Bryan Clark

A Texas native, Bryan began his professional career as the opening act for legendary jazz guitarist Larry Carlton. A graduate of University of Southern California (BM, DMA), and University of Texas (MM), he does session work in Los Angeles, Austin, and Nashville, collaborates with modern dance troupes and spoken word artists, and is in demand as a film composer, sound designer, producer, songwriter, and guitarist. Bryan is based at the world-famous Blackbird Studio in Nashville, and he’s a voting member of NARAS/Grammy, Leadership Music, Audio Engineering Society, and International Bluegrass Music Association. Connect with him at https://www.bryanclarkmusic.com.

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Bryan Clark

Recording Dojo: How Samplers and Loopers Create Beautiful Chaos

Sample your own performances, embrace mutations over replications, and let go of outcomes—here's how samplers and loopers can shock your music into strange new shapes.

Presets Are Not a Prescription

How to use plugin presets as creative tools—not crutches.

Reverb Therapy, Part 2

How three classic reverbs shaped the tones of pop, rock, and beyond.

Reverb Therapy, Part 1

There are so many types of reverbs, so what distinguishes them?

The Red Light Trifecta

How to Use EQ Like a Pro

Get on the Right Bus and Improve Recording Efficiency

Why Headphones are the Modern Mixer’s Secret Weapon

There are times when a solid pair of cans will do wonders for your mixes.

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Bryan Clark

Sample your own performances, embrace mutations over replications, and let go of outcomes—here's how samplers and loopers can shock your music into strange new shapes.

How to use plugin presets as creative tools—not crutches.

How three classic reverbs shaped the tones of pop, rock, and beyond.

There are so many types of reverbs, so what distinguishes them?

There are times when a solid pair of cans will do wonders for your mixes.