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Recording Studio Rockstars

Lij Shaw

Lij Shaw Interviews music producers, engineers, studio owners, and other professionals to bring you inspiring stories, tricks, and insights from the recording studio. So that you can take yo...

Episodes

20 of 587 episodes

RSR582 Nathan Dohse - Smart Strategies for Writing and Releasing Music in the Age of AI

What does it really take to get your music heard if the algorithms might be working against you? My guest today is Nathan Dohse , a Nashvill...

02:07:29Oct 30, 2026

RSR581 - Brittany Rogers - From Math Nerd to Nashville Producer: The Power of Making Hard Things Easy

Ever wonder how busy professionals juggle producing music, creating social media content, and staying sane? Today, I sit down with Nashville...

01:52:25Oct 23, 2026

RSR580 - Dmitry Taranov - SAE Institute Prof Unpacks Studio Tech, DAW Choices, and Russian Recording Secrets

Ever wondered how a PhD in acoustics shapes a producer’s approach to mixing and recording? Or how to navigate the complexities of DAWs, virt...

02:13:34Oct 16, 2026

RSR579 - Gyasi Heus - Glam Rock Songwriting and Guitar Tones from David Bowie to Django Reinhardt to Alice Cooper

Is “school” ever really out when you’re chasing guitar tone, or are we always learning how to ditch Mr. Nice Guy in the classroom of rock? M...

02:12:53Oct 9, 2026

RSR578 Chris Pandolfi - Badass Banjo and Production Magic with The Infamous Stringdusters

Curious how bluegrass veterans approach recording live in the studio or manage the balance between virtual instruments and raw performances?...

01:49:10Oct 2, 2026

RSR577 - Marc Matthews - How to Build EDM Tracks From Start To Finish

What do happy accidents, deconstructing songs, and tools like stem splitters have to do with leveling up your production skills? My guest to...

01:51:57Sep 25, 2026

RSR576 - Nettie Freed - The Granddaughter of Rock 'n' Roll: Embracing Risks and Authenticity

What risks and rebellions in rock and roll history continue to echo in today's music industry? My guest today is Nettie Freed , an artist, s...

01:32:42Sep 18, 2026

RSR575 - David Amlen - Lessons from Decades of Studio Building and Engineering

What does it really take to design a studio that balances acoustic excellence with practical flow - without losing sight of the human elemen...

01:52:01Sep 11, 2026

RSR574 - JJ Catalyst - The Art of Finishing Award Winning Mixes Fast and Confidently

What does it take to finish a mix quickly without second-guessing your instincts? My guest today is JJ Catalyst, a Los Angeles-based recordi...

01:31:41Sep 4, 2026

RSR573 - Greg Giorgio - Hybrid Studio: From Deep Snares and Cue Sends to Creative Mixing Techniques

What’s the secret to capturing that deep, punchy snare sound without overdoing it? I asked Greg Giorgio about his approach to drums, and he...

01:52:14Aug 28, 2026

RSR572 - BZ Lewis - Unlocking the Emotional Power of Immersive Audio

What insights do immersive audio techniques, like Atmos, offer for emotional storytelling and how do different speaker setups influence our...

01:38:07Aug 21, 2026

RSR571 Brian Moncarz - Mixing Rock Drums for Bob Ezrin, Alice Cooper & Our Lady Peace

Have you ever wondered whether a killer drum sound starts with the right mic placement and kit selection, or if it’s something you can still...

02:06:01Aug 14, 2026

RSR570 Jordie Lane - Writing and Producing Great Songs from the Road, Circus, and Joshua Tree

What does it really take to make your best record by embracing limitations and finding creativity in the constraints? My guest today is Jord...

01:33:43Aug 7, 2026

RSR569 Vance Powell - Baking It In, Atmos Truth, Tiny Amps, and One-Take Magic

What happens when you stop calling it pre-production and just start making the record? My guest today is Vance Powell , multi-Grammy-winning...

02:04:49Jul 31, 2026

RSR568 Kevin White - Songs of Apollo, NASA, & Music That Went to Space

What happens when you realize the soundtrack of space travel isn’t science fiction - it’s real music carried aboard real missions? My guest...

01:45:03Jul 24, 2026

RSR567 Micah Tawlks - Co-Writing, Mixing, Blackbird Sessions & Capturing Ideas Before They Disappear

What happens when you start writing, producing, and mixing like the forest, not the trees, and you leave your worries behind? My guest today...

02:06:09Jul 17, 2026

RSR566 Toby Suess - Saving Home and Pro Studios from Nashville to Nevada!

What happens when you build a studio in an industrial zone…and still end up in court for making records? My guest today is Toby Suess , drum...

01:52:18Jul 10, 2026

RSR565 - Jason Lehning - Mixing Vocals, Low-End Decisions, Writers’ Rooms & Keeping It Fun

What happens when you finally stop chasing every plugin and build a mix workflow that actually works? My guest today is Grammy-winning mixer...

02:02:32Jul 3, 2026

RSR 564 - Packy Lundholm - Writing, Producing & Recording Yourself at Home

What happens when a Chicago multi-instrumentalist with power-pop roots, psychedelic instincts, and indie-folk sensitivity lands in Nashville...

02:06:53Jun 26, 2026

RSR563 - Bobby Bare Jr - Why Monk Songs Come From a Disco Heart and Other Unicorn Sightings

Why do your deepest, most emotional songs come out better when you stop trying so hard? In this episode, I sit down with Nashville legend Bo...

02:06:07Jun 19, 2026