{"podcast":{"title":"Recording Studio Rockstars","slug":"recording-studio-rockstars-47654","podcast_index_feed_id":47654,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/rsr/","website_url":"http://recordingstudiorockstars.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/37a158ad-5af2-4098-8f06-c822d407b6f3/lij-design-2000.jpg","author":"Lij Shaw","episode_count":569,"summary":"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...","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T16:17:18.854915+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/recording-studio-rockstars-47654"},"episode":{"title":"RSR553 - Locke Davis - How to Build Your Community and Content to Grow Your Studio or Music Career - Pickr Music","slug":"rsr553-locke-davis-how-to-build-your-community-and-content-to-grow-your-studio-or-music-career-pickr-music","published_at":"2026-04-10T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/recording-studio-rockstars-47654/rsr553-locke-davis-how-to-build-your-community-and-content-to-grow-your-studio-or-music-career-pickr-music","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/recording-studio-rockstars-47654","url":"http://recordingstudiorockstars.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/27006e29-266f-4854-8f13-7b385fccdb04.mp3","summary":"What happens when you stop chasing shiny gear and start listening more carefully? In this episode, Locke Davis, founder and CEO of the Pickr Music app, shares how his deep dive into Nashville's studio culture and Blackbird Academy shaped his approach to building a platform that connects professionals and democratizes the recording industry. We explore the importance of community, the nuances of studio etiquette, and how technical tools can complement but not replace the human element in music creation. Locke also reflects on the subtle art of setting the emotional tone, how gear doesn't create magic but rather creates opportunities, and the value of genuine relationships over polished online personas. From his background in touring to launching Pickr during the pandemic, Locke offers insights into blending efficiency with authenticity. We talk about practical ways to build community through studio events, social media, and smart use of technology - plus how to stay prepared, adapt, and succeed by focusing on 'making your own luck.' Whether you're a home studio artist or a seasoned professional, this episode aims to remind us that the heart of good music is rooted in connection, craft, and community. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://usa.sae.edu/ The next program starts May 11, 2026 https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK30 to get 1 month free of NI 360! https://www.spectra1964.com https://gracedesign.com/ https://pickrmusic.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to the podcast theme song “Skadoosh!” https://solo.to/lijshawmusic Listen to this guest's disco…","meta_description":"What happens when you stop chasing shiny gear and start listening more carefully? In this episode, Locke Davis, founder and CEO of the Pickr Music app, sh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6444,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/recording-studio-rockstars-47654/episodes/rsr553-locke-davis-how-to-build-your-community-and-content-to-grow-your-studio-or-music-career-pickr-music/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/recording-studio-rockstars-47654/rsr553-locke-davis-how-to-build-your-community-and-content-to-grow-your-studio-or-music-career-pickr-music.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}