EP: 023 - Taking the good with the bad, doing what you don't want to get where you want, and learning who you are, with Brad Sample

"The most fantastic stuff that stands the test of time, that people appreciate, that legitimately changes the world for the better, is when you are relentlessly and ruthlessly honest with yourself, and make the best version of what you do in this world possible."

That is one of the many great quotes from our guest, Brad Sample, on this episode of The Modern Recordist.

Although Brad feels that what he really is at his core is a guitar player, he is, and has been, a recording artist, songwriter, and producer. On this episode, host Jon Stinson and guest Brad Sample discuss many mindset and philosophical ideas around making art that creates an impact in the world.

Brad shares some of his musical work with us as well.

Follow Brad on Instagram at: @bradsample 

Tap here to check out Brad's band Run With Bulls on iTunes

Whew! This was another episode full of dense knowledge, and one you will want to listen to over and over to pull out all the many gems and profound ideas shared that apply to your music making endeavors. 1.5 hours of incredible advice and wisdom that you won't get anywhere else, all for free, and delivered straight to your iPod, iPhone, iPad, tablet, or computer.

We here at The Modern Recordist are your fellow spirit walkers, journeying with you on your music making quest!

Here's a few of the topics touched on throughout this episode:

•Sometimes you gotta "man up" and do stuff you don't want to do, to get where you want to go

•If you're not producing songs or writing music, then you're not a songwriter or producer

Music Bed - Music Licensing for Film and Video

"The War Of Art" - book by Steven Pressfield

"Born Standing Up" - book by Steve Martin

"...but I wasn't going to let lack of time, talent, ambition, or just good sense stop me from doing what I wanted to do." --Steve Martin

"Humility is the absolute confidence and the grace in knowing that it's not all on you." --James Riley

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The Modern Recordist is a podcast devoted to the exploration and continual discussion around designing and living your life as an artistic visionary. Each week Jon Stinson, JD Tiner, and Parrish will venture on this journey, either in a casual hang out with a guest, or by diving into a specific topic for a few minutes in more of a monologue-structured format.

Hear stories and learn from the most innovative, inspired, and talented songwriters and artists in the music scene. Spark your creative genius with actionable advice and takeaways. Become inspired and move to action as you design and live your life as an extraordinary artistic visionary.

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Jon Stinson is the host of The Modern Recordist, as well as a producer/recording engineer/mixing engineer working out of Nashville, TN. He also blogs about creativity, recording, and mixing. Check out "Recording Drums 101" - a resource of simple and practical drum recording tips that Jon put together on his website.

Recording Drums 101

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JD Tiner is the main man behind Glass Onion Recording, the studio that is home to The Modern Recordist, and the studio that Jon Stinson does most of his work out of. Glass Onion Recording is a vibey spot in Nashville, with a great selection of vintage analog gear, modern analog gear, and digital gear.

Go "like" Glass Onion Recording on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/glassonionrec

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Parrish handles all the engineering responsibilities for The Modern Recordist, so Jon and JD get to put their full attention on the guests. He is a producer/engineer working out of Nashville.

Check out more about Parrish at http://jonathanpaulparrish.com

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