TOO OLD For A Career In Music Production? | FAQ Friday with Joe Carrell

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[@gilbertspader7974]

HOW DO YOU LOOK SO YOUNG ????

[@AndyA1234]

Is music a fun distraction or an inherent part of being human?

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha how old do you think he is?@@gilbertspader7974

[@Producelikeapro]

Both for many people!@@AndyA1234

[@gilbertspader7974]

@@Producelikeapro didn’t Warren come out with Working Class Studios in 1974 ????? 😜🤪🧐

[@a1guitarmaker]

I turn 70 next month and I'm just starting to get good!!!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Just wait til you hear yourself at 75 then!!! Haha. Best wishes

[@Producelikeapro]

Very nicely said!

[@Producelikeapro]

Still improving daily!

[@michaelgroom7060]

You know what......im 61 and still like a kid in a sweet shop when im around this stuff. It keeps you so young both mentally and in a creative way. It makes age just a number.......long may it continue😊

[@Producelikeapro]

That's wonderful to hear Michael! Thanks ever so much for sharing!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Best wishes Michael!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@paulEmotionalaudio]

Absolutley love it. You’re never too old. I’m over 50 and still “doing music” because I have to. Completely agree… it doesn’t matter if 2 or 2000 people hear what you do, it’s a vocation. AND…. Attitude is everything. ❤

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

🎉🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%! You're never too old!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Joe!@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@gilbertspader7974]

I can’t seem to quit music forever no matter how I try.

[@Producelikeapro]

Excellent!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Perfect!!!!

[@ns1983za]

I feel the same

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

Same!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@mrpinguin9189]

The awnser about the asstant was really interesting for me to hear Good stuff 👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, great answer indeed

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you for watching!

[@ChiefMiddleFinger]

I’m older and working on a solo EP, potentially an album. Older doesn’t mean you can’t rock. Just stay at it!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Right on 🔥🔥

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said!

[@Producelikeapro]

YES!! @@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@jeremythornton433]

I just recorded another hard rock song and I’m 68!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes!! Congratulations

[@ALLforROME]

I make music to help with my depression! I see my studio as a prescription and my instruments are the medicine. 💯

[@Producelikeapro]

I completely understand and relate to that.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Absolutely!

[@DanielGlenTimms]

Joe, your response to the first question was enlightened. You are right. You are an artist or you are not and age has nothing to do with it. Make art for the sake of art, and keep improving. That is the most rewarding aspect. Commercial music would be better if that were the primary inspiration. I am writing and producing the best music I have ever made at age 62. I started playing guitar at age 14. Beethoven was 54 when he wrote his 9th Symphony, not to mention deaf. Don't anyone tell you what you can or cannot do. Follow your inspiration!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you Daniel. Best wishes 🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Daniel for the amazing comment!

[@esmoroglu]

I am 50, recorded and mixer two songs for my close ones, learned so much, refreshing piano and guitar since the şast five years, I feel fuller of life and happier, never stop yourself from music and production. Studio setup? It is LEGO for big boys and girls, so much fun that always goes to music!👏🏻👋🏼🧿

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you 🎉

[@commontimeproductions]

Still working on music and finding our niche in the industry at 42! Love it and always learning still too. Thanks for the great answers Joe!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Mary and Sam!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you for watching!

[@Producelikeapro]

You Rock!@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@normandlanglois1475]

i'm 63 and been doing this for over 25 years .....w'ont stop anytime soon ...Cheers !!

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s fantastic to hear!!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Rock on 🎉

[@redbarchetta8782]

Played for over 50 years but unfortunately have given up on bands. I just can't do another damn rehashed classic and decent original acts have died off during the pandemic as well as places to perform.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, live venues have been slow to come back unfortunately

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you for watching

[@larswillsen]

I'm 60 🙂

[@Producelikeapro]

60 years young!

[@peterheinen6110]

My band just stopped to exist. But i can still mix and master, thank god

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! We can do music right up until we can’t ha

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

You sure can! Best wishes Peter

[@Joey-rp5vg]

Spot on Joe, great answers to great questions. Thanks very much Joe for taking the time to help out. You always keep it real. Big thanks to the PLAP team

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Joey! You Rock!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you Joey!

[@Producelikeapro]

You Rock!@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@dakodablack9690]

Really love these videos with joe carrell. Keep them coming!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you!!

