Today’s guest is music producer, songwriter, and mix engineer John Velasquez. John has gone being signed to Cherrytree Records as a member of the band Max and the Moon to working behind the glass as a producer and songwriter for artist such as Zella Day, Lindsey Black, Ella Vos, and Vacations. We have a great chat about what skills make a producer irreplaceable in the room, why creating your own sounds and samples ages way better than using presets and splice loops, how to create a safe space for artists to be authentic, and when he learned the best way to collaborate is to never try to satisfy your own needs or ego.? In this episode we'll dig in on... ?Chase the art and the money comesThe importance of being a great hang in the studioStaying authentic as an artistLearning how to collaborateFinding your tribePlaying in Max and the MoonSigning to managementRemote songwritingKeeping your ego out of the room? Travis' Intro ?The Truth About Networking? ... Listening Recommendation ?? Mentioned in the Interview ?Max and the Moon? Learn More About ... ?Website: https://linearmanagement.com/index.php/john-velasquez/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisntjohnv/? Our Sponsors ?Check out oeksound. The makers of Soothe2 and Spiff!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!Crescendo: The World's First Subscription Mixing ServiceListen to Secret Sonics!? Support the Show ?Support Progressions on Patreon!Sign up for the Progressions Mailing ListInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspodLearn more about Travis: https://www.travisference.com/Affiliate Links (aka Support the Show AND Get Stuff):Soundflow - Speed up your workflow!Gear I Can't Live Without!Recommended Reading