Go offline with the Player FM app!
Chad Lawson: Where We Are
Manage episode 423313215 series 1281922
Stepping into today’s conversation with Chad Lawson, I had a loose idea of what we’d be talking about, but the actual conversation was surprising - genuine, soulful, and simultaneously grounded in the practicality of making money as a performer and recording artist. We explored the tension between what you COULD do, and what you maybe WANT to do, and what your audience loves you for. Where is the line, for an artist, between being of service, creating works for a specific audience, and being an innovator seeking artistically fulfillment? It’s such a important question, one I’ve wrestled with as well, one that Seth Godin writes on over and over - and this conversation was a joy the whole way through.
World-renowned pianist Chad Lawson is known for exploring the intersection between music and wellness with chart-topping contemporary classical releases (over 1B streams to date), and his iHeart Radio Award-nominated podcast Calm It Down (over 5M downloads to date), which explores mental health topics and meditation techniques soundtracked by Chad’s music. He is also a certified breathing expert.
New album, 'Where We Are', out on July 19 via Decca Records US, a collection of original solo piano works inspired by messages from his fans about how his music has affected their lives. Chad has become one of the most streamed classical artists today (700M streams on his last two albums alone), not just on the merit of his music, but by intersecting his music with his wellness and breathwork expertise, with the overall goal of healing people and helping them through difficult and stressful times.
You can find and follow Chad at his website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The book he references: Make Art, Make Money, by Elizabeth Hyde Stevens
Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!
Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance.
You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode!
I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a short discovery call from my website.
I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!
250 episodes
Manage episode 423313215 series 1281922
Stepping into today’s conversation with Chad Lawson, I had a loose idea of what we’d be talking about, but the actual conversation was surprising - genuine, soulful, and simultaneously grounded in the practicality of making money as a performer and recording artist. We explored the tension between what you COULD do, and what you maybe WANT to do, and what your audience loves you for. Where is the line, for an artist, between being of service, creating works for a specific audience, and being an innovator seeking artistically fulfillment? It’s such a important question, one I’ve wrestled with as well, one that Seth Godin writes on over and over - and this conversation was a joy the whole way through.
World-renowned pianist Chad Lawson is known for exploring the intersection between music and wellness with chart-topping contemporary classical releases (over 1B streams to date), and his iHeart Radio Award-nominated podcast Calm It Down (over 5M downloads to date), which explores mental health topics and meditation techniques soundtracked by Chad’s music. He is also a certified breathing expert.
New album, 'Where We Are', out on July 19 via Decca Records US, a collection of original solo piano works inspired by messages from his fans about how his music has affected their lives. Chad has become one of the most streamed classical artists today (700M streams on his last two albums alone), not just on the merit of his music, but by intersecting his music with his wellness and breathwork expertise, with the overall goal of healing people and helping them through difficult and stressful times.
You can find and follow Chad at his website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The book he references: Make Art, Make Money, by Elizabeth Hyde Stevens
Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!
Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance.
You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode!
I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a short discovery call from my website.
I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!
250 episodes
Alle Folgen
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.