Music producer and adjunct professor Robert DiFazio talks about his career in both the studio and the classroom, offering advice on everything from creating a first class home studio to turning a terrible demo into a classic album. DiFazio also shares valuable information for students interested in a producing career.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio talks about the evolution of a song from its beginnings as a demo to a stellar finished product, and how he teaches the importance of this process to his students.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio talks about the pros and cons of digital recording, as seen from the perspective of both the artist and of the producer. He also shares his theory on why people prefer the sound of analog tape and discusses when using it does (and doesn’t) make an audible difference.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio talks about why having access to music production software cannot replace the value of having experience in the art of recording.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio offers advice on how to best equip a home studio, describing what components are absolutely essential and why.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio talks about his early days in a progressive rock band, and how a letter from Peter Gabriel led him down the path of sound recording and, inadvertently, to teaching.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio discusses the music production curriculum offered at Columbia College Chicago, including what sets it apart from other schools.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio shares his philosophy about the role of a good producer, and outlines the steps he takes when working with an artist in the studio, from selecting songs to assembling personnel.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio talks about the importance of having his students experience a real live recording session, and why it is imperative that the environment for this session be “controlled.”

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio discusses the creative and financial benefits to planning, rehearsing and arranging songs before setting foot in the recording studio.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio addresses the question of whether production and engineering responsibilities should fall to the same individual, and makes a case for when it may be appropriate to do so.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio offers advice on what courses of study students should follow if they want to pursue a career as a producer.

Music producer and teacher Robert DiFazio addresses the difficult task of giving artists direction in the studio, and talks about the approach he takes when there is a communication breakdown during a session.