{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F8d90d15b-a9f6-4fd9-8195-7fb0595b7c6d","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Val Garay: Stories From Over 100 Gold & Platinum Records","description":"Val Garay is a legendary Producer/Engineer with a career spanning almost 4 decades when he started as a young singer/songwriter in the late 60\u2019s.\n\n\n\nHe\u2019s garnered over 100 gold & platinum records with total record sales over 125,000,000 worldwide.\n\n\n\nHe\u2019s been Nominated for Grammy\u2019s on 9 different occasions and won for the \u201cRecord of the Year & Song of the Year\u201d with Bette Davis Eyes in 1981 and an Emmy Nomination for Neil Diamond\u2019s TV Special, \u201cGlad You\u2019re Here With Me Tonight\u201d.\n\n\n\nHe\u2019s worked with such legendary artists as , Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Kim Carnes, The Motels, Jackson Browne, JD Souther, Sarah Brightman, Santana, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Andrew Gold, Frankie Valley & The Four Seasons, Marvin Gaye, Dolly Parton, Eric Carmen, Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond, Joan Armatrading, Randy Meisner, Jennifer Warnes, Seals & Crofts, The Mama\u2019s & Papa\u2019s, Queensryche, Orleans, Donald Byrd & The Blackbyrds and the list continues.\n\n\n\nIN THIS EPISODE, YOU\u2019LL LEARN ABOUT:\n\nHow to create a snowball of success in the industryBalancing your \u201csound\u201d with the vision of the artists you work withShould you put songs out frequently or is it better to wait?\u201cLetting go\u201d with your musicGiving back to younger generationsHow to get a balance of all of your drum kit tracks (without even turning on your monitors)The secret to getting drums and bass to feel balancedThe 6 different mixes he makes for every artist he works withReimagining songs in different genres\n\n \n\nTo learn more about Val Garay, visit: http://www.valgaray.com/\n\n \n\nTo learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/\n\n \n\nDownload your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/\n\n \n\nGet your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset \u2013 The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/\n\n \n\nJoin the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community\n\n \n\nTo make sure that you don\u2019t miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android.\n\n \n\nHave your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com\n\n \n\nThanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b7c37057-014b-46f3-ae2f-b60dd2725b8c/podcast-logo-yellow-4mucm3.png"}