What Can Golf Teach Us About Production Music?

Join me as I welcome 52 Cues Family member, Shane Jensen, who in addition to being an accomplished musician was also once a professional golfer. In this episode we discuss how his time on the links has translated to his time in the studio and what lessons can be learned by learning golf.

Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/FQ1Z1bI_vPs

00:00 - Intro & welcome
01:48 - Weekly check-in
08:02 - Interview with Shane Jensen
09:18 - Shane's thoughts on being a lifelong learner
12:26 - Shane's life as a professional golfer

The parallels between golf and production music:

16:24 - #1: Learn to use the basic tools for the job
25:32 - #2: Have a strong foundation
30:01 - Shane's advice for folks new to golf
31:30 - #3: Enjoy the process and the small wins
38:20 - #4: How to deal with hazards and roadblocks
49:31 - #5: Find a good mentor you resonate with
57:37 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

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