JOHN CHISUM: How Real Studio Production Works

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: How Real Studio Production Works   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich take you behind the scenes of music production, showing exactly how a song evolves from a rough demo to a fully produced master recording. Whether you’re recording at home or working with a professional studio, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of layering instruments, arranging tracks, and creating a polished final mix. Using the song To You Forever by Ezra Worship, they break down the elements of production—from initial voice memo recordings to full-band, radio-ready masters.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The difference between a work tape, home demo, and master recording How instruments are layered in modern worship production The role of digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Logic Pro and GarageBand The importance of vocal mixing, harmonies, and effects Why having a clear vision for your song before production is crucial Tips for songwriters looking to start home recording   Key Moments: [02:19] – Recap of February’s focus on music production [04:14] – What happens after you record a work demo? [06:48] – Listening to the raw work tape of To You Forever [09:09] – Why having a clear vision for your song is critical [12:58] – Recording drums: Microphone setup and tracking process [17:06] – Layering guitars, bass, and synths for a full-band sound [23:31] – Mixing and enhancing vocals for a polished sound [30:59] – Should you produce music yourself or hire a pro? [33:17] – The importance of finding your creative community   Get Involved: NCS 2025 Songwriting Challenge – Get the free guide & grow your songwriting skills this year! https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/challenge2025   NCS Community Membership – 52 weeks of access to the right music industry professionals. Join today!  https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/community/   NCS Collective: https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/   Connect With Us: Website: NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com   Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your fellow songwriters!