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McKay Garner

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Master Your Mix Podcast

Mentor My Mix: Planning For Success!

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In this episode of The Mentor My Mix Podcast, we had the opportunity to meet with producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, Mckay Garner. We discuss how he has established an impressive resume working with some of the biggest names in the industry and what led him to pursue his passion for songwriting, engineering, and producing.  We begin the interview with an analysis and breakdown of the pre-mastered track “Bright Dark”, Written and produced by Ben Flanagan from the rock band “Black Map” with Mckay in the roles of co-producer, arranger, and mixer. Mckay goes on to discuss his day-to-day work life, how he has built an impressive Dolby Atmos configured studio, and how his experimentation with sound design has shifted the way he works and collaborates with artists and musicians.   Mckay shares his passion for the world of immersive sound and explains object-based mixing and binaural rendering, as well as the optimal environment to set up an Atmos system. This leads us to an in-depth discussion of technological advancements in music and the customization of individual listening experiences.  Bright Dark By Ben Flanagan: https://www.mckaygarner.com/ Envelopes By Mckay Garner:  https://open.spotify.com/track/77mplqop2qGC8VUdSxA8z1?si=caa8a8d48e0b44bc Find out more about Mckay Here:  http://mckaygarner.com http://goldengatemixers.com http://how-to-make-a-record.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckayallday/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckaygarnermusic

In this episode of The Mentor My Mix Podcast, we had the opportunity to meet with producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, Mckay Garner. We discuss how he has established an impressive resume working with some of the biggest names in the industry and what led him to pursue his passion for songwriting, engineering, and producing. We begin the interview with an analysis and breakdown of the pre-mastered track “Bright Dark”, Written and produced by Ben Flanagan from the rock band “Black Map” with Mckay in the roles of co-producer, arranger, and mixer. Mckay goes on to discuss his day-to-day work life, how he has built an impressive Dolby Atmos configured studio, and how his experimentation with sound design has shifted the way he works and collaborates with artists and musicians.   Mckay shares his passion for the world of immersive sound and explains object-based mixing and binaural rendering, as well as the optimal environment to set up an Atmos system. This leads us to an in-depth discussion of technological advancements in music and the customization of individual listening experiences. Bright Dark By Ben Flanagan: <a href="https://www.mckaygarner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mckaygarner.com/</a> Envelopes By Mckay Garner:  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/77mplqop2qGC8VUdSxA8z1?si=caa8a8d48e0b44bc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/77mplqop2qGC8VUdSxA8z1?si=caa8a8d48e0b44bc</a> Find out more about Mckay Here:  <a href="http://mckaygarner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mckaygarner.com</a> <a href="http://goldengatemixers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://goldengatemixers.com</a> <a href="http://how-to-make-a-record.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://how-to-make-a-record.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckayallday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mckayallday/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mckaygarnermusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mckaygarnermusic</a>

#36 McKay Garner: Embracing Immersive Audio

McKay Garner is a producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who has worked on records for artists such as J Dilla, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mike Shinoda/Linkin Park, Michael Buble, Dead &amp; Company/Mickey Hart. In addition to working with recording artists, he has made music that has been featured in films such as the Transformers movie, in video games, and for television shows such as Total Recall, America’s Next Top Model, Grey’s Anatomy, and many more.    IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:   - How the arrangement of a song affects the clarity of a mix - Layering tracks: How to strategically build your song layers for maximum impact - Creating contrast in your mix in order to make your songs sound clearer, bigger, wider, and deeper - Establishing the primary role of each instrument in your mix - Producing albums that feel authentic - Writing music for film, tv, and video games - The different revenue streams to explore for composers - How to find the right people to contact to get your music licensed - How watching TV credits can make you money   To learn more about McKay Garner, visit: https://www.mckaygarner.com/   To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/   Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/   Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/   Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community   To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android.   Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com   Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

McKay Garner is a producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who has worked on records for artists such as J Dilla, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mike Shinoda/Linkin Park, Michael Buble, Dead &amp; Company/Mickey Hart. In addition to working with recording artists, he has made music that has been featured in films such as the Transformers movie, in video games, and for television shows such as Total Recall, America’s Next Top Model, Grey’s Anatomy, and many more.  IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT: - How the arrangement of a song affects the clarity of a mix - Layering tracks: How to strategically build your song layers for maximum impact - Creating contrast in your mix in order to make your songs sound clearer, bigger, wider, and deeper - Establishing the primary role of each instrument in your mix - Producing albums that feel authentic - Writing music for film, tv, and video games - The different revenue streams to explore for composers - How to find the right people to contact to get your music licensed - How watching TV credits can make you money To learn more about McKay Garner, visit: <a href="https://www.mckaygarner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mckaygarner.com/</a> To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit <a href="https://masteryourmix.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://masteryourmix.com/</a> Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: <a href="https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/</a> Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: <a href="https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/</a> Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community:<a href="https://links.masteryourmix.com/community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://links.masteryourmix.com/community</a> To make sure that you don’t miss an episode, make sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/masteryourmix-podcast/id1240842781?__s=%5Bsubscriber.token%5D&amp;__s=%5Bsubscriber.token%5D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to the podcast on iTunes</a> or <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/masteryourmix.com/feed/podcast/?__s=%5Bsubscriber.token%5D&amp;__s=%5Bsubscriber.token%5D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Android</a>. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to <a href="mailto:questions@masteryourmix.com?subject=MYM%20Podcast%20Question">questions@masteryourmix.com</a> Thanks for listening! <a href="https://masteryourmix.com/review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!</a>

