Apr 22, 2025
Rich Shivener is a musician, producer, and professor. His book Living Digital Media explores how creators producer works. He documents the emotional journey creators go through and the behind the scenes experiences that shape their work.
Rich and I are reconnecting after meeting and working together at my Finish February workshop at Ableton’s headquarters. Rich shares his experiences writing his book, creating music, and live streaming.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Takeaways:
- Collaboration can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- Vulnerability in sharing creative work fosters connection.
- Creating in public can alleviate pressure and inspire creativity.
- Accountability in a group setting enhances productivity.
- The story behind music is becoming increasingly important.
- Free content can help reach a wider audience.
- Unique sounds create memorable experiences in music.
- Templates can streamline the creative process.
- Exploring sound design can lead to unexpected discoveries.
- Embracing human errors can lead to more authentic music.
- Finding a balance between perfection and completion is crucial.
- Community plays a significant role in the creative process.
- Constraints can lead to innovative solutions in music production.
- It's important to recognize when a project is done and share it with the world.
Links:
- Living Digital Media by Rich Shivener - https://www.ccdigitalpress.org/book/ldm/
- Rich's SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/rikshiv
- Brindl SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/brindl
- Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
- Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
- 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
- Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
- Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
- Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
- This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening.
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Brian Funk