In this episode, we’re honored to be talking to the amazing session guitarist and educator, Tim Pierce. If you've listened to any pop, rock and country music in the 80's, 90's and 2000's, you've undoubtedly heard the masterful guitar playing of Tim Pierce. Tim has played on hundreds of recordings with artists such as Phil Collins, Crowded House, the Goo Goo Dolls, Toy Matinee, Lana Del Rey, Rascal Flats and many, many more. Tim has a unique set-up in his home studio where he surrounds himself...

In this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorite moments from the past 25 episodes. We’ve had awesome guests and some fun and inspiring conversations with people. Part 2 of this episode contains excerpts from some of our guest’s responses to our question about a "back-up plan". Once they were bitten by the muse of music, voice artistry or working in a studio environment, they did whatever they could do to make that their career without falling back on a back-up plan. No one was an...

In this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorite moments from the past 25 episodes. We’ve had awesome guests and some fun and inspiring conversations with people. Part 1 of this episode contains excerpts from some of our guest’s comments about their creative spaces. The conversation goes beyond the importance of the vintage and modern gear and into the overall performance of the room and how it facilitates their creative process. Featured guests include Ray Luzier, Greg Wells, Glenn...

In this episode, we’re talking to recording industry veteran, Juanita Copeland. Juanita has lived in Nashville since 1990 and has worked for Mercury Records, Almo Sounds Records, Pioneer Music Group, GMF Music and Hippo Productions. She is the long-time President, COO and General Manager of the iconic recording studio Sound Emporium, one of Nashville’s busiest and longest-operating commercial studios with clients that include Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss,...

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we’re talking to Percussionist, Drummer and Clinician, Kayleigh Moyer. Based in Nashville, Kayleigh graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelors in Commercial Music Percussion with an emphasis in Performance. While there, Kayleigh was awarded the Freshman of the Year, Sophomore of the Year, and Junior of the Year Award, as well as the Percussive Arts Society scholarship dedicated to iconic Nashville drummer Larrie Londin. Kayleigh has...

We talk to recording industry veteran, Russ Long. Russ moved to Nashville in the mid-eighties to attend Belmont University and went on to engineer the hits “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes” by Sixpence None The Richer. He has recorded and/or mixed albums by Wilco, Dolly Parton and Amy Grant and the soundtracks to The Sapphires, Girl Interrupted, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days and The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything. Russ works in his private mix room, Dangerland, just outside of Nashville.

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we talk to Academy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated engineer, producer and music technologist, Daniel Rowland. Daniel has worked on dozens of film and tv soundtracks for Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Netflix and ABC, as well as projects for artists such as Seal, Nine Inch Nails, David Guetta, YBN, Gwen Stefani, Bhad Bhabie, David Foster, Burna Boy and Adrian Belew. He has been a part of numerous international tours as systems designer and...

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we talk to Grammy-winning producer, mixer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Greg Wells. As a multi-instrumentalist, Greg can artfully mold his productions with incredible precision, craftsmanship, and taste, and he’s mastered the balance between hands-on guidance and drawing out an artist’s sound regardless of genre. Greg’s wide range of skills has crafted hits for Adele, John Legend, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Twenty One Pilots, OneRepublic...

We talk to music industry veteran Barry Cardinael. Barry was instrument tech/stage manager on world tours with Joe Walsh & Barnstorm, Jethro Tull, Cat Stevens, Earth, Wind and Fire, Barry Manilow, The Beach Boys, and Neil Diamond in all studio and live-production capacities for 16 years. In 1995, Barry wrote a business plan for Iron Mountain Records Management Co. to establish the archival business and serve the Entertainment Industry to preserve all forms of recorded media in dedicated...

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we talk to drummer, percussionist, educator and actor, Rich Redmond. Rich has been the recording and touring drummer for country superstar Jason Aldean for over 20 years. His versatile, dynamic, and rock solid drumming has been heard on hundred’s of live and recorded projects for artists including Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Chris Cornell, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, – just to name a few.

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we visit Joel Singer, co-founder & Chief Engineer of the Emmy® and Grammy® award-winning remote-production recording and mixing company, Music Mix Mobile (M3). Joel shares some great stories about life in the remote-recording world, his outlook on bringing back live shows after the pandemic, and why an accurate-sounding recording and mixing environment is crucial to providing award-winning mixes for broadcast.

