307 Joe Patterson – Navigating Music Career Transitions And The Changing Music Industry

The Unstarving Musician

In this episode, host Robonzo engages in a rich conversation with friend and musician Joe Patterson, diving deep into the intricacies of music careers, passion projects, sync licensing, and more.

Key highlights:

1. Career Transitions: Explore Joe's journey of returning to music after a successful career in another field. He candidly discusses the challenges and rewards of returning to his musical passions.

2. Passion Projects and Band Dynamics: Joe shares valuable insights on finding the right players for passion projects, discussing his secret for successful musical collaboration.

3. Sync Libraries: Joe shares his recent experiences and challenges entering the world of sync licensing.

4. The Solo Artist's Journey: Joe and Robonzo discuss the challenges of managing all aspects of music production and promotion as a solo artist and the changes we've seen over the past 20 years.

5. Changing Roster in One of Robonzo's Bands: Robonzo soundboards a recent experience involving roster changes in a band he works with in Querétaro.

This episode offers practical advice and inspiring stories for musicians at all stages of their careers. Whether you're considering a return to music, exploring sync opportunities, or navigating the challenges of solo artistry, Joe's experiences provide valuable lessons and encouragement.

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