#241 - Inspiration: Where to Find It, How to Nurture It, and Why It Matters

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Secret Sonics

Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner

285 episodes

3 months ago

Join mix engineers Ben Wallick and Carl Bahner as they team up to discuss the real-world trials and triumphs of music production. Tactical advice on skill development, mixing mindsets, personal branding, and achieving work-life rhythm in an evolving industry. The motivation and strategic insights you need to build your dream creative career in music and audio. Fresh episodes every week.

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#241 - Inspiration: Where to Find It, How to Nurture It, and Why It Matters

Secret Sonics

33 minutes

7 months ago

#241 - Inspiration: Where to Find It, How to Nurture It, and Why It Matters

Ben and Carl tackle the all-too-familiar challenge of creative burnout and share surprisingly effective ways to reignite that creative spark. When you're creatively stuck, listening to new music might be more valuable than trying to create. This episode is all about how rediscovering the joy of being a music fan first can lead to fresh inspiration, and they share their personal strategies for breaking out of creative ruts.

Discover:

Why "just create something" often fails as advice when you're uninspired
The importance of continuing to discover new music throughout your career
How to listen like a fan again, not just as a producer or engineer
Breaking out of your musical comfort zone
Ben and Carl's curated song recommendations

Ben and Carl's Inspiration Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7DRLSwzcUjkbbI7Ji6GQbh?si=3edac29bad6b4398

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This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/