We recently connected with Tyler Love and have shared our conversation below.
Tyler, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.
I first took a risk by leaving my 9-5 trucking job. I was working 12-14 hours a day, 5 days a week. I was making what I considered to be very good money at the time. Overtime after 8 hours a day. To a person that has a main agenda to go to work, do the job, go home & get paid, it doesn’t sound like a bad deal. But for me, I had aspirations of being in the studio working on music, whether it was working on beats or recording vocals, I had to make a decision. Spending time at work for more than half a day was taking up my time away from my passion. I found a contractual driving job where I could work when I wanted to. The job required me to be out of town for a couple of days, then the company would fly me back home. This would allow me time to work on my music and take booked recording sessions if I needed to. I also could go to work when I chose. The job was ok, but the pay wasn’t efficient enough for me to maintain my monthly bills. It was a hard sacrifice. I ended up leaving that job for a local job back in my hometown where I currently work. I’m able to manage time between work and my goals and dreams
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m an Audio Engineer & Music Producer. I specialize in recording artists and vocalists. My job is to make artists sound like the songs that are being played on the radio. I’m known for my beat chops and tape-stop effects. I’m most proud of the songs and projects that I’ve worked on that are on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. I’m a perfectionist when it comes to getting the right sound and doing something over until it is %100 perfect. A lot of clients have sessions with me because I coach them through the recording process while others engineers just show up for the money, while I go the extra mile. I built a home studio at my house to record and produce music. and since have worked with various local artists and talent. I first got into music production by making beats when I was in middle school. My cousin had given me this beat production software called “Fl Studio” to practice making different sounds and beat patterns. Throughout high school, I would make different beats Just to play them for my friends, nothing too serious. I can take an amateur artist with no recording experience and turn them into a seasoned recording vet over time. I consider myself a confidence booster when it comes to coaching vocalists in the recording booth. some artists can be “in their heads” and become discouraged when they hear the recordings of themselves.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
From age 14, I’ve always been a part of music production, whether making beats, recording, or mixing & mastering. This was always a passion for me. Owning a professional studio has always been a goal and a lifelong dream. Even when folks around me thought it was just a phase or fad. I always had confidence in myself to follow my dreams. I had encouraging friends and family, telling me to pursue what I love and not to give up on what I believe in. I’m grateful for those people. The road to your aspirations and dreams is not a piece of cake. I had to learn all about vocal ranges, frequencies, acoustics treatment, and other technical terms that all makeup what I do when I’m mixing songs. I also had to learn these things while working a 9-5 job for 12 hours a day. I recall myself getting frustrated with having a lot on my plate, and not being able to enjoy working on my craft. There were also times when I wasn’t making any money from it and contemplated quitting. My heart wouldn’t allow me to give up. I’ve always found a way to be involved with music.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
I truly believe in being eager to learn more about my craft and to try out new things, which has helped me build a reputation for having good quality. Speaking of quality, that’s the name of the game for what I do. If you have a reputation for not having your clients sound their very best, you won’t continue to get booked. The common listener can tell if something isn’t sounding right. If they can hear discrepancies in the songs then you’re not doing your job right. They will let you know that something is off in the music. It’s my job to make sure the artists deliver a great performance and the listener has a pleasant listening experience.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlove1huncho/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TYLER52194
- Linkedin: https://linktr.ee/tlovemusic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=24692e71-dcc2-4ee1-936d-85a06b8378ee
Image Credits
@gemeni_11.11 @mlaynephotography