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Aug 6
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165. Building an International Career in...

XYLO ARIA
About this episode

Ever wondered what it really takes to build an international career in music? In this episode, Xylo Aria sits down with Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer Chris "Tek" O'Ryan, who shares how perseverance, preparation, and consistently delivering high-quality work helped him go from Australia to working with some of the world's biggest artists. From networking and vocal production to protecting your creative rights, Tek offers practical advice for anyone building a sustainable career in music.

Resources 

👉 Become a member of MPW:https://musicproductionforwomen.com/membership

👉 Free Intro to Music Production Masterclass: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/webinar-registration-150571

👉 Instagram: / musicproductionforwomen 


More from Chris “Tek” O’Ryan: 

Website: https://tekzenmusic.com/about/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekzenmusic 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TekzenMusic

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