Episode 256

Phil Greiss: Chasing Your Instincts

Phil Greiss is a French-Canadian producer, songwriter, mix engineer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his genre-blending work in global pop and Latin music. He co-wrote and co-produced the chart-topping hit “Savage Love” by Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685, earning a 2021 ASCAP Pop Award. Greiss was also behind the production and mixing of J Balvin’s “Mi Gente,” which became a massive global success and earned him Latin Grammy nominations and over 68× RIAA Platinum certifications.

Launching his career in France with acclaimed albums for artists like Corneille and Zaho, Greiss broke into the international scene after co-producing Willy William’s “Voodoo Song,” which became the foundation for “Mi Gente.” Since then, he has worked with high-profile artists including Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, and BTS, producing hits like “Goodbye” and “Metele Al Perreo.” His recent work continues to bridge cultures and genres, solidifying his role as a leading force in contemporary pop and Latin music.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Following your passions, despite societal/parental pushback
  • Trusting your ears
  • Learning to understand the “sound” of your plugins/hardware
  • The key to success as a songwriter
  • What publishers are looking for in a songwriter
  • Being a “finisher”
  • Balancing creativity vs. technical: how to prevent each one from harming the other
  • Writing songs for virality
  • Using clipping in your mixes
  • Working with limitations
  • Building your workflow for predictable results

To learn more about Phil Greiss, visit: https://about.me/philgreiss

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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.