[@Producelikeapro]

You Rock!@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@G-Doggy]

I can totally relate to how you feel when you can't get your production/mixing fix. It's definitely baked into who we are. I do it as a hobby, though. It's my meditation. Great advice, as usual. Thanks, Joe!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you friend! Have a great weekend

[@Producelikeapro]

Absolutely! We do what we love if it makes money as a consequence then that's an amazing by product!

[@dlxinfinite801]

At 60, I dont feel right when I dont play/record. Its a everyday habit now, just me and my DAW.

[@Producelikeapro]

That’s wonderful to hear!!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Best wishes !!

[@Producelikeapro]

You Rock!@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@paolotonolo1140]

64..mixing on my Death Bed lol

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad to hear it!

[@aaroncampmusic]

Totally spot on, Joe. I can't live without playing guitar and recording/mixing. Most people don't understand it, truly. We have to do what we do or life seems purposeless and empty.

[@chrisibbetson]

Go Joe! Go Eric! 🤩

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Haha. Thanks Chris.

[@chrisibbetson]

Really pleased you've joined up with PLAP. You got a great manner and the details are really well presented. Always an interesting watch and always something to learn. Great stuff! @@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@Producelikeapro]

He's the man!@@chrisibbetson

[@CraddyMusic]

I already feel old at 28. Started when I was 14. lol

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I remember those days!

[@jackc8120]

28 is way too old. I started when i was 5 and now i am 15 and i am thinking i am way too old. I'll quit at 20 so another 5 years

[@dougleydorite]

@@jackc8120😂

[@mljsthompson]

I've been dabbling all my life. Early on I played in bands. In my 30's I built a RR 8 track studio. I even released a couple of 45's. Kind of went away from it all for many years. With the new digital medium now very affordable, I am about to release my first album at age 72. Too old, never....thanks joe

[@AMax9D]

I'm 66 year's old, I'm not a regular audio engineer. I try to Dimensionalized sound, at least I think I do. I've been at it for over 12 year's and I'm at a cross road whether to call it quits 🤔 I know I can't totally stop, like others are saying, but I think I'M just wasting too much time going nowhere, not ever thinking that I would. I don't feel like I fit in anywhere, and I know that. I'm not sure what my question should be 🤔 Thanks for all the great information you provide, and, I'm sure more to come !!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Best wishes and thanks for watching

[@renashfield9796]

Love and totaly agree with what you say and how you said it Joe. Top man. One day I would love to work with you.😊

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you for watching! If you ever find yourself in Nashville say hello 🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

Joe is the man!

[@agondistortion]

Absolutely on point it goes to the core of my existence and he was right about being miserable when away for to long , it is an addiction for sure I had it with the instruments as a kid now this, its been a while since I was first introduced to music art and performance and been on as long as I can remember

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you for watching

[@Producelikeapro]

Joe rules! As music lovers/obsessors haha we are definitely addicted to music gear and instruments!

[@Producelikeapro]

You Rock Joe!

[@spydestroyer]

Great advice as always ! Enjoy this dark chocolate ! I'm a fan of Lindt myself ! so yummy !

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

It’s soooo good

[@billyhughes9776]

I'm in my 50's and I will write, play, record, mix and produce music until the day I die. Sounds corny I know, but,....I don't care. I'm better now than I've ever been and plan on continuing that trend.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing! Not corny at all Billy!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

🎉🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@MarcelloDeFrancisci1]

You rock dude! Getting a D Comp from Audio-Scape thanks to your prior videos. Appreciate the passion and insights.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Congrats! You won’t be sorry 🎉

[@MarcelloDeFrancisci1]

@@InTheMixJoeCarrell What an honor sir. Thank you for the message. Im trying out your 30Hz bump boost/cut and 12k embellish technique on my Warm EQP-WA’s today. Had not gone there yet. Appreciate the lesson. All the very best to you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous Marcello!

[@Producelikeapro]

Indeed Joe! Great work!

[@rinosphere]

Needed to hear this.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Perfect 🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

We all need to hear this my friend

[@Producelikeapro]

Indeed@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@mystikrebel1089]

I think we are in the best time for a music career at any age unlike the past when we had AR gatekeepers keeping us away from the public when now we have the net thats opened all possiblities. Yeh it takes a few skills and strategy but you can still get to the audience eventually .

