Tag Archives: Recording Artist

Bonus Episode – Debrief & Analysis: Tyler Lee Frush

March 24, 2021Bonus Episode, MusicAtlanta, Bonus, Drive, Georgia, Mental Toughness, Music, Persistence, Recording Artist, Singer-Songwriter, Tyler Lee Frushthe-path-distilled

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BONUS: Hosts Drs. Kevin Harris and Lauren S. Tashman discuss their conversation with musician Tyler Lee Frush. Highlights include their discussion of external and internal sources of motivational resources, the need for a dialogue on the best use of goal setting, and how much of what determines a musician’s success is beyond their control. They also discuss whether experiencing failure is more advantageous when it occurs before or after experiencing some success.

Season 2, Ep 4 – Tyler Lee Frush

March 21, 2021MusicAtlanta, Drive, Georgia, Mental Toughness, Music, Persistence, Recording Artist, Singer-Songwriter, Tyler Lee Frushthe-path-distilled

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Tyler Lee Frush, Musician

Do you define your success then go for it? In this episode, Kevin and Lauren chat with musician Tyler Lee Frush about his path navigating the music industry from idolizing Johnny Cash and Eddie Van Halen to releasing his own music. He shares the impact that feeling emotion from a song had on his songwriting, the difference between the goals of wanting to be a musician versus wanting to be famous, and giving the listener the opportunity to have their own meaning of a song. Tyler also discusses the importance of taking the gigs that no one else will do when getting started and the freedom that gives you to get over the early performance mistakes.

Learn more about Tyler: Instagram

Bonus Episode – Debrief & Analysis: Mike Squires

March 10, 2021Bonus Episode, Entertainment, MusicBonus, Drive, Guitar, Guitarist, High Performers, Loaded, Mike Squires, Music, Persistence, Podcaster, Podcasting, Recording Artist, Successthe-path-distilled

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BONUS: Hosts Drs. Kevin Harris and Lauren S. Tashman discuss their conversation with Mike Squires, Musician and Host, Couch Riffs Podcast. Highlights include their discussion of Mike’s approach of looking through the cracked door to see opportunity, the different definitions of success, and making a living off your passion. They also ponder musicians’ early inspiration in the post album digital age, and the addictive nature of being in a “flow” state with the inevitable experience of coming down after performing

Season 2, Ep 3 – Mike Squires

March 7, 2021Entertainment, MusicDrive, Guitar, Guitarist, High Performers, Loaded, Mike Squires, Music, Persistence, Podcaster, Podcasting, Recording Artist, Successthe-path-distilled

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Mike Squires, Musician and Host, Couch Riffs Podcast

If you care a lot about something, do you prove it? In this episode, Kevin and Lauren chat with Mike Squires, veteran rock guitarist, about his path from humble beginnings to touring the world with music legends. He shares what it was like feeling like a fish out of water after arriving in Seattle, the importance of practicing with musicians better than you, and getting a call from Duff McKagan about auditioning. He also discusses his drive to make music, the pitfall of having goals but not putting in the work, and his habit of inviting himself into bands.

Learn more about Mike: Instagram, Twitter

Learn more about Couch Riffs: Website, Instagram, Twitter

Bonus Episode – Debrief & Analysis: The BlackSon

February 10, 2021Bonus EpisodeAnalysis, Drive, High Performers, Hip Hop, Mental Toughness, Music, Music City, Nashville, Nashville Hip Hop, Persistence, Rap, Recording Artist, Success, The BlackSonthe-path-distilled

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BONUS: Hosts Drs. Kevin Harris and Lauren S. Tashman discuss their conversation with The BlackSon, Hip Hop Artist and Director. Highlights include their discussion about the benefit of healthy conflict, being happy with the self we are, and the benefits of The BlackSon’s mantra of treating every day as day 1. They also discuss the power of framing techniques such as seeing what you have to gain versus what you have to lose.

Season 2, Ep 1 – The BlackSon

February 7, 2021Entertainment, MusicDrive, High Performers, Hip Hop, Mental Toughness, Music, Music City, Nashville, Nashville Hip Hop, Persistence, Rap, Recording Artist, Success, The BlackSonthe-path-distilled

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The BlackSon, Hip Hop Recording Artist, Artist, and Director

Do you treat every day as Day 1? In this episode,The BlackSon shares his path from poet to being a rising star in the national hip hop scene. He shares what the transition was like moving from poetry slams to the hip hop stage, his goal of activating all of our senses with his art, and working with legendary producers. He also shares the importance of constantly creating, channeling nervous energy for a great performance, and specifying where you want to be in 30 days. This episode is full of great advice for anyone looking to better themselves or break their goals into manageable parts.

