Episode 229

Drew Bang: From Homeless to Successful Engineer

Drew BANG is a multi-award-winning Engineer and Producer, with over 10 years of experience working with clients such as U2, One Direction, Don Broco, Kelis, Royal Blood, Haim, Victor Ray, and more. Drew’s accolades include multiple BPI Gold Records, 2 UK Number 1’,s and a coveted Music Producers’ Guild “Golden Microphone” Award among others.

Starting out at Strongroom Studios as a Runner, Drew quickly worked his way up through Assisting to in-house Engineer for Studio 1 within 2 years, before going freelance to concentrate on Production. Drew has worked in many Commercial and Private Recording Studios around the world. He is experienced in using a vast array of modern and vintage recording equipment and is well-known for his Drum and Vocal recording skills. 

Drew is an endorsee and spokesperson for respected industry manufacturers Eventide, Celemony (Melodyne), Antelope, Solomon Mics, Neve Electronics & Aston Mics, and also a vocal spokesperson for diversity and equality in the Music Industry.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

  • Mindset shifts for success
  • The power of persistence
  • Dealing with failure and rejection
  • Finding your inner motivation
  • The problems with chasing money
  • Getting into the music industry later in life
  • Seeing opportunities when they are in front of you
  • Relying on other people
  • How being transparent about your weaknesses/abilities, can actually propel you forward
  • The value of saying “yes” to everything
  • When to say no
  • The battle of being credited properly

Want to learn more about Drew Bang? Visit:https://www.drewbang.com/


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Mike Indovina

Mike Indovina is a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer who has worked with hundreds of artists in multiple genres ranging from acoustic, pop/rock, hip hop, and more. In his time, he's been fortunate to work alongside artists such as KISS, Collective Soul, Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies), David Usher, and many more.

He's also the author of two Amazon #1 Bestsellers on music production, "The Mixing Mindset" and "The Recording Mindset.