This is where legends make records: Blackbird Studio Tour - Warren Huart - Produce Like a Pro
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John McBride's Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN is easily one of the most amazing places that you will come across in this world of music, recording and producing. During our visit to Summer NAMM, Mark Rubel one of the teachers at the Blackbird Academy invited the Produce Like a Pro Team over for an interview and private tour of the facility. We had an amazing time, as I'm sure you can imagine.
Mark shared with us his story about the conversation that he and John had when he decided to come and teach at Blackbird and start the academy. He also shared details about what the curriculum at blackbird is like and what he aims to teach the students during their time at the academy.
We then toured this amazing facility, got to see all but one of the eight studios on the grounds, went entirely through their infamous microphone locker and got to browse through many shelves of outboard gear that is a part of Blackbird Audio Rentals.
Produce Like A Pro is a website which features great tips to help the beginning recordist make incredible sounding home recordings on a budget. - Hudba
I came to the same conclusion as Mark in my late 20's. What makes people successful is not technical knowledge or intelligence but how they are to work alongside. Attitude is everything and while it sounds cheezy someone who has authentic gratitude, humility and works towards cooperation are just so rare in any field.
The conversation was as much about behavior as it was recording. Brilliant.
I've been in Middle TN for a few years now and would love to be able to take 6 months off from my day job to attend their school.
Wow! Very well said! I appreciate your great comment
@@Producelikeapro Thanks, Warren. I've been going through your older content recently and am excited to enroll in your class when I get some extra cash. I am surprised you don't have a patreon for smaller contributions but your program looks valuable to a guy like me who is a hobbyists with a day job and modest home studo but wants to learn as much as I can.
Mark is an excellent guy. Just an encyclopedia of audio. So very nice and always a gentleman to everyone. I can't say enough great things about him. Thank you for what you do Mark Rubel and thanks to Warren for his continued work sharing with the world. Two thumbs up!
I agree 100% MT Champion!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
Mark Rubel has got to be one of the most genuine, kind, and ingenious people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He makes attending the Blackbird Academy an absolute blast. I certainly enjoyed working with him!
Hi Logan, I agree Mark is such a generous guy! I am glad you had such an amazing experience!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hey Logan, I'm currently at the academy. I couldn't have said it better myself. Everyone at TBA is absolutely wonderful.
Thanks Ron!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
He‘s a great listener ;-)
Hi Friends, John McBride's Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN is easily one of the most amazing places that you will come across in this world of music, recording and producing. During our visit to Summer NAMM, Mark Rubel one of the teachers at the Blackbird Academy invited the Produce Like a Pro Team over for an interview and private tour of the facility. We had an amazing time, as I'm sure you can imagine.
Mark shared with us his story about the conversation that he and John had when he decided to come and teach at Blackbird and start the academy. He also shared details about what the curriculum at blackbird is like and what he aims to teach the students during their time at the academy.
We then toured this amazing facility, got to see all but one of the eight studios on the grounds, went entirely through their infamous microphone locker and got to browse through many shelves of outboard gear that is a part of Blackbird Audio Rentals.
We had a marvellous time at Blackbird as there was so much to see and talk about. If you ever visit Nashville and are given the chance to see this studio, you should absolutely take it! Please watch the video, and leave a bunch of comments and questions. I hope you enjoy it!
Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Wow what a wonderful interview and studio tour !!
Thanks very much Darlene!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I just met a guy that has some really cool vintage gear like a urei 1176 and an altec 1567 etc. Any idea on who might be interested I thought of this place??
Yes! I was a student of Mark's when he was teaching in Champaign. What an AWESOME GUY! Thanks for this one Warren!
Hi Chad, that's fantastic! I can imagine he is an amazing teacher! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
This is by far the most amazing and inspiring recording studio tour interview I’ve ever watch... and that one mic locker .. OMG! I went to Nashville and visited Blackbird, but I was closed. Next time I’ll camp outside and wait.
I am composer but I like to watch your videos because you teach the things I like to learn about in a very easy way. Thx mate.
Hard to believe how far technology has come since the 1800's....so many amazing people who created and built so many amazing pieces of equipment. I basically live in a corn field in Texas. I own 1 Neumann TLM-102 and I almost had to eat beans for a month to save up for it. Never have I been this exposed to so much musical gear as I do from your Videos. I am so glad that we live in this day and age . A computer , a mic and a few other pieces of gear and we can all create. I'm very humbled to be a part of this beautiful musical world. Thank You Warren for your videos.
