Behind The Act

Behind The Act

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Behind The Act episodes

  • Mike Meiers: Persistence Beats Talent — ep. 10

    In this episode of Behind the Act, we talk with the founder of Songwriting for Guitar, Mike Meiers. He's an award-winning songwriter, inspirational speaker, and a passionate advocate for helping others find success by staying consistent over time. We discuss methods of practicing, embracing failure to learn, and being authentic in art.

    Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_meiers/

    Follow Songwritinger for Guitar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songwritingforguitar/

    More about Mike:

    Mike inspires others to reach their individual goals through the Songwriting for Guitar Podcast (https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriting-for-guitar-podcast), with courses (https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/songwriting-for-guitar-courses), and with his book, The Songwriting Guitarist (https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/SFGBookOrder).

    Find more Behind The Act episodes at ⁠⁠http://behindtheact.com⁠⁠
    If you're part of our Patreon community, additional audio episodes can be found at ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/behindtheact⁠


    46 min
  • ep. 09 — Richard Crespin: The Process of Positivity

    In this episode of Behind the Act, we talk with artist and content creator, Richard Crespin. Every one of his encouraging and positive messages start with something he personally needed to hear. We talk about why it's okay to struggle and how it's okay to be okay—as yourself.

    56 min
  • ep. 08 — Kevin Decker: Writing a Song Every Week

    In this episode of Behind the Act, we talk with Kevin Decker about his experience of writing a song every week for a whole year. Since then, he's started again. This episode was recorded prior to his new launch and gets into the struggles, rewards, and nuance of what it takes to finish AND RELEASE a song once a week.

    Follow Kevin Decker on Instagram @⁠kvonomax
    https://www.instagram.com/kvonomax
    Find more Behind The Act episodes at ⁠⁠http://behindtheact.com⁠⁠
    If you're part of our Patreon community, additional audio episodes can be found at ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/behindtheact⁠

    1 hr 16 min
  • ep. 07 — Steve Stout: Songwriting & Breaking Rules

    In this episode of Behind the Act, Steve Stout shares how he remains inspired while writing songs, producing music at Last Resort Studio, and creating a significant amount of content for himself and his band, Øzwald. He also shares his openness to the production process without giving too much credence to rules (when they don't matter).

    Follow Steve Stout:

    https://www.instagram.com/stevestoked/

    https://www.instagram.com/last.resort.studio/

    https://www.instagram.com/ozwaldmusic/

    Find more Behind The Act episodes at ⁠⁠http://behindtheact.com⁠⁠/

    If you're part of our Patreon community, additional audio episodes can be found at ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/behindtheact⁠


    Follow Seth Schaeffer:

    https://www.instagram.com/sethschaeffermusic/

    1 hr
  • ep. 6 — Andy Bowen: Failure & Growth, Inner Critic, Creating Art & Anxiety

    In this episode on Behind the Act:

    1. Creating Art: demanding a level of anxiety and dissatisfaction.
    2. Don't Villianize The Process: engaging with art that lies somewhere between the extremes. Art is subjective, and everyone has different opinions and perspectives.
    3. The Inner Critic: when to listen and when to silence it—favoring completion over perfection.
    4. Overthinking is a Hinderance: allowing growth by pushing through the barriers we set for ourselves.
    5. Failure is Valuable: embraced it as part of the learning and growth process.
    Follow Andy on Instagram: @AndyBowenAB
    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andybowenab
    Find more Behind The Act episodes at ⁠⁠http://behindtheact.com⁠⁠
    If you're part of our Patreon community, additional audio episodes can be found at ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/behindtheact⁠

    1 hr 30 min
  • ep. 5 — Jeremy Poland: A.I. (Human Experience), Excited to Fail, Work & Life (finding simple)

    In this episode on Behind the Act:

    1. A.I. Benefits to Creatives: A.I. serves as an enhancement for some creators' imagination and artistic expression.

    2. Social Media's Double-Edged Sword: the complexities of our love-hate relationship with social media, from dopamine addictions to the struggle for human interaction.

    3. Facing Failure Fearlessly: a healthy appreciation to failure, encouraging a culture of learning from mistakes.

    4. Work & Life: bold steps toward finding joy in life's simplicity.

    Follow Jeremy: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jerchannel

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    48 min
  • ep. 4 — Andrew Dawson: Identity Beyond Work, Empathetic Leadership, Done > Perfect

    In this episode on Behind the Act:

    1. Personal Identity Outside of Work: the importance of chasing more than just our primary goals.

    2. Perfect vs. Done: how "done is better than perfect" can sometimes be the ideal approach.

    3. Social Media Strategies: leveraging social media to authentically engage audiences and raise awareness for critical causes like human trafficking.

    4. Leadership and Empathy: valuing people over profits and the holistic approach to team members' well-being.

    5. A.I.: A.I.'s impact on various industries, including creative ones, and the ethical implications that accompany its rapid growth.

    Follow Andrew: ⁠http://instagram.com/dawandrew

    Follow Operation4Freedom: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/operation4freedom

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    1 hr 16 min
  • ep. 3 — Emily Hatch: Authenticity, Limitations, and the Journey

    In this episode on Behind the Act:

    1. The Struggle for Authenticity: how to lean into your natural strengths

    2. The Double-Edged Sword of Fear: Fear as a motivator—a delicate dance between fueling creativity and getting stuck

    3. Embracing the Journey: how falling in love with the process is the key to success

    4. Redefining Success: why the small wins are worth celebrating and how to embrace contentment in your artistic pursuits

    5. Benefits of Limitations: how limitations can fuel our creativity

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    Follow Emily's Podcast: ⁠http://honestlydearlistener.com

    Emily's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilysparklechickenhatch⁠

    52 min
  • ep. 2 — Josh Bonanno: Perfectionism, Life Balance, Tech & Art

    In this episode on Behind the Act:

    1. The Impact of Technology on Art and Design: how the digital age has changed the mentality of artists

    2. Overthinking & Perfect: our tendency to overthink every task can prevent us from finishing projects

    3. The Perfect Image on the Socials: understand the importance of vulnerability in digital spaces

    4. Finding Balance: a discussion about if work/life balance is realistic

    5. Give Yourself from Grace: being nice to yourself when you don't hit your goals

    Share this Behind The Act episode with anyone you think might enjoy it! :)

    Follow Josh: http://joshbonanno.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshbonanno/


    Find more Behind The Act episodes at ⁠http://behindtheact.com⁠

    If you're part of our Patreon community, more audio episodes can be found at ⁠https://patreon.com/behindtheact

    48 min
  • ep. 1 — Matthew Fox: Vulnerability, Defining Success, & Hobbies

    In this episode on Behind the Act:

    1. Collaboration: vulnerability in songwriting & finding clever and economical lyrics
    2. Social Media: struggles in finding a healthy balance with social media—a tool meant (maybe) for connection
    3. Music Industry Failures: the changing business model and managing it during the COVID-19 pandemic
    4. Hobbies: exploring new skills and passions outside of our primary creative pursuits
    5. Defining Success: views on rejection, persistence, and crafting one's definition of success in an artistic career

      6. Share this Behind The Act episode with anyone you think might enjoy it! :)

      Follow Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewfoxmusic

      Find more Behind The Act episodes at http://behindtheact.com

      If you're part of our Patreon community, more audio episodes can be found at https://patreon.com/behindtheact

      41 min

    About Behind The Act

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    Behind the Act is a podcast of honest and vulnerable conversations for creative people—discussing our fears, doubts, and breakthrough moments. If you're a musician, artist, entrepreneur, or any other creative, this podcast is for you.