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Nourishing a Music Career While Savoring the Journey with Jon Sandler (Great Good Fine Ok)

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Nourishing a Music Career While Savoring the Journey with Jon Sandler (Great Good Fine Ok)
description
Great Good Fine Ok has been featured on songs with The Chainsmokers, earned millions of plays, and toured the world headlining and supporting acts like X Ambassadors and Tove Lo. Jon digs into how they built their career and how it continues to grow after over a decade. I love talking to “working musicians,” especially about the realities of touring and turning their music into a career. I hope this look into the reality of the modern successful band can help you love music more!
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2024-04-02
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  • jon-sandler
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Nourishing-a-Music-Career-While-Savoring-the-Journey-with-Jon-Sandler-Great-Good-Fine-Ok-e2hqckr
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnbyGLSygMw
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-a-music-career-while-savoring-the/id1567355195?i=1000651159940&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/40Yh3ATHW8q49uka9pJicu
youtubeUrl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXf0cJXh2ss
topicsDiscussed
  • Collaboration
  • Songwriting
  • Touring
  • Creativity
  • The music business
  • The pandemic
  • Career evolution post-COVID
  • Navigating the music industry
  • Fan engagement and merchandising
  • Longevity in music
  • Emotional challenges of being an artist
  • Creating a supportive band culture
hostNote
In this episode of *Love Music More*, we sit down with **Jon Sandler** from Great Good Fine Ok, an artist whose journey through the ever-evolving music landscape offers invaluable insights for both aspiring and seasoned musicians. Having collaborated with legends like The Chainsmokers and toured with notable acts such as X Ambassadors and Tove Lo, Jon reflects on the realities of sustaining a music career while savoring the process. He shares personal anecdotes and the organic evolution of his music, emphasizing the significance of collaboration in navigating the industry. We peel back the layers of Jon's experience, discussing everything from the intricacies of songwriting sessions in Los Angeles to the emotional ups and downs of touring. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that the path of a musician is as much about the journey as it is about the destination, and Jon's passion for his craft shines through in every discussion.
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    Jon on moving from Brooklyn to L.A.
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    Discussing the shift in his songwriting environment.
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    The dynamics of songwriting sessions
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    1002
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    Explaining the collaborative process in creating music.
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    Balancing artistic integrity and commercial success
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    Jon emphasizes the importance of focusing on great songs.
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    Experiencing the ups and downs of touring
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    1623
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    Sharing insights on the unpredictable nature of live shows.
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    Collaboration and community in music
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    1245
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    Discussing how collaboration enhances their sound.
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    The significance of merchandising
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    2027
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    Expressing how band merchandise supports financial stability.
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    I love the journey of it. The more creative I can be, the better that journey is, regardless of what the outcome is going to be.
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    The only thing I can tell you is the friends that made it didn’t quit. Friends that don’t make it quit. So all I can say is don’t quit.
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    We’re trying to make it work and we’re trying to create music every day.
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    Touring is really like a gift that we want to give our fans. It’s a labor of love, but still a labor.
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    Sometimes it feels existential when you’re in a band, but the universe keeps rewarding us in unexpected ways.
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faq
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    What is Jon Sandler's background in music?
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    Jon Sandler is a musician from the band Great Good Fine Ok, known for their collaborations with big names in the industry and their unique approach to songwriting.
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    How does Great Good Fine Ok manage touring and finances?
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    Jon discusses the challenges of touring, including the importance of merchandise for financial stability and how ticket sales fluctuate based on various factors.
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    What can musicians learn from Jon Sandler's experiences?
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    Jon emphasizes the importance of resilience, collaboration, and focusing on the creative journey in sustaining a music career.
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