This is where legends make records: Blackbird Studio Tour - Warren Huart - Produce Like a Pro

John McBride's Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN is easily one of the most amazing places that you will come across in this world of music, recording and producing. During our visit to Summer NAMM, Mark Rubel one of the teachers at the Blackbird Academy invited the Produce Like a Pro Team over for an interview and private tour of the facility. We had an amazing time, as I'm sure you can imagine.

Mark shared with us his story about the conversation that he and John had when he decided to come and teach at Blackbird and start the academy. He also shared details about what the curriculum at blackbird is like and what he aims to teach the students during their time at the academy.

We then toured this amazing facility, got to see all but one of the eight studios on the grounds, went entirely through their infamous microphone locker and got to browse through many shelves of outboard gear that is a part of Blackbird Audio Rentals.

Produce Like A Pro is a website which features great tips to help the beginning recordist make incredible sounding home recordings on a budget.

[mt]

Mark is an excellent guy. Just an encyclopedia of audio. So very nice and always a gentleman to everyone. I can't say enough great things about him. Thank you for what you do Mark Rubel and thanks to Warren for his continued work sharing with the world. Two thumbs up!

[CalTN]

I came to the same conclusion as Mark in my late 20's. What makes people successful is not technical knowledge or intelligence but how they are to work alongside. Attitude is everything and while it sounds cheezy someone who has authentic gratitude, humility and works towards cooperation are just so rare in any field.

The conversation was as much about behavior as it was recording. Brilliant.

I've been in Middle TN for a few years now and would love to be able to take 6 months off from my day job to attend their school.

[loganwitte]

Mark Rubel has got to be one of the most genuine, kind, and ingenious people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He makes attending the Blackbird Academy an absolute blast. I certainly enjoyed working with him!

[chadh]

Yes! I was a student of Mark's when he was teaching in Champaign. What an AWESOME GUY! Thanks for this one Warren!

[rushinsteele]

Hard to believe how far technology has come since the 1800's....so many amazing people who created and built so many amazing pieces of equipment. I basically live in a corn field in Texas. I own 1 Neumann TLM-102 and I almost had to eat beans for a month to save up for it. Never have I been this exposed to so much musical gear as I do from your Videos. I am so glad that we live in this day and age . A computer, a mic and a few other pieces of gear and we can all create. I'm very humbled to be a part of this beautiful musical world. Thank You Warren for your videos.

[MarcJBeard]

This is by far the most amazing and inspiring recording studio tour interview I’ve ever watch... and that one mic locker .. OMG! I went to Nashville and visited Blackbird, but I was closed. Next time I’ll camp outside and wait.

[marksextonmarkeaux]

John McBrides's common sense and focused advise and wisdom in the music industry is intoxicating, Thanks again to Warren for access to people like this! Just can't tell you guys the value in this for

[Producelikeapro]

Hi Friends, John McBride's Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN is easily one of the most amazing places that you will come across in this world of music, recording and producing. During our visit to Summer NAMM, Mark Rubel one of the teachers at the Blackbird Academy invited the Produce Like a Pro Team over for an interview and private tour of the facility. We had an amazing time, as I'm sure you can imagine.

Mark shared with us his story about the conversation that he and John had when he decided to come and teach at Blackbird and start the academy. He also shared details about what the curriculum at blackbird is like and what he aims to teach the students during their time at the academy.

We then toured this amazing facility, got to see all but one of the eight studios on the grounds, went entirely through their infamous microphone locker and got to browse through many shelves of outboard gear that is a part of Blackbird Audio Rentals.

We had a marvellous time at Blackbird as there was so much to see and talk about. If you ever visit Nashville and are given the chance to see this studio, you should absolutely take it! Please watch the video, and leave a bunch of comments and questions. I hope you enjoy it!

Have a marvellous time recording and mixing, many thanks Warren

[NEVERSAYSLEEPSTUDIOS]

What a lovely lovely guy and a great thing that they provide, as do you Warren!

[Ahazzard]

Great video as always Warren! Dave seems to be the kind of guy you'd want to hang out with every day, so humble and knowledgeable. My favourite studio tour to date!

[mattmcqueen]

Amazing Warren! The interview section with Mark was amazing! I love that he just quit everything to come to Nashville and start the Blackbird Academy. Very bold move!

[greenfingersw]

I’ve been a “dubbing mixer” for over 25 years now working on a few high profile shows here and there. What you said about the client spending time with you and feeling comfortable/looked after and listened to is the most important thing. You can learn the technology on the go from past experience .

[tedgerard]

Thanks for the tour, that place is amazing.

[theleviathan]

Exactly why I love watching Warren his Passion for Music.

[joshwilliams]

Since finding Produce Like a Pro a year ago, I've went from being a guitar player that watches a friend engineer and produce to having my own humble basement studio. I can now walk into my basement at anytime, and have a ton of fun being creative and learning anytime I want. Im a much happier human being now. My wife (a pianist) and I both thank you very much, Mr. Huart. Loved the cameron web stuff. Any chance you will do more punk oriented guitar stuff in the future?

[driggerfireon]

I am composer but I like to watch your videos because you teach the things I like to learn about in a very easy way. Thx mate.

[tjancijr]

This video makes me want to make music. Mission accomplished, Warren!

[mihkelmaidla]

I like this guy's attitude. Heart in the right place!

[dmchannelitaly]

Thanks Warren! Oh, and Mark is so down to earth! Amazing facility! And the fact that they rent gear at competitive prices is absolutely incredible!

[danfarmer]

Warren, when Mark gave you that incredible compliment at the front of this didn't need to say anything, it stood on its own, well done