30 Best Music Production Podcasts
Music Production Podcasts
Here are 30 Best Music Production Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.
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Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.MORE Host Hrishikesh Hirway
Producer/Network Radiotopia
Email ****@theoneamradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8.9KFacebook 23.5KTwitter 41.5KInstagram 74.9K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2014 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. Recording Studio Rockstars
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Lij Shaw Interviews music producers, engineers, studio owners, and other professionals to bring you inspiring stories, tricks, and insights from the recording studio. So that you can take your recordings to the next level and become a rockstar of the recording studio yourself! - Guests: Vance Powell, Michael Beinhorn, Russell Wolff, Graham Cochrane, Joe Gilder, Björgvin Benediktsson, and many more...MORE Host Lij Shaw
Producer/Network Lij Shaw
Email ****@recordingstudiorockstars.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 630Facebook 5.1KTwitter 2.2K Avg Length 120 min Format Extended Get Email Contact
3. hanging out with audiophiles
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My name is Jamie Lidell and I'm gonna delve into the heady magic of creating music in a modern studio, probe the depths of production, get tech crazy with mixing tricks, studio skills and equipment. I'll be joined by fellow musicians, engineers and all-round audiophiles who kindly share their tips, stories and ingenious insight from the bizarre world of music production. I shall answer questions and seek knowledge from other music makers on a quest to discover how to make things sound RIGHT...MORE Host Jamie Lidell
Producer/Network hanging out with audiophiles
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 501Facebook 74.2KTwitter 12.9KInstagram 35.5K Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact
4. Tape Notes
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Tape Notes is a podcast about the art and craft of music production. Hosted by John Kennedy, each episode reunites an artist and producer to talk about the highlights of their collaboration in the studio. Their conversations lift the lid on every stage of the creative process, from kindling the first spark of a song idea, through decisions on style and instrumentation, to finessing the final product. Full of fascinating anecdotes, the conversations also feature early demo versions and stems from the original session recordings...MORE Host John Kennedy
Producer/Network In The Woods
Email ****@radiox.co.uk
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 546Facebook 824Twitter 3.5KInstagram 70.2K Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact
5. Music Production Podcast
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An exploration of music production through informal discussions about technique, philosophy, gear, and creativity. Hosted by Brian Funk, a musician, songwriter, teacher, and Ableton Certified Trainer.MORE Host Brian Funk
Producer/Network Brian Funk
Email ****@brianfunk.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 320Facebook 454Twitter 3.3K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact
6. Ableton Music Producer Podcast
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Ableton Certified Trainer- Dan Giffin talks with today's industry experts and Ableton Live artists. We'll explore all things music from studio to stage. For sponsorship inquiries, email: ****@AbletonPodcast.com Official page: AbletonPodcast.comMORE Host Dan Giffin
Producer/Network Dan Giffin
Email ****@liveproducersonline.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 80Facebook 866Twitter 153 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact
7. MPW Podcast
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A podcast to help empower women to learn about music production, audio engineering, and the general music industry. Each episode is a discussion between the Founder of Music Production for Women, Xylo Aria, and a renowned expert on the topic of the day. Feel inspired and learn how to take your first steps into the music industry by hearing the stories of the guests and their various journeys. The MPW podcast aims to give musicians of today enough starting knowledge without feeling too daunted or overwhelmed!Free Music Production Resources at: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/MORE Host Xylo Aria
Producer/Network Xylo Aria
Email ****@musicproductionforwomen.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 139Facebook 5KTwitter 532Instagram 33.1K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact
8. Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business
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The Mixing Music Podcast is your ultimate guide to music production, audio engineering, mixing, and mastering. Hosted by professional mix engineers Dee Kei ( @DeeKeiMixes ), Lu Moreno ( @MasteredByLu ), and James Parrish ( @jamesdeanmixes ), this podcast covers recording techniques, studio mixing, vocal production, sound design, DAW workflows, plugin reviews, gear recommendations, industry secrets, and the business of music production...MORE Hosts Dee Kei, Lu Moreno, James Parrish
Producer/Network @DeeKeiMixes
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 326 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
9. Produce Music At Home
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I was the original drummer and founding member of the band Big Wreck. I record drum tracks and full productions at home now. I help guide new artists through the entire process of Writing, arrangement, Recording, mixing, mastering, releasing, distribution and promoting their music. Contact me. I can ****@gmail.comMORE Host Donald Williams
Producer/Network Donald Williams
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact
10. Production Expert Podcast
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The best music and post production tips, tricks and news on the web, brought to you by the Production Expert team. We support users of Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Studio One and those who work in music and post production.MORE Hosts Julian Rodgers, Ashea Music
Producer/Network Production Expert
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 219 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
11. Fresh Produce Beat Battle
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This podcast is dedicated to the lives of music producers, DJ's, and audio engineers! We interview the people behind the sounds of the artists and bands you love, both locally and nationally, and learn their history, knowledge, and just talk life. Hosted by music producer James Bishop aka JBJR.MORE Producer/Network Fresh Produce Beat Battle
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 3.9KTwitter 155Instagram 5.3K Avg Length 89 min Format Long form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact
12. The SonicScoop Podcast | Mixing, Mastering, Audio Engineering and Music Production
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Join SonicScoop's Justin Colletti and guests to explore best practices for running a creative business in audio, music and other creative fields.From tips and tutorials on music production and audio engineering, to business masterclasses, interviews with heavy hitting producers, engineers, researchers, journalists, creative entrepreneurs and more, the weekly SonicScoop podcast is unlike any other.MORE Host Justin Colletti
Producer/Network SonicScoop
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 239Facebook 31.4KTwitter 9.6K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact
13. Noise Creators Podcast
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Noise Creators helps musicians get to know the best producers in music today. Jesse Cannon hosts a podcast that gets inside these producer's thoughts.
