Fernando Lodeiro is a music producer and mixing engineer based out of Brooklyn, NY, USA! In our conversation, Fernando shares his journey from Venezuela to New York via Berklee College of Music. He shares stories from working at the legendary Avatar Studios, working with Esperanza Spalding, Paul McCartney, and many more. We go deep on his pivot into freelancing, work ethic, work-life balance, nurturing relationships, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Fernando at https://www.fernandolodeiro.com/You can follow Fernando on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/ferninthestudio/***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here - "A Fresh New Bleed of Skyline" by Sixty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meFgEsBvhSw&ab_channel=SIXTYJoin the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tSubscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-downloadReferencesTravis Ference - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/26/secret-sonics-114-travis-ference-redefining-success-in-musicAvatar Studios - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Station_(recording_studio)John Mayer in Avatar Studios video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eWrQzNJgC8&ab_channel=johnmayerVEVOBen’s episode on Progressions - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/episode/ben-wallickWilliam Bowser - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/12/12/secret-sonics-125-william-bowser-staying-ahead-of-the-curveClaude Kelly - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_KellyTchad Blake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tchad_BlakeEsperanza Spalding - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanza_SpaldingAndrew Maury - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/18/secret-sonics-104-andrew-maury-mixing-with-intuitionJoe Laporta - https://sterling-sound.com/engineer/joe-laporta/Brian Lucy - http://magicgardenmastering.com/Rave on Buddy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rave_On_Buddy_HollyRoy Hendrickson - https://www.instagram.com/royhend/Kisses on the Bottom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisses_on_the_BottomFatso - https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/fatso.htmlMonster Compressor - http://looptrotter.com/pl/monster-compressor/Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.coFollow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/ Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben