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