Gareth Davies of The Music Room - How Staying Out of the Limelight Led to Podcast Success

In this episode, Danny Brown interviews Gareth Davies, a media composer and audio producer at The Sound Boutique. Gareth shares his experience working on TV shows like "Toad & Friends" and "Scream Street" and discusses the challenges and rewards of composing music for these productions.

They also delve into Gareth's main podcast, "The Music Room," which serves as a valuable resource for musicians and composers, offering insights, advice, and a supportive community. Additionally, they explore Gareth's other podcast, "Podcasting People," which focuses on the podcasting industry and features interviews with various professionals in the field.

Notable Quotes:

"I love the teamwork that happens around productions, much the same as podcast productions. You have a team where you're getting everything together and working towards the same goal." - Gareth Davis

"The Music Room is for people entering the industry who might feel a bit daunted by it. It's for people trying to navigate their way through their careers." - Gareth Davis

"Podcasting People is about gaining insights, speaking to people working in the industry, and bringing people together to put human faces on these roles." - Gareth Davis

Connect with Gareth

• Podcasting People
• The Music Room
• The Sound Boutique

Mentioned in this episode:

• BBC Sounds - Doctor Who: Redacted
• Springleaf
• No Such Thing As A Fish

Products I Use for My Other Podcast Is...

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My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Substack
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

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