Beaudoin/Schlarb

A recording community conversation about value and versatility. Hosted at KMUW by Wichita Creative Music Society.

Thursday, April 24, 7 pm
KMUW Studios, 121 N. Mead, Ste. 200

Jedd Beaudoin, host of Strange Currency on KMUW will talk with Big Ego producer, Chris Schlarb about the mechanics of becoming known and valued for your recording expertise while still broadening yours and your clients' recording horizons.

Jedd Beaudoin, host of Strange Currency and Into Music with KMUW will host a conversation with producer/studio owner and independent record label owner Chris Schlarb on the importance of developing and diversifying areas of expertise within the music industry. Subtopics will range from organizing studio sessions to professional conduct and marketing.

Versatility is a must in the recording industry yet most producers get hired to remake the same record they made the last time. How does an industry so rooted in creativity get so focused on learning the production tools of others knowing that technique is already old hat? After producing a hit how does a producer dig themself out of the expectation of others to rinse and repeat? How can the producer stay ahead of the curve and continue to experiment and explore sonic boundaries while still getting hired for their next gig?

Jedd Beaudoin will host a conversation with Chris Schlarb, owner of Big Ego records, to explore how safe is safe and how far one must go to traverse new sonic territory both with an artist and their listeners. This will be a recorded 40 minute conversation followed by a 20 minute question and answer session at KMUW studios in Old Town.

Beaudoin and Schlarb will discuss the latter’s work as both a performer and behind-the-scenes member of the music industry, touching on how one can exceed expectations within a notoriously volatile culture and find security and longevity. The 40 minute conversation will be followed by a 20 minute question and answer session at KMUW studios in Old Town.