19. Why You Should Reinvest in Musicianship

22. Music Ed. for the Modern World with Sam Walder

Rick chats with his college buddy, and the CEO of Trala, Sam Walder. Sam dishes out the inside scoop on the process of starting an online music school that has delivered high-quality music lessons to thousands of students in over 50 countries.  Today on A Musical Mind: * The real purpose of music lessons  * Trala’s origin story: Door to door to one million downloads  * Untangling the skill to confidence ratio * Reminiscing on their favorite house venue, Audible Meats Soundcloud Trax ft. Rick & Sam: * Lime Forest Bantra [https://on.soundcloud.com/QdzSPbn4LyPxRUma9] * Dying From Density [https://on.soundcloud.com/N5kC3Wh1UovC35LZ9] * Drowned In Sound [https://on.soundcloud.com/NS3vUkwXz2iVVaWM7] Where to find Sam: * App Store: Trala [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trala-learn-violin/id1143205265] * Website: trala.com [https://www.trala.com/] Where to find Rick: * Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii [https://www.instagram.com/richard_raymond_ii/] | @yourdads_old45s [http://@yourdads_old45s] | @welcometolimeforest [https://instagram.com/welcometolimeforest?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] * Spotify: Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G6Q1wr1WfXHqAR84r92O5?si=kof-SCPcRnya6AtW-7J9_Q] | Lime Forest [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LES0wBC8bBtTKND37fuFf?si=r9ju3dbVR4uL8H6jDraJfw] | Old 45’s [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LK1T9tBu412K5rjr1UVhW?si=zuPuxNzJRh2pVUo71-hD_Q] * Email: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com  Resources: * Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NB0Al0l3WHCIcUTi98AsQ?si=ptqlyc66TzysXHzSDD93_Q] * “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/album/4mi9dJydA1SLbiwsG6GICn?si=lBlo9C9LSkGWiz_4w8n7tg] * Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/14-Downtempo/products/12816-Psychedelic-Soul-Downtempo] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/13648-Laid-back-N-Groovy] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/14563-Laid-back-N-Groovy-Guitars] https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/ [https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/]

21. The Business of Music: Making Musicians Entrepreneurs with Alex Buscher

As musician turned lawyer, Alex explains why he’s so passionate about helping musicians to capitalize on the opportunities presented for today's independent artists.  Today on A Musical Mind: * Why labels no longer develop artists * Honing your chops as a musician and entrepreneur * The new opportunities presented to independent artists  * Taking on investors as an LLC Where to find Alex: * Website: musicianslawyer.com [http://musicianslawyer.com/] Where to find Rick: * Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii [https://www.instagram.com/richard_raymond_ii/] | @yourdads_old45s [http://yourdads_old45s/] | @welcometolimeforest [https://instagram.com/welcometolimeforest?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] * Spotify: Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G6Q1wr1WfXHqAR84r92O5?si=kof-SCPcRnya6AtW-7J9_Q] | Lime Forest [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LES0wBC8bBtTKND37fuFf?si=r9ju3dbVR4uL8H6jDraJfw] | Old 45’s [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LK1T9tBu412K5rjr1UVhW?si=zuPuxNzJRh2pVUo71-hD_Q] * Email: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com  Resources: * Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NB0Al0l3WHCIcUTi98AsQ?si=ptqlyc66TzysXHzSDD93_Q] * “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/album/4mi9dJydA1SLbiwsG6GICn?si=lBlo9C9LSkGWiz_4w8n7tg] * Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/14-Downtempo/products/12816-Psychedelic-Soul-Downtempo] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/13648-Laid-back-N-Groovy] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/14563-Laid-back-N-Groovy-Guitars] https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/ [https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/]

