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RSR547 - Jon Estes - Simplicity and Communication Make Better Records [Béla Fleck, Robyn Hitchcock]

Get my free mixing mini-course at http://MixMasterBundle.com What does it really take to make a record that feels authentic, timeless, and even fun to make, without getting caught up in hype or hype-y gear? My guest today is Jon Estes, a Nashville-born multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer with a diverse background working with artists like Béla Fleck, Robyn Hitchcock, Kacey Musgraves, and Rodney Crowell. He's known for blending vintage gear with modern tools and for his thoughtful approach to studio work, including his own home setup. In this episode, Jon and I discuss his journey from self-taught bassist playing in church to working at some of Nashville’s iconic studios. We explore how his early experiences with the Wooten family and studying jazz at the University of Miami shaped his musical and production sensibilities. Jon shares insights into making records with a minimal, efficient setup, emphasizing the importance of being prepared, organized, and communicative. We also get into the details of his studio design, his approach to recording instruments - especially bass and vocals - and how he uses creative tricks like headphone mics and tape techniques to achieve unique sounds. Throughout, Jon emphasizes that authenticity, clear communication, and keeping things simple often lead to better results than chasing gear or complex workflows. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Jon Estes 02:19 Growing Up in Nashville 06:25 Lessons from the Wooten Brothers 10:43 The Flecktones Call 14:12 Studying Jazz in Miami 17:02 Returning to Nashville 20:12 The Role of a Producer 23:26 One-on-One Production 26:26 The Art of Communication in the Studio 29:58 Small Budgets and Tight Deadlines 32:09 Nashville Studios and History 36:53 Playing Upright Bass 39:42 Building the Perfect Studio 44:51 Recording Upright Bass 47:04 Working with Robin Hitchcock 55:57 Jam Sessions and Improvisation 01:00:04 Writing Through Improv 01:02:28 Empire of the Sun Session 01:03:01 Making a Stones-Style Record 01:06:13 Love-Hate Relationship with Tape 01:12:51 Tape vs. Plugins 01:18:05 The Value of a Ready-to-Go Studio 01:24:56 Old Man Cover Session 01:28:30 Recording Bass Without Compression 01:32:09 The Sound of the 70s 01:34:16 Vulcan Compressor and Mix Tricks 01:39:17 Headphones as Microphones 01:43:06 iPhone Recordings 01:45:04 Advice: Communication Matters 01:48:54 Overcoming Self-Doubt 01:53:42 Metric AB and Reference Mixing 01:58:56 Tools for Delivering Mixes THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! The Ultimate Mixing Masterclass: http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com SAE Institute: https://usa.sae.edu/ iZotope: https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! Native Instruments: https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! Adam Audio: https://www.adam-audio.com Spectra 1964: https://www.spectra1964.com Grace Design: https://gracedesign.com/ Pickr: https://pickrmusic.com Recording Studio Rockstars Academy: https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/... The Toy Box Studio: https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to the podcast theme song “Skadoosh!” https://solo.to/lijshawmusic Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7rK... If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/...