A Musical Mind

Danny Kulasik is a Music and Podcast Producer, who moonlights selling ad space for Downbeat Magazine. Having a foot in both doors of the industry, Danny has a unique perspective that he shares with us today, giving us the dos and don’ts when it comes to pitching and planning your next release.  

Today on A Musical Mind:

• Wrestling to Theatre—Resisting the Cultural Push towards hypermasculinity 
• The Gear Hunter: What happened to Danny’s Podcast from 2016
• Creating parameters to catalyze & streamline workflow  
• What to include when pitching for publicity 
• Rick’s experience with attachment parenting and creating 

Where to find Danny:

• Instagram: @dannykulasik

Where to find Rick:

• Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforest
• Spotify: Richard Raymond II | Lime Forest | Old 45’s
• Email: r[email protected] 

Resources:

• Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind
• BALANCED mixes are BORING mixes
• What The Fu** Is Happening?
• “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II
• Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack

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Today’s show is all about the host, Rick Sniegowski aka Richard Raymond II. We learn about how he got his start writing & recording music and how he’s become the freelancing audio engineer, and father, he is today.

Today on A Musical Mind:

• Rick’s upbringing and college years 
• Life in Chicago: Bars, Spliffs & Sample Packs
• Rick’s current projects
• Why Rick is stoked for his podcast

Where to find Rick:

• Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforest
• Spotify: Richard Raymond II | Lime Forest | Old 45’s
• Email: [email protected] 

Resources:

• “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II
• Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind
• “Wahsatch Sahwatch” by Old 45’s
• “Big Hits” by Lime Forest
• Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack

Musician, producer and sample pack creator, Richard Raymond II, hosts musical minds on a bi-weekly basis.  Each conversation is designed to teach you something that inspires you to go all in on your art, refine your mindset and challenge the way you think about making music.