Fernando Nicknich on Flexibility, Silencing the Inner Critic

In this episode Nathan & Craig chat with Fernando Nicknich - a  composer & music producer from Brazil. Enjoy this wide-ranging  interview on staying flexible and curious, silencing the inner critic  when composing, attending Berklee, mastering quickly, the role of a  producer, and much more.   

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Podcast notes: 

* (0:00) Introducing Fernando 

* (0:30) Musical background 

* (3:30) Attending Berklee 

* (5:53) Recording + Conducting at Abbey Road Studios 

* (7:42) Berklee final project 

* (9:07) How do you start a new beta cue? 

* (12:23) Favorite demos 

* (13:16) Voice of Wind Adey 

* (16:04) Mastering with Ozone 

* (20:52) 7th Heaven reverb  

* (22:11) Personal projects you're excited about?  

* (24:16) Typical day in the life? 

* (26:08) Nights or mornings? 

* (28:34) When you feel unfocused what do you do?  

* (28:50) Don't judge your ideas too quickly  

* (31:49) Hobbies & Interests? 

* (32:42) What's Brazil like?  

* (36:08) Metal music 

 * (39:06) Role of a Producer  

* (40:45) Advice to composer starting out?  

* (43:20) Stretching skills  

* (45:15) Word of mouth booking  

* (49:26) Best piece of advice you've been given? 

* (52:01) Favorite recent TV show?  

* (53:18) Goals for next few years / what's next for you?  

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