Rick Beato

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Rick Beato is a musician, producer, and audio engineer whose deep passion for music has made him one of the most respected educators in the industry. A multi-instrumentalist with a background in jazz and classical music, he has produced and engineered countless records across genres, working with artists like Shinedown, Needtobreathe, and Parmalee. As the owner of Black Dog Sound Studios and the creator of a YouTube channel with 4.8 million subscribers, Beato has built a global community of music lovers. His channel demystifies everything from music theory and songwriting to iconic song breakdowns, making even the most complex musical concepts accessible and inspiring to all. 00:00 Introduction and Early Career 01:14 Discovering Dylan's Perfect Pitch 04:04 The Science Behind Perfect Pitch 11:28 Teaching Jazz and Musical Journey 16:30 Starting a YouTube Channel 22:06 Impact of Streaming on Music 34:47 Personal Musical Memories 41:15 Optimal Video Length for Engagement 41:54 Early Content and Inspirations 44:29 The Birth of 'What Makes This Song Great?' 44:41 Acquiring Multitracks and Experimentation 47:13 Viral Success and Storytelling 50:18 Music Listening Habits and Trends 01:13:32 The Role of AI in Music Production 01:19:12 Historical Context and Music 01:23:00 Intuition in Music Performance ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter