005. It Isn't The Platforms That Connect Us, But The Music. Learning Through Releasing Your Work And Connecting With Your Community.

Yo what’s up this is toru and in a way so are you. 

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a music producer, artist, and entrepreneur.

I make music for that space between the dance floor and the bedroom, which, as of this moment, I am grateful to say has been streamed millions of times and licensed by brands big and small, including companies like Apple.

I believe that regardless of what you produce, whether it be music, art, physical goods, or even spreadsheets, you have a process, whether you know it or not.

To explore this further, I created The ProducerHead Podcast.

ProducerHead is a place to have conversations with Producers about their experience and process to share what works and what doesn’t. To help each of us learn and improve our own processes.

Today’s guest is WEI, a Brooklyn-based producer, guitarist, and purveyor of positivity.

He’s been playing guitar for over a decade and over the past several years released almost 150 songs.

Yes. That’s 1-5-0.

On this episode we dive into:

how he thinks about his catalog and the releasing of music.

Using existing songs as starting points for new songs.

His experience at the Berklee College of Music.

The importance of community, be it physical or online.

Embracing Live Performance as a producer.

I even get his take on good places to start if you’re interested in learning guitar.

This conversation with WEI really brought to my attention the lightness and enthusiasm that he brings to making music. He doesn’t follow unnecessary rules nor take himself too seriously. This is something that has stayed with me. I’m stoked for you to hear this conversation and take in some new inspiration.

By the way, WEI and I were introduced through Jacuzzi Jefferson, a mutual friend, and also the guest on Episode 1 of ProducerHead. So if you haven’t already heard that episode, I highly recommend you check out that conversation. Jacuzzi shared a lot of gems there.

OK, without further ado, here is Episode of 5 ProducerHead with WEI.

That’s it for this episode of ProducerHead. Appreciate you coming through and being a part of it. My hope is that it helps you unlock a bit more creativity and find progress in a way that matters to you.

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The theme music is one of my own songs. It is called “Room To Breathe” and available on all streaming platforms.

Again. For real. Thanks for being here with me and I look forward to catching you in the next episode of ProducerHead.

This has been toru, and in a way, so are you.

Peace.


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