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

I agree 🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@stanleywilford3799]

It’s a calling- I believe this sums it up.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

I agree 🎉

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said Stanley!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!@@InTheMixJoeCarrell

[@stanc2288]

Loving faq Friday! One day I'd like to see faq Monday, faq, Tuesday, faq Wednesday faq Thurs, faq sat, faq for faqs sake. 😂

[@Producelikeapro]

Hahaha who knows? Maybe you will!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you Stan 🎉

[@Sphereal]

I needed to hear his musings on the first question today. I am 34 and currently working a miserable job in IT and thinking about finally becoming a full-time musician.

[@rabarebra]

Keep your steady IT income, you won't regret it. Appreciate that you have a job and income. Never ever go full-time as a musician of you do not have the skills 110%.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Best wishes and thank you for watching!

[@izzykmusic6938]

I'm 58 and I've start studying Audio Engineering last year. I would like to work in this job. Maybe I'm too old for a company as an employee. Sometimes I'm struggling with these thoughts like, do I have a chance? But I was dreaming of being an Audio Engineer about 35 years and now my dream comes true 😊

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

🎉🎉

[@izzykmusic6938]

@@InTheMixJoeCarrell thx 😊

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Izzy, set yourself up to record, mix and master, there is work out there and your life experiences and taste are very important!

[@izzykmusic6938]

@@Producelikeapro thank you for these heartwarming words 😊🙏

[@ajlambe1340]

I’m in your boat man! 60 and finally in sound production school!!

[@yashkummar]

I totally agree!!!!!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

🎉

[@iismyalias]

Timely and timeless message. Chefs kiss. 🤌🏾

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Best wishes

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous

[@JoshFryer]

I really want Lindt dark chocolate and sea salt now. 🤔 As an aging millennial, that first question hit home. Do this for the love of it, and (maybe, if you're lucky) making some coin along the way!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Best wishes Josh !

[@Producelikeapro]

How old can an ageing millennial be? I'm a Gen Exer!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous Joe!

[@JoshFryer]

@@Producelikeapro You’ve been in the game for a while, though! 🤣 I’m saying, I still do it even though I’m 40, and do it for the fun of it. Just wish I could make more $$$ at it.

[@POKker1996]

Ngl, as a young sound engineer I can confidently say, the older you are the easier it'll be for you establish a sizeable studio, and the opportunities you've had over your lifetime to accumulate gear for cheap. You're also likely the owner of a house with possibly space and resources to build a studio in your yard. The great majority of people I've met who run a studio are former musicians or live engineers past 50. It's true that hearing loss can happen with age, but from what all those older engineers have told (and shown) me : it really doesn't matter as long as you know your ears and know what sounds good through those.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you for watching !

[@Dwendele]

I may not be too old, but for sure my hearing is WAY too shot.

[@Producelikeapro]

Never say never! I’ve worked with so many well known and successful guys with hearing issues!

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

You properly age out for being a famous pop artist, however there are other fulfilling aspects of making or working in N music that is not age limited. Wow I would love to be an assistant in a real studio. Unfortunately, there are none in my area even for internships.

[@Producelikeapro]

You can be your own assistant in your own studio! I know many people who follow us that have vibrant studio businesses!

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

@@Producelikeapro Thanks Warren I really needed to hear that. I will take those words of encouragement and play it forward.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Thank you for watching! You may be able to create a fulfilling career right where you are! Location is less important than ever in some areas of our business. Best wishes

[@thomaslthomas1506]

When I was younger this is all I wanted to do. After a severe injury and illness in my mid 40’s I fell back into the music biz via my new spouse. I had to do something to stay off the dole as I couldn’t get a job as a greeter in Walmart with my issues. Done well enough over the last decade with it. Funny thing is it’s not what drives me anymore. Which probably makes me better at it since my ego doesn’t get in a tizzy too often now. Unless I’m stuck with someone I feel an extreme compulsion to strangle. But that is what gin is for……😊

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Have a nice weekend ✌🏼

[@Producelikeapro]

Wishing you all the best in your creative journey Thomas

[@Producelikeapro]

Have a marvellous weekend too Joe!

