The Producer's Desk

The Producer’s Desk is where music, business, culture, and life intersect — real conversations about how we navigate the industry and everything that comes with it -- hosted by Jamison Ross and David S. Hargrett. The podcast explores music, touring, live production, culture, and business — and the life around it. These are honest conversations from the desk about how we move through the work, the industry, and the world around it — onstage, offstage, and everywhere in between.

The Producer's Desk is a music podcast hosted by The Producer, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Producer hosts The Producer's Desk, a music show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Ep. 013 - Mental Health for Artists

  Jun 19, 202628 minS1

  The conversation delves into the importance of men's mental health awareness, the impact of therapy on creativity, and the challenges of high-functioning depression. It also explores the significance of honesty and transparency in mental health, the intersection of life, music, and business, and the prioritization of mental health and work-life balance. Takeaways Strategic planning for show performances Men's mental health awareness is crucial for navigating the challenges of high-functioning depression and maintaining work-life balance. Therapy plays a significant role in enhancing creativity and providing tools to navigate mental health challenges.

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  Episode #12

  Ep. 12 - Men's Mental Health Awareness

  Jun 9, 202649 minS1

  The conversation begins with technical difficulties and full-screen issues, leading to the introduction and discussion of mental health awareness. The hosts then delve into their therapy journeys and conversations with family about therapy. They explore the impact of therapy on relationships and leadership, emphasizing the importance of professional therapy. The conversation delves into the transformative impact of therapy on personal growth, coping with trauma, finding the right therapist, and the influence of therapy on creativity and inspiration. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of therapy in navigating life's challenges and fostering self-awareness. Takeaways Importance of professional therapy for mental health Impact of therapy on relationships and leadership Therapy plays a crucial role in personal and professional development Finding the right therapist can be challenging but is essential for growth Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Full Screen Issues 18:39 Therapy Journeys and Family Conversations 25:45 The Role of Therapy in Personal Growth 36:56 Finding the Right Therapist 46:24 Coping with Trauma and Crisis 53:26 The Impact of Therapy on Creativity and Inspiration

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  Episode #11

  Ep. 011 - The Secret to Producing Award-Winning Records - Mixing

  Jun 2, 202641 minS1

  <p>The conversation delves into the art of editing records, emphasizing the need for attention to detail and emotional resonance. It also explores the importance of space and fading in the context of music production. The conversation delves into the art of mixing, sharing a story about the mixing process and the importance of finishing a record. It emphasizes the significance of understanding the language of music production and the skill of finishing a record.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Editing records requires attention to detail and a focus on maintaining the emotional impact of the music.The process...

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  Episode #10

  EP. 010 - PT. II: The Secret to Producing Award-Winning Records

  May 21, 202646 minS1

  <p>The conversation covers the setup of the studio, the ministry of sound, the art of collaboration, the importance of reps, and the process of making records. It delves into the technical aspects of studio setup, the role of sound and audio in ministry, the dynamics of collaboration in music production, the significance of practice and preparation, and the creative process of making records. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of preparation and inspiration in the music creation process, the impact of a 'dud' session, the philosophy on features, and the mixing process. It also delves into the...

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  Episode #9

  Ep. 009 - The Secret to Producing Award-Winning Records

  May 12, 202648 minS1

  <p>Here’s a polished YouTube description you can drop in and tweak the handles if needed:</p><p>What does it REALLY take to create a Grammy-nominated record?</p><p>In this episode of The Producer’s Desk, David S. Hargrett and Jamison Ross take you deep behind the scenes of their creative process — from vision and songwriting to production, arrangement, recording, artist development, and the emotional decisions that shape award-winning music.</p><p>The duo breaks down:<br />• How they build records from scratch<br />• Their “mood board” process for albums<br />• What separates singers from true artists<br />• Why inten...

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