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In Episode 91, Brenton sits down with a longtime friend Camden (artist) to talk about the creative process of songwriting. It's something that looks different to everyone, but also has a lot of common ground and similarity no matter who you're writing with.
"Some people know their sound right away... but what it took for me was hearing my voice on a lot of different recordings showing me what my voice sounds good on, and what my voice doesn't sound good on."
Camden has had the opportunity to travel the world over the past couple of years being based in Nashville, TN, and has been able to meet different producers and songwriters to expand his creative approach to songwriting both for himself, and others.
Check Camden's new song out "Friend" on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever music is sold - And be sure to give him a follow on Instagram @camden_music
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In episode 90, Brenton and Bryant sit down with professional photographer and hair stylist, John Sherlock.
John's story is one of the most inspiring stories you'll find. Humble beginnings, big breaks, and capitalizing on opportunities are just a few of the amazing things John shares in this nugget filled episode. If you're a creative, you HAVE to hear what John has to say.
John Sherlock is a Nashville based photographer and hair stylist. He stumbled in to the fashion industry in a big way and said yes to some big opportunities that were put in front of him. Without hesitating, John was placed on stages in front of 30k+ people to do something that he didn't feel qualified to, but excelled at.
"Sometime, I still felt like a poser"
He pushed through these moments and achieved great success on the other side, ultimately to discover his love for beauty and the human face. Photography became a huge passion and he started capturing moments for all sorts of people. Now, John primarily focuses on wedding photography and still does hair out of his amazing home studio in Brentwood, TN.
Creatives of all types can benefit from John's willingness to just say "yes" and "fake it 'til you make it" mentality. You never know where life can take you when you're a good steward of what's put in front of you.
To find out more, follow John on social media and check out www.theexposurestudios.com ⏪
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In episode 89, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Chris Murphy.
From Alabama, to LA, to Nashville, Chris Murphy has been in many different roles in the creative sphere. Starting out as a youth pastor and guitar player, he made the jump to LA to chase a dream of acting and learned A TON in the process. After landing in Nashville, Chris began an online business called Shovel Cloud to teach, coach and encourage entrepreneurs to help them get their business off the ground, offer tips, hints and suggestions to make it easier to conduct business online, and to provide a community of like-minded people.
In this episode, Chris shares his story of transition, starting fresh, personality types, business, and the ability to navigate the creative journey.
For more information, visit www.shovelcloud.com ⏪
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In Episode 88, Brenton and Bryant share the mic with the incredibly talented Cody Carnes to talk about his new record and the creative process behind it.
"With my debut, I wanted to create an artistic record that was not only music I enjoy and love and that I would be passionate about, but it would also connect people to the presence of God," shares Carnes on his inpsiration for the album. "This album's message is about declaring the hope of Jesus into a hopeless situation. Jesus put death and darkness in its place on the cross."
Cody Carnes is a worship leader whose passion is to create a meeting place for God and people with music. Many will recognize him from his time leading worship with Gateway Worship as well as being on the road and leading with his wife and fellow labelmate Kari Jobe Carnes. With Kari, Cody has co-written many songs such as "Let the Heavens Open" from her Dove Award winning album Majestic and most recently eight tracks off of her release, GMA Dove Award nominated, The Garden.
Grab a copy of the new record today! The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning is available for download and streaming. ⏪
iTunes // www.capcmg.me/cody
Be sure to follow Cody on Instagram // www.instagram.com/codycarnes
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In episode 87, Bryant sits down with Jeremy Claudio. Jeremy is a new producer/songwriter on the scene in Nashville and over the past 2 years he's been able to work with some of the best writers and artists in the industry. Jeremy's approach to songwriting and production is unique in the sense that his first priority is to help elevate the people around him. This one trait, above all of the talents that he possesses, has allowed him to be successful in many ways in a very short time. He is also the front-man of the band Tiger Drive as well as a writer and artist that specializes in topline, lyrics, and melody.
For more information on Jeremy, follow @tigerdriveofficial and @jeremy.claudio on Instagram ⏪
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In Episode 86, Bryant sits down with New Zealand native turned Nashville based producer and songwriter Geoff Duncan (aka Duncan Sparks). Let's just go ahead and say it, Geoff is a legend. From the moment the interview begins you can hear Geoff's creativity come out from his talks of early beginnings as the son of a wooden toy maker and young musician growing up in New Zealand. One of the best characteristics of Geoff is his positive attitude and infectious outlook on the beauty that surrounds us in everyday life. Whether it's encouraging other musicians and producers, or bringing the best out of an artist he's working with, Geoff Duncan is changing the landscape of the music scene, not just in Nashville, but around the world.
It's not very often that you meet someone as talented as Geoff and he's as genuinely interested in what you're doing as you are in what he's doing. Geoff has worked with some incredible artist, bands, and other producers - his latest single with Andrews Moss just reached 2.5 million plays on Spotify and that's just beginning to scratch the surface of what Geoff has been up to the past 5 years of his time in Nashville. He also works with the guys at That Sound to develop new drum sample packs and innovative ways to make creating great music more enjoyable and accessible to the world.
If you're an aspiring musician, producer, or artist take notes on what Geoff has to say about creativity and what it takes to be successful in the creative field of music. ⏪
Hang out with Geoff on Instagram at instagram.com/geoff__duncan
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In episode 85, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Casey Moore. Originally from Memphis, Casey has an amazing story of how he became the lead guitar player for the well-known Christian Band, Leeland. Casey is all heart and he's not afraid to show it. In this interview, they discuss some of the usual guitar playing talk and dabble in some gear, but the majority of this interview is all heart.
Casey isn't afraid to share his thoughts about God and how his relationship with God has gotten him to where he is today. It also influences every part of his songwriting and guitar playing. After playing with Leeland for over 7 years, Casey has a ton of exciting things down the pike for the band and other projects that he's currently working on.
To keep up with Casey, follow him on IG @caseymoore_ or @leelandofficial ⏪
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In Episode 84, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Chad Carouthers. For starters, every single musician that ever wants to have a career in the music industry needs to listen to this episode and take some serious notes. Not only is he a beast of a bass player, Chad Carouthers shares the most amazing insight on what it means to be successful as a full-time touring musician and what it takes to stay in the game.
They chat about everything from tour life, what it takes to stay on the road, how to get the gig, and what it takes to be a successful musician. Chad was born with music in his veins. He has been touring ever since he can remember as a part of a family band growing up, and now, has continued to build relationships and make a living as a husband and father of 4.
The insight given in this episode applies to every musician. How to build and keep the right relationships is a common theme that is the foundation for any success you could have in the music business. Chad has a taken a role of mentor and paved the way for so many to be successful that his love for the success of others and celebrating their victories is contagious.
To keep up with Chad, follow him on Instagram @ChadCarouthers ⏪
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In episode 83, Bryant sits down with one of Country music's best and brightest up and coming talents, Chris Biano. Bringing real heartfelt lyrics with a modern country sound, Chris has that something the world wants to hear. Born and raised in Texas with country in his blood, everything changed for Chris when he was given a garage sale guitar by his Dad at age 14. He immediately fell in love with singing and writing his own songs. This love eventually lead him to pack up everything and head to Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of country music. After living in Nashville for four years Chris decided to let the world into his journey as an artist. He wanted his fans and others to know how much blood, sweat and tears it actually takes to make it in the country music industry. This idea became known as Breaking Country. A web reality series based on the trails and triumphs of Chris chasing after his dream. With a brand new single, music video, and reality web series coming in May of 2017, Chris is poised to take the country music industry by storm.
For more information visit www.chrisbiano.com and stay up to date with Chris' country music journey on Breaking Country at www.youtube.com/chrisbiano ⏪
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In Episode 82, Bryant sits down with Jeremy Mayfield. Jeremy is a producer/songwriter and the owner of the up and coming Prospector Studios in Nashville, TN. Jeremy has played and toured with some of the biggest names in the Christian Music Industry and produced tracks of all genres for up and coming artists.
Jeremy and Bryant dive into what it means to stay inspired, and how to cope with the comparison syndrome that is so easy to fall into in the 2017 music world. Also, they discuss how social media has impacted the industry and how to keep your head above the water and not get swallowed up by it.
For more info on Jeremy, stay tuned for the launch of Prospector Studios and collaborations with artists and other producers. ⏪
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In Episode 81, Bryant sits down with Sam Tinnesz. Nashville-singer songwriter and lead singer of Wave & Rome, Sam is a force to be reckoned with. He spends nearly everyday in the studio crafting music to release as Sam Tinnesz, Wave & Rome or for others to release such as Ruelle, Young Summer and Whissell.
So far, Tinnesz had landed multiple placements for himself and others, including the 2016 Rio Olympics, The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games, Divergent, HBO, ABC, FOX, MTV, VH1 and several others
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Some songs you've never heard and some you've heard on Lionsgate The Hunger Games, Lionsgate The Divergent Series: Allegiant, Lionsgate Get A Job, Amazon, AMC The Walking Dead, ABC Revenge, ABC Quantico, ABC Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., ABC Nashville, ABC Family's Shadowhunters, CBS Ransom, NBC Rio Summer Olympics, NBC Running Wild with Bear Grylls, NBC the Slap, NBC A.D. : The Bible Continues, NBC The Voice, E! The Royals, FOX Gotham, FOX Americal Idol, FOX Sleepy Hollow, FOX Second Chance, CBS CSI: Cyber, CW the Originals, CW Reign, STARZ Davinci's Demons, HBO the Leftovers, MTV Teen Wolf, MTV Scream, MTV Finding Carter, MTV Teen Mom 2, VH1 Black Ink Crew, NFL Thursday Night Football, BRAVO Vanderpump Rules, WGN Underground, TBS Clipped (theme song)
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In episode 80, the RP crew is live at Evangel University in Springfield, MO with special guest Matt Bronleewe. Matt is an extremely accomplished producer and songwriter from Nashville and share his creative journey and answers questions during the live Q&A about the music industry and creative process.
Matt has been a part of 500+ albums over the last 20+ years. He's also written books, had a song on the hit series "The Walking Dead", currently has songs on the pop and country charts, as well as many more qualifying accolades. He's also an amazing cultivator of creativity. After just talking with Matt for 5 minutes you see that his mind woks differently than the average person. He's a creative.
That's why we wanted to share his story with students who are aspiring to do music or something in the music industry full-time. College is a pivotal time where you learn skills that set you on a course for the future, and in this episode, Matt takes time to encourage and pour into the next generation of producers, songwriters, engineers, and music industry professionals.
Matt's story is amazing. We talked to him back in episode 64 and unpacked his story in more detail. The gold in this episode is in the second half - Q&A portion. Matt answers some real life about what it's like to succeed as a producer, musician, and songwriter. ⏪
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In episode 79, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Joshua Silverberg. Joshua is a producer/songwriter/artist from Long island NY who currently lives in Nashville with his wife and 2 kids. His passion musically, is Worship and pop music, as well as tv/film music.
Joshua has gotten the opportunity to work with many talented CMM and worship artists including: Jon Forman, Keri Jobe, Jordan Feliz, Jesus Culture, Passion, Newsboys, Audio Adrenaline, Michael W Smith, Plumb, Sanctus real, Urban rescue etc.
Some of the Worship songs written by Joshua Silverberg include 'Miracles', 'Fierce', and "In the River" and CCM radio hits 'THE RIVER' (Jordan Feliz) and 'ExHALE' (plumb), Live With Abandon (Newsboys). Joshua has also written/produced over 70 TV placements including, Commercials/promos/trailer and tv show spots.
It's no coincidence that we're launching this episode on Easter Sunday 2017. It was actually not even planned, but the heart behind what Joshua says in this episode goes beyond creativity and into the supernatural things that can happen when someone simply believes. At the end of this episode, Joshua takes a moment to pray for those that are listening to reach new heights creatively and also specifically for physical healing that he's seen happen so many times.
If you would like to respond to Joshua and the RP team with what you've experienced after listening to this episode, please do! Email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to share your story and believe with you!
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In this episode, we talk about the correlation between music and business. In a culture where business is often viewed as separate from the creative process, Taylor Welch, business owner, marketing expert, and musician explains how they go hand in hand, and practically unpacks the consistencies of creativity inside of business.
Taylor Welch co-owns and manages Traffic and Funnels, a digital marketing company helping hundreds of clients from multi-million dollar companies to small businesses.
From the importance of consistent daily habits to maintaining a healthy balance of contribution and humility within business, this interview is one for the record books.
For more information on Taylor Welch, visit http://www.trafficandfunnels.com or their Facebook page.
Here are a list of books he mentions in the podcast:
The Slight Edge - by Jeff Olson
Simple Success Secrets No One Told You About - by John Carlton
The Creative Habit : Learn It and Use It For Your Life - by Twyla Tharp
Tools of the Titans - by Tim Ferriss
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In episode 77, Brenton and Bryant discuss the vision for the upcoming, first ever, Reverse Podcast Masterclass. This marks new territory for the Reverse Podcast team as they bring their first live event to Evangel University in Springfield, MO. The event is open to the public and will be held from 11am CST to 1pm CST followed by a Q&A session.
The featured guest is songwriter, producer, and author Matt Bronleewe. Matt will be sharing his story for the live audience as well as giving some insight into the Nashville music industry and what it means to be successful as a creative.
This event is FREE and open to the public, so join us on April 21st in Springfield! ⏪
Help us spread the word by sharing our upcoming posts on social media!
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In episode 76, Brenton sits down with guitar legend Stu Gerrard. Stu G is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and soon-to-be author. Stu is best known as the guitarist for the British band Delirious?, who, for nearly two decades, penned many of the best known worship songs in modern Christendom. He was also a member of the distinguished CompassionArt songwriters collective, which also boasted heavy-hitters Paul Baloche, Darlene Zschech, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Israel Houghton.
Like countless wannabe rockstars, Stu G’s journey as a professional musician began in his bedroom, learning songs of his favorite bands - Queen, Rush, The Police, and Led Zeppelin. After studying at London’s Guitar Institute, he formed the Stuart David band, lighting up the London club scene in the late 80’s, before rebranding himself as The Treasure Park. Stu quickly emerged as a sought-after session guitarist, which eventually led him to a young Martin Smith, who was leading worship at youth outreach called “Cutting Edge”. The band changed its name to Delirious?, and after seventeen years and several world tours, they singlehandedly reinvented church music and the Christian entertainment-meets-worship experience.
Stu is currently a member of One Sonic Society, with Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury, whose single “Forever Reign” has been a mainstay on the CCLI chart and Christian radio. In 2014, Stu recorded and released his first solo project Of Burdens, Birds, and Stars, citing musical influences as Radiohead, U2, Smashing Pumpkins, Manic Street Preachers, Nick Cave, Blonde Redhead and Elbow. When not touring with Michael W. Smith, Stu is writing, recording, speaking, leading worship and working with JHS on a custom line of guitar pedals.
Stu lives in Nashville with his wife Karen, is writing his first book, and is always discovering new ways to express the truths he holds on to. “People are my energy and inspiration. It’s in people that I see why creation was such a good idea.”
For more information on Stu, check out his website www.stugworld.com ⏪
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In Episode 75, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Dr. Michael and Dr. Cassie Major of Major Family Chiropractic. In an attempt to always be creative, we're always looking for the source of inspiration. Always seeking out the things that inspire us most and push us the next creative level. When is the last time you though about your health?
