Rick chats with his college buddy, and the CEO of Trala, Sam Walder. Sam dishes out the inside scoop on the process of starting an online music school that has delivered high-quality music lessons to thousands of students in over 50 countries. Today on A Musical Mind: The real purpose of music lessons Trala’s origin story: Door to door to one million downloads Untangling the skill to confidence ratioReminiscing on their favorite house venue, Audible Meats Soundcloud Trax ft. ...

As musician turned lawyer, Alex explains why he’s so passionate about helping musicians to capitalize on the opportunities presented for today's independent artists. Today on A Musical Mind: Why labels no longer develop artistsHoning your chops as a musician and entrepreneurThe new opportunities presented to independent artists Taking on investors as an LLCWhere to find Alex: Website: musicianslawyer.comWhere to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcom...

Rick sits down with fellow Colorado Springs producer and engineer, Daniel Lamb aka Theodore Lion, to shoot the breeze and gain a better understanding of PROs. Today on A Musical Mind: How being a triplet influenced Daniel’s relationship with music What is a PRO and how do they distribute royaltiesValidating all forms of music-making Highlighting the benefits of actually playing an instrumentHow to register with BMIWhere to find Theodore: Instagram: @theodore.lionSpotify: Theodore ...

Rick explains why he set on reinvesting in musicianship and shares his promo plans for his forthcoming single. Today on A Musical Mind: Future episode ideasAI and its influence on musicRick’s promo plans for his new single, “Sunset Bluff”Where to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforestSpotify: Richard Raymond II | Lime Forest | Old 45’sEmail: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com Resources: Rick Beato: How Auto-Tune DESTROYED Popular MusicGuest Pla...

Bob and Rick shoot the shit, talking about their influences, side hustles, psychedelic experiences and more. Today on A Musical Mind: How Bob’s musical upbringing led to the making of “The Good American Songbook” Why working at Sprouts influences Bob’s sensibilityWhat does and doesn’t make music “psychedelic” Where to find Bob: Instagram: @bobcumminsjrSpotify: Bob Cummins Jr.Where to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforestSpotify: ...

From singing songs to a somber glass of whiskey to consistently gigging throughout Chicagoland, Conrad Richards shares his unique story. Today on A Musical Mind: Unpacking Conrad’s compulsion to write songsConrad’s most memorable shows as an attendee and performerLiving in Two Worlds: Contrasting artistry & family lifeThe pros and cons of the ever-changing music industry Where to find Conrad Richards Instagram: @mrconradrichardsMusic: Conrad RichardsWhere to find Rick: Instagr...

Adrian and Rick discover similarities in their musical upbringings and bond over their love for both music and sports. Today on A Musical Mind: How basketball impacted Adrian’s artistryA love for character development and plot: Adrian’s “prompt first” writing processCreating space for basketball and music Where to find Adrian: Instagram: @adrian_d_watkins Spotify: Adrian WatkinsWhere to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforestSpotify...

After doing time straight out of high school, Johnny tells Rick how he became the acclaimed singer and producer he is today. Today on A Musical Mind: Salsa & Soul: How being raised in NYC influenced Johnny’s tasteHow making beats helped Johnny find his calling as a singer What happened after getting hacked *twice* on IGJohnny’s forthcoming record, “All I Ever Wonder”Where to find Johnny: Instagram: @johnnyburgosmusicSpotify: Johnny BurgosWhere to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymon...

Rick chats with the man of many mallets, Jake Chapman. Jake opens up about the discipline behind his recent social media success writing, recording and filming original music to ultimately be performed by his own percussion ensemble. Today on A Musical Mind: Gaining 200,000 followers in two weeksUsing pedals on the vibraphone Jake’s renewed drive to write original musicEntrepreneurial mode: future goals, performances & releasesWhere to find Jake: Instagram: @chappymilkshakeSpotify: ...

Today on A Musical Mind, Rick chats with his good friend and bandmate, Andrew Stump. Andrew’s a piano player, music teacher and a member of the Chicago-based jam band, Lost Pyramids. Drew may have started playing music a lot later in life than most of his peers, but it certainly hasn’t restricted him from developing a reputation as a premier pianist and classical composer. Tune in to hear all about the mindset that’s made him the player he is today. Today on A Musical Mind: Toying with ...