20. Why You Need to Register with a Performance Right Organization with Daniel Lamb

Rick sits down with fellow Colorado Springs producer and engineer, Daniel Lamb aka Theodore Lion, to shoot the breeze and gain a better understanding of PROs. Today on A Musical Mind: * How being a triplet influenced Daniel’s relationship with music  * What is a PRO and how do they distribute royalties * Validating all forms of music-making  * Highlighting the benefits of actually playing an instrument * How to register with BMI Where to find Theodore: * Instagram: @theodore.lion [https://www.instagram.com/theodore.lion?igsh=ZTVwYWs5YnJ4OWlx] * Spotify: Theodore Lion [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2i6CHbwmOhRvkEE87w47Af?si=8cbTkP1pSOan6WeS91um-Q] Where to find Rick: * Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii [https://www.instagram.com/richard_raymond_ii/]  * Spotify: Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G6Q1wr1WfXHqAR84r92O5?si=kof-SCPcRnya6AtW-7J9_Q] | Lime Forest [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LES0wBC8bBtTKND37fuFf?si=r9ju3dbVR4uL8H6jDraJfw] | Old 45’s [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LK1T9tBu412K5rjr1UVhW?si=zuPuxNzJRh2pVUo71-hD_Q] * Email: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com  Resources: * Jimi W. on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@jimiwmusic] * Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NB0Al0l3WHCIcUTi98AsQ?si=ptqlyc66TzysXHzSDD93_Q] * “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/album/4mi9dJydA1SLbiwsG6GICn?si=lBlo9C9LSkGWiz_4w8n7tg] * Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/14-Downtempo/products/12816-Psychedelic-Soul-Downtempo] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/13648-Laid-back-N-Groovy] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/14563-Laid-back-N-Groovy-Guitars] https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/ [https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/]

19. Why You Should Reinvest in Musicianship

Rick explains why he set on reinvesting in musicianship and shares his promo plans for his forthcoming single. Today on A Musical Mind: * Future episode ideas * AI and its influence on music * Rick’s promo plans for his new single, “Sunset Bluff” Where to find Rick: * Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii [https://www.instagram.com/richard_raymond_ii/] | @yourdads_old45s [http://@yourdads_old45s] | @welcometolimeforest [https://instagram.com/welcometolimeforest?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] * Spotify: Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G6Q1wr1WfXHqAR84r92O5?si=kof-SCPcRnya6AtW-7J9_Q] | Lime Forest [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LES0wBC8bBtTKND37fuFf?si=r9ju3dbVR4uL8H6jDraJfw] | Old 45’s [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LK1T9tBu412K5rjr1UVhW?si=zuPuxNzJRh2pVUo71-hD_Q] * Email: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com  Resources: * Rick Beato: How Auto-Tune DESTROYED Popular Music [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IV29YNTH3M] * Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NB0Al0l3WHCIcUTi98AsQ?si=ptqlyc66TzysXHzSDD93_Q] * “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/album/4mi9dJydA1SLbiwsG6GICn?si=lBlo9C9LSkGWiz_4w8n7tg] * Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/14-Downtempo/products/12816-Psychedelic-Soul-Downtempo] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/13648-Laid-back-N-Groovy] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/14563-Laid-back-N-Groovy-Guitars]

18. The Inescapable Influence of Music with Bob Cummins Jr.

Bob and Rick shoot the shit, talking about their influences, side hustles, psychedelic experiences and more.   Today on A Musical Mind: * How Bob’s musical upbringing led to the making of “The Good American Songbook”  * Why working at Sprouts influences Bob’s sensibility * What does and doesn’t make music “psychedelic”   Where to find Bob: * Instagram: @bobcumminsjr [https://www.instagram.com/bobcumminsjr/] * Spotify: Bob Cummins Jr. [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Rnvof9PBuYZKBhj18wAXx?si=fB32_eWUTk-0z4eI0-t-2g] Where to find Rick: * Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii [https://www.instagram.com/richard_raymond_ii/] | @yourdads_old45s [http://@yourdads_old45s] | @welcometolimeforest [https://instagram.com/welcometolimeforest?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==] * Spotify: Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G6Q1wr1WfXHqAR84r92O5?si=kof-SCPcRnya6AtW-7J9_Q] | Lime Forest [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LES0wBC8bBtTKND37fuFf?si=r9ju3dbVR4uL8H6jDraJfw] | Old 45’s [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LK1T9tBu412K5rjr1UVhW?si=zuPuxNzJRh2pVUo71-hD_Q] * Email: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com  Resources: * Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NB0Al0l3WHCIcUTi98AsQ?si=ptqlyc66TzysXHzSDD93_Q] * “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II [https://open.spotify.com/album/4mi9dJydA1SLbiwsG6GICn?si=lBlo9C9LSkGWiz_4w8n7tg] * Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/14-Downtempo/products/12816-Psychedelic-Soul-Downtempo] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/13648-Laid-back-N-Groovy] * Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack [https://www.loopmasters.com/genres/48-Soul/products/14563-Laid-back-N-Groovy-Guitars] https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/ [https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/]