Thanks for your incredible comment Rushin!! I am so glad to be able to show such amazing places as Blackbird to us all!! I am glad to have you here as part of our musical community! Humility is a big thing! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I like this guy's attitude. Heart in the right place!
Exactly Mihkel! He's a great guy! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
@Douglas Fisher hey man thinking of going to blackbird... what did you end up doing after you graduated from the academy if you don't mind me asking?
The microphone collection bit looks exactly like the scene in the first Harry Potter movie, where Ollivander gives Harry different wands to try out, taking them from the shelves in similar wooden boxes :) One day I hope to visit Blackbird Studios, I am still only 15 so theres lots of time. Thank you Warren for this amazing video!
Haha I love that Harry Potter analogy! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Hey, I'm currently in the BlackBird Academy. It's an incredible program. I couldn't ask for more. I just saw this comment and wanted to let you know they do high school summer camps. Good luck!
That's fantastic to hear Ron!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
@@ronbates5401Bates hey man thinking of going to blackbird... what did you end up doing after you graduated from the academy if you don't mind me asking?
@@leamonsqueeze Hey Tye!! First of all, if you can go, GO!! There's no better time to learn. The school/studio is amazing. After school, I interned for just under a year at a studio on Music Row. I had a fantastic experience. Now I'm running a small studio in town. I do stay busy tracking, mixing, live sound engineering and playing music. It takes time to get going. I'm honestly just starting to get really busy (I graduated in Dec 2017). However, everyone at Blackbird has been extremely supportive and helpful in every way possible. In addition to my own space, I do work out of Blackbird when a client's budget allows. I've been extremely fortunate to meet wonderful people because of Blackbird and putting in the work. You get out what you put in. You're given every tool to be able to become a great engineer. The rest is up to you. The school is great. The teachers, such as Mark, are first class and wonderful humans. I couldn't recommend the experience enough. Let me know if you have anymore questions!!
This video makes me want to make music. Mission accomplished, Warren!
That’s so amazing to hear!!
John McBrides's common sense and focused advise and wisdom in the music industry is intoxicating, Thanks again to Warren for access to people like this! Just can't tell you guys the value in this for me.......man....
Hi Mark, agreed, this is such a wonderful place with an amazing focus on creativity! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I’ve been a “dubbing mixer” for over 25 years now working on a few high profile shows here and there. What you said about the client spending time with you and feeling comfortable/looked after and listened to is the most important thing. You can learn the technology on the go from past experience .
Great video as always Warren! Dave seems to be the kind of guy you'd want to hang out with every day, so humble and knowledgeable. My favourite studio tour to date!
Hi AJay, agreed, Mark is truly wonderful, I always love talking to him and this was a real pleasure to make this video! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Blackbird Studio needs to partner with Steven Slate or Toontrack and grace us with an expansion pack containing THAT DRUM COLLECTION!!! Great interview Warren.
Hi Keith, Yes! I believe they have!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Yeah, an expansion pack containing all the collection would be amazing! Toontrack did the Roots SDX at Blackbird and did use some of the drums from that collection. They also used mics from that mic locker as well.
Since finding Produce Like a Pro a year ago, I've went from being a guitar player that watches a friend engineer and produce to having my own humble basement studio. I can now walk into my basement at anytime, and have a ton of fun being creative and learning anytime I want. Im a much happier human being now. My wife (a pianist) and I both thank you very much, Mr. Huart. Loved the cameron web stuff. Any chance you will do more punk oriented guitar stuff in the future?
Hi Josh, that's so amazing to hear! I am really glad to be able to help in any way I can! Thanks for the great comment! Yes, Cameron rules and we will definitely do more Punk stuff! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Wow, Thanks for the quick response! Ill be screen grabbing and sending to my friends. Im probably pushing my luck, but Here, There and Everywhere also may have changed my life haha. What book do I binge read next?
Hi Josh, there's quite a few great books out there! I really like Phil Ramone's book, that might be my favourite! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Wow! I’m speechless. The microphone collection alone would be priceless. If you asked me to choose between the Crown Jewels and this microphone collection, the answer would be easy, the microphone collection wins hands down 😋 excellent tour Warren, thank you for showing us this amazing studio and even more amazing and humble guy.
