We dive into:
From stage to studio — why Jeremy walked away from touring life to pursue production full-time.
No Plan B — the leap of faith that took him from a church tech job to a thriving studio career.
Preparation and performance — how obsessive detail in the studio informs his work with clients, and why he prioritizes pre-production to set artists up for success.
The vocalist challenge — unique approaches to recording singers, managing headphone mixes, and creating comfort in sessions.
Minimalist gear philosophy — why less can often be more when it comes to producing, and the tools Jeremy relies on daily.
Studio spaces — from commercial studios to his hyper-isolated home addition, and why renting outside spaces now fuels his creativity.
Whether you’re a musician considering the leap into production, or a producer rethinking your workflow, Jeremy’s story is both practical and inspiring.
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🔗 Links from this Episode
Jeremy Steckel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_steckel/
Plugins & Gear:
Black Salt Audio – Silencer – https://blacksaltaudio.com/silencer/
Plugin Alliance – SSL Channel Strip – https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html
FabFilter – Pro Q4 – https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-4-equalizer-plug-in
Soundtoys – Effects Bundle - https://www.soundtoys.com/product/soundtoys-5/
Roland – Juno Synths – https://www.roland.com/global/products/juno-x/
Yamaha – DX Synths – https://usa.yamaha.com/products/music_production/synthesizers/index.html
Bands & Artists:
Wolves at the Gate - https://www.wolvesatthegate.com/
(Tooth & Nail / Solid State Records)
https://www.toothandnail.com/
https://www.solidstaterecords.com/
Foo Fighters - https://foofighters.com/
Sonic Highways - https://amzn.to/48HCxxx
Back and Forth - https://amzn.to/4npiyIr
Recording Studio Rockstars:
Listen to Jeremy's conversation with Lij Shaw here: https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/rsr474-jeremy-steckel-why-you-need-a-music-mastermind-group-family-work-balance/
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