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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!"

status: complete

date: 2026-01-13

kind: solo

guestSlugs: []

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:
  - label: "I reflect on the year and his favorite guests."
    startSec: 70
    note: "The year saw fascinating guests like David Barron and Ginger Wynn, both pivotal in illustrating the apprenticeship aspect of the music business."
  - label: "Apprenticeship in music"
    startSec: 141
    note: "I emphasize how vital mentorship and community are in developing artistry."
  - label: "Exploring auditory signals and art"
    startSec: 233
    note: "Nolan Lem's innovative work merges research with artistic expression."
  - label: "The crossover of technical and non-technical aspects in music"
    startSec: 369
    note: "Sam Fishman highlights the intertwining of creativity and technical precision."
  - label: "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"
    startSec: 2435
    note: "The episode concludes with a reminder of how music connects us all."

excerptQuotes:
  - text: "It's a little weakening, it's something that I talked with Andrew about, where so much of music is like learning through osmosis."
    startSec: 90
    reviewed: true
  - text: "Music cannot be taught, it can only be learned, because you really have to be part of it."
    startSec: 148
    reviewed: true
  - text: "He does not believe in that at all. And that's really refreshing."
    startSec: 1082
    reviewed: true
  - text: "Where are the left turns and alleyways I didn't even know existed?"
    startSec: 2160
    reviewed: true
  - text: "It's a dance between all of these things. It can be a dance in your own personal life."
    startSec: 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."
  - question: "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."

transcriptPublished: false

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