Producer/Network Noise Creators
Email ****@noisecreators.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 54Facebook 1.3KTwitter 646Instagram 413 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact
14. Producer Life Podcast
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The Producer Life Podcast brings killer weekly actionable ideas for improving your music production and getting your tracks heard so you can level up your music career. Discover new ideas for creating income streams, tips and tricks for taking your music to the next level, and inspiring artist success stories...MORE Producer/Network House Ninja - Producer, DJ, and Superhero
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 722Twitter 2.8KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact
15. Appetite For Production
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Music production news, views and lolz from two industry insiders. Hot takes on the latest software and hardware, VST plugins and Kontakt libraries dissected, and all our #producerproblems laid bare.MORE Producer/Network Tim Cant, James Russell
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 253Twitter 142 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact
16. Produce Like a Boss - with Kris Bradley
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Are you a songwriter, artist, or musician? Do you want to be self-sufficient as an independent music creator? That's exactly where I was not that long ago! That's why I'm passionate about teaching artists how to produce! Whether you want to learn to produce your own songs, or just understand what goes into production so you can communicate your needs to another producer in the studio, my mission is to help you do exactly that! No 'techy talk' or gear talk here, just practical, simple solutions to help you execute your vision, as well as mindset tweaks to keep you on track with your career!MORE Host Kris Bradley
Producer/Network Kris Bradley
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 105Facebook 7.3KTwitter 47 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact
17. Home Recording Solutions
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A show teaching the listener how to produce professional quality music in the home studio. Topics of discussion include song writing, producing, mixing, mastering, ETC...
Producer/Network Dakoda Black
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 62 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact
18. Music Production Made Simple
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Music Production Made Simple is a podcast about how to make beats based on FL Studio (Music Program DAW). The podcast is hosted by GratuiTous (Riley Weller), who is independent from FL Studio, and all opinions are his own.Learn beatmaking, music production tips, arrangement, mixing, mastering, sound design, and music computers.View Beatmaking Courses:https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/# GratuiTousMORE Host Gratui Tous
Producer/Network GratuiTous
Email ****@itsgratuitous.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 656Twitter 226 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact
19. Pensado's Place
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Talking all things music, audio, engineering, producing, mixing, songwriting, and music business with GRAMMY Award-winning mixer Dave Pensado.
Hosts Frank David Pensado, Herb Trawick
Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 86KTwitter 34.5KInstagram 84K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since May 2015 Get Email Contact
20. Aeonix Talks Music
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Aeonix Productions is a Singapore based home recording studio producing music and videos for local and regional acts. This podcast discusses and explores within the region for underground music related news and the artists' stories behind it. MORE Producer/Network Aeonix Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 1Instagram 732 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact
21. Producer Cast
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THE #1 PODCAST FOR MUSIC PRODUCERS WORLDWIDE! Thousands of music producers all over the globe have come to love and respect Producer Cast as the premier source for leveling up their game as music producers. The latest and breaking insights are paired with timeless truths about the art of music for an unforgettable experience in this all-time classic podcast. Start binging today!MORE Producer/Network andrew! the avatar
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 184Twitter 365 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact
22. Can't Afford To Record
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Can't Afford To Record is a YouTube channel where we learn the art of audio production together...but this is the podcast edition! I love playing guitar and writing music but recording, mixing and producing is still a little out of my comfort zone! So here I am, opening up my journey to those who want to join in and learn with me.MORE Producer/Network Robby Miller
Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 660Twitter 474Instagram 1 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
23. Valencia Song & Score
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Music Production and Songwriting Education. How To Create & Produce Professional Songs, Scores & Cues. Plus Movie, Music & Gear Reviews!
