One of the defining pop producers, and a five-time Grammy® winner, Glen Ballard has penned hits and produced bestselling albums for Paula Abdul (Forever Your Girl), Wilson Phillips (Wilson Phillips), Alanis Morissette (Jagged Little Pill) and No Doubt (Return of Saturn), as well as written, arranged and produced with Aerosmith, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, The Corrs, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, and The Dave Matthews Band among many others.
Producer, arranger and songwriter Glen Ballard introduces himself and discusses his career, the fine art of collaboration, and various aspects of the songwriting and production process.
Producer, arranger and songwriter Glen Ballard advises those aspiring to a career in music or the music business on the importance of preparation. Ballard goes into some detail about what it means to be prepared for a given situation, and how to turn good preparation into a material advantage.
Producer, arranger and songwriter Glen Ballard discusses the role of the engineer in the recording process, what a good one can add to the session, and what new tools are available that make the role more even more powerful and critical than ever.
Producer, arranger and songwriter Glen Ballard talks about the art of film composing, and shares his thoughts on how different working conditions (e.g. a director’s style) can affect how smoothly a project runs.
Producer, arranger and songwriter Glen Ballard stresses the importance for producers and artists alike to understand the mechanics behind how they are getting paid – from the nature of various income streams to the specific deals and clauses that govern their paycheck.
Producer, arranger and songwriter Glen Ballard assesses the career advantages of working in a big music town such as New York, Los Angeles, London, or Nashville.
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Producer, Songwriter and Arranger Glen Ballard shares the story of how he pursued three careers at once, and describes the events that led to his success in all three.
Producer, arranger and songwriter Glen Ballard discusses his process of writing songs for artists he is working with, and shares tips on how to focus your energies on that specific performer’s strengths.
Producer, Songwriter and Arranger Glen Ballard discusses his process of finding the “sound” for each record he is working on, and what he takes into account when doing so.
Producer, arranger and songwriter Glen Ballard discusses his approach to collaborating with another songwriter/artist, and draws on his experiences working with Alanis Morrisette and Dave Matthews to illustrate what he feels are the keys to a successful collaborative effort.
