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Growing as an Artist
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- title
- Growing as an Artist
- description
- I just released an LP, and I’m on to my next one. In this solo pod, I reflect on my conversation with Phil and the nature of growth. As Phil said, the closer to the source of the audio, the better. So how do we grow the ultimate source of audio, ourselves? (Dramatic lol)
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- complete
- date
- 2023-05-24
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- solo
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- listenUrl
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Growing-as-an-Artist-e24jppm
- appleUrl
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-as-an-artist/id1567355195?i=1000614267177&uo=4
- spotifyUrl
- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gaN1tKGroGhqtReusaiIM
- topicsDiscussed
- Creativity
- Imposter syndrome
- Philosophy
- Songwriting
- Artistic Growth
- Creative Process
- Personal Experience
- Inspiration Sources
- Musicality and Skill
- Overcoming Self-Doubt
- Emotional Depth in Music
- Simplicity in Craft
- hostNote
- "The personal is universal." It's a phrase I keep returning to, and the idea that if I'm fearless enough to tell a specific, personal story, there are universal truths in there for anyone listening. Fresh off releasing *Moonlight Beach*, I'm thinking about what it means to make music that's bigger, not louder or more produced, but deeper. Phil's point from our conversation keeps nagging at me: it's not about changing the snare drum, it's about the source. The closer you get to growing as a human, the better the output gets, regardless of gear. This is me thinking out loud about wanting to make music that reaches more people while being less afraid to be kitschy, cringy, or raw, and why those two things might not be in conflict.
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- Starting point of growth
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- 0
- note
- I introduce latest LP and reflects on discussions about growth as an artist.
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- Next steps in music
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- 48
- note
- I discuss my journey towards creating a new record and setting goals for growth.
- label
- Building a sustainable music career
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- 92
- note
- I reflect on the income needed to support his music career in San Diego.
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- Growth beyond technical skills
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- 136
- note
- I emphasize the need for personal growth to enhance his artistic output.
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- Finding one's unique sound
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- 276
- note
- A story from my early days revealing lessons on individual musicality.
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- Source of creativity
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- 542
- note
- I discuss Rick Rubin's influence and the importance of personal expression.
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- Exploring ideas in creative flow
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- 1036
- note
- I talk about balancing simplicity and chaos in his creative process.
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- Attaining emotional connectivity
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- 1080
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- I reveal how spontaneity in creation leads to more impactful music.
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- The personal as universal
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- 1315
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- I reflect on how genuine experiences can resonate broadly with audiences.
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- Setting the stage for the next chapter
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- 1399
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- I share my excitement and plans for future musical endeavors.
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- I just released my new record, Moonlight Beach, and I’m gonna do a more deep dive on that.
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- 88
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- It’s not like I have a huge, crazy reach, but right now, today, across 209,000 monthly listeners, and I'm super, super proud of that.
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- 93
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- I really think that at this stage, I need to make music that is bigger than what I've ever been able to make in terms of depth.
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- 141
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- What he was saying is like, you need to focus on the source. It's not always about changing the snare drum.
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- But I think that like Phil was saying, it's not necessarily about the gear, it's more about the performance, it's more about the source.
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- The personal is universal. I think that's interesting, because... if I'm fearless in telling that story, then I think that you'll be able to find universal truths within it.
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- I want to make music that appeals to more people that's bigger. But I also like the idea of... being less afraid to do it and be willing to be cringy or kitschy.
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- faq
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- What are the main themes in this episode in Growing as an Artist?
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- I discuss artistic growth, the creative process, emotional depth in music, and the importance of personal development.
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- How can artists focus on personal growth in this episode?
- answer
- I emphasize the need to improve individual musicality, embrace unique perspectives, and capture genuine experiences.
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- What advice do I give about songwriting and creativity?
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- I suggest exploring ideas directly during the songwriting process and avoiding overanalysis to maintain spontaneity.
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