I interned there back in 2006... Most magical place on earth... I had the incredible experience getting to be sort of a second assistant engineer (assisting Lowell Reynolds the assistant engineer) on a KOL session there for Because of the Times. During my time there I got to have discussions with George Massenburg, Richard Dodd, Ethan Johns, Tracey Korby, Vance Powell, and many other legends... I learned more in my 6 months there sweeping floors, carrying 670's through the rain from studio to studio (terrifying experience), setting up microphones, and wrapping cables than I did in my entire education at Full Sail. I miss that place every single day.
HA! Watched a little further... Richard Dodd DID mix that Dixie Chicks record in B. It was my first few weeks on the job. He was so frustrated because they kept asking him to remix a track (can't remember which one)... He did dozens and dozens of remixes and finally I recall him coming out of the control room all frustrated and saying he was just going to resubmit his original mix... and sure enough they loved it and went with it... He told me a lot of funny stories. At the time I spent a lot of time around the phones, and he would chat with me because Studio B is right there and he's a super friendly and personable guy. Honestly I had no idea who he was at the time, but loved talking with him as he had a ton of knowledge and a great sense of humor.
Hi Grant, I agree, it's a wonderful studio, I've aways had an amazing time recording there and the client list is incredible! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Absolutely! Richard is a huge talent! I love his resume, Leo Sayer is a favourite of mine! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Amazing Warren! The interview section with Mark was amazing! I love that he just quit everything to come to Nashville and start the Blackbird Academy. Very bold move!
Hi Matt, thanks! I agree, Mark is wonderful!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
This gentleman we see is very educated and has a very good prospective on life first and producing secondary. Please remember true art is all about What we feel.What we view and how we feel. How we view, This is true emotion and Art. It is nice to listen to a true believer. Thank you Mr, Huart.
Utterly mind boggling stuff.
Hi angrybonbon can't argue with that! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
Inspirational.. is making a middle aged man consider taking a carear break for 6 months and fly 3000 miles to enroll on course. Just a brilliant video. Thank you Warren.
It´s simply the most beautiful studio on this planet, at least to me.
Thanks Warren! Oh, and Mark is so down to earth! Amazing facility! And the fact that they rent gear at competitive prices is absolutely incredible!
Agreed, Mark is a great guy! Yes, the gear rental prices are insanely cheap! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
God damn, I can't describe how much I love this channel. It's my dream to meet you someday Warren, to properly thank you for everything.
Exactly why I love watching Warren his Passion for Music.
Wow Warren, I can't believe I've just discovered your studio tours. How completely awesome! I'm addicted. I just toured Muscle Shoals Sound Studio last week in person at Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
OMG What a pleasure to see this!
Thanks Alberto!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I took a couple recording studio classes while Mark Rubel was in Champaign IL through Parkland college and Pogo Studios. He is still the same and has an extreme wealth of knowledge. Even had the honor of setting up his band while he performed during Fourth of July shows here in Champaign. Glad that both the music industry and Black bird academy recognizes his talents, passion in music as well as being a great human being. Champaign IL misses you !
wooooowwwwwwwwwww Simply Fantastic!!!!.....Thanks for the Tour Blackbird Studio.....hope to actually see it in person one day!!!
My most watched channel on CZcams. Bravo Warren and team, content just gets better and better!
Thanks ever so much Lee!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
"This is the mic John throws at people" Amazing
Haha indeed!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I've had the rare experience of recording records with Mark Rubel and it was a formative experience to say the least. He cares about creating music and teaching more than most people I have met care about anything.
Love Warren & Blackbird Studios
Haha I want that scarf!! Huge Tom Baker fan!!
@@Producelikeapro same! I got it and went on a Halloween Party as Tom Baker's Doctor once. I look like a jounger version of him, same nose, same hair back then ;-)))
If this isn't the best studio in the world, I can't imagine what the best one would have to be. Simply amazing!
It took me a while to marry warren with music I knew he was a producer but his guitar playing on a Tim Pierce video finally made the connection for me... Warren is really a good guitar player and now I know why he has a passion for music and I love it
Thanks ever so much! That really means a lot! Tim is a wonderful player!!
one of my favourite videos you've done so far. This guy is a genius.
