Today’s guest is a musical architect whose fingerprints are on some of the most emotionally resonant and sonically rich records of the last decade. He’s not the loudest in the room—but when he’s in the studio, every note, every tone, every beat matters. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer with an unmatched intuition, he brings out the soul in every song, guiding artists to their most authentic performances. From Grammy-winning collaborations with Kacey Musgraves to shaping records across indie, country, rock, and beyond, he’s the quiet force behind the soundtracks to our lives. All the way from Nashville, Tennessee, this master of nuance proves that subtlety can be a superpower. And the writer is… Ian Fitchuk!0:00 – Intro: Sobriety, Fear & Creativity&nbsp;0:55 – NMPA Sponsor Message&nbsp;2:00 – Episode Begins: Ross Welcomes Ian&nbsp;2:25 – Ian Fisher Intro (By Ross)&nbsp;3:25 – Growing Up in the Chicago Suburbs&nbsp;6:15 – Musical Upbringing: Classical Roots & Church Influence&nbsp;9:05 – Early Influences: CDs, Cassettes & Graceland&nbsp;12:05 – Bear Killer, Drums & Songwriting Beginnings&nbsp;17:30 – From Church Bands to Writing Real Songs&nbsp;20:50 – Leaving Home & Moving to Nashville&nbsp;27:30 – First Touring Gig & Life Lessons&nbsp;30:50 – Discovering Production via the Christian Music Scene&nbsp;35:50 – A Decade of Struggle Before the Breakthrough&nbsp;40:50 – Why Ian Never Quit (Even With Kids)&nbsp;45:00 – Golden Hour Era: Writing With Kacey&nbsp;50:50 – Making Golden Hour Using Logic Stock Sounds&nbsp;<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Ep. 214: Ian Fitchuk | From Struggling Musician to Grammy-Winning Producer

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