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title: "Boxes Of Inspiration with ABI THE PRODUCER (Safari Pedals)"

description: "As A&R at Safari Pedals, Abi brings a unique guitar pedal-driven approach to production. From making coffee disappear (she’s a professional magician!) to helping artists transform gut feelings into honest, soulful records, she shares her philosophy on trust, vibe, and the magic that happens when you strip away pretense. Whether working remotely or popping up in cities around the world for in-person sessions, Abi is out there building genuine connections and crafting records with the artist at the center of the frame. Plus, we dive into her work hosting The Safari Pedals Show and how guitar pedals became her secret weapon in the studio."

status: complete

date: 2025-09-16

kind: guest

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listenUrl: "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Boxes-Of-Inspiration-with-ABI-THE-PRODUCER-Safari-Pedals-e384r3m"

lmwUrl: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4msrhqnYs-4"
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spotifyUrl: "https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vaqwCH7f5WrNCXbtDsoct"
youtubeUrl: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bqiVgPdz6U"

topicsDiscussed:
  - "Music production"
  - "Creativity"
  - "Effects"
  - "Guitar"
  - "The journey to become an A&R"
  - "Creating a podcast about music"
  - "Building connections in the industry"
  - "Finding your sonic fingerprint"

hostNote: |
  In this episode of Love Music More, we welcome **Abi the Producer**, the A&R at Safari Pedals, who shares her distinctive approach to music production through the lens of guitar pedals. With her background in magic and a passion for sound, Abi discusses her journey from audio school to creating a unique podcast, The Safari Pedals Show. Abi dives deep into the transformative power of guitar pedals, illustrating how they influence her work with artists and enhance the creative process.

selectedMoments:
  - label: "Starting her journey with Safari Pedals"
    startSec: 218
    note: "Abi shares how she reached out to Safari Pedals and began her career."
  - label: "Creating The Safari Pedals Show"
    startSec: 301
    note: "Abi discusses the origin of her podcast and her desire to provide valuable insights."
  - label: "Importance of creative freedom"
    startSec: 458
    note: "Abi emphasizes the need for space to foster creativity in production."
  - label: "Building connections in music"
    startSec: 617
    note: "Abi talks about the value of networking and being proactive."
  - label: "Role of guitar pedals in production"
    startSec: 778
    note: "Abi describes how guitar pedals became a crucial tool for her."
  - label: "Understanding music as a business"
    startSec: 1262
    note: "Abi shares lessons from audio school about practical aspects of being a producer."
  - label: "The significance of being a vibe curator"
    startSec: 1839
    note: "Abi reflects on the importance of soft skills and creating a comfortable space for artists."

excerptQuotes:
  - text: "It's such a cool hard small business so it is. I'm so curious what did what did audio school like look like?"
    startSec: 1185
    reviewed: true
  - text: "When I went into the job at Safari, one of my fears was, is me having a job in the industry going to take away from my creative output?"
    startSec: 467
    reviewed: true
  - text: "There are so many jobs in the music industry that can support you and give you the freedom to create the art you want."
    startSec: 377
    reviewed: true
  - text: "If you just kind of take the leap like a little bit of courage and just do the thing, you never know what can happen."
    startSec: 626
    reviewed: true
  - text: "You need to give yourself a little bit of space and room. It's really hard to do that if every project is just about making ends meet."
    startSec: 534
    reviewed: true
  - text: "I really think that our job is that we're ultimate vibe curators; our job is like the grand wizards of aesthetic."
    startSec: 1840
    reviewed: true
  - text: "It's really about who you are, not what you do. You have to be able to push who you are."
    startSec: 1681
    reviewed: true

faq:
  - question: "What is the importance of guitar pedals in music production?"
    answer: "Guitar pedals serve as tools for creating unique sounds and enhancing the production process by allowing for more creativity."
  - question: "How did Abi the Producer get into the music industry?"
    answer: "Abi reached out to Safari Pedals while finishing audio school, expressing her desire to contribute, which led to her role as A&R."
  - question: "What is The Safari Pedals Show?"
    answer: "The Safari Pedals Show is a podcast hosted by Abi that focuses on valuable insights within the audio production space."

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