Whether we realize it or not, our health plays a HUGE role in our levels of creativity. If your body isn't functioning at 100% how do you ever expect to be able to create at 100% of your potential? We get it. The late nights when the creative juices are flowing are the times where some of the most amazing things can happen. The early morning writing sessions, the long days of grinding out that next great idea, and the endless need for adrenaline and energy can come at a cost if you're not taking care of your body.
Enter Dr. Michael and Cassie. They are changing the the world thinks about health and being healthy. It's not just about following a diet routine or going to a fancy gym. It's a lifestyle change. It's realizing that our bodies were designed to heal themselves and if we take care of our bodies and become "aligned" with the way they're supposed to function we can actually operate at 100% and be at our best all of the time. By focusing on the five main essentials (which you'll hear more about in the interview) we can radically change our outlook on what it means to be healthy and create with energy and clarity that we never knew existed.
It's time to change the way we view our health and our bodies and live life to the maximum every day. Find more information about Dr. Michael and Cassie at www.majorfamilychiropractic.com ⏪
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In episode 74, Brenton and Bryant have a chat with Jon Guerra. With a penchant for thought-provoking lyrics, innovative instrumentation and pleading vocals regularly wrapped around an entrancing, worshipful undercurrent, Jon Guerra is steadily being recognized as one of today’s most gifted, intellectual and groundbreaking singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalists. But just because he’s meeting the world at large with Little Songs(Essential Records) doesn’t mean the Chicagoan (raised in Wheaton, a salt-of-the-earth Midwestern small town) is a newcomer to his craft.
While diligently studying Bob Dylan, Rich Mullins, Sufjan Stevens and Rufus Wainwright, along with influential poets Emily Dickinson and George Herbert, plus novelist Marilynne Robinson, Guerra essentially spent his entire artistic journey switching between local band and solo life. He’s been courted by mainstream labels, opened for the likes of .fun, and even served as a jingle writer for massive companies like Comcast, Chase Bank and Allstate Insurance. By 2013, the artist of many associations also became a member of Vertical Church Band, the worship band from Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago, where he continues to serve when not on tour.
“I was invited to write songs with Vertical Church Band, and I went on one of their writer’s retreats, though I’d never done anything like that before,” recalls Guerra of the eventual road that led to Little Songs. “I’d done faith-based music - not corporate worship in the way we understand it today - but I figured ‘well, I’m here, I want to help and I’ll try my best.’ It was on that trip that I wrote ‘I Will Follow,’ which first came out as a single on my Glass EP last year and is also on Little Songs. My church really took to that song, and I thought, ‘maybe I can do this. Maybe I can write songs in a way that makes sense to me, while being helpful for people in my church.’”
Like many of his groundbreaking muses, Guerra brings intelligence, passion and originality to every angle of Little Songs, which shows just as many shades of a timeless troubadour as someone with a truly revolutionary approach to congregational contexts. It’s no wonder he’s attracted a sizable listener base within and without the church community, while becoming a recurring favorite for the folks at Relevant Magazine and its massive audience of those thirsting for spiritual authenticity.
“The most personal songs are the most worshipful. For this record, that’s just where it went,” he confirms. “All of these 11 songs are my best effort at being a songwriter, at pleasing God, at giving something that I think is going to be useful to my friends and family in their journey of faith, and something that will be useful to churches on a Sunday morning as they’re trying to engage with God as a faith community.”
Continues Guerra: “For me, art is hewn from my heart, from my personal experience and what happens in those moments of solitude. Every song is written from a very private place, and then it’s also consumed in a very private place, generally speaking. People have their headphones in, people are in their cars and it’s like deep calls to deep in that regard. Some of these songs are written in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep. Some of them are written with very dear friends when we’re talking about something and we feel like a song needs to be sung about that subject in a way it hasn’t been before.”
