WCA #504 with Jordan Brooke Hamlin – Encouraging Artistic Risk, Moxe Studio, Nashville's Music Culture, Zeppelin Hippies, and Reclaiming Neglected Land

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My guest today is Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist/Engineer, Jordan Brooke Hamlin, who has worked with Indigo Girls, KT Tunstall, Vienna Teng, Lila Blue, Katie Herzig, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Allison Russell, and Brandy Clark.

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In this episode, we discuss

• Upbringing In Kentucky
• Music-Loving Family
• Zeppelin Hippies
• Deep Connection To Music
• Early Music Exposure
• Discovery Of Production
• Sarah McLachlan Influence
• Running Her Studio
• Creating Artist Space
• Mental Health Focus
• Challenges In Nashville
• Supportive Studio Environment
• Economic Challenges
• Studio Setup Efficiency
• Working With Labels
• Navigating Industry Changes
• Moxie Studio Origin
• Residential Studio Blend
• Artist Commune Vision
• Reclaiming Neglected Land
• Importance Of Environment
• Balancing Creativity And Deadlines
• Nashville's Music Culture
• Contrasting With Los Angeles
• Session Efficiency Vs. Exploration
• Encouraging Artistic Risk
• Challenges In Studio Ownership
• Supporting Independent Artists
• Grant Programs For Artists
• Gender Equity In The Audio Industry
• Financial Pressures On Music
• Organizational Tools (Airtable)
• Payment Delays From Labels
• Navigating Professional Relationships
• Empathy For Touring Artists
• Evolving Industry Dynamics

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Matt's Rant: Getting Organized

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Links and Show Notes

• Book Matt mentions in Interview: Day Trading Attention
• AirTable
• Jordan's Studio

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Credits

• Guest: Jordan Brooke Hamlin
• Host: Matt Boudreau
• Engineer: Matt Boudreau
• Producer: Matt Boudreau
• Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
• WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
• Announcer: Chuck Smith