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A Big Hug To The Year That Was 2025
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- title
- A Big Hug To The Year That Was 2025
- description
- Each year, I reflect back on the guest episodes. Hear about the guests you might have missed, some key insights, and how it all wraps around to one, unifying thing: the love of music!
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- complete
- date
- 2026-01-13
- kind
- solo
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- —
- listenUrl
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/A-Big-Hug-To-The-Year-That-Was-2025-e3dgtdq
- appleUrl
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-big-hug-to-the-year-that-was-2025/id1567355195?i=1000744958298&uo=4
- spotifyUrl
- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KhVTA27bdboz4W0WCzh7C
- topicsDiscussed
- Creativity
- Mixing
- Music production
- Year in Review
- Artist Insights
- Music Apprenticeship
- Sound and Art
- Creative Paths in Music
- Production Challenges
- Community in Music
- Resilience in the Industry
- hostNote
- In this reflective solo episode, **I** welcomes the new year by looking back on the incredible conversations of 2025. By recapping highlights from various guests, I draw connections between their insights and the universal love of music. **This episode serves as a heartfelt reminder of the rich tapestry of stories and experiences that shape the music industry.** I navigates through the lessons I learned from engaging with artists and professionals of all genres.
- selectedMoments
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- I reflect on the year and his favorite guests.
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- 70
- note
- The year saw fascinating guests like David Barron and Ginger Wynn, both pivotal in illustrating the apprenticeship aspect of the music business.
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- Apprenticeship in music
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- 141
- note
- I emphasize how vital mentorship and community are in developing artistry.
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- Exploring auditory signals and art
- startSec
- 233
- note
- Nolan Lem's innovative work merges research with artistic expression.
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- The crossover of technical and non-technical aspects in music
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- 369
- note
- Sam Fishman highlights the intertwining of creativity and technical precision.
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- Understanding the different paths in music careers
- startSec
- 633
- note
- I discuss the randomness of career paths and the importance of choice.
- label
- Mixing techniques and artist collaboration
- startSec
- 861
- note
- Fernando Pardomo stresses the significance of blending personal sounds with artistic vision.
- label
- Teaching and sharing within the music community
- startSec
- 992
- note
- I reflect on knowledge sharing as a key theme of his conversations.
- label
- Music as a unifying force
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- 2435
- note
- The episode concludes with a reminder of how music connects us all.
- excerptQuotes
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- It's a little weakening, it's something that I talked with Andrew about, where so much of music is like learning through osmosis.
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- 90
- reviewed
- true
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- Music cannot be taught, it can only be learned, because you really have to be part of it.
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- 148
- reviewed
- true
- text
- He does not believe in that at all. And that's really refreshing.
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- 1082
- reviewed
- true
- text
- Where are the left turns and alleyways I didn't even know existed?
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- 2160
- reviewed
- true
- text
- It's a dance between all of these things. It can be a dance in your own personal life.
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- 2485
- reviewed
- true
- faq
- question
- What is the significance of apprenticeship in music?
- answer
- I discuss how apprenticeship shapes the careers of musicians, highlighting the importance of mentorship and learning from established artists.
- question
- How can you explore different paths in the music industry?
- answer
- The episode emphasizes that success in music can take many forms, from traditional artist roles to unique contributions like production and sound engineering.
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- What role does community play in a musician's career?
- answer
- I reflect on the ways that community and collaboration enhance creativity and support artists in their journeys.
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