Today’s guest is Nashville based mixer Brent Hendrich. With over 20 years of experience as a freelancer Brent has logged countless hours of time in the recording studio, worked on a Dove award winning record, and contributed to Emmy award-winning compositions. We chat about being willing to invest in your growth, working in Cubase, mix prep, starting a career in Nashville, and the power of setting specific goals.
In this episode we'll dig in on...
Big Studio vs Home Studio Paths
The power of specific goals
Working on pop music in a country town
Using blind A-B tests when mixing
Working with an accountability coach
Mixing in Cubase
Attending SAE
Reflecting on your past work
Mixing as you produce
Noticing what your clients think you do best
Navigating the slow patches
Investing in your growth
Mix Prep and file delivery

Mentioned in the Show:
Kirin Callinan "Return to Center" - https://open.spotify.com/album/20RiDKMd7ZR1w199AFLk4z?si=Xk7kIGD2Rjy-QVgn1rdX7Q (Listen)
Brent on Secret Sonics - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/secret-sonics-146-brent-hendrich-working-on-what-matters/id1467170363?i=1000563109653 (Listen)
Cubase - https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsfuYBhAZEiwA5a6CDNDQDhzEw58zT5w_pmxF3uzKI0NU_oqY1P60pYqCsy3oacOUZ4SjXBoCZnIQAvD_BwE (Learn)

Travis' Intro: Trusting Your Taste
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Credits:
Guest: Brent Hendrich
Host: Travis Ference
Editor: https://linktr.ee/djempirical (Stephen Boyd)
Theme Music: inter.ference