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Capturing Hit Record Moments: Vocal Production Tips with Dana Nielsen

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I’m thrilled to share this amazing conversation with Travis Ference for Episode 107 of his wonderful Progressions podcast!  This was such a fun hang as Travis and I covered a wide range of topics, tips, techniques, stories and philosophies for engineers, mixers, musicians and producers.  Enjoy!

In this episode you'll learn about:

  • Vocal Production Techniques
  • The Importance of Headphone Mixes
  • The Art of Editing Musically
  • Melodyne Vocal Tuning Tips
  • Working with Rick Rubin
  • Understanding Production is about the People, Not the Tools
  • Running a 2nd Record Rig at All Times
  • Translating Your Taste to Your Production Choices

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Host with the most: Travis Ference

Travis Ference is a Grammy nominated mixer, producer, and recording engineer based out of Los Angeles, CA. With nearly two decades of experience in the record business he has worked on multiple #1 albums, several top 10’s, numerous RIAA platinum and gold certified records, as well as hit TV shows and blockbuster films. His work can be heard on more than 15 million albums sold worldwide and over 1 billion streams.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!  

Be sure to check out Travis’ other podcast episodes for additional inspiring convos about recording, mixing, production, music business, and more.

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Travis Ference | Progressions Podcast

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Learn more about Travis Ference at www.travisference.com

Learn more about me, and hire me to produce, record, and/or mix your next project at www.dananielsen.com

And if you’d like to learn HOW I produce, record and mix so you can follow along and do it yourself, you are in the right place!  Right here on Mixprotege.com 

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    Learn how to produce vocals like a pro, from a pro.

    In this class, Grammy-nominated Billboard #1 mixer, producer, engineer, Dana Nielsen takes you into his studio and teaches you his complete vocal editing and post-production process — the same process he's used with chart-topping artists such as Adele, Justin Timberlake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and countless others. Follow along as he shows how to comp, tune, mix, and master a full-length song featuring vocals and acoustic guitar from start to finish, right in front of you, explaining everything he's doing along the way.

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    13 Lessons

    Natural Vocal Production

    Dana Nielsen
     

    Learn how to produce vocals like a pro, from a pro.

    In this class, Grammy-nominated Billboard #1 mixer, producer, engineer, Dana Nielsen takes you into his studio and teaches you his complete vocal editing and post-production process — the same process he's used with chart-topping artists such as Adele, Justin Timberlake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and countless others. Follow along as he shows how to comp, tune, mix, and master a full-length song featuring vocals and acoustic guitar from start to finish, right in front of you, explaining everything he's doing along the way.

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    Computer screen displaying Pro Tools software during mix prep
    14 Lessons

    PREP SCHOOL

    Dana Nielsen

    Whether you're here to level up your own prep process, or because you're interested in prepping mix sessions for me - you've come to the right place.  PREP SCHOOL is now in session!

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Dana Nielsen is a Grammy-nominated mixer, engineer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with SZA, Rihanna, Adele, Post Malone, The Smashing Pumpkins, Neil Young, Justin Timberlake, Weezer, The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, and Kanye West.  A frequent collaborator with legendary producer, Rick Rubin, Nielsen has amassed credits that run the stylistic gamut from Neil Diamond to Slayer and just about everything in between.

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