Everyone talks about perfecting your craft in order to be successful, but is that really all there is to it? We think that there are many more factors (some even more important that raw talent) that can contribute to someone's success, or lack thereof. In this episode of The Sound Table, Austin and Miranda talk about several key factors that can determine someone's success in the music industry beyond raw talent. They dive into aspects such as reliability, being like-able and personable,...

In this episode of The Sound Table, we sit down and chat with PLVTINUM, a dark pop musical artist and producer that has taken the internet by storm. PLVTINUM currently has over 3 million monthly listeners, and has accumulated hundreds of millions of streams, all while being independent and self produced! We talk to PLVTINUM about his background in music, how he creates massive records, what his creative process is like, where he finds inspiration, and what he is currently working on! Sit back...

In this episode of The Sound Table, we discuss the process of buying new gear, upgrading studio equipment, and what to look for when you are ready to swipe that card for gear! We talk about gear that we think is worth upgrading, where the cost of diminishing returns sets in for buying gear, and some pitfalls to keep in mind before you go on a shopping spree! If you have been wanting to get new gear or upgrade your studio, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE FIRST! About The Sound Table: Welcome to The...

Summary: In this episode of The Sound Table, we discuss the career of Taylor Swift. After setting a whole slew of new records with her album "Midnights", Miranda and Austin wanted to have a focused conversation on why Taylor Swift has had such a long, stable, and successful career. We dive into some of the factors that have played a role in 15 years of immense fame and chart topping records, what she has done that previous artists and artists since still haven't been able to recreate or...

Summary: In this episode of The Sound Table, Sabrina Seidman, A.K.A Seids, joins us to chat about her quick rise and success as a producer and a content creator. In just 2 years, SEIDS has learned the ins and outs of music production, and has grown a TikTok and Instagram platform where she dishes out production, songwriting, and music business tips to hundreds of thousands of followers. We discuss SEIDS mindset when it comes to consistent content creation, working with brands and...

Summary: In this episode of The Sound Table, we talk about our process of making sample packs and preset packs! We have been making paid sound library for a few years and over the years, we have learned quite a bit about the sound design process, the workflow of finishing and releasing a product, and the importance of costumer service and consistency! Listen to this episode to hear all about how we create top-tier, well respected sample packs and preset packs for Make Pop Music that earn well...

Summary: In this episode of The Sound Table, Alina Smith of Lyre Music Group joins us! We chat about Alina's background as a writer, artist, and producer. We also dive into how she manages to balance releasing content on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, with releasing independent music, and working on massive records for K-Pop artists. Alina shares her past experiences in the music industry, her creative process, and how she harnesses chaos into creativity with all...

Summary: In this episode of The Sound Table, we talk about 10 lessons that Austin wishes he knew earlier in his career as a freelance producer. We dive into managing expectations, investing in your craft at the beginning, finding a work/life/purpose balance, making friends and connections organically, and much more! There will be so many things you learn throughout your life and career, but sometimes knowing what to watch for can be a MAJOR advantage for self-growth and fostering a prospering...

Summary: In this episode of The Sound Table, Riley joins us to discuss his musical journey! We dive into Riley's career as a tour manager, launching himself as a pop R&B artist, making friends and connections in the industry, getting sober during the pandemic, starting a family, and his goals and vision for the future. We chat about how Riley's work ethic and positive attitude have opened doors and led to amazing opportunities. Listen and learn about Riley's rich past and experiences in...

Summary: In this episode of The Sound Table, we talk about how you can start finding paying projects as a producer, mixing engineer, and songwriter. We discuss the ways to make money as a freelancer, the different methods of becoming full-time, how to find and land potential paid projects, how to handle booking, invoicing, and consultations, and more. We talk about everything from finding your FIRST paying artist, all the way to scaling your services to stay steadily booked. Listen as we...

Summary:In this episode of The Sound Table, we host Dean Guilbault from Always Never. Dean is 1/2 of the alternative R&B duo, Always Never and in this podcast he dives into how the group was formed, how they've gathered hundreds of millions of streams, listeners, and fans, how they run their group as independent artists, and more.Dean goes through his production and writing workflow, how and why he mixes songs for certain environments and moods, how Always Never conceptualizes a release...

Summary:In this episode of The Sound Table, we dive into the struggles of battling burnout and writer's block. Burnout will inevitably happen to everyone, and when it finally does hit, it can be a massive challenge. We go over our experiences with hitting burnout, how we've overcome that, and some tips and tools you can use to avoid burnout, or work through it.We also dive into how to handle writer's block and curate your creativity so you always have enough gas in the tank. We go over our...

Summary:In this episode of The Sound Table, we welcome our first guest, joan! joan is an indie pop duo based out of Little Rock, Arkansas. They have amassed over 100 million streams, sold out shows across the country, and navigated the industry all while being self-produced.Listen as we chat to Alan and Steven about their journey, how joan formed, being a self produced artist under a record label, forming a management team, navigating fatherhood and friendship while maintaining a business,...

We actually did it. We made a podcast! Listen to our FIRST EPISODE where we discuss how and why we created The Sound Table, what you can expect from this podcast in the upcoming episodes, who we are and what we do, how we got to this point, and enjoy Miranda making fun of Austin for incessantly rambling.About The Sound Table:Welcome to The Sound Table, where we have chats and conversations with creative people. The Sound Table is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Make Pop Music that dives into...