[@Atom-56]

This is not a question, but some information. Jon Anderson, once singer with Yes is 78, he still has a good following and is still making new music, his most recent creation of music is called Zanran, which is almost completed. However it can’t be released on vinyl or CD, because…….NO RECORD COMPANY WILL SIGN HIM, stating he is TOO OLD. He has had to use Patreon, to release his music.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Good for him! Glad he’s still making it happen

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Atom-56, that's a very interesting statement! I do know several specialist labels that work with legacy artists that would love to put out a Jon Anderson album! The question is always how much it would sell, what the percentage the artist gets and how much advance they want! It might be much better for an Artist to own the album 100% and although sales might be less the profitability would be much higher! Your Staten seems to imply you have inside information, if you want to connect me to Jon's manager I can connect him to a couple off legacy based labels that would be perfect for him, however, my gut is they would have approached them (I would really hope so at least!) and made the choice to own the album 100% themselves. Many thanks

[@Atom-56]

@@Producelikeapro No, it’s not inside information, Jon had said, on his KZbin channel, Jon Anderson Official. He’s also well known for not liking Managers and the business side of making music, the last I heard, his wife , Jane Luttenburger Anderson, was his manager. His last album 1000 Hands, was released in 2019, on the Opio Media label, I don’t know if that’s any help. It would be good to know of the outcome, should you manage to contact him, should it be a financial issue or whatever.

[@Producelikeapro]

Having worked with many legendary/legacy artists the bottom line is they can give away massive percentages to a label and still have to do most of the marketing themselves (also bear in mind a classic artist has a fanbase they interact with easier than a third party company) OR they can own everything 100% themselves!@@Atom-56

[@Atom-56]

@@Producelikeapro That’s good to know, appreciate that thanks. Unfortunately, not EVERY music fan can afford to go with Patreon.

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

I'm so old, I'd make a great greeter at the door!

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha hardly! Never too old!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Hahah. I may do both someday. Bring my ukulele and greet people at Walmart with a song. 😂 Best wishes

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

@@Producelikeapro what??? SPEAK UP, SONNY! :D

[@Producelikeapro]

@@PreacherAtArrakeenhahah I hear you! Haha

[@Producelikeapro]

@@InTheMixJoeCarrellhaha indeed

[@BenKrisfield]

Art chooses you, there is not alternative.

[@Producelikeapro]

Well said

[@quistunes]

exactly

[@Producelikeapro]

Indeed@@quistunes

[@murraywebster1228]

Germans say it is a „berufung“ and not your „Beruf“, which is basically saying it is what you are, or your calling even, rather than what you do to earn money…

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Then THaT!! Haha. Best wishes Murray

[@murraywebster1228]

@@InTheMixJoeCarrell and as to age…I’m turning 60 on 30-09-23, my first professional (paid) job was on my 14th birthday, still doing 6-10 live shows a month and mixing and mastering the rest of the time, so about to start my 47th year professionally working if my arithmetic is correct….

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Congratulations Murray!

[@krisstiell6548]

I feel the same way. I was sent here by God to manipulate sound. It's my core! Prime objective

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@splashesin8]

😊

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Audrey

[@coolbro6969]

nice

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Best wishes

[@asacrusoe8760]

I get sad if I don’t play drums. Sometimes I’ll just look at my recording rig but I don’t fire up pro tools because I know once I start I’ll get lost in it and lose myself and I have things to do. I don’t know. It’s weird.

[@Producelikeapro]

I like getting lost in it!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Best wishes and keep playing those drums!!!

[@stanc2288]

It's too fun to stop

[@Producelikeapro]

Very well said!!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

That’s a fact !

[@AndyA1234]

Is music a fun distraction or an inherent part of being human?

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Probably depends on the human. Haha. Best wishes Andrew

[@Brutuscomedy]

.flac? Brutus says if you eat that much chocolate all in one sitting you're gonna be bouncing around like an analog ping pong delay.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Brutus is probably right. 😂 I Never eat to much in one sitting though. Thank you for watching Andrew.

[@Brutuscomedy]

@@InTheMixJoeCarrell Thank you for your vids and tips. I'm obsessively editing and comparing digital masters this evening. Tiring myself out

[@Producelikeapro]

Can you ever have too much Dark Chocolate? Haha Ok, I now you can, however, it's so delicious!@@Brutuscomedy

[@Brutuscomedy]

@@Producelikeapro Dark chocolate is amazing, especially with a good cup of coffee. 😁

[@georgemapp2855]

No

[@Positive_Tea]

He's back, back in... white??

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha he didn’t get the memo about being in black!! Joe!!

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Gotta cycle through those shirts ya know. Haha. Best wishes man

[@Mix3dbyMark]

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[@Producelikeapro]

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[@ChiefMiddleFinger]

These guys are legit plus it’s free.

[@InTheMixJoeCarrell]

Nooooo just one of the mentors. Just happened to have turned in a few videos recently 😂 thank you for watching 🎉