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Music Lessons

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by Andy Lykens

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Join host Andy Lykens - a music supervisor and music licensing expert at a fast-paced tech company - as he interviews top musicians to understand their mental frameworks, approach to music, and philosophies. In each episode of this thought-provoking podcast, we'll explore the analogous principles of music and business, and discover fresh perspectives you can apply to your own life. Whether you're a life-long learner looking for a new perspective or a music lover curious about the creative process, this podcast is for you. Tune in to gain valuable insights from some of the most innovative and talented musicians working today.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Episode thumbnail for #006: Humility and Confidence with Neal Coomer

November 1, 2023

#006: Humility and Confidence with Neal Coomer

<p>Neal Coomer is a singer, songwriter and writer who began his career in Nashville as a recording artist. You have definitely heard Neal sing: he has shared the stage as a background singer with artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Dolly Parton, Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Annie Lennox, Boy George and Culture Club, LeAnn Rimes, and Jane Krakowski. He has broken out in an impromptu singalong with Mrs Brady and Wonder Woman—and has sung regularly on SNL, 30 Rock, and on jingles for brands like Skippy, Taco Bell and Gillette. Neil also co-wrote a rock concerto that played in Turkey, Mexico and Carnegie Hall and has also been a guest soloist with the Nashville Ballet.</p><br><p>You can find Neal Coomer on Instagram: @nealcoomer</p><br><p><a href="https://www.andylykens.com/2023/10/31/music-lessons-podcast-006-humility-and-confidence-with-neal-coomer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See here for show notes</a>.</p><br><p>You can hear more of the Music Lessons Podcast: https://www.musiclessonspodcast.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode thumbnail for #005: Listening to Your Inner Voice with Abraham Alexander

August 4, 2023

#005: Listening to Your Inner Voice with Abraham Alexander

<p>Abraham Alexander is a Greek-born singer-songwriter with West African roots. As a child, he moved to Ft. Worth Texas where a knee-injury sidelined a burgeoning soccer career. By happenstance, he picked up a&nbsp;guitar and has been touring non-stop, while his new album SEA/SONS is making waves in AAA radio.&nbsp;He’s recently toured with The Lumineers, Lucius, Mavis Staples, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ani DiFranco, Shakey Graves and Gary Clark Jr.</p><br><p>Abraham Alexander heads out on his first headline tour across the U.S. this fall, kicking off October 13 in Austin with stops in New York City, Los Angeles, Denver and more. <a href="https://www.abrahamalexander.com/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See here for a complete list of Abraham Alexander tour dates</a>. You can also find him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abrahamalexander/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/AbrahamAlexander" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and even more via <a href="https://www.abrahamalexander.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">his website</a>. His new album SEA/SONS is available on <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/sea-sons/1663064921" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5uS5w8V1auSyzYDsVgDQIQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kyrR55HEELW9UeEdFhKxITepBDayO_L40&amp;feature=share" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and wherever you stream music.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode thumbnail for #004 Vulnerability & Trust with Tina Schlieske

June 21, 2023

#004 Vulnerability & Trust with Tina Schlieske

<p>Tina Schlieske&nbsp;has been paving her own way in music for nearly three decades. She has fronted diverse bands, from the wildly popular Minneapolis-based Americana-Rock band, Tina and the B-Sides to groups that range from rock, to classic R&amp;B to punk. Tina has shared the stage with St. Vincent, Patty Griffin, Robert Ellis,<strong> </strong>Jeff Bridges, Doors Guitarist Robbie Krieger, Etta James and Double Trouble just to name a few. Tina has&nbsp;been called a "smart, sensitive, earthy singer-songwriter with a superb voice" and is one of my&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;live&nbsp;music&nbsp;performers - no matter what genre she's exploring or what type of venue she's in.</p><br><p>In this conversation Tina and I discuss her early learnings about vulnerability, where her confidence comes from, and how she thinks about building trust when performing live - and so much more! You can find out more about Tina at <a href="https://tinaschlieske.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TinaSchlieske.com</a> and you can find <a href="https://www.andylykens.com/musiclessonspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">more Music Lessons Podcast episodes here</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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What is Music Lessons?

Join host Andy Lykens - a music supervisor and music licensing expert at a fast-paced tech company - as he interviews top musicians to understand their mental frameworks, approach to music, and philosophies. In each episode of this thought-provoking podcast, we'll explore the analogous principles of music and business, and discover fresh perspectives you can apply to your own life. Whether you're a life-long learner looking for a new perspective or a music lover curious about the creative process, this podcast is for you. Tune in to gain valuable insights from some of the most innovative and talented musicians working today.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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