Hayden Lauersen: Mix Engineering, Vocal Production and a Life in Sound

<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Melbourne-based mix engineer and record producer <strong>Hayden Lauersen. </strong>It’s an open and reflective conversation about life in sound, the music industry, and finding contentment in your role within it.</p><p>Hayden shares his journey from songwriting and producing original music into building a career as a mix engineer, where his focus is on supporting artists through emotional expression and clear, intentional sonics. We talk about the realities of working behind the scenes, developing a niche, and how reputation, trust, and community play a central role in sustaining a career in music.</p><p>Hayden Lauerson has a long list of credits with artists - including <em>Kate Ceberano, Clare Bowditch, Haiku Hands, Kee’ahn, Woodes, Shannen James</em>, and <em>RARIA</em>, - alongside collaborations with labels such as <em>Future Classic, Universal Music, Island Records </em>and <em>Ivy League Records</em>. His work has been featured on <strong>BBC Radio 1, KCRW, Triple J, Fox FM </strong>and <strong>Nova,</strong> and has accumulated over 60 million Spotify streams.</p><p>The conversation moves between technical and personal — touching on vocal production, microphone choices for singers, life as a freelance mix engineer, navigating health challenges, and what it means to arrive at a place of balance and clarity within the music industry.</p><p>A thoughtful discussion about craft, career, and the long road of working in sound.</p><p><br><a href="https://haydenlauersen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p>