Making It From the Home Studio

Making It From the Home Studio


Latest Episodes

David Browning: Explode the Mix – Part 1
May 09, 2015

In this new mini-series Kyle Z visits with producer/songwriter/programmer/mixer David Browning (Katy Perry, Diane Warren, CeCe Winans) to deeply explore the production and mix process of a recently completed song. -

Keith LuBrant: Music in 420 Television Series (and Counting)
April 30, 2015

Growing up in South Jersey, Keith LuBrant cut his teeth playing guitar in bands. But in recent years, Keith’s music making efforts have put his songs in over 420 television show series. - In this interview Keith shares the experiences that have made h...

Jason Moss: Composer and Boutique Music Library Publisher
April 24, 2015

Jason Moss grew up with the sound of Laurel Canyon artists in one ear and Zeppelin, Rush and Metallica in the other. Being able to pull from these diverse musical influences has helped him build a personal catalog of 2000+ tracks. -

Patty Boss: CBS Sports, CNN Special Report, MTV and Music for Media Success Tactics
April 17, 2015

Patty Boss is a California-based composer whose credits include CBS Sports, CNN Special Report, The History Channel, VH1, EA Games' The Sims and The Urbz, just to name a few. - In this interview Patty discusses the strategies she’s embraced to become ..

Ryan Drean: Voiceover for Television, Radio and More
April 09, 2015

You’ve got a voice. You’ve got a microphone. You’ve got a recording rig. Could you be doing voiceover work from your home studio? Ryan Drean’s voice has been heard in commercials for American Airlines, Coors Light, Long John Silver’s, Chev

Paul Stanley: KISS Frontman on Music Publishing & Licensing
April 01, 2015

The "Starchild" of KISS Paul Stanley has used his decades as a superstar frontman to hone the business side of all things music. With the KISS catalog containing hundreds of songs, Mr. Stanley has had a unique opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of cop

Chuck Schlacter: Strategies to Building a Career in Production Music
March 27, 2015

As a financial advisor, this is a question Chuck Schlacter asks the people he interacts with in his practice: "What will you do with your time when you retire?” In 2005 he asked himself the same question, which led him into the world of production musi

Sean Beeson: Music Success From the “Middle of Nowhere”
March 19, 2015

Sean Beeson has been composing music for videogames and other media for nearly a decade. In that time, he has seen the game industry grow, shift and change in ways that have helped him focus and hone his writing and production skills. In this interview

John Mazzei: True Blood, Oprah and Smart Kitsch Cues
March 13, 2015

John Mazzei is a San Francisco based composer whose music has been heard on shows like True Blood, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Oprah and Dr. Oz, just to name a few. In this interview John talks about how he landed music on the Oprah Winfrey Show, wh

David Browning: Katy Perry, Diane Warren and New School Home Production
March 06, 2015

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