David Browning is a songwriter, musician and producer that has worked with Katy Perry, Diane Warren and American Idol contestant Brett Loewenstern, just to name a few.

In recent years David has served as Producer for countless projects in the Rock, Pop, Americana, Gospel, CCM and Country genres.

In this interview David talks about the role of the modern-day Producer, he discusses production strategies and music tech, and explains why he is able to get better performances from artists when recording in his home studio.

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Working from his home studio, his role as “Producer†sees him take on all classic responsibilities that come with that title, as well as all the new expectations that come with that role.

It’s better to wait six months and have your game down and step into greatness than to go in and blow your one opportunity because you weren’t prepared enough.David Browning
Listen now and hear David and me talk about:

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• (03:05) Introduction
  
• (09:15) Understanding and learning peoples’ stories
  
• (13:30) CCM in Nashville
  
• (19:35) Britney Spears as a musical change point
  
• (21:55) Being “on stage†vs “behind the glassâ€
  
• (24:55) Changing production budgets
  
• (26:05) Working with Katy Perry
  
• (36:05) Working with Diane Warren
  
• (47:25) Being ready for the moment
  
• (52:35) What makes people in the music business successful
  
• (56:15) How to build trust with clients
  
• (1:04:00) The role and expectations of the new producer
  
• (1:06:55) Should a producer invest in an artist?
  
• (1:10:40) Music production time management
  
• (1:13:35) Working with American Idol contestant Brett Loewenstern
  
• (1:17:15) Vocal production techniques
  
• (1:21:05) The flexibility of songwriting without instruments
  
• (1:27:35) Why producing from a home studio gets better results from artists
  
• (1:34:10) Why you should record live instruments last
  
• (1:35:55) Vocal comp techniques
  
• (1:42:35) Making contacts and getting jobs
  
• (1:44:35) Assessing a client’s ability for success (recoup ability)
  
• (1:47:35) Why “vocal character†is a key to success
  
• (1:57:35) Learning to mix – mix techniques
  
• (2:00:35) EQ techniques for mixing
  

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Toontrack – EZ Drummer, Superior Drummer and Nashville EZX Expansion

Spectrasonics – Trilian and Stylus RMX

Steven Slate Drums – Chris Lord Alge Kit

SoundRadix – Surfer EQ

Nine Volt Audio – Action Drums and Shimmer & Shake

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