While Little Songs is replete with examples, perhaps the lead single “Nothing Better” is an ideal place to start. Listeners are sure to marvel at Guerra’s vocal gymnastics spanning several different octaves, his unexpected yet suave blend of acoustics and synths, plus plenty of deliciously catchy hooks. “Pop music so beautifully captures a moment. ‘Nothing Better’ speaks of those very acute moments when we experience the love of God with complete liberation and freedom. The song is meant to capture the joy and exuberance that comes in those moments.”
More than any other track on the ambitious album, the ethereal and delicate “Every Little Song” seems to best summarize Guerra’s visions for the collection and it’s clearly no coincidence to find it ranking amongst his personal favorites. “It completely encapsulates everything that I think this record ought to be about. There’s no consistent theme or concept, but every song is an offering and every song is an attempt at writing faith-based material in a way that stays true to the faith and true to my sense of art. And I just love singing it. It’s a fun finger-picking pattern, and I love the melody.”
Thus far, everyone from capacity crowds in cozy clubs to arena-sized audiences on The Rock & Worship Roadshow (alongside Crowder, Matt Maher and more) are agreeing wholeheartedly as Guerra previews Little Songs, which is slated for national release in April. And that’s only the beginning of what’s sure to be a fruitful touring cycle that also includes a summer stretch with fellow Roadshow alum/label mate Maher. However, no matter what the platform, the tunesmith simply seeks to enlighten both Christ followers and seekers alike with creativity and spiritual connectivity at every turn.
“My general goal is the ministry of art, if that’s possible,” Guerra lets out with a little laugh. “For a long time, art and ministry have been at odds, but I don’t think that needs to be the case. I think artists can love their neighbor as they love themselves, while keeping their finger on the pulse of what makes a good song and what makes good art. Hopefully I can say beautiful things, sing beautifully and then let the beauty do its work.”
Find out more about Jon at www.jonguerramusic.com ⏪
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In Episode 73, we unpack the journey of professional musician and keyboardist, Ian Macintosh. Ian is the keyboardist for Jesus Culture, and can be heard on albums by Jesus Culture, Bethel Music, Kari Jobe, Chris Tomlin, and more. He also helps keyboardists and synth players (especially in the worship community,) learn exactly how to grow and gain the understanding, confidence, and tools to excel creatively. He specializes in synthesis and sound design as well as programming, songwriting, and producing.
Ian's story is one of persistence and the relentless pursuit of all things creativity. Since his early days of growing up in the church and playing in youth group with the like of Chris Quilala and others he's been honing his craft and falling more in love with music and what it takes to be successful in the music industry. He's played professionally since 2004 and has travelled the world with Jesus Culture and many other artists.
Ian's perspective and outlook on creativity is one that all creatives can relate to. Join the conversation as we unpack his journey and let us know what you think! ⏪
For more info about Ian and his keyboard training videos, visit www.ianmcintosh.tv
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In episode 72, Bryant sits down with Nashville based award winning producer, composer, and songwriter Jordan Critz. His work has been featured on numerous recordings as well as film and television. Jordan believes that every melody tells a story. His goal in composing and producing is to craft the melodies and music to enhance the story that’s being told by the artist or by the film director.
Critz's classical training on piano and guitar from the age of 8 fueled his love and unorthodox approach for making music. Because of his broad experience in working with many different styles of music, he’s right at home producing a rock band, working on country/folk music or scoring an orchestra for a film.
Over the years Jordan has become a multi-instrumentalist and has toured with numerous artists and played on many records from around the world. His solo artist work has also been featured on numerous popular TV shows.
Jordan’s music has a way of exploring the space between human joy, pain and spiritual wonder.
Music is not just a job for Jordan. Above all he is a purist. His philosophy is to give the songs room to speak for themselves. His end goal is to create the best art possible to help us along in our experience in the wonder, the joy, the pain, the struggles, and the beauty of life.
If you're a creative in ANY field you're not going to want to miss this episode. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #reversepodcast on social media or dropping us a line at [email protected] ⏪
For more information about Jordan, visit www.jordancritz.com or check out his portfolio on musicbed - https://www.musicbed.com/artists/jordan-critz/43082
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