Wayne Pauley's no-nonsense, old school approach to mixing live sound has garnered accolades from rock to country to Celtic and beyond. He'll be the first one to tell you, it's not just about the gear, it's about the attitude.

She's played a number of different roles in professional audio and brings a range of mad skills to her current work. We talk about her unlikely path to production sound and why she's having the time of her life doing it. We also get overshadowed by her felines.  

Like so many of us in pro audio, Peter Chaikin's multi-faceted career has covered many chapters, and his accomplishments read like a hit list of some of pro audio's legendary technologies. He gives us an inside look into where he's come from, and some key insights into where things might be headed.

Ned Augustenborg spent a decade making "Don Lewis and the Live Electronic Orchestra." We talk about the challenges of that ten-year journey, and the indelible bonds that grew out of it.

She's a prime example of someone who's worked hard and prepared herself to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities. We talk with Jett Galindo about her work, her education, and her career thus far.

In Part 1 we talked about Don's early years and influences. In Part 2 we get into his years of discovery and innovation. From his struggles with the Musicians' Union's old guard to his contributions to some of the music industry's most innovative and iconic synthesizers, here's another hour of fascinating stories from the illustrious Don Lewis. 

Few people in the world of electronic music can match the history of Don Lewis. His Live Electronic Orchestra set the stage for MIDI, and he was there at the beginning for groundbreaking synths from Roland, Yamaha, and more. Add to that his infectious laugh and endless supply of amazing tales. If you know of him, you already know you want to hear this one. If you've never heard of him, you'll want to listen and be amazed. NOTE: since the recording of this interview, the title of Don Lewis' movie has been changed to "Don Lewis and the Live Electronic Orchestra."

We're happy to share this interview, originally broadcast as part of the Soundgirls.org Virtual Forum, with Tana Douglas, author of "LOUD," a brilliant memoir of her experiences as one of the first woman roadies.

His diverse discography ranges from Dolly Parton to Chris Isaak to The Killers and so much more, and his Old School approach is as timeless as his recordings. Producer Mark Needham gives us some insight into his work and career.  

Even well before purchasing and helping to resurrect one of the world's most cherished recording studios, Jeff Greenberg has had an amazing career and a near-legendary impact on the music industry. We grab a few moments with the CEO of The Village.  

The term "industry veteran" is an overused cliche, but how else can you describe someone who's been flying the faders for pretty much every major artist since the 1970s? Join us for a fun chat with the legendary Buford Jones.  

She's a prima ballerina and a consummate shredder, an audio engineer and a solder jockey, equally at home setting up a mix and dropping an engine block. And if that's not enough, she has her finger on the pulse of one of LA's most legendary studios. We get into it with the human dynamo known as Tina Morris.

His first single on Sony debuted to over 18 million Spotify streams, and he hasn't sat still since. Luke Potter opens up about the joys and hazards of writing and producing in today's music industry.

It's sometimes said that 90% of getting the gig is just showing up. But Derek Jones is living proof that showing up prepared and being willing to take a chance is what really tilts the scales. Being a good hang also helps, and Derek is all the above.

A cool head and an eye (and ear) for detail are intrinsic parts of successful artist management. Henry McGroggan has brought those talents, and a great many more, to managing an eclectic roster of artists ranging from Iggy Pop to The Corrs to Skalpel. We chat with the CEO of CEO (Central European Organization) about his decades-long wild ride.

A career in the music industry can take all kinds of twists and turns, and Dino Monoxelos has navigated many. Great conversation about learning to adapt and evolve, the importance of integrity, and the value of relationships. No wonder everyone loves this guy.

He's been a session musician, arranger, composer, engineer, producer, DJ, and roller derby contender, in venues from South Africa to Los Angeles to Australia. And he's still having fun. We talk to Bobby Summerfield about work, play, and everything in between.

