Chris Tabron: Enabling Ideas, Focusing on "Why,” and Learning By Antithesis

Today’s guest is Brooklyn based Grammy nominated producer and mixer Chris Tabron. Chris’ credits include names such as The Strokes, Common, Robert Glasper, Battles, Die Antwoord, and Beyonce. He also does remix work under the moniker Madison Avenue Girls, has produced a documentary, and has also recently started a YouTube channel. We chat about how DJing shaped his approach to production, focusing on the “why” behind what you’re doing, and the importance of recognizing when being comfortable might be keeping you from your goals.In this episode we'll dig in on...DJing and seeing the effect music has on peopleKeeping a "Beginner's Mind"Technology as a touchstone of access, not a barrier to accessReading gear manualsPushing your assistants to "out grow the job"Big Studio vs Apprenticing/MentoringThe was of working with amazing musiciansUnderestimating the power of networking early in your careerGoing to studios to hang out with friendsThinking of a discography as a calling card and legacyEvery person is a body of knowledge worth tapping intoWorking for Tony MaseratiGuerrilla recording indie bandsRecognizing when opportunities aren't what you expected, but making them what you need.Learn More About ...Linktree: https://christabron.com/links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabnetic/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrp6Va-4r5RkaIF0ARYFS8g📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Chris TabronHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Stephen BoydTheme Music: inter.ference