Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

• Episode 559 - Breaking Sonic Barriers With The Mutantrumpet | Ben Neill

  My guest today is renowned musician, composer, and inventor of the groundbreaking Mutantrumpet Ben Neill. Ben’s Mutantrumpet is a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument that combines 3 trumpets and a trombone into one. It then incorporates interactive computer technologies that produces a sound that blurs the lines between acoustic and electronic music. Ben became interested in electronic music when he was the Music Curator of the N.Y.C. performance space The Kitchen from 1992 to 1999, and since that time he’s been incorporating electronic influences into his work. This includes thirteen albums, as well as exhibitions in museums and galleries in New York City and London. Ben began his teaching career in 2007 as a professor of music technology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and was a Professor of Music Industry and Production at Ramapo College until 2024.His new book is called Diffusing Music, and explores how technology is enabling new levels of creativity, and transforming how we share and experience sound.During the interview we talked about why the Mutantrumpet was developed, using an AR headset during performances, the future of music collaboration, how music reflects society, and much more.I spoke with Ben from his studio outside of New York City.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)All about the Mutantrumpet (02:07)Incorporating AR into performances 08:49)Embracing electronic music (11:05)Using proprietary plugins (23:50)One last question (37:47)Additional Resources:Learn more about Ben Neill’s work: https://www.benneill.com/–(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers. 

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• Episode 557 – From Open Mics to Major Deals: Homebwoi’s Music Journey | James ‘Homebwoi’ Maddox

  In this week’s episode, I sit down with the brilliant hip hop artist, producer, and designer James ‘Homebwoi’ Maddox.Homebwoi’s work has been featured on 10 major label albums, 2 major motion pictures, and 3 commercially released video games.Homebwoi is also the head of product design for his company Metro Southern Media, which specializes in creative services for artists, corporate branding, and film production services.In this episode, he and I discussed how signing a record deal was the beginning of the end of his first band, the unique way he got established in the Atlanta music scene, his production process and why he likes to work with real musicians, how he became a multimedia service provider, and much more.Homebwoi also shared his journey from starting as a young music producer navigating industry pitfalls to becoming a successful multimedia entrepreneur.Are you ready for this?Then run, don’t walk, and listen to this episode now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)The beginning of the end for Homebwoi’s first band (01:35)Working as a producer (10:45)Homebwoi’s producer tricks (19:56)How Metro Southern Media started (27:03)One last question (31:23)Additional Resources:Learn more about Homebwoi’s work: http://homebwoi.com, https://metrosouthernmedia.com/  –(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Access my FREE music mixing crash course training: https://www.mixingcrashcourse.comCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

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• Episode 556 – How Acoustics Shape Your Musical AND Emotional Experience | Norman Varney

  In this week’s episode, I sit down with the amazing Norman Varney of AV RoomService.Norman is an acoustic consultant who has designed over 500 critical listening rooms around the world, starting back to when he owned an audio retail store. After that, he became director of the Custom Installation and Home Theater divisions at Music Interface Technologies. There he designed the innovative and elaborate electrical system for the Scoring Stage of Lucas Film’s Skywalker Ranch.Norman then became a senior engineer with the Acoustic Systems Business at the Owens Corning Science & Technology Center. He spent a considerable amount of his time there testing in anechoic chambers, reverberation chambers, and acoustic labs in general.In this episode, Norman and I discussed some common acoustic myths, acoustic listening tests at Owens Corning, how extravagant home theaters can get, the difficulty in designing an immersive playback room, the built-in resonant point in American home construction, and so much more.Are you ready for this?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s bust some myths (01:43)Home theaters then and now (13:08)Building immersive rooms (22:42)Vibration protectors (31:02)The worst spaces for good acoustics? (38:11)One last question (41:02)Additional Resources:Follow AV RoomService on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avroomservice/ –(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

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• Episode 555 – How Blues Traveler Became a Music Industry Giant | Chan Kinchla

  In this week’s episode, I sit down with Chandler Kinchla (commonly known as Chan), the guitar player for Blues Traveler and his new band W4RHORS3.Born in Ontario, Canada, Chan moved to Princeton, NJ where he met his Blues Traveler bandmates. After graduating high school, the band moved to New York City where they gigged around town until they secured a record deal.After they were signed, a bartender at one of the places they played at introduced the band to David Letterman. The band played his late night show many times over the years, which helped put them at the top of the music world.The band has then gone on to record 15 studio albums that have sold over 10 million copies, and played over 2,000 shows in front of more than 30 million people.In this episode, Chan and I talked about the “majesty of New Jersey,” what it’s like to play 300 dates a year in New York City clubs, the reasons for creating the H.O.R.D.E. tour, playing dates with W4RHORS3, and so much more.Are you ready to meet this legend?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)From Canada to New Jersey (01:59)How Blues Traveler broke through (06:23)Blues Traveler’s history with David Letterman (16:35)Let’s talk about the H.O.R.D.E tour (18:15)Chan’s work as a solo artist (20:33)Last question for Chan (29:11)Additional Resources:Follow Chan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chankinchla/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_chan_gang/ –(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

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• Episode 554 – Singing Secrets From a Hollywood Vocal Coach | Eric Vetro

  In this week’s episode, I sit down with singing coach to the stars, Eric Vetro.Eric has a client list that’s a “who’s who” of music celebrities, including Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Rita Ora, John Legend, and Shawn Mendes, as well as the lead singers from bands like Haim, Weezer, Incubus and Muse. He’s also trained A-list actors for the movie musicals La La Land, Chicago, Judy, Mary Poppins Returns, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, Eurovision, In The Heights, Cinderella, and Wicked, among many others. Plus he’s worked with many Disney stars who went on to have great singing careers such as Vanessa Hudgens, Sabrina Carpenter, Ashley Tisdale, Olivia Holt, Laura Marano, and Dove Cameron.In this episode, Eric and I spoke about his unique coaching style, how his background as a piano accompanist made him a better singing coach, how he gets a movie star ready to sing in a movie, why warming up your voice is so important, and so much more.Are you ready for this?Let’s dive in.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Eric’s experience as a voice coach for the stars (01:47)Is there a fast track to becoming a great singer? (06:02)Eric’s unique coaching style (10:13)From vocal coach to vocal producer (15:14)How Eric became a vocal coach (21:04)Eric’s first paid coaching job (25:37)BBC Maestro (29:53)One last question (35:36)Additional Resources:Learn more about Eric’s work: https://ericvetro.com/ Learn more about BBC Maestro: https://www.bbcmaestro.com/ –(FREE DOWNLOAD) 6 proven ways to avoid muddy mixes: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/6-freqs-download-1 Get 15 quick solutions to common mix problems with my Mix Fix Playbook: https://go.bobbyowsinski.com/mixfixCheck out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/Follow me on X: @bobbyowsinski--In this podcast, music guru Bobby Owsinski shares his personal insights on the music industry, covering news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers.

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