I dont own any of those expensive mics, but just the joy and love of music i have by seeing that interview, a smile took over my face during the whole mic locker part. Thank you for this Warren. Started recording in the late 90's and as you know in that time you had to really experiment to check what was the sound in your head. On guitars i tried 57's in all kinds of places on the speaker cone, just to find the best place for it, and the other day just saw a video on ross hogarth explaining that ONE position for him of a 57 on a guitar cab, and for me it took years to realize that. This is the future, and thank you for making the future a better place for anyone who wants to do this for a living. Regards
Just incredible. Thanks
Thanks vey much Terry! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
just awesome...thank you Warren
Hi Johnny Vegas you're very welcome!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
Hey Warren! Another great thing I want to compliment you on...I can listen to this in my living room with my wife and kids around and don't have to worry about any profane language. Completely classy, and as a father, I totally appreciate it!
I'm a time lord ...good knowledge Warren. Another cool film ....we are the music makers..we are the dreamers of a dream.
Man I would have only the slightest, tinest idea of what to do with all that gear, but I could happily spend the rest of my days there figuring it out!
That might just be heaven on earth there!
What a lovely laddie he is. I absolutely love the idea of going to that academy too and I see they are very supportive of overseas students. That is the dream!
Warren, when Mark gave you that incredible compliment at the front of this video.....you didn't need to say anything, it stood on its own, well done
Best studio tour ever! Thanks!
Awesome awesome awesome. If I wasn't an old guy I believe I'd would have loved to work in a studio. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks to Warren Huart for this beautiful video
Thanks for the tour, that place is amazing.
You're very welcome luckyrobotgamer DOGE!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Produce Like A Pro actually my name is Ted Gerard my 8 year old son some how took over my CZcams account. I really loved that Mic shootout you did now I want a focusrite clarret 8 prex I already have the shure mics we had purchased when we bought a boss br1600 when it first came out, I'm thinking like 15 years ago. We still record with the boss today and currently working hard recording an album. We use cheap art preamps and a shure beta 57 for snare and cabs. I try to keep it simple. I do have a question. We are 3 piece rock band. I usually record my guitar tracks twice and pan them left and right, solo being the middle. Is there other ways to get that single guitar sound without using that technique?
Thanks
Hi Ted, that technique to are describing is perfect! That's what almost all great Rock Producers and Mixers do! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Amazing, thank you Warren. Industries take ever-growing knowledge, systems, factories and gear, but great people, good behavior and creative talent are quintessential. That is that!
If bob ross was a master audio producer lol. Great episode warren amazing job.
Hi Jordan, thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Here's a happy little snare, and why don't we put a little kick drum in there, because the snare needs a friend. Haha! He does have that calm voice.
I love this vid. Seen it at least 10 times over the last few years. Thanks Warren!
Wow...this is amazing! I've taught almost 20 years at my local two-year college and love it. So great to hear this. I teach IT, so it's just a little related to music technology, but I'm hoping to start and continuing education course on DAWs, recording and mixing this coming Spring. Love this!
What a lovely lovely guy and a great thing that they provide, as do you Warren!
I am calling the show Hoarders on them 🤣. Just wow, so much cool tools for making and recording music.
WOW! it's like a recording compound and I love it. Thanks.
Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! Most amazing studio studio tour ever!
You're very welcome!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I never thought that there is a place in the planet Earth with all recording history (devices) in one .what a nice and passionate people . Would say thank you Warren and that is my favourite YT subscribe!
I am not kidding here - on the studio-tour, in this video, I was actually holding my breath every time you guys turned a corner or opened a door (to yet another heaven). Great stuff! Dont know if I should laugh or cry :-)
...and ses, all this "just tools" but my oh my, I feel that even though I am trying to escape the trap of materialism - it is still very much a part of me ;-)
Thanks Warren for another great interview with the marvelous Mark.
Yes thanks very much!! Mark was very gracious to show us around!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
Mind boggling... Just mind boggling.
Thanks ever so much!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
pressed like before even watching. That facility is so amazing, as is your channel Warren!
was JUST about to say the same thing lol "like first, watch later"
haha yeah a Blackbird Studio tour can't even remotely be something bad
Aw shucks thanks tommaso!! I agree! Blackbird is such an amazing Studio and Mark is wonderful guy for showing us around!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Digging the mood of Studio D, Studio C and even Studio I, the academy studio. So inspiring.
Yes Per! Amazing! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
If Bob Ross would be a sound engineer, he would be mr John Mcbride. Such a wise, inspirational and calm guy. Thanks for this video Warren!
