Today's episode is so full of incredible production and recording and songwriting information from my friend Jake Rye. Jake owns a recording studio in Michigan called Social Recording Company and was a member of the Grammy nominated band Sanctus Real for several years. We talk about his path into music and all the things he learned along the way, from being in a publishing deal to self-employment, parenthood, and much more. Buckle in - this is a long one and there's a lot of good stuff in the back half of the episode, so try to stick around till the end.

Key Moments: 

2:30 - The grow-up story

14:30 - 150 shows a year

19:41 - Losing a pub deal: "it was like we never existed"

25:27 - I never thought I'd have a basement studio but I love it

27:49 - Jake's songwriting process

39:00 - Inspiration comes whenever it wants to

51:00 - What tracks to include in a demo

58:15 - Audio recording is a process of stacking bricks

1:04:30 - Thom Yorke didn't use auto-tune

1:14:21 - Listening to a final mix

1:26:08 - Sync licensing - the money is in advertising

1:29:55 - You don't have to change who you are to be successful

How to Reach Jake: 

Personal website: https://www.jakeryemix.com/

Studio website: https://socialrecordingcompany.com/

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