Boxes Of Inspiration with ABI THE PRODUCER (Safari Pedals)
Love Music More · hosted by Luke F. Walton (Scoobert Doobert)
Guest: ABI THE PRODUCER
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Host note
Abi the Producer is the A&R at Safari Pedals and a professional magician, which turns out to be good training for a studio: both jobs are about pointing attention toward what actually matters. She reached out to Safari Pedals while finishing audio school and built the role from there.
We talk about how guitar pedals became her main production tool, why she started The Safari Pedals Show, and the soft-skill side of the job she describes as being a "vibe curator," giving an artist the room and comfort to make a record honest to them. She's built the career on trust and proactive networking rather than waiting for one big break, working sessions in person in cities around the world and remotely in between.
Selected moments
- Starting her journey with Safari Pedals 3:38 Abi shares how she reached out to Safari Pedals and began her career.
- Creating The Safari Pedals Show 5:01 Abi discusses the origin of her podcast and her desire to provide valuable insights.
- Importance of creative freedom 7:38 Abi emphasizes the need for space to foster creativity in production.
- Building connections in music 10:17 Abi talks about the value of networking and being proactive.
- Role of guitar pedals in production 12:58 Abi describes how guitar pedals became a crucial tool for her.
- Understanding music as a business 21:02 Abi shares lessons from audio school about practical aspects of being a producer.
- The significance of being a vibe curator 30:39 Abi reflects on the importance of soft skills and creating a comfortable space for artists.
Selected excerpts
It's such a cool hard small business so it is. I'm so curious what did what did audio school like look like?
When I went into the job at Safari, one of my fears was, is me having a job in the industry going to take away from my creative output?
There are so many jobs in the music industry that can support you and give you the freedom to create the art you want.
If you just kind of take the leap like a little bit of courage and just do the thing, you never know what can happen.
You need to give yourself a little bit of space and room. It's really hard to do that if every project is just about making ends meet.
I really think that our job is that we're ultimate vibe curators; our job is like the grand wizards of aesthetic.
It's really about who you are, not what you do. You have to be able to push who you are.
FAQ
What is the importance of guitar pedals in music production?
Guitar pedals serve as tools for creating unique sounds and enhancing the production process by allowing for more creativity.
How did Abi the Producer get into the music industry?
Abi reached out to Safari Pedals while finishing audio school, expressing her desire to contribute, which led to her role as A&R.
What is The Safari Pedals Show?
The Safari Pedals Show is a podcast hosted by Abi that focuses on valuable insights within the audio production space.
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