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#217 - Nick Nagurka Part 2 - The Psychology of Live Recording
• 39 minIn this second part of our interview with Nick Nagurka, we dive deeper into the human side of Nick’s approach to live band recording. Nick shares insights on creating a comfortable environment for artists, managing the pressure of performance, and maintaining the delicate balance between technical excellence and capturing raw, authentic moments. From fostering trust to handling unexpected challenges, this episode offers a candid look at the interpersonal dynamics that shape the recording process. Topics we discuss: Creating a comfortable and trusting environment for artistsBalancing the casual vibe of a "retreat" with the focus needed for recordingManaging the pressure of performance, especially with video recordingThe importance of flexibility and taking chances in the recording processTechniques for transitioning from rehearsal mode to performance modeThe value of capturing continuous takes and handling unexpected momentsBalancing old-school recording techniques with modern post-production tools To learn more about Nick - https://www.nicknagurkamusic.com/ Download our free guide: "The Future-Proof Mixing Engineer: 8 Essential Skills for 2024 and Beyond" - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/future-proof-mixing Connect with us: Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/ Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/ Nick - https://www.instagram.com/thenick Thanks to our sponsors! Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen “The Platinum Pitch: Proposals Clients Can’t Refuse” FREE CLASS Register today: https://branding.carlbahner.com/offers/eL9EmmUL/checkout Learn more: https://www.benwallick.com/ https://www.carlbahner.com/ This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/
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