McKay Garner: Licensing your music for film & TV

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McKay Garner is a producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, he has worked on records for artists such as J Dilla, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mike Shinoda/Linkin Park, Michael Buble, Dead &amp; Company/Mickey Hart, made music in films such as the Transformers movie, in video games, and for television shows such as Total Recall, America’s Next Top Model, Grey’s Anatomy, and many more. He has been fortunate to work as an engineer on projects with amazing producers and engineers such as Rick Rubin, Ariel Rechtshaid, Dana Nielsen, and Ryan Hewitt, among others.After studying music at the University of N.C. School of the Arts, McKay Garner’s career has spanned decades performing in front of countless audiences and creating music in recording studios. McKay is an active member of the Bay Area music scene. As an elected leader volunteer, he served two terms as co-chair of the Producers and Engineers Wing and is an active Board member of the Recording Academy SF Chapter (the Grammys and more), McKay now strives to bring attention to experimental, innovative, and traditional music voices within the industry.In this episode, we discuss: Remote Production Residential Rental Recording Spaces Supportive Spouses Curveballs and Lemonade Drummers as Producers/Engineers LA to SF Life In LA Music and Technology Burritos Production Mindset Production Financials Licensing Community Links and Show Notes  McKay's Site: http://mckaygarner.com   McKay on Instagram: @mckayallday   WCA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio   Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/   Connect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/   Current sponsors &amp; promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw   Working Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TP  Credits:  Guest: McKay Garner  Host: Matt Boudreau   WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell   Announcer: Chuck Smith  Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau &amp; Matt Boudreau  Additional Music: The License Lab  

McKay Garner is a producer, engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer, he has worked on records for artists such as J Dilla, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mike Shinoda/Linkin Park, Michael Buble, Dead &amp; Company/Mickey Hart, made music in films such as the Transformers movie, in video games, and for television shows such as Total Recall, America’s Next Top Model, Grey’s Anatomy, and many more. He has been fortunate to work as an engineer on projects with amazing producers and engineers such as Rick Rubin, Ariel Rechtshaid, Dana Nielsen, and Ryan Hewitt, among others. After studying music at the University of N.C. School of the Arts, McKay Garner’s career has spanned decades performing in front of countless audiences and creating music in recording studios. McKay is an active member of the Bay Area music scene. As an elected leader volunteer, he served two terms as co-chair of the Producers and Engineers Wing and is an active Board member of the Recording Academy SF Chapter (the Grammys and more), McKay now strives to bring attention to experimental, innovative, and traditional music voices within the industry. In this episode, we discuss:<ul> <li>Remote Production</li> <li>Residential Rental Recording Spaces</li> <li>Supportive Spouses</li> <li>Curveballs and Lemonade</li> <li>Drummers as Producers/Engineers</li> <li>LA to SF</li> <li>Life In LA</li> <li>Music and Technology</li> <li>Burritos</li> <li>Production Mindset</li> <li>Production Financials</li> <li>Licensing</li> <li>Community</li> </ul> Links and Show Notes<ul> <li> McKay's Site: <a href="http://mckaygarner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mckaygarner.com</a> </li> <li> McKay on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckayallday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mckayallday</a> </li> <li> WCA on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/working_class_audio</a> </li> <li> Support WCA - Go Ad-Free! <a href="https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://glow.fm/workingclassaudio/</a> </li> <li> Connect with Matt on Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/</a> </li> <li> Current sponsors &amp; promos: <a href="https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2WmKbFw</a> </li> <li> Working Class Audio Journal: <a href="https://amzn.to/2GN67TP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GN67TP</a> </li> </ul> Credits:<ul> <li> Guest: McKay Garner</li> <li> Host: Matt Boudreau </li> <li> WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell </li> <li> Announcer: Chuck Smith</li> <li> Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau &amp; Matt Boudreau</li> <li> Additional Music: <a href="https://licenselab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The License Lab</a> </li> </ul>