WELCOME TO Sylvia’s Producer’s Lounge

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What you’re about to watch is a backstage pass into the minds of some of the world’s most respected producers, engineers, and studio trailblazers. Filmed live at NAMM 2025, these episodes capture the raw conversations, war stories, and real-time insights hard to find elsewhere.

Scroll down to explore the series. Each episode dives into the art and grind of making music—from mix philosophies and studio hacks to career-defining moments and everything in between.

No scripts.. Just real talk from people who’ve shaped the sound of generations.

Part 1: Legendary Mix Secrets & Career Wisdom

In episode one, we sit down with iconic producer Jack Joseph Puig, veteran mixer Keith Ross, and seasoned engineer Dre Bowman for a candid conversation about the art, heart, and hustle of making great records.

Part 2: Home Studio Hacks, Acoustic Myths & Wild Sonic Stories

Step into the science and art of recording.. Featuring sound designer Richard Devine, world-renowned acoustician and architect John Storyk, and legendary (and unorthodox) producer Sylvia Massy, this episode is packed with useful insights to help you improve your physical space and creativity.

Part 3: How to Work with Artists & Creatively Mixing with Limitations

Straight talk, real stories, and timeless lessons. Grammy-winning legends Neal Pogue and Jimmy Douglass get candid about the art of mixing and collaborating with artists. From knowing when a mix is truly done to making creative magic under constraints, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about making meaningful music.

Part 4: Rock Isn’t Dead, Vinyl Is Hard & Emotion Rules the Mix

Like tonetastic tectonic plates, the music industry is always shifting. In Part 4, Matt Wallace, Andrew Scheps, and Piper Payne unpack what it takes to produce iconic records—and stay sane (mostly).

From early Maroon 5 to Atmos mixes and vinyl headaches, this episode is a deep dive into experience, emotion, and musical evolution.

Part 5: How Simple Success Can Be

Hear industry powerhouses Paula Salvatore, Candace Stewart, and Bill Putnam Jr. share stories from the frontlines of music’s most legendary studios and companies. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at music history, tech innovation, and fearless creativity that you won’t want to miss.

Part 7: A Shot at Greatness

Not everyone gets a shot at greatness—but when you do, will you be ready? In Part 7, music icons Jimmy Douglass, Just Blaze, and Frank Filipetti share the moments that defined them—from open mic nights with KRS-One to the grind of the NYC studio era.

Part 6: Mixing Legends Unfiltered—CLA, Elliot Scheiner & Rob Chiarelli

What happens when you put three of the most influential mix giants in the same room? You get straight talk, career-defining wisdom, and stories you’ll want to rewind and rewatch.

Hear Chris Lord-Alge, Elliot Scheiner, and Rob Chiarelli open up about their processes, pet peeves, and philosophies behind decades of hits.