Grammy-Winning Engineer: Bill Schnee (Steely Dan, Ringo, Dire Straits)

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Bill Schnee is a musician, music, producer, and audio engineer. He started playing music with he was very young, beginning with training in trumpet, saxophone, and piano In his senior year of high school, Schnee started a band called The LA Teens. After graduating, The LA Teens were signed to Decca Records. The band was ultimately dropped when their singles had little success, but Schnee continued to work on music.
He attended California State Polytechnic Institute, while learning his craft, and even when on to start law school at Loyola University. He took a leave of absence his second semester to continue playing and recording music. During that time, he was hired to work in Richie Polodor’s studio to recording two tracks and some overdubs for Thee Dog Night, and that was his big break.
In 1981, he opened Schnee Studio in North Hollywood. He and his fellow engineers built all of the equipment for the studio, including the discrete recording console and custom tube microphone preamps.
Schnee has worked with some truly legendary artists over the course of his career including Steely Dan, Chicago, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Dire Straits, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, and so many more! He has been nominated for a Grammy for the Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical 11 times, and has won twice. He has also received over 135 gold and platinum records and has recorded/mixed over 50 Top 20 singles!
Bill Schnee is an incredibly talented producer and engineer and it was so great to talk with him and hear about the amazing albums he has worked on!
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@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Who are some other producers/engineers you would like to hear from?

@nicholasedgett7889 3 жыл бұрын

I think it would be cool to see some old sessions youve worked on with The Fray or Aerosmith. Other than that, doing a session breakdown with Chris lord-alge would be cool

@ferg303 3 жыл бұрын

Flood

@FidgetyGiblet 3 жыл бұрын

Neil Dorfsman please.

@peter-utrblk 3 жыл бұрын

Flood

@mhoa8573 3 жыл бұрын

illenium o: i think will be a nice challenge trying to mix a song by him, is a different style

@Projacked1 3 жыл бұрын

'When I need you' .....that song, once it hits you, it's engraved in your brain ....forever .

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love that song so much!!

@Avantimusicprojects 3 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of stories.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@Avantimusicprojects 3 жыл бұрын

@@Producelikeapro Thanks to you Warren!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much to you!!

@yens99 3 жыл бұрын

Bill is just such an incredible story teller! I love his sense of detail and all the little backstories. This is pure gold, Thank you Bill and Team Warren!

@Bluelagoonstudios 3 жыл бұрын

A good reason to be an engineer or mixer, although some experiences would be weird at the moment, but holds great stories after all lol.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Jens!

@joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo1638 2 жыл бұрын

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@joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo1638 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bluelagoonstudios liking l just kñ l

@gbarge4 11 ай бұрын

Hi Warren, I realize I'm watching this two years on but hope you get this comment. It's one of thanks to you and to just observe Bill is a national treasure. Thank you for preserving Bill's thoughts and stories. I bought his book thanks to an earlier interview. Love it when he signed off, "Cheers, mate!" Sweetheart. Cheers, young man.

@user-ub7gm5dj7i 4 ай бұрын

What an AMAZING interview to come across, with one of the top engineers in the world! I got to meet Bill Schnee when he was starting out, at a tiny, home-built storefront studio in Glendora, Ca., "Mark Records," owned by Marlin Jones. Jones was a music professor at Azusa Pacific College where I went. Later on Mr. Schnee had his own full professional studio in Hollywood where he did all his amazing work. It was a privilege to know Mr. Schnee, and he is an inspiration! I had a studio myself for a short time, and i have recorded for years and worked with other musicians because of this!

@Producelikeapro 4 ай бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Yes, Bill is one of a kind

@JimGardner 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for acknowledging how good the Leo Sayer recording is. I've been shouting from the rooftops about that track for so long.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge Leo Sayer fan!!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge Leo Sayer fan!!

@robertm2000 3 жыл бұрын

When I was younger I met Bill Schnee! He was working for a small studio in Glendora, California, run by Marlin Jones, a professor at Azusa Pacific College (I went to school there). It was a real hole-in-the-wall place that was "chewing gum and baling wire," or their electrical equivalents. A lot of the equipment was home brewed, literally - a homemade 4-track tape deck and small mixer, built by Mr. Jones, among other things.. Bill Schnee did a fantastic job of engineering records of all kinds. I've never forgotten the times I was able to sit and watch the musicians play and have their sounds captured by Mr. Schnee. I later went into professional (mostly live location recording) myself but it was always things like seeing Bill Schnee work that stayed in my memory

@boblatzer 3 жыл бұрын

Love these interviews.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!!