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact
24. Music Production, Social Media Growth, And Tips On Being A Producer! ??
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Have you just started music producing? Or maybe you're already an experienced producer but you're having trouble, or getting stuck on what's next in your music production career. I'm going to give some tips on what to do and what not to do as a producer, as well as how to grow your social media's and gain more audience attention, and start working with more rappers. Remember, beats never suck, they can just be better 🙂MORE Host Audi
Producer/Network Audi OTB
Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 22Twitter 685Instagram 7K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact
25. Music Production Podcast with Soniq Sounds
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Music production everything from samples to processing to mixing and mastering. Will bring you topics that you want to hear about!
Host Soniq Sounds
Producer/Network Music Production Podcsast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 1.3KInstagram 819 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact
26. The Recording Story
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Are you curious how independent music artists write their songs, record them, and produce them in a recording studio? In this podcast, I'm going to interview recording artist I work with in my studio and dive deep into the story behind the conception of a song idea, the process of writing a song, and then finally recording in a studio. Hosted by Adam Newcomb of Newcomb Studios.MORE Producer/Network Adam Newcomb
Email ****@newcombstudios.ca
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 676Twitter 65Instagram 622 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact
Music Production shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Podcast Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hrishikesh Hirway | Host | songexploder.net | 372 | Male | @hrishihirway | 67.8K | Los Angeles, CA, United States | |
| Lij Shaw | Host | recordingstudiorockstars.com/podcast-archives | 513 | Male | @lijshaw | Nashville, TN, United States | ||
| Jamie Lidell | Host | jamielidellmusic.com | 197 | Male | @jamielidell | 13.7K | Nashville, TN, United States | |
| John Kennedy | Host | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/TNL8747838853 | 379 | Male | @johnkennedy | 37.1K | London, United Kingdom | |
| Brian Funk | Host | brianfunk.com/podcast | 447 | Male | @brianfunkmusic | NY, United States | ||
| Dan Giffin | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abletonlive | 253 | Male | @dangiffinmusic | Indianapolis, IN, United States | ||
| Xylo Aria | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mpwpodcast | 223 | Female | ||||
| Dee Kei | Co Host | 445 | Male | @deekeimixes | Los Angeles, CA, United States | |||
| Lu Moreno | Co Host | 445 | Female | @masteredbylu | Orange County, United States | |||
| James Parrish | Co Host | 445 | Male | |||||
| Donald Williams | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donald-williams8 | 34 | Male | ||||
| Julian Rodgers | Co Host | production-expert.com | 187 | Truro, United Kingdom | ||||
| Ashea Music | Co Host | production-expert.com | 187 | @iamashea | London, United Kingdom | |||
| Justin Colletti | Host | sonicscoop.libsyn.com | 368 | Male | @justin_colletti | Keene, NH, United States | ||
| Kris Bradley | Host | producelikeaboss.com/podcast | 209 | Female | @thekrisbradley | 5.4K | Nashville, TN, United States | |
| Gratui Tous | Host | itsgratuitous.com/podcast | 148 | |||||
| Frank David Pensado | Co Host | pensadosplace.tv/episodes | 117 | |||||
| Herb Trawick | Co Host | pensadosplace.tv/episodes | 117 | |||||
| Audi | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audi-otb | 6 | @maudibeats | 632 | Detroit, MI, United States | ||
| Soniq Sounds | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soniqsounds | 18 | @iamsoniqsounds | 86 | NY, United States | ||
| Brian Hood | thesixfigurehomestudio.com/podcast | 303 | Male | @6fhsp | 64 | |||
| Dakoda Black | spreaker.com/podcast/home-recording-solutions--3270475 | 56 | ||||||
| Kirk Hamilton | strongsongspodcast.com | |||||||
| Aeonix Productions | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aeonixproductions | 18 | ||||||
| Lori Lieberman | strongsongspodcast.com | |||||||
| Leigh Sales | strongsongspodcast.com | |||||||
| Frederico Barros | strongsongspodcast.com | |||||||
| Dan Golding | strongsongspodcast.com |
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