Marcus talks about his relationship with music and why you need to build intimate relationships in order to truly tap into beautiful, cohesive music collaboration. Today on A Musical Mind: How collecting records and sampling led to learning keysWhat happened when Marcus saw his dad for the first time in 20 yearsExploring long-distance polyamoryMarcus’ upcoming releasesWhere to find Marcus: Instagram: @marcussdarlingSpotify: Marcus DarlingWebsite: marcusdarling.comWhere to find Rick: Instagram...

Showing no signs of slowing down, Gina & Rick share how they’ve managed to stay creative amidst parenthood. Today on A Musical Mind: Performing while pregnant and Gina’s postpartum plans Abolishing self-limiting beliefsHow Gina produces music using only her voiceMiss Moon EP: Inspo, creation and impactWhere to find Ginamaya: Instagram: @ginamaya__Spotify: GinamayaWhere to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforestSpotify: Richard Raymond II |...

Life-long drummer, Chandler Dixon, talks about how he stumbled into the world of engineering and production as an adult. Today on A Musical Mind: How Chandler accidentally started producing othersWhy his career as an ultrasound technician gave Chandler a leg up in musicChandler’s most impactful recording sessionFavorite mics and their applicationsWhere to find Chandler: Instagram: @chando.dixWebsite: chandlerdixon.comWhere to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45...

Rick & Minno talk about why they choose to eat red meat and Minno explains what he’s learned about Spotify’s innerworkings throughout the years. Today on A Musical Mind: Why Minno’s exclusively eating meatCritiquing the sadboi archetype Minno’s best Spotify strategies Separating the creative and mixing processesWhere to find Minno: Instagram: @itsminno Spotify: MinnoWhere to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforestSpotify: Ri...

Duke and Rick talk about their lives, old and new, and what they’ve been doing to stay musical. Today on A Musical Mind: Why where you live will impact your creativity—for better or worse Duke’s life as a music teacher and gigging musicianHow Duke got 40,000 plays on one songTips for staying disciplined with your instrumentWhere to find Duke: Instagram: @dukehiattSpotify: Duke HiattWhere to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforestSpotify: Richar...

Two appearingly calm musicians talk about the stress that lies behind the curtain. Today on A Musical Mind: The role of stress in Drew’s creative processRecording and releasing an album on an iphoneHow to become a dad: Yoga, Mushrooms and Brian EnoPot & Kavas’ influence on Drew’s musicWhere to find Drew: Instagram: @ejrmmusicSpotify: E J R MWhere to find Rick: Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @welcometolimeforestSpotify: Richard Raymond II | Lime Forest Email: richardraymondth...

Now in his tenth year as a full-time musician, Alex Thompson’s story is proof that you can make a living in music. Today, Alex shares what he’s been up to for the past decade and opens up about his plans and aspirations for the future. Today on A Musical Mind: Why Alex started making youtube videosDiscovering jazz, quitting musical theater and pursuing musicHow Alex has sustained himself for 10 yearsWhat it’s like living, working and performing with your partnerWhere to find Alex: Instagram: ...

Mark and Rick talk about sample packs, why bands tend to drop off and the labor of love that is the music industry. Today on A Musical Mind: Why Mark hired Rick & what to expect in a 5Pin Media sample packThe record that sparked Mark’s interest in sound designHow a tax rebate tax rebate funded Mark’s first studio setupMaintaining creative relevance and the innocence of discovery Mark’s latest take on loudness warsWhere to find Mark: Website: 5pinmedia.comLoopmasters: 5Pin Medi...

Today on AMM, Rick chats with his good friend, the self-proclaimed recordist extraordinaire, John Fitzgerald. Having learned production alongside one another throughout college and their early twenties, Rick and John reflect on the shared journey that wound up plopping them where they sit today. From late night acid trips to John’s experience interning at an acclaimed studio, this one has a little bit of everything. Today on A Musical Mind: Balancing two bands, a full-time job and a freelance...

One of music’s most beautiful qualities is that there’s a time and place for all its types. We’ve got jazz for the ballroom, jam bands for the open road and binaural beats for the sauna. Whatever music you feel called to make, you can be damn sure someone out there will feel that it was specifically crafted just for them. In today’s episode, Chuck and Rick bond over their love for the unpredictable nature of improvisational music whilst still acknowledging the undeniable power of repetition.&...