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Ep. 036 – Sean Kelly

December 20, 2020Entertainment, MusicBand, Drive, Grammy-Nominated, High Performers, Kiss Me, Music, Persistence, Recording Artist, Sean Kelly, Sixpence None the Richer, Stereophonic Films, There She Goes, Touring Artist, Touring Lifethe-path-distilled

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Sean Kelly, Recording Artist and Past Member, Sixpence None the Richer

Could you handle the demands of your dreams coming true? In this episode, Sean Kelly shares his path from jamming with his high school friends to being a member of the Grammy-nominated band Sixpence None the Richer. Sean discusses the grind of making it in the music industry, the excitement of touring on a tour bus for the first time, and the roller coaster ride of humbling versus rock star moments along the way. He also discusses the myth of overnight success and his advice for up-and-coming musicians.

Learn more about Sean’s production company: Stereophonic Films

Ep. 032 – Lockwood Barr

November 15, 2020Entertainment, MusicCMA Fest, Country Music, Drive, High Performers, Lockwood Barr, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Toughness, Music, Music City, Nashville, Persistence, Recording Artist, Singer-Songwriter, Success, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Preventionthe-path-distilled

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Lockwood Barr, Country Music Recording Artist

Is pushing yourself outside your comfort zone a theme in your life? In this episode Lockwood Barr shares her path from her first writing sessions after arriving in Nashville to becoming a successful artist. She discusses consistently pushing out of her comfort zone, fighting impostor syndrome, her first CMA festival as a performer, and touring for a living. Lockwood also shares the importance of addressing mental health needs and her efforts to bring awareness to, and advocate for, suicide prevention. Her story is inspiring and reminds us not to be deterred by rejections along our path.

Learn more about Lockwood: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Ep. 021 – Jeremy Tubbs

August 30, 2020Entertainment, MusicCarl Perkins, Drive, Driven, Educator, Elvis, Elvis Presley, High Performers, Jeremy Tubbs, Music, Music Business, Persistence, Recording Artist, Success, Successful, Touring Artist, World Tourthe-path-distilled

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Jeremy Tubbs, Director of Music Entertainment, University of Memphis – Lambuth Campus, Music Recording and Touring Artist

How would your friends and family react to learning that you decided to pursue music as a career instead of continuing the 3rd year of your pre-med track? In this episode of The Path Distilled, Jeremy Tubbs shares his path, from hating his first guitar lessons to touring the world. Listen to hear him discuss the encouragement he received to make music his profession, his ultimate decision to become a full-time musician, learning to play multiple instruments, and touring nonstop for almost a decade. You will also want to hear what Carl Perkins shared with Jeremy about Elvis Presley’s pre-performance jitters.

Learn more about Jeremy: Instagram, Twitter

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Ep. 018 – Stephanie Quayle

August 9, 2020MusicCountry Music, Entrepenuer, Entrepreneurship, Flock of Quayle, Grand Ole Opry, High Performers, Marathon, Mile 19, Montana. Nashville, Music, Opry, Persistence, Recording Artist, Singer-Songwriter, Stephanie Quayle, Touring Artistthe-path-distilled

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Stephanie Quayle, Country Music Recording Artist

When you think about giving up, do you stay focused on yourself or get slowed down by focusing on the people passing you? In this episode, Stephanie shares her path from growing up on a ranch in Montana to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. She shares what Nashville has taught her about the craft of songwriting, what helped her persevere through difficult times, and her refusal to change who she is to fit the mold. This episode is full of great advice and you will never look at mile 19 of a marathon the same way again.

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Ep. 016 – Gordon Domnick

July 26, 2020Entertainment, MusicAlternative, Artist. Creative, Band, Gordon Domnick, Music, Recording Artist, Ripe & Ruin, Rock, Songwriterthe-path-distilled

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Gordon Domnick, Lead Singer of Ripe & Ruin.

Would you feel a sense of freedom if you thought things could not get any worse? In this episode, Gordon discusses his path in music from a self-described group of teens making noise to a very successful global band. He shares with us the range of emotions he experienced hearing Jimi Hendrix for the first time, his take on the perpetual struggle between creating art and making a living from it, and his perspective on the drive necessary to continue in the competitive world of music. Gordon has excellent advice for everyone, including aspiring musicians, artists, and performers alike.

Learn more about Ripe & Ruin : Twitter, Website

The Path Distilled Podcast, Ep 005 – Katie Cole

May 8, 2020MusicRecording Artist, Singer-Songwriter, The Smashing Pumpkins, Touring Artistthe-path-distilled

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Katie Cole, Singer-Songwriter, Recording Artist, & Touring Artist for The Smashing Pumpkins

After moving across the globe to the US from Australia, would you say “yes” when your producer says Billy Corgan wants you to play bass for the upcoming Smashing Pumpkins tour? In this episode, we hear the story of Katie Cole who arrived in Nashville via Australia, with a detour in Los Angeles. Katie’s story is full of inspiration for anyone on their own path — recognizing the fear in your gut for what it is, kicking open a window when a door closes, and what it’s like to take the stage in front of an audience of nearly 100,000.

Learn more about Katie: Instagram

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