Producer's Chair
Producer's Chair showcases underground music producers and hobbyists from around the world who have a passion for their craft.
by Steve Swisher
About Producer's Chair
Producer's Chair showcases underground music producers and hobbyists from around the world who have a passion for their craft. Host Steve Swisher talks with them about DAWs, plugins, instruments, recording techniques, samplers, synths, inspiration and the creative process.
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Episodes
New episodes usually come out every two weeks.14 episodes- Oct 21, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Finding Your Way Back to Music - S1E13
In this episode of Producer’s Chair, I’m joined by Jack, the artist and producer behind the pop-punk project The Last Draft. We talk about his journey back to making music, recording an entire album on his own, and how personal struggles with addiction and recovery became the inspiration for his latest music. Jack shares his approach to songwriting, playing multiple instruments, recording live drums, and producing…
- Oct 7, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Making Great Music With What You Have - S1E12
German producer Kaya joins Steve in the Producer’s Chair to talk about recording and producing music without relying on expensive gear—and the unconventional path that led them there. Kaya shares their experience working with bands across Europe, traveling with a mobile recording rig, recording in rehearsal spaces, and adapting to whatever equipment and environment is available. We talk about Reaper, microphones,…
- Sep 23, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Finding Success In The Music Business - S1E11
Corbin Young sits in the Producer's Chair to talk about his work in the music business and how that encompasses a lot of things people may not consider when they start trying to make a career out of music. From playing live in his B-52's cover band, writing compositions for stage productions, teaching music lessons, recording voiceovers in his home studio and scoring scenes for all sorts of films; Corbin has a lot…
- Sep 16, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
How Music Is The Mirror Of The Soul - S1E10
Belgian producer, ZombieNijlpaard, joins me for an honest discussion about mental health struggles and how mental-wellbeing affects creativity. We also talk about the creative ways he uses field recordings to add texture to his musical artworks. Check out more from ZombieNijlpaard: Website - Youtube - Spotify - Free Field Recordings Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you…
- Sep 12, 2026 · 1 min
Producer's Chair Trailer
Welcome to Producer's Chair. This is a bi-weekly show where I interview people from all over the world who making music in their homes. I ask questions about their creative process, the tools they use and skills they're developing. We listen to a couple of their music pieces and get an understanding of what goes into those. The best parts are when I leave the script behind and we start hearing the interesting…
The archive: 9 older episodes
- Sep 2, 2026 Enjoying The Downtime - S1E9Tech-House producer, Ron S, has a seat in the Producer's Chair to talk about his production tricks and the unique way he built a career in the audio industry. Ron S Website - Instagram - YouTube - Spotify Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy the show, it helps me out when you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another music maker. For info on sponsoring…
- Aug 19, 2026 Why Consistency Is Key - S1E8Industrial producer, Ripley Sterling, sat in the Producer's Chair to talk about his work with artists all over the world and shared some great tips for creating at a high level. Check out Ripley! Bandcamp - Instagram Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy the show, it helps me out when you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another music maker. For info on…
- Aug 5, 2026 Balancing Music And Family Life - S1E7Just Emcee hopped in the Producer's Chair to talk about getting creative with the whole family and how he uses a hybrid setup of hardware and software for his music creations. We also talk about his background in video production and the artists he records in his home studio. Just Emcee Website - Instagram - YouTube - Spotify Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy…
- Jul 22, 2026 Newer Doesn't Always Mean Better - S1E6Jayme Vari joins us to talk about his band The Imperial Mission and how ice cream is the greatest distraction. The Imperial Mission Website The Imperial Mission YouTube Jayme Vari Youtube Facebook Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy the show, it helps me out when you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another music maker. For info on sponsoring the show…
- Jul 8, 2026 The Best Songs Come From Deep Emotions - S1E5Lucust, front man and producer for the California based band Lazer Beam, kicked back in the Producer's Chair to talk about his experience making his first recordings in his van while parked under a bridge. Lazer Beam Website - Bandcamp - YouTube - Spotify Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy the show, it helps me out when you subscribe, leave a review, and share…
- Jun 24, 2026 Finding Inspiration In The Quite Moments - S1E4Canadian producer, Porch Fight, joined us for a conversation about his special recording techniques and how he overcomes writer's block. Check out Porch Fight! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy the show, it helps me out when you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another music maker. For info on sponsoring the show or becoming a guest send me an…
- Jun 17, 2026 Seeing A Reflection Of Yourself In Your Art - S1E3Had a great conversation with Grimsin about the music he's making and tools he uses. Soundcloud.com/grimsin Grimsin Spotify Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy the show, it helps me out when you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another music maker. For info on sponsoring the show or becoming a guest send me an email. You can help me continue this…
- Jun 8, 2026 Loving The Happy Little Accidents - S1E2Ambient producer, Virtual Miracle, joins us to talk about his incredible hardware rig and how he uses it to make evolving soundscapes. Instagram Apple Spotify Bandcamp Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy the show, it helps me out when you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another music maker. For info on sponsoring the show or becoming a guest send me…
- Jun 3, 2026 Building Community Through Music - S1E1Canadian DnB producer, GorillaFist, sat in the Producer's Chair to tell us how his name was inspired by grocery bags. We also talk about the tools and tricks he uses to produce his high-energy music. Instagram Soundcloud Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to Producer’s Chair! If you enjoy the show, it helps me out when you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another music maker. For…
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