Trade Secrets

Lenise Bent is a music producer, recording engineer, foreign dialogue editor, and supporter of anyone who wants to record for music or film and TV.

She has been in the trenches for a few decades now and has seen many changes in our industry, but her focus is still to assist all creators realize their vision for their music.

She is a treasure!

In this episode we continue talking with Skip Saylor to learn more about his career.

Skip is insightful, and funny.

Enjoy!

Skip Saylor is one of the funniest and most talented people I know. He is an amazing engineer and mixer and even worked in the building I now manage when it was Western Recorders on some Frank Sinatra sessions!

I hope you'll listen and enjoy Skip's stories of how he got started and what he's up to now.

In this episode of Trade Secrets I talk with Ryan Ulyate. Ryan is a a multi talented guy!

He's an Artist, Producer, Engineer and Mixer. He is most known for his work with Tom Petty but has worked with many artists over the years. He's also a member of the exclusive wine club Vin Audio(of which he is a founding member).

In this episode I talk with Don Randi.

Don is an LA legend. He's a keyboard player, songwriter, band leader and was a member of the Wrecking Crew. He has played on so many albums I can't count . But notable recordings are The Beach Boys, Nancy Sinatra and many others.

In this episode I talk with Trent Slatton.

Trent is a super talented artist,producer/engineer and the proud owner of Stagg Street Studios in LA.

Trent worked with me years ago at Red Zone Studios in Burbank and has continued to learn and grow as an artist and an engineer.

Please check out Stagg Street Studios to see the amazing facility he owns.

Tedi Sarafian has had an interesting life to say the least. He started out working with major motion picture Moguls in his 20's, producing and writing for film. He then embraced his love of music & audio by becoming the CEO of Barefoot Sound. Tedi shares his story with wit and humility.

In this episode of Trade Secrets I talk with Ashley Arrison. Ashley was my asst 23 years ago at Cello(same location as East West)! I couldn't be more proud, she is an extremely talented singer, and professional who is now an executive wit Netflix! Go Ashley!

Paula is a Music Studio Executive with 30+ years of experience.

She has been an anchor of excellence in the L. A. Recording World, from Kendun to Sound CIty 

to Capitol Studios,  and is held in the highest esteem amongst her colleagues, artists, producers and record labels. 

As Vice President of Capitol Studios, she has worked with top line artists including 

Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand, DIana Krall, Frank Sinatra, amongst others.  

She was instrumental in securing a "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

for the beloved and legendary engineer, Al Schmitt, who was both her dear friend and loyal 

client for years at Capitol Studios.  

She continues to leverage her expertise and experience, to ensure client

satisfaction and secure long lasting relationships in all her endeavors.

She is a recipient of a She Rock" Legend Award and is a member of NARAS,

SCL,Guild of Music Supervisors, Board Member of Pacific Jazz Orchestra,

and is featured in Dave Grohl's documentary, "Sound CIty".

William Garrett is a Producer/Mixer and Engineer. William has worked with such artists as New Kids On The Block, Shania Twain, Brandi Carlile, Def Leopard and Mitski. William Garrett's career has covered some amazing and diverse musical genres.

He has been a Producer/Mixer/Engineer for over 4 decades, and has supervised the build of multiple recording studios including the 2023 Tec Award winning facility at 555 Matteo in Los Angeles for Spotify. As the producer/mixer for the program, Spotify Singles from 2016-2024, William has worked with an astounding array of artists and supervised over 900 songs, garnering 9.5 billion streams to date. Mostrecent projects include Jon Batiste's soundtrack for Jason Reitman's upcoming film "SNL 1975", and "Bilal"-Live at Glasshaus" featuring Questlove,Common, Robert Glasper, and Burnis Travis.

In this episode I talk with Matt Linesch.

Matt is a native Angeleno, a Grammy winning Producer, engineer and mixer. Throughout his career, Matt's work moves seamlessly between genres and eras. Primarily working out of his large format analog studios, Infinitespin in Sherman Oaks CA., Linesch's dedication to quality, and artistry are his number one priorities.

In this episode I talk to Robin Goodchild, the ever entertaining, witty studio manager at Volume Studios in Ingelwood CA

In this episode talk with my dear friend and fellow oenophile (Wine lover) -Ellis Sorkin.

Everyday Ellis helps Artists, A&R folks, Producers and Engineers find the right studio to book for their recording projects. He is invaluable to our industry, not just in LA but all around the world.

In this episode I talk with J.J. Blair who's a veteran music producer, recording engineer, and guitar player. J.J. is a gear nerd in the best way possible.

Jorgen Carlsson-is an incredible bass player. He's played with Government Mule, Steve Lukather and many others. He is a Producer and a Mixer. Multi talented charming guy!

Today on Trade Secrets I talk to Robert Carranza.

Robert is an incredibly talented producer, mixer and engineer. He's also a partner in Brushfire Records with Jack Johnson and the man behind many great tracks you've heard over the years.

Nathan East-Super talented and one of the nicest people in Music!

In this episode I talk with Chris D'Angelo the guy who built the most amazing studios for You Tube and Spotify. A class act.

In this episode we get the low down on Greazy Wil Anspach and how he ended up here...

In this epiosde I talk with Brendan Dekora-East West Studios and Cello Studios Alum. Brendan is a really smart and talented guy, and an amazing photographer!

In this episode I talk to Nick Marechal. Nick is a brilliant songwriter, musician and a long time friend. Nick is an LA native, and has a lot of wonderful stories about growing up here. He's an actual Rocket Scientist, having spent the majority of his professional career as a space systems engineer.

In this episode I talk with Jim Scott. Jim has worked with so many amazing artists: the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, The Rolling Stones, the Dixie Chicks, Tedesci Trucks and so many more.

Jim shares his story with wit and charm.

In this episode we talk with Grammy winning Producer,Mixer, Engineer Ross Hogarth, as he recounts his life and the adventures that got him to the present day.

Man do I love this guy. Moogie is a Grammy winning mixer and engineer. He is a treasure!

In this 5th episode of Trade Secrets I speak with Producer, Mixer, Engineer David Davis.

David is as down to earth as they get, and funny too! He's a talented songwriter and great singer! Shhh he blushes...and yes ladies he's married.....

He is an East West Studios alum and near and dear to my heart!

In this episode we get to know John McBride. John is a producer, engineer, live sound engineer and owner of Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN. He is also the CEO of Blackbird Academy-where students can learn the art of audio engineering. John is a collector and lover of all things related to audio production and record production.

In Episode 3 of Trade Secrets I talk to Chris Cester the drummer for the band Jet. Chris is a very talented songwriter, and musician. His current projects include Jet, Mystic Knights of Amnesia and others. He's super fun and cool too!

In episode 2 of Trade Secrets with host Candace Stewart we'll meet Mark Needham the producer/mixer and learn about his work with artists Chris Isaak, the Killers, and Imagine Dragons.

In this pilot episode of Trade Secrets I sit down and have a drink and a laugh with John Root-The Regional Sales Manager of DPA microphones

Intro to the podcast where I interview people in the music industry.