Calvero Speaks

Calvero Speaks

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Calvero Speaks episodes

  • Calvero Deep Dive: Tell Me I'm Pretty (Preview)

    This is the first of a monthly series I'm planning! This is all about my song Tell Me I'm Pretty. If you would like to watch/hear the full 40 minute episode, join my Patreon community!Full episode includes:

    • the backstory of thousands of incels calling me ugly on tiktok, causing me to write the song. negative canthal tilt EXPLAINED!
    • how the song was written and produced
    • isolated "choir" vocals
    • the story behind the artwork
    • a story about filming the videos in LA and immediately having a horrific allergic reaction to nuts via a vegan burrito
    • a play by play of finding out about anthony fantano's "takedown" of the song
    • the song's newfound success on tiktok

    Apologies about the video/audio quality! Still figuring out tech for this but hopefully it will be improved for the next one.

    15 min
  • Dealing With Criticism & Negativity For Your Music Or Art

    Today I'm talking about how to process receiving criticism or negative attention for your music or art, whether this has happened to you or you're afraid of experiencing it. Talking about how to take it in stride while also being kind and real with yourself. The difference between constructive criticism and straight up trolling, and why you shouldn't take the trolling too seriously! I also break down the recent events that inspired this episode :)

    Join me on Patreon for vlogs, new music, early release/exclusive videos, and more!

    https://www.patreon.com/calverosings

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    41 min
  • A Light At The End Of The Flop [TEASER]

    Listen to/watch the rest of this premium episode as a video podcast by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/calverosings

    On today's episode of the podcast, I'm talking about how my flop cycle has been broken w/ the release of my latest song! Some motivational words about how Flopping isn't Forever, but also getting real about how bittersweet it can feel if you're being driven by the wrong reasons (metrics, insecurity, etc.) Also, talking about how I tend to thrive when I don't box myself in by following a certain playbook. Then, some updates on what I'm working on and what's next!

    6 min
  • A Flop Tale

    Join me on Patreon for a patron-exclusive monthly video episode of this podcast, plus new music, early release/exclusive videos, and more!

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    I recently made my return to the stage for the first time in five years. I practiced a lot for it! Folks, it did not go well. Had some issues with my voice on show day. On this episode, I'm breaking down what happened, how I processed the experience, and why I'm not beating myself up about it!


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    40 min
  • Anxiety Makes You Sing Bad [TEASER]

    Listen to/watch the rest of this premium episode as a video podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/calverosings !

    Talkin' about a lot of things today! Anxieties leading up to my first performance in five years and how that led to a breakthrough, my plans for future live shows, where my head’s at promoting the new album, trying to separate my ego from results, how I’m staying positive and excited in the midst of The Grind, and more! 

    7 min
  • How I Stopped Waiting For Things To Get Started

    Join me on Patreon for a patron-exclusive monthly video episode of this podcast, plus new music, early release/exclusive videos, and more!

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    Your eyes are not deceiving you….we are BACK with a new episode of Calvero Speaks!
    On today’s episode I’m talking about how my perspective has been shifting to care less about streams and numbers, how my perspective on success and failure has been shifting. Posing the question….what if massive fame and success isn’t the payoff, and the act of creating art itself is the payoff?
    Also, realizing that I’ve been waiting for things to “get started”, and how that mentality has been holding me back. Because in reality, I’m in it! I started a long time ago, lack of Wikipedia page be damned. I talk about how this personal breakthrough has lit a fire under me.

    Watch the public episode of Calvero's Music Corner:

    https://www.patreon.com/posts/calveros-music-6-107334110?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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    44 min
  • The Mental Health Episode

    Today's episode is all about mental health! For anyone who is struggling, or maybe doesn't know what's wrong, I hope this helps. I'm breaking down what my mental health issues looked like, why I avoided getting help for so long, what the process was like to start going to therapy, and how it ultimately changed my life for the better! Being an artist and trying to build a career in today's capitalist hellscape comes with so much baggage as it is, that anything you can do to mitigate your brain acting against you can be a big help to get through the day :)

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    Say hi: iamcalvero [at] gmail.com 

    Pay what you want on Bandcamp: https://calverosings.bandcamp.com/ 

    Paypal donation: https://paypal.me/calverosings


    34 min
  • The REBOOT

    We are BACK, baby! The plan is to turn this into a bi-weekly thing. In today's episode we're talking about how fear-based compulsion can hold you back, releasing/putting things out when it feels like no one’s watching, dealing with industry rejection and accepting a more independent path, learning how to define success for yourself outside of the industry, and many more things!


    Join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calverosings

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    https://www.tiktok.com/@calvero_sings

    https://twitter.com/calvero_sings

    https://www.facebook.com/calverosings/

    http://calverosings.com

    Say hi: iamcalvero [at] gmail.com

    Pay what you want on Bandcamp: https://calverosings.bandcamp.com/

    Paypal donation: https://paypal.me/calverosings

    31 min
  • Episode 18: You've Got to Believe
    Today we're going back to the first half of 2017, where my OCD, depression & anxiety was starting to manifest in strange ways. A testament to what our brains can convince ourselves of when our mental health is not under control. Talking about finding hope when things feeling hopeless, a reminder that your worst moments aren't permanent, finding growth through "failure," the source of our fear as artists & creatives, turning 30, and lots more!
    Join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calverosings
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    How I Made Didn't I Try, Honey: https://youtu.be/kmzJfkWsrag
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    Say hi: iamcalvero [at] gmail.com
    Pay what you want on Bandcamp: https://calverosings.bandcamp.com/
    Paypal donation: https://paypal.me/calverosings
    36 min
  • Episode 17: Bad Habits

    In today's episode, we're continuing the narrative, talking a lot about compulsions. The compulsion to put too much value in numbers & social media results when it comes to finding value in your art. The compulsion to feel like you have to listen to everything or know everything or consume the perfect art in order to be a good artist yourself. Exploring the question...do you need to know a lot about music in the past & present to make good music, or could that even be a hindrance on your creativity? Plus, unpacking my own struggles with OCD, anxiety & depression. 

    Join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calverosings

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    Take a songwriting lesson with me: https://songwritingwithgabe.wordpress.com/

    Follow me on these things:

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    https://www.tiktok.com/@calvero_sings
    https://twitter.com/calvero_sings
    https://www.facebook.com/calverosings/
    http://calverosings.com

    Say hi: iamcalvero [at] gmail.com

    Pay what you want on Bandcamp: https://calverosings.bandcamp.com/

    Paypal donation: https://paypal.me/calverosings

    45 min

About Calvero Speaks

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Musician, songwriter and producer Calvero talks about music, mental health in the arts, creativity, projecting success & failures. Stories and ramblings about his life, his music and much more!