Ep173 From Demo to Radio - Inside Music Production with Jason Wyatt Kuhn

Guitar Music Theory

Desi Serna

Musictheoryforguitar, Guitar, Guitarscales, Performing Arts, Guitarmusictheory, Music, Guitarlessons, Arts, Guitarchords, Guitartheory

4.6 • 931 Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2025

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

In episode 173 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I sit down with Nashville music producer Jason Wyatt Kuhn to talk about the art of recording and producing music. Jason shares his journey from singer and songwriter to becoming a sought-after producer helping both aspiring artists and hobbyist songwriters bring their music to life. We discuss what it’s like working in the studio, how the production process unfolds, and the critical role a producer plays in shaping a song’s final sound. You’ll even hear before-and-after audio examples that reveal the dramatic transformation from raw work tape to polished master.

Jason Wyatt Kuhn - We the People Music
https://wethepeople.music/

Lexi Lew
https://linktr.ee/lexilewmusic

Brooks Herring
https://brooksherringmusic.com/

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0:00.0	In episode 173 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I talk with Nashville producer Jason Wyatt Coon about the recording process, working with artists, and how raw song ideas are transformed into polished, radio-friendly tracks. Greetings, guitar engineers. Welcome to the guitar music theory podcast where we dive deep into the music
0:44.1	theory behind your favorite songs, explore fretboard strategies, and talk shop with musicians
0:49.4	and industry pros to help you make better music. I'm your host, Desi Serna. And today, in episode 173,
0:57.9	I'm joined by Jason Wyatt Coom, a music producer based right here in the Nashville area.
1:03.6	Jason got his start as a singer and songwriter and eventually found his true calling
1:08.2	behind the scenes in the studio. He now helps up-and-coming artists shape their sound, sharpen their songwriting, and create polished, radio-ready recordings.
1:18.4	Whether you're an aspiring professional or someone who writes songs as a passion project,
1:23.4	Jason shares valuable insights into how the recording and production process works and what it takes to turn a rough demo into a finished masterpiece.
1:32.3	We also dig into what it's like to be a studio musician and you'll get to hear some actual before and after clips that show the transformation from work tape to master.
1:42.3	It's going to be a great discussion, but before we dive in,
1:45.5	what should you specifically be working on right now in order to become a better guitarist?
1:50.6	Go to my website, Guitary.com. Answer the question I ask you about your playing, and I'll send
1:57.2	you free custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
2:05.5	Whether you're a beginner still needing to learn the basics, or you need help with bar chords,
2:10.5	finger picking, guitar soloing, or understanding music theory, I have a free course for you.
2:14.7	I can provide you with a plan to put you on track to fill gaps in your playing so you can move forward and reach your music goals.
2:17.8	Enroll in your free video course now at Guitarmucetory.com.
2:21.4	You can click on the link in the podcast show notes. Hey, welcome to the guitar music theory program Jason Edward Watt, no, Jason, Jason Coon, Edward.
2:54.8	Jason Wyatt Coon.
2:57.1	Jason Wyatt Coon.
2:58.8	But my real name has Edward in there, Eddie.
3:01.4	But I don't use it because I want people that I know to not, it's a weird thing.
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