@JankoFrancisty 3 жыл бұрын

Such rich history this man has.. Wow ! Amazing. Love it when you get these major all time pioneers and music masters ! This is so inspiring and educational at some point. Thanks a whole lot Warren !

@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

@bradgray5875 3 жыл бұрын

An absolutely great interview and video - wow! What else can I say other than I did not even pause it once, throughout the 2hrs! It sounds like Bill has had a fantastic career so far, and is a great storyteller!

@gr500music6 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, Warren, this is super. Bill Schnee, yipes! Thanks so much!

@DreamsongsProductions 2 жыл бұрын

I love these interviews and all the stories. Thanks for this, it was great!

@danieltousignant910 3 жыл бұрын

I have jammed with Lon Von Eaton at his house in Colorado and still have the copy he gave me of that cd. Absolutely incredible musician and excellent scotch to boot.

@Malmo1230 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Warren and Bill! This was such an insightful interview on so many levels.

@TomCawoski 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Warren, love the interview with Bill Schnee!!! Thanks for sharing!

@DerrekVanEaton 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see Bill again!! Thanks for doing this. Lon and I always loved the guy . Bill was great when we did the A&M album with him .... Such a wonderful engineer and an awesome person !!

@G-Doggy 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview! So many great stories and words of wisdom. Thank you.

@evanfoster9078 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Warren and Bill - this is absolutely genius, can't believe I missed this episode somehow - what an absolute pleasure to watch and listen, thank you both so much!

@TheMusicWiz 3 жыл бұрын

Bill is such a nice guy and a total legend! His studio was really nice too ...and his microphone collection to die for.

@hopetea7670 3 жыл бұрын

Another fascinating interview. Steely Dan are my favourite band ever! Thanks so much for this Warren and huge thanks to Bill. What an amazing career, and a fantastic really entertaining raconteur!

@kickbiker7920 3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness you're archiving people like this by doing these interviews! What you may or may not be aware of is the fact that you're compiling a fantastic insight to legendary producers and letting them talk from their own perspective, the fact that you're also an expert in the same field BUT also someone who lets the guest talk while keeping them 'on track' makes these interviews just fly by! Thank you for posting these! This is another EXCELLENT series! Love it!

@tripwillie2 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Warren and Bill for such a great trip through music history ! I enjoyed every minuet and story !

@timolsen8252 3 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!!

@west4coast77 3 жыл бұрын

Such a fabulous chat! Great storytelling by Bill and amazed by his skills and the lengthy list of top talent he's worked with. Well done Warren! Cheers.

@randolphpatterson5061 2 жыл бұрын

Hands-down, one of the most inspiring, informative, & educational videos on music production I've yet to see. Thanks so very much!

@weschilton 3 жыл бұрын

My head is spinning... its going to take me sometime to unpack this. Great stuff!

@PhilDonaldson 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I'm going to have to watch this again.

@abelincoln95 3 жыл бұрын

Warren, your Rolodex is a goldmine! Mr. Schnee is a great interview. So much success, but so grounded and humble.

@davidhayman9330 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this interview and listening to some of the songs Bill has engineered and mixed - inspiring!

@GillisGil 2 жыл бұрын

Another great interview! I didn't know much about Bill but what an incredible talent! Totally enjoyed the interview. Couldn't stop until I finished the entire two hours- Thanks Warren-

@ehcmier 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Warren and Bill! This was really a joy, not to mention the legendary tracks created through my lifetime.

@michaelgarding516 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great interview! The stories!!! I wish you had 6 more hours with him! Thanks so mch Warren and Bill!

@MrTimdriver 3 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous interview! What an interesting life he has had. All those great names and works. Thank you.

@christophercheney1006 2 жыл бұрын

Just read the feature on Bill in TapeOp....and just bought his book. Great interview, thank you Warren!

@erajad Жыл бұрын

That was epic! So glad Mr Schnee was happy to devote so much time to this - and happy to come back for more!

@mxfxdlg 3 жыл бұрын

Best two hours I’ve spent in a while. But honestly, it was far too short an interview. Hearing the stories, directly from the legend himself, is utterly priceless!!! Great job, Warren. Please do follow up interviews with Bill!

@8194856 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing interview, thankyou Warren.

@Wolfie99 2 жыл бұрын

I so love these stories from back in the day. I went to a music shop in Cardiff (Cranes) several years ago to listen to a talk by Ken Scott one evening also. Time flew listening to his stories. It was fascinating, Anyway, thanks for sharing Mr Schnee, some great stories. I really enjoyed listening to you. It put a smile on my face.

