We were lucky to catch up with Robert Beverly recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Robert , thanks for joining us today. Parents can play a significant role in affecting how our lives and careers turn out – and so we think it’s important to look back and have conversations about what our parents did that affected us positive (or negatively) so that we can learn from the billions of experiences in each generation. What’s something you feel your parents did right that impacted you positively.

Music has always been an integral part of my life. There was never a time I didn’t know The Beatles, Elton John, or The Rolling Stones, thanks to my parents. There are certain key musical moments in my early life that are engrained in me. I remember sitting in the backseat of my dad’s Subaru with my best friend after soccer games when I was about 4 years old. My dad would turn on Elton John’s cover of “Pinball Wizard” and told us to pick an instrument: drums, piano, or guitar. I’d wait in awe and excitement as the intro vocals took over my entire being. The sound was absolutely mystifying. I don’t think my dad realized it, but that was the moment I learned how to separate instruments in a recording, which is absolutely essential skill when understanding mixing. It helped me listen to music critically and begin to understand all of the moving parts.

They have nourished my love for music, and have always encouraged my musical growth and have supported my journey in the music industry. I wouldn’t be the musician nor producer I am today without the love and support from my parents. I will always be so grateful for them.

Robert , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am a musician first – I started taking piano lessons in kindergarten and took them all the way through college. While in high school, I joined a garage rock band which started my exploration into recording. The first time I went into a studio was when I was 15, and I completely fell in love. I pursued an education in recording & production at Appalachian State University. While at App, I learned how to produce records at our university’s own RFG Studio as well as provide live sound in the house party scene. Near the end of my college career, I decided to officially start a freelance service called Melodescape. Since then, I’ve been recording, mixing, and providing live sound. I love meeting new people and expanding my network of friends. I’m very excited for what the future holds!

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

I’d say the best source for new clients would be previous clients and/or friends. I mean, it’s all people! Being able to connect with people and have a positive symbiotic relationship is absolutely key, and your name will get around!

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I’ve had to unlearn everything with music as well as production. I grew up learning the “rules” in music theory, now I’m learning to break them. I’m very grateful for my musical and engineering education, but I’ve found when I let go of the rigid rules I can be more creative. Having a baseline understanding of music & production theory is fantastic to keep you on the tracks and will absolutely help you get started, but I believe challenging the rules is essential in my personal evolution.

Contact Info:

• Website: melodescape.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/melodescape?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbevv

Image Credits
Instagram: @isaiahpate