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we’re talking to drummer Van Romaine. Van’s solid groove has taken him around the world numerous times, and his musicianship has been showcased in many different styles of music from Fusion to Pop and beyond. Throughout Van’s career, he has performed or recorded with Steve Morse, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Ciara, Ludacris, Naughty By Nature, Juan Luis Guerra, Nena, Steve Vai, Vinnie Moore, Billy Joel, Joan Osborne, Blood, Sweat and Tears,...

We talk to audio engineer Andy Symons. Andy started his professional career as a staff engineer at TRC Recording in Indiana that featured clients such as John Mellencamp, Aerosmith, John Fogerty, and the Bob and Tom Show. Andy serves as Technical Director at Zionsville United Methodist Church. We talk about how he got started in audio engineering, a perfect “one take” with Aerosmith, and the challenges of producing engaging audio for a house of worship.

We join in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the creation of Pokemon and talk to actor and voice artist Sarah Natochenny. Sarah is best known for her ongoing work in the role of Ash Ketchum on Pokémon since 2006. She has been the go-to actor for many animated series airing worldwide. We talk about how she got her start in the business, putting together a work-from-home vocal recording space and "The Boat Story."

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we’re talking to bassist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and award-winning music educator, Tony Grey. Tony has collaborated and performed with some of the world’s greatest musicians, including John McLaughlin, Bob James, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Gavin DeGraw, Dennis Chambers, Gary Husband, Mike Stern, and many, many others. Tony talks about his rocky road to becoming a musician, his passion for teaching, and his love of darts...

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we talk to Clark Buckner. Clark is co-founder of Nashville-based podcast production agency Relationary Marketing, which works with mid-to-large-sized organizations seeking to leverage podcasting in their content marketing strategies. He has worked with brands like Jack Daniel's and serves national corporate clients in healthcare and technology.

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we talk to Tom Griesgraber. Tom is one of the world’s most respected performers on The Chapman Stick, a unique 12-string instrument that affords Tom the ability to express his musical ideas. Tom shares info about what inspired him to learn how to play The Chapman Stick, how he turned his childhood home into his personal studio, and the joy of skateboarding.

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we talk to GRAMMY-award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and producer Jose Rios. As the guitarist and founding member of the band Free Nationals, Jose talks about what it takes to build a career in music, collaborating with other artists, and the importance of meditation during difficult times.

In this episode of the Creative Spaces podcast, we’re talking to Musician, Composer, and Audio Coordinator Mason Lieberman. Mason is best known for his work on Rooster Teeth's RWBY and Beyblade Burst Evolution, The Rising of the Shield Hero, Nintendo's Super Smash Bros., Riot Games' League of Legends, AMC's The Walking Dead, Made in Abyss, Warhammer: Vermintide, Hell's Kitchen, and God Eater.

In this episode, Kevin and Robb have an entertaining conversation with monster-drummer Ray Luzier, who has recorded and toured the world with David Lee Roth, Jake E. Lee, Army of Anyone, Billy Sheehan, KXM, and many others as well as being a full-time member of one the most successful metal bands, Korn, since 2009.

In this episode, Kevin and Robb have a great conversation with GRAMMY®-winning engineer, mixer, and producer Glenn Rosenstein, who has worked with James Brown, Miles Davis, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Ziggy Marley, Madonna, Talking Heads, The Ramones, U2 and many others over a four-decade career.

In this episode, Kevin and Robb speak to Brad Divens, master FOH (front of house) engineer who has worked live shows for artists ranging from Linkin Park, Bob Seger, Enrique Iglesias, and many more.

In this episode, Kevin and Robb talk to Nile Wright, co-host of the popular podcast "It Gets Weird" and a beloved staff member at Auralex Acoustics! Nile talks about the podcast's beginnings, as well as the gear he uses to record episodes. He offers advice to those starting a podcast, recommending a podcast co-host you can tolerate in the long haul. This leads to a near Beatles-eque breakup as Kevin questions whether Robb is the right choice for "Creative Spaces" co-host.

In this episode, Kevin and Robb talk to the insanely talented and prolific Elizabeth Zharoff. She tells the boys about her experience as an international opera singer, voice coach, and audio designer. Coming from a musical family, Zharoff quickly took to performing and parlayed that into a career where she has performed in music halls across Europe, Asia and the Americas – and did so in more than 15 languages!