John Velasquez is a music producer, mixer, and songwriter based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation John and I go deep on the following: The importance of humility How he has built a community of creatives that he collaborates with Mindfulness Being real Patience Working with a team Getting artists to deliver great vocal performances The cry test Limitations are good The mix = the arrangement His new studio Be yourself And so much more! You can learn more about John at https://linearmanagement.com/index.php/john-velasquez/ You can follow John on Social Media IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisntjohnv/ ***Thanks to our sponsors!*** Carl Bahner's resources for studio professionals - https://www.carlbahner.com/resources Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6t ***BRAND NEW!*** SECRET SONICS PATREON - patreon.com/benwallickmusic Sauce Segment: https://youtu.be/QukinUmMBsk?si=Fuo1DlGS93L6t5Ll References: Zella Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zella_Day Local Natives - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Natives Vacations - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacations_(band) You Sexy Thing - https://youtu.be/MhRXOOc_p-0?si=s3bbL3JyYzNoozvB Shawn Everett - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Everett Dave McNair - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2023/6/11/secret-sonics-185-dave-mcnair-an-audiophiles-approach-to-mastering Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two. Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music! Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for editing this episode! You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in! -Ben