Ian Temple is the CEO and Co-Founder of the online music school, Soundfly. Soundfly offers courses in a variety of topics related to music-making and music production. Ian is a pianist, composer, and plays in the band Sontag Shogun.

Ian and I spoke about the creative process and the challenges of making music. Ian shared insights about learning music and growing as a musician. He explained how we should embrace challenges and obstacles along the way and use them to our creative advantage.

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Takeaways:

• The creative process is a constant journey of growth and learning.

• Mental obstacles can hinder creativity, but they can be overcome with the right mindset.

• Flexibility and adaptability are key in the creative process.

• Community and collaboration can provide valuable insights and support.

• Reframing limiting beliefs can lead to new perspectives and breakthroughs.

• Embrace the creative process and accept where you are in your journey.

• Overcome obstacles by reframing them as opportunities for growth.

• Keep creating and pushing forward to bridge the gap between your skills and your taste.

• Collaborate with others and engage with a supportive community to inspire and enhance your creativity.

Links:

• Soundly - https://soundfly.com

• Soundfly newsletter sign up: https://soundfly.com/

• Ian on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ianrtemple

• Kimbra’s Vocal Class - https://soundfly.com/courses/kimbra-vocal-creativity-arranging-production

• Com Truise’s Production Class - https://soundfly.com/courses/com-truise-mid-fi-synthwave-slow-motion-funk

• Soundfly Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/learntosoundfly

• Soundfly YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/learntosoundfly

• Sontag Shogun - https://www.sontagshogun.com

• OPIA Community - https://www.opiacommunity.com

• “This is Water” by David Foster Wallace - https://fs.blog/david-foster-wallace-this-is-water/

• “The Gap” by Ira Glass - https://vimeo.com/85040589

• Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com

• Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 

• 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book

• Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit

• Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast

• Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

• This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

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