In this episode, Wisdom Moon sits down with Nashville-based mix engineer Carl Markham to talk about the art, emotion, and technical craft behind mixing music.

Carl shares how he got started, what it means to honor an artist’s vision, and why mixing is about more than making a song sound “better.” It is about helping the song feel right. He also talks about working with producers and artists, learning from experienced professionals, the importance of collaboration, and why independent Christian artists should consider building a trusted creative team.

They also discuss AI in music, faith and creativity, when artists should hire a mix engineer, and what Christian artists often misunderstand about the mixing process.

In This Episode:

• How Carl became a mix engineer
• What mixing actually is and why it matters
• The role of emotion in a great mix
• Why collaboration can elevate a song
• When artists should stop doing everything themselves
• How faith shapes Carl’s approach to his work
• What artists should know before sending a song to mix
• Carl’s thoughts on AI in music
• Why revisions are part of the creative process

Whether you are an artist, producer, songwriter, or someone who wants to better understand the music-making process, this conversation will help you see mixing as both a technical craft and a deeply creative service.

Connect with Carl Markham:

Instagram: ⁠@_carlmarkham

Connect with Wisdom Moon:

Website: ⁠wisdommoon.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@wisdommoon⁠

Christian Artist Mentorship: ⁠christianartistmentorship.com⁠

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In this episode of the Christian Artist Mentorship Podcast, Wisdom Moon sits down with songwriter, producer, and worship leader Chris Clayton for an honest conversation about songwriting, production, publishing, and building a sustainable music ministry.

Chris shares how a mentor helped launch his career, why relationships matter more than talent in co-writing rooms, and how he approaches both songwriting and production with a heart to serve artists well. They also discuss the growing role of AI in music creation, the importance of strong songwriting before production begins, and why every artist should have clear agreements in place when working with producers.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as Chris unpacks his passion for theologically rich worship songs, his thoughts on trends in modern worship music, and what it means to write songs that are both biblically grounded and congregationally accessible.

Chris also shares the story behind signing a publishing deal with Story House Collective, founded by Matthew West, and offers practical advice for songwriters and producers pursuing a career in Christian music.

Topics Covered:

• How Chris got started as a songwriter and producer

• The value of mentorship and apprenticeship

• What makes a successful co-writing relationship

• AI tools like Suno and their role in songwriting

• Writing theologically grounded worship songs

• Why congregational worship songs matter

• Producer points and music industry agreements

• The role of a music publisher

• Chris' journey to signing with Story House Collective

• Whether songwriters need to move to Nashville

• Advice for aspiring songwriters, producers, and artists

Connect With Chris Clayton:

Website: chrisclayton.com

Instagram: @chrisclaytonmusic

Connect With Wisdom Moon:

Website: wisdommoon.com

Instagram: @wisdommoon

Christian Artist Mentorship: christianartistmentorship.com

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In this episode, I talk with Leigh Holt, founder of maddjett and co-founder of Hsquared Management, who has helped shape the careers of many artists and personalities like Lauren Daigle, Riley Clemmons, Lizzie Morgan, Demi Tebow, Jeremy Rosado, Jordan St. Cyr and Annie F. Downs.

Founder and CEO of multiple entertainment ventures, Leigh Holt has built her career on identifying market opportunities and creating innovative solutions in the artist management and brand development space.

Through her companies maddjett and Hsquared Management, she’s pioneered entrepreneurial approaches that have transformed how talent connects with audiences and how brands engage with entertainment.

Her ventures have been instrumental in securing multiple Grammy wins and nominations, Billboard and American Music Awards, launching bestselling authors, and developing groundbreaking partnerships with Fortune 500 companies.

As a founder, she’s cultivated organizations that combine creative vision with business acumen, resulting in multiple Guinness World Records, 475+ sold out events, and partnerships with global brands including Pepsi, Proctor & Gamble, Toyota, and IKEA.

She continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in entertainment management through strategic innovation and entrepreneurial leadership.

We talk about:

• ​The real role of a manager and what great management actually looks like
• ​Why great music is still the foundation in a noisy industry
• ​The strategic decisions behind crossover success
• ​How to choose the right partners and build the right team
• ​Mistakes artists make when momentum starts to build
• ​How to navigate fear, criticism, and pressure in the public eye
• ​Why identity and authenticity matter more than copying someone else’s path

This is a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to build something sustainable in today’s music industry.

If you’re serious about growing as an artist, this conversation will challenge how you think and how you build.

If you’re an independent Christian artist looking for clarity, strategy, and support, you can apply for Christian Artist Mentorship.

Let's Connect:

• ​⁠⁠⁠Christian Artist Mentorship⁠⁠⁠ (Next Cohort Begins April 21)
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠Christian Artist Mentorship on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠Christian Music Marketing on Instagram⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠Pure Mosaic Services⁠⁠

Connect with Leigh Holt:

maddjett.com

Hsquared Management