Episode 24

James Paul Wisner (Dashboard Confessional, Underoath)

James Paul Wisner is a multi-gold record producer who has worked with artists such as Dashboard Confessional, Further Seems Forever, Underoath, Paramore, and a whole bunch more. His production techniques helped to launch the careers of many genre-defining artists in the emo, rock, and punk scenes.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

  • His technique for capturing emotion from singers
  • The importance of vocal training
  • Recording pristine acoustic guitar tracks in a small room
  • Working with bands like Dashboard Confessional and Further Seems Forever
  • Translating lessons learned from analog mixing to the digital home studio
  • Creating a feedback loop to reduce mix recalls

Visit James’ website: https://www.jamespaulwisner.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.