Episode 222

Nick Rad: The Value of Having a Team in Music Production

Nick Rad is a highly sought-after mixing engineer who has worked with major artists such as Rachel Platten, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Hilary Duff, Nick Fradiani, MAX, Anberlin, and Skillet. Nick began his musical career in the late 90s as a signed and touring musician in the punk rock band Hangnail (Tooth and Nail Records). He later switched gears to take over drums in the pop-rock band Acceptance (Columbia Records).

While making records and touring for 7 years, his love of recording and production became his passion, which led him to where he is today. With a tasteful production sense, a highly tuned ear, and a strong midwestern work ethic, Nick delivers mixes that have made him a staple in the professional mixing scene.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

  • Working with producers like Bill Stevenson, Stephen Egerton, Howard Benson, and Aaron Sprinkle
  • Having an assembly-line approach to production
  • Hiring help for your studio
  • The value of editing
  • How you don’t necessarily need to market your studio, as long as you do this one thing…
  • Niching down your services
  • Mixing vocals to fit in the mix
  • Auditioning vocal chains
  • Using sidechaining to help with your low-end
  • How to prepare your mixes so they are optimized for deliverables

To learn more about Nick Radovanovic, visit: https://nickrad.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.