Face Your Ears

Episode 46: Flowing Horizon - Bozic Debut

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2011996/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Justin Hochella and Rich Bozic discuss Rich's new Single “Flowing Horizon” and discuss its inspiration, meaning, and DIY production. Rich describes the track as an old-school rock homage with modern elements, inspired from an acoustic guitar chord progression and centered on appreciating and accepting love from others. He details producing in his home studio using Logic Pro’s Drummer with deep customization and layering, creating bass with Logic patches, recording vocals with a Townsend Sphere using an LD 2 51 emulation, and using a Yamaha MODX8 for piano and synths. Mixing and mastering were done by Burak Yildirmaz with Rich observing and providing feedback, along with Justin’s input, and Rich shares release challenges like branding, Canva design, and a logo by Michelle Coelho; the song is on all streaming platforms and updates are at www.bozicmusic.com and @bozicmusic on Instagram. 00:00 Welcome and Intro 00:40 New Single Announcement 01:42 Song Meaning and Origins 03:12 Influences and Mindset 04:33 DIY Production Overview 05:22 Drums and Rhythm Building 07:31 Bass and Vocal Recording 09:21 Keys and Sound Palette 10:22 Mixing Mastering Lessons 13:32 More Music Coming Soon 14:52 Modern Release Challenges 17:15 Branding Art and Collaboration 20:48 Where to Listen and Follow 21:35 Closing and Song Outro Listen to Flowing Horizon: https://linktr.ee/bozic For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts] https://www.faceyourears.com [https://www.faceyourears.com/] https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/61556625055227/?is_tour_completed=true]

Episode 45: AI Landscape

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2011996/fan_mail/new] AI Music on Streaming Platforms: Bandcamp’s Ban, Spotify’s Embrace, and the AIODE Session-Musician Tool Hosts Rich Bozic and Justin Hochella  begin by briefly discussing busy studio work and Justin's new Logic Pro Launch Pad course at logicprolaunchpad.com, then sharing recent podcast listener cities worldwide. The episode turns to AI in music, contrasting Bandcamp’s stated policy (posted January 13, 2026) banning music generated wholly or in substantial part by AI and prohibiting AI impersonation, with Spotify’s more welcoming stance toward AI-generated music and concerns about labeling, artist impact, and potential platform incentives. They also discuss AIODE (A-I-O-D-E), a tool that can import a song and generate instrument parts (e.g., bass, guitar, trumpets) based on real musicians’ performances, noting both its practical uses and risks of enabling fully AI-created songs. They conclude that AI cannot replicate human lived experience and artistic expression. 00:00 Welcome and Updates 01:00 Logic Pro Course Launch 03:03 Podcast Listener Stats 04:38 AI Music Topic Setup 05:49 Bandcamp Bans Generative AI 12:41 Spotify Embraces AI Slop 15:39 Should AI Music Be Labeled 17:09 AIODE AI Session Musician 21:51 Is AI a Tool or Replacement 28:09 Human Experience vs AI 30:39 Recap and Sign Off For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts] https://www.faceyourears.com [https://www.faceyourears.com/] https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/61556625055227/?is_tour_completed=true]

Episode 44: Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to Song

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2011996/fan_mail/new] Justin Launches Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to Song The focus of this episode is Justin’s new beginner course, “Logic Pro Launchpad: From Setup to Song,” created over about a year and a half and finished with help from Rich as an accountability partner. Justin explains the course is for absolute beginners and covers setting up Logic Pro, recording and editing audio and MIDI, using built-in instruments, plugins, and loops, plus simple mixing and mastering, culminating in creating and exporting a complete song. He shares his history with Logic (initially disliking it in college, later returning via podcast editing) and why he prefers it for stability, built-in tools, intuitive workflow, and cost. He highlights Apple Loops (drag-and-drop tempo/key matching) and the power of virtual instruments, including using a MIDI controller or computer keyboard. Justin describes challenges in course creation, including planning, shooting/editing, reshoots, and updating content after a Logic Pro update. The course is available via manmaderandom.com and logicprolaunchpad.com, will be live when the episode airs, and is structured in short video segments; Justin also offers one-on-one coaching. 00:00 Welcome to Face Your Ears + Studio Updates 01:12 Justin’s New Releases: Depeche Mode Tribute & Same, Not Same 02:35 YouTube Channel Check-In (Clips, Faces, and Sharing) 03:16 The Big Announcement: Logic Pro Launchpad Course Is Finished 05:09 What the Course Covers: Setup to Song for Absolute Beginners 07:30 Justin’s Logic Pro Origin Story (and Why He Came Back) 09:12 Why Choose Logic Pro? Stability, Tools, and Value 11:22 Course Sneak Peek: Apple Loops Magic (Tempo/Key Matching) 13:08 Beginner Mind-Blowers: Virtual Instruments & Musical Typing 15:58 What Justin Learned Building the Course (and the Logic Update Curveball) 18:32 Where to Get It + Final Recap and Course Format 21:12 Wrap-Up: Thanks for Listening Logic Pro Launch Pad: From Setup to Song: www.logicprolaunchpad.com  The Lovely Dark | Strange Love: A Tribute to Depeche Mode: https://open.spotify.com/album/4PUuOEjsdnyVDmGHzZLJK5?si=sxC0kuB_SoSliTkLVGoRIg Same Not Same | Let Go to Live: https://open.spotify.com/album/1JZhBKIQE00xUmg87yqnmO?si=ux56ThJzQ7OFWrxZdZtQ0g  For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts] https://www.faceyourears.com [https://www.faceyourears.com/] https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/61556625055227/?is_tour_completed=true]

Episode 43: New Year New Tools

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2011996/fan_mail/new] 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  For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts] https://www.faceyourears.com [https://www.faceyourears.com/] https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/61556625055227/?is_tour_completed=true]

Episode 42: Face Your Year 2025

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2011996/fan_mail/new] 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/ [https://www.soundtoys.com/product/spaceblender/] ReStem: https://rebeatapp.com/ [https://rebeatapp.com/] SShhluuuuuuck: https://sshhluuuuuuck.bandcamp.com/ [https://sshhluuuuuuck.bandcamp.com/] Unleash The Archers: https://www.unleashthearchers.com/ [https://www.unleashthearchers.com/] For Production Services, Coaching and Lessons, visit: www.rjbmusicproduction.com For help prepping your songs/voice for the studio: www.bozicvoicestudio.com ---- https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@FaceYourEarsPodcast/shorts] https://www.faceyourears.com [https://www.faceyourears.com/] https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/faceyourearspodcast/] https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Face-Your-Ears-Podcast/61556625055227/?is_tour_completed=true]