014. Part 1: Another's Success Is Not Your Failure. You Can Do Whatever You Want, Forever. | feat. Chenoa Tarin

Welcome to part one of this two part episode with Chenoa Tarin.

Today's guest is Chenoa Tarin, a Brooklyn based, producer, vocalist and songwriter whose sounds are an homage to the music that formed her. Chenoa Tarin also runs “Bouquet”; a monthly femme forward artist showcase in Brooklyn with resident DJ Dewy ‘87.

As you’ll hear throughout this conversation, Chenoa believes deeply in self-expression and the importance of art.

Throughout this conversation, we will discuss:

* Community and how Chenoa actively builds it through Bouqet.

* Expressing your values and creating inclusive spaces through events.

* Why Chenoa decided starting her own show was important.

* That you are ready before you think you are.

* And, that the success of another is not your failure.

And, Chenoa shares a few bangers across genres in today’s edition of the ProducerHead Listening Room.

That’s it for Part 1 of this two part episode with Chenoa Tarin. Take a quick second and subscribe to ProducerHead wherever you are listening so that you catch Part 2. Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with a friend:

Don’t miss out on Part 2 of this conversation with Chenoa, where we will get into:

* Chenoa’s experience at SAE Institute.

* Complementary career paths as a music producer.

* The importance of being competent AND kind.

* What is technically correct versus what is true and authentic to you.

* Chenoa’s experience and ideas for starting an event of your own, wherever you are.

* And, Chenoa tells us that you can do whatever you want, forever.

Top 3 Gems From This Convo:

1. ANOTHER PERSON’S SUCCESS IS NOT YOUR FAILURE.

Other people are not your competition nor in your way. When you witness another’s success, make it a point to congratulate them.

No one controls whether or not they succeed.

However, they do choose how to treat themselves and others when they do.

2. THERE ARE MANY WOMEN MAKING MUSIC.

We all have a responsibility to include and make space for one another.

You have more power than you think you do to make an impact.

3. WE ARE UNABLE TO SEE WHAT ANOTHER PERSON IS GOING THROUGH.

Social Media gives us the impression that we know how and what other people are doing.

Before you compare or place judgments on another person’s life, keep in mind that you are viewing curated surface-level snapshots.

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To jump to a specific moment in the conversation:

0:00 Intro

1:45 Listening Room Track 1

4:40 Listening Room Track 1 - Discussion

8:08 Listening Room Track 2

12:22 Listening Room Track 2 - Discussion

15:35 Listening Room Track 3

18:30 Listening Room Track 3 - Discussion

26:20 Bouqet and Creating Safe Spaces for Performance

29:00 Philosophy behind Boquet

31:20 Inspiration for starting Boquet

36:55 Another's Success Is Not Your Failure

38:29 Add'l Context and Outro

Referenced:

Bouqet: The Monthly Show Run By Chenoa and Dewy ‘87.

Heart Beats: The Monthly Show Run By A. Sarr

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