@nunofernandes4501 3 жыл бұрын

These stories are solid gold!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!! Yes, Bill is amazing!!

@gagsmedia 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone of these amazing people show no ego, just pure humility...I have learned so much from your wonderful channel Warren and Bill is just the topper most of the poppermost xx

@RjBenjamin353 2 жыл бұрын

One amazing great interview!!!!!

@JohnJohnCrusher 3 жыл бұрын

So amazing to hear your stories. Thank you so much, both of you

@DavidPalmer_blinder 3 жыл бұрын

Warren, these are so well done, so interesting and i just want to thank you and your incredibly gracious guests on these videos!

@SoothemeMusic 3 жыл бұрын

I think this was the first time I watched a 2 hour KZfaq interview! How amazing was that. Totally Marvelous. Thank you for this

@crazywisdom2 2 жыл бұрын

What a great conversation ! Thank You !

@FantasticF113 2 жыл бұрын

This interview blew me away. So much history! There are amazing takeaways from this. So much of what we revere as *classic* is actually done off the cuff and often a bunch of coincidences and *happy accidents* (aka Bob Ross 🙏). Many thanks for this upload 🥰

@samipitkamo5013 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Thank You both so much!!

@isaacperry1793 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great interview Warren, there's an art to not interrupting that not many ppl master....

@emmitbrooks9909 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great stories- they make the songs even more memoriale. I need to find Bill Schnee's book.

@MichaelCosta_ 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos! Once of the best interviews I've seen. The music of my youth, but the classy end - Steely, Boz, Thelma . . . WOW!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks ever so much

@brandonwilliams966 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview!!! "Vulberable" is my absolute favorite album from Marvin Gaye. I heard it for the first time in 1997 and it still holds a special place in my heart today.

@carlsalazar4490 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Warren for producing these wonderful videos. Your preserving history.

@KellyDavidMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Another very enjoyable interview! Thanks Warren!

@LuisMorales-xm6wc 3 жыл бұрын

Greatful to watch this interview, I've seen Bill schnee name on many records,so glad to finally meet him in this video!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much for watching!

@jendzora 3 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful, Warren, thanks a lot!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@manowire5403 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great interview. Love these guys I was not aware of even though I know all the music referenced!!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much my friend!! Yes, Bill rules!!

@johngrant5749 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview. Fantastic. Look forward to the next one with him.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Bill is amazing

@Echofield 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this, fascinating listening to your stories from back here in Blighty.

@vijayanand1154 3 жыл бұрын

Loving this interview

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Vijay!

@marcwaldron1686 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and watched a few of your videos. Stevie wonder and this bill schnee video. I love music history and this guy is just a great interview. I couldn’t get anything done because I didn’t want to miss anything bill schnee was saying. So very interesting and informative. Can’t wait to see the rest of your videos.

@billslamp 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview ! Thank you Warren and Bill.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@grene1955 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! What an interview! Thank you for an amazing discussion!

@droppedtree88 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Warren for another wonderful interview! And Bill Schnee, sir, as a FOH guy, I salute you and thank you for giving us some wonderful music to tune our PAs to, on top of your contributions to the music world as a whole.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Bill is truly amazing

@TheFeelButton 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying another amazing musical journey! Cheers Warren!!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much my friend!

@terrydoyle 2 жыл бұрын

So good. Thanks to both of you for putting this together.

@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

@davidallenhammond2777 3 жыл бұрын

OMG what a wonderful interview! Thank you so much Warren and Bill! So great to hear the name check of Barry (Frosty) Smith, knew him in Austin and he had the greatest time!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much David! You Rock my friend!!

@ChrisFalson 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview, thanks Warren. I worked a lot with Bill in the 90's at his wonderful 'Schnaze' studios and I am still to this day extremely thankful for the experience. Bill is such a generous person, a great teacher and mentor and working in his studio and having him mix the albums I was producing... forever spoiled me.

@beneastwood1336 3 жыл бұрын

My band HOBO had the pleasure of recording a demo with Bill Schnee back in the late 80’s in his studio in North Hollywood. We were WAY out of our league. He’s the best, and I hope he’s doing well. I wish I had those songs somewhere. We learned a lot that week.

@joejurneke9576 3 жыл бұрын

Love these discussions. Thanks!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Joe!!

@jacquelamontharenberg 3 жыл бұрын

Warren, this is one of the very best interviews you have done. Since I am 68 years old and grew up in the analog world, I can relate to the music and artists. Bill is phenomenal. Fascinating life. I learned a ton. Thanks Warren.

