartney, Ja...

William Garrett is a Producer/Mixer and Engineer. William has worked with such artists as New Kids On The Block, Shania Twain, Brandi Carlile, Def Leopard and Mitski. William Garrett's career has covered some amazing and diverse musical genres. He has been a Producer/Mixer/Engineer for over 4 decades, and has supervised the build of multiple recording studios including the 2023 Tec Award winning f...

In this episode I talk with Matt Linesch. Matt is a native Angeleno, a Grammy winning Producer, engineer and mixer. Throughout his career, Matt's work moves seamlessly between genres and eras. Primarily working out of his large format analog studios, Infinitespin in Sherman Oaks CA., Linesch's dedication to quality, and artistry are his number one priorities.

In this episode I talk to Robin Goodchild, the ever entertaining, witty studio manager at Volume Studios in Ingelwood CA