He's an intrepid and innovative musical talent who created the soundtrack for "Apocalypse Now," scored multiple seasons of "Knot's Landing," co-founded a major recording studio, and turned Herbie Hancock on to synthesizers. Patrick Gleeson's led an amazing career, and shares some great stories.

His decades-long resume includes titles like engineer, journalist, studio owner, educator, technical editor, author, and plenty of other gigs. Barry Rudolph gives us the skinny on where he's been and what he's been doing.

A passion for learning and a gift for teaching others are just two of the things that motivate Jill Courtney. We caught up with her on the eve of her move from Nashville to Colorado, where she was about to start a new gig with Space Force. (That's Doctor Badass to you.)

Jonathan Wyner has accrued a long and diverse discography over the course of his career. He's also been a powerful advocate for education, bringing a new generation of audio engineers into the fold. We talk about his work and the evolution of his career.

Like so many of us in the professional audio industry, Karl Winkler's career has been a long and winding road. He shares some stories and some perspective gained of many years in music and tech.

She's been a rockstar on both sides of the glass, with no sign of slowing down. Zoe Thrall tells us about her unique career(s) as a performer, engineer, and studio manager.

With a career spanning half a century, Craig Anderton has been an author, educator, innovator, musician, producer, DJ, and probably a dozen more careers. He's been called "the world's oldest kid" for the joy of discovery he still brings to everything he does. We talk about his diverse career, and what inspires him to keep experimenting. NOTE: Apologies for the audio glitches in the last 2 minutes.

From Elvis Costello, Squeeze, and the Flaming Groovies, to Nick Lowe, Rockpile, and The Undertones, producer Roger Bechirian's work played an integral part of the UK New Wave sound of the late ‘70s and ‘80s. His approach to recording is old school clean and unadulterated, and his approach to the creative process is at once both hands off and collaborative. The result has been a collection powerful and memorable recordings that have stood the test of time. Join us for a look at his career, his work ethos, and some great stories.

He's a walking musical lexicon who's toured with everyone from Cyndi Lauper, Ian Hunter, and John Mayer to Rufus and Loudon Wainwright. For most of the past decade he's brought heart, soul, and Hammond to Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul. We talk about Andy Burton's musical influences, his diverse palette of colors and styles, and navigating the twists and turns of a unique musical career.

His sonic thumbprint is on dozens of film scores and games, and his groundbreaking work in music technology made him one of the founding fathers of MIDI. Jeff Rona fills us in on the left brain and right brain parts of his career.

It’s often said that success is down to hard work, good timing, and being open to new opportunities, and Eva Reistad is living proof. Even at a relatively young age, she’s already established a track record as an engineer, studio manager, and post mixer, working with the likes of Jed Lieber, Hans Zimmer, and Alan Meyerson. We chatted about her background as a musician, her initiation into L.A. studio life, and the importance of good mentors and knowing what you don’t know.

His 50+ year career began at age 14 and encompasses countless tours, legendary scoring work with David Lynch ("Twin Peaks"), cutting edge studio design, and engineering and producing hundreds of records. John Neff takes us on a timeline of his work and the evolution of recording technology from the 1960s to present day.

Joe Lamond has navigated the NAMM organization through some of the industry’s most tumultuous times, replete with unheralded growth and unimaginable challenges. He opens up about how NAMM is positioning itself to meet the changing landscape of the music and pro audio industries, and the new realities of trade show production in a post-pandemic world.

Like so many of us, Erik Rogers’ life and career was upended by the Covid shutdown. With live music and touring suspended, he found a way to turn a challenge into opportunity. We talk about life in music and pro audio, unexpected career twists, and what it takes to keep going.

From artist management and event production to licensing, fashion design, and running a label, KC Mancebo's career has been an eclectically diverse and winding road marked by surprise and serendipity. She gives us a peek into her journey thus far.

Even if she hadn't broken new ground for women in pro audio, Lenise Bent would have an amazing career, with a discography that includes Steelydan, Blondie, and Supertramp, just to name a few. She's got great stories, and no one tells them better than she can.