@SSA-de4py 9 ай бұрын

hey. 68 here also. I am releasing the 1st of 4 classic hard-rock albums (live takes from the 70s). decided what I wrote and recorded back then is worth releasing ! don't care how old I am.

@neshenteeroovengadum9584 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! How lovely, many thanks both of you, wonderful voyage ❤️

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Yes, Bill is amazing

@sspbrazil 3 жыл бұрын

Another great interview Warren. Bill was wonderful.

@Theweeze100 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Thanks so much!!!

@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@lightningslim 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill, you have taken me on a journey through my record, CD, and digital collection that I would never have dreamed was possible! I have known so many of the tracks that you talked about for a long time and now I feel like I was there in the studios where you (and the other artists) created them! Like getting to know old friends even better! Of course, thanks also to Warren and Co.

@johngallaghermusic9777 3 жыл бұрын

That was so great . Bill tells the best stories . What a producer .very entertaining.Thank you

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@mwdollar 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite!!! Thanks this was so cool!! I pattern my sound after Bill and have for years.

@djjoeykmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing

@danielcharles923 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff Warren! Thank you ! Produce like a pro interviews always equals Bath 🛁 time and lots of great inspiration

@kickbiker7920 3 жыл бұрын

I quite like the judicious picture jump cuts BUT Bill's audio is still syncs up very well. This is something i would be happy listening to, while on a long walk or drive. It's worthwhile, historical, informative, with great anecdotes and you host it very well! It's produced like a pro ... and so it should be!

@jornthedrummer 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible interview. Thank you very much!

@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@petertrotman7708 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. A man with his hands in so many pies. His story on Marvin's Vulnerable album was fascinating. I bought the album without any proper backstory to it but Bill made sense of it. Nobody talks about Marvin's background arrangements enough, the same with Steely Dan's superb BVs Fagen used to cover up his uncomfortable lead vocal which I and millions loved. I'll look for Bill's book if it's out. Thanks Warren.

@nigelhansen2376 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview, so much history, so much expertise, a real character

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@adrianlyord5300 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting interview with Bill .... Especially when I didn't know he worked with Marvin Gaye and Recorded the great album Marvin Gaye "Live" album and the "Venerable" album , awesome job on both! Great job once more and I enjoy watching these videos! Kudos and keeping bringing it ! 🤘🏾😎

@WhiteOakPIckups 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best and most honest interviews. Love it!!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692 3 жыл бұрын

What an excellent interview. Great job, Warren :)

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!!

@ThisMichaelBrown 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview....very much enjoyed! Thanks

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@GoldTopDeluxe70 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview... once again thank you Warren!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Bill is amazing

@bradleystereoguitaramplifi9616 10 ай бұрын

How extremely interesting. I can't believe I've listened to this entire interview. Well done!❤🎸

@Producelikeapro 4 ай бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

@antoniog2854 3 жыл бұрын

Bill Schnee....what a legend, what a career... Love this man.

@hartleygabolinscy3152 3 жыл бұрын

And again, this is the magic of music. What a fabulous video to listen to. The creative process is forever entwining all our lives and the love of music so strong for each of ‘’all of us’’ who hear its call. ❤️🌏❤️

@mikedr1549 3 жыл бұрын

These are great Warren - keep em coming!!

@LorneVignettes 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Channel. Thanks for giving out such great tips on production.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@LorneVignettes 3 жыл бұрын

@@Producelikeapro your very Welcome Sir. Keep up the great work.

@JonAnderhub 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of the best, funniest, and most informative videos I have ever watched! Good job!😁

@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@MonkeyBars1 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME interview mate thanks

@RC32Smiths01 3 жыл бұрын

Always a blast to learn from greats! Very interesting interview!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

@RC32Smiths01 3 жыл бұрын

@@Producelikeapro Always happy to tune in!

@dannyjonze 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fascinating. There was no way i was going to listen to this untill it auto started and i was gripped from thirty seconds in, till the end. This stuff is gold.

@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much for watching! Bill is amazing! His book is incredible

@toilettunes1 3 жыл бұрын

wow that was great..... i took my time and absorbed this over a few days....Bill i would love to hear more and what you are doing in Nashville.

@johnnyvegas2015 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview ... you always have incredible guests on your channel...cheers

@Producelikeapro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Yes, Bill is amazing!

@ToneGuruLA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,Warren... outstanding. You're a solid interviewer. I went to Bills studio in NoHo back round 2005 or so. Brought him an old ITI EQ to check out. His studio was so unique in set up ... at least to me. Tween Bill and JJP.... fuggetaboutit! My kind o sound and my kind o guy.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!! You Rock