Wow! Thanks so much to you both! What a great episode! And I echo what Mark said about doing. Great service to the industry!
Thanks Dave! Yes, Mark is wonderful! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
What a cool guest, amazing studio and those mics 🎙 🎤... Wow!!!
Thanks ever so much
amazing place, more importantly... amazing people. thanks for the tour!
If there is a heaven it must be Blackbird Studios.
🎵 Thank you so much for the inspiring tour thru BlackBirdStudios! I’m now extra thankful to live in the U.S. because of their rental side of things - yes!!! 🎵
My god, this is truly unbelievable ....
Mind blown. I never knew places like this existed.
respect each other is a gift to everyone!
What an incredible studio! I would feel like I'd gone to heaven if I visited this place! Thanks for showing this ! Beats my home studio just a little bit!
OMG Doctor Who on Produce Like a Pro. I'M GONNA CRY
I LOVE Dr Who!!! Have a marvelous time recording and mixing many thanks Warren
I've been waiting for this video since you posted photos of this studio on instagram! Also, Mark has a great sense of humour!
Thanks Tomé Silva! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I'm binging the hell out of these episodes, Warren.. Thanks for all this content!
Very Amazing place Thx for the tour...
Warren this is one of your most amazing videos. Thank you for sharing.
Many thanks Warren, you certainly know how to provide entertainment for an extended lunch break!
Great stuff M.B.G. Music Production! So glad to be able to help!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I'm out of "wows"! This was ridiculously amazing! Like a hyper-tera Toys 'R' Us for audio geeks! One can only dream of even just holding one of those incredible microphones in his hands (to mention just those.) Thanks for the visit. Another one of your incredible videos. Well done! ;-)
Haha I hear you Claudius!! Yes, toys for geeks is a great way of looking at it! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Mark Rubel = pure class.
That was a fantastic interview and tour! Thank you so much.
Amazing place!!! Great video. I can't imagine the amount of gear that we couldn't see on that video. Thanks for sharing places like this one with us!!
Hi René Sánchez, agreed! There was so much we couldn't get to! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Beyond words!!
I concur with him... Thank you for all your work on this site
Great one! Now my wish is a special episode on just the Massenburg room. The theory, the sound and how they use it. That is really the only one of it's kind.
This is beyond GOALS!!! Amazing studio. Hope to see it in person one day.
damn guys was like a museum show case...was really looking forward to this interview. some of my best memory's of learning how to solder was sitting in ben judays shop and listening to to the guys tell mark stories...he did this interview for tapeop of les paul and there was all these extra things that didnt make the magazine ...every one i know loved that man thanks for the great work guys
Hi Toilet-Tunes, so glad you enjoyed the video! It was so much fun to make the video with Mark!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
WOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!! It makes me crazy to see those snares.....I love them.....Its real heaven over there and what a great interview and studio...!!!! Thanks Warren!!!!!!!! Ps. Other gear are impressive too, but I,m a studiodrummer interested in studiogear and producetips and tricks...(Keeping the mind open,hahaha...)
This place is awesome!! John's mic are true jewels!! I would love to pass by one day. Thanks man!!
Best start if a video I have seen so far. All good but this opening was the best.
Absolutely incredible! Would love to tour this studio personally! Thanks for the sneak peak Warren!
Always wanted to see a tour of this length and detail, thanks Warren.
Hi Dave, thanks ever so much! Special thanks to Mark for showing us around!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
I can just imagine the crack on that titanium snare! Blackbird is really a dream studio and the academy there looks like an incredible place to learn and work!
Hi Doug, I agree to both of those points!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Really inspiring to listen to both of you & I wish you all the success that you both deserve .. personally I hope to become part of the Produce like a pro academy some time soon .. all the best to you both .. cheers
Hi Ben, I look forward to seeing you in there!! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Like Like Like... Great again Warren... Thanx!!
mind blown........ amazing facility
This is such an awesome interview, thank you Warren
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm watching this on a sunday and it feels like I'm having a church tour. I've never seen so much gear, outside the musicstore in cologne.
Amazing, fantastic studio to say the least. and so nice to hear you get deserved kudos from Mark. Derek
Thanks ever so much for that kind comment Mark! Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren
Great tour thx. What a place! As you entered theat rental gear room i spielled my coffe.