She’s a multi-talented, multi-disciplined, and multi-genre artist with deep musical and spiritual roots, killer chops, and a wicked sense of humor. Lili Haydn’s musical and personal journey has been anything but typical, and she gives us a peek into what inspires her and what makes her tick.

He's flown faders for the likes of Sting, Adele, Tony Visconti, Mark Ronson, Phil Spector, and Jeff Beck, and won a Grammy for his work on Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black." We dig into his early days at DEP and Metropolis Studios and his aspirations to be the next Scott Joplin.

If you watched or listened to Part 1 of our conversation, you’ve probably already figured out that there are few people with Howie Schwartz's longevity in the recording studio business, and few with as many great stories to tell. In Part 2 of our ongoing conversation, Howie regales us with more hilarious tales from the golden era of the New York studio biz.

From the huge and heavy sounds of Van Halen to the wistful, laid back blues of Keb' Mo', Ross Hogarth's musical pedigree is all over the proverbial map. We talk about his eclectic influences, getting the gig, and turning challenges into opportunities.

She's old school and high tech, an accidental entrepreneur and a committed innovator. EveAnna Manley's lived a fascinating journey, and our chat barely scratches the surface.

Few people have contributed as much to the evolution of the recording studio biz as Howie Schwartz, whose Howard Schwartz Recording ruled the New York scene for several decades. He's a wealth of knowledge, and the king of kibbitz, so prepare yourself for some of the best stories ever with part one of our chat with Howie Schwartz.

With a long list of credits - Mick Jagger, Boz Scaggs, Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, and dozens more - FOH mixer David Morgan has a ton of great stories. We continue with part two of our conversation.

She's worn a lot of different hats and brings a ton of wisdom and mad skills to everything she takes on. But most importantly, she pays it forward every day, educating and mentoring others in the industry. Join us for some rare insight about her career, life, and what makes Becki Barabas tick.

Karrie Keyes got her start in the 1990s mixing monitors for Pearl Jam and dozens of other artists. As co-founder of SoundGirls, she's been a powerful advocate for women and education. She's also a super-fun hang.

He's been the trusted hand at FOH for artists like James Taylor, Paul Simon, Cher, and Stevie Nicks. He's spent decades on the road, and has the best stories. Join us for part one of a two parter with live sound engineer David Morgan.

Throughout much of the 1980s and '90s, Donnette Thayer had a small but rabidly dedicated following, first as a member of New Wave cult favorites Game Theory, and then as part of Hex, the band she formed with Steve Kilby of The Church. She's also had a relatively unknown alter-ego as a research scientist. Here's a short peek into the work of an artist you may have missed.

A mainstay of the Canadian indie rock scene, Brian Moncarz has flown the faders on productions for Our Lady Peace, the Trews, and Circa Survive, and worked with producers including Bob Ezrin and David Bottrill. Join us for a chat about his career path and studio ethos.

She's an entrepreneur whose Sansamp has become a household name for musicians worldwide. She's also wonderfully down to earth, incredibly funny, and an all-around great human. We chat with Dale Krevens about taking the entrepreneurial plunge, building a brand, and lots of other fun stuff.

Inspired by sound at an early age, Rick Allen has spent a lifetime pursuing the sounds you hear in your head, and many you haven't yet. His award-winning work in sound design has appeared in movie trailers, video games, TV shows, radio spots, music libraries, and plenty of unexpected places. We visited his studio in Scottsdale to talk about the loud and soft of it, and the lengths he's gone to for sonic discovery.

Technology innovator Peter Gorges has long been one of pro audio's well-kept secrets. As co-founder of Wizoo, he helped build the company into a powerhouse that became an essential division of Digidesign (now Avid). A serial entrepreneur, he then co-founded cloud-based music company UJAM. He joined us from his home base in Bremen to talk about innovation, entrepreneurship, and the charge he gets from creating new technologies.