Kickstarting 2026: New Year, New Tools

In the first episode of 2026, Rich and Justin discuss their achievements in 2025, including reaching over 2,150 downloads in 50 countries. They introduce the concept of an 'accountabilibuddy' to help each other stay on track with their respective projects: Rich's single and Justin's Logic Pro course. They also highlight the project management tool Wrike for organizing tasks, and Boombox, a collaboration tool for musicians to provide specific feedback on audio tracks. The episode focuses on embracing new tools and strategies to achieve creative goals in the new year.

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears 2026!
00:37 2025 Recap: Highlights and Achievements
01:24 Global Reach: Our International Audience
02:23 Top Episodes and Listener Favorites
03:54 New Year, New Tools: Kickstarting 2026
05:33 Accountability Buddies: Staying on Track
10:42 Wrike: Organizing Projects Efficiently
16:15 Boombox: Enhancing Musical Collaboration
21:53 Wrapping Up: Tools for Success in 2026

Links from the episode:

Wrike: www.wrike.com

Boombox: www.boombox.io

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For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio:

www.bozicvoicestudio.com

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In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic reflect on their highlights and challenges in 2025, discuss new tools and plugins they've discovered, and share their plans for 2026. They touch on various topics including AI in music, tips for improving workflow, and their favorite podcast episodes of the year. The episode also includes insights into using Descript for editing and the importance of having accountability partners in creative projects. Tune in for a thoughtful recap and an exciting look ahead.

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
00:23 Studio Updates and YouTube Growth
01:53 Reflecting on 2025 Highlights
04:44 Studio Improvements for 2026
08:20 Looking Forward to 2026
11:58 Lightning Round: Quick Hits
13:29 Band Discoveries of 2025
13:38 New Plugin Discovery: Space Blender
15:03 Stem Separator for Drums: Re Stem
16:09 Logic Pro Tips and Tricks
18:51 The Importance of Having a Plan
20:21 Color Coding in Logic Pro
21:35 AI in Music: Concerns and Developments
24:58 Favorite Podcast Episodes of the Year
27:14 Challenges and Behind the Scenes of Podcasting
30:39 Conclusion and Looking Forward to 2026

Spaceblender: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/spaceblender/

ReStem: https://rebeatapp.com/

SShhluuuuuuck: https://sshhluuuuuuck.bandcamp.com/

Unleash The Archers: https://www.unleashthearchers.com/

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Organizing a Live Music Event: Insights from CLEVETOBERFEST

In this episode of the Face Your Ears podcast, hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella share their experience organizing and executing a live music event, CLEVETOBERFEST. They discuss essential aspects such as planning, obtaining permits, securing locations, organizing equipment, setting up audio routing schematics, and managing live sound. They also touch on the importance of rehearsals, using DI boxes, and getting the most out of audio mixers. An emphasis is placed on the value of meticulous preparation and the sense of community inherent in live performances. Additionally, they announce their feature on Mark Matthews' Inside the Mix podcast [listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-36-marc-matthews/id1633675100?i=1000714296293 ] and encourage listeners to explore their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts

00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears Podcast
00:54 YouTube Presence and Exciting News
01:25 Special Feature on Inside the Mix Podcast
02:19 Diving into Live Sound
03:09 Planning and Setting Up a Live Event
04:21 Technical Details and Equipment Setup
08:10 Challenges and Solutions During the Event
23:28 Final Thoughts and Recap

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