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Ashleigh Chevalier sits down with bassist, educator, and collaborator Brittany Frompovich (Lady Bass) for a deeply honest conversation about musicianship, mastery, grief, growth, and the realities of a working creative life.

What begins as a behind-the-scenes look at their live studio recording of “Mary Did You Know” quickly evolves into a powerful dialogue about growth mindset, creative stewardship, time, health, and what it really means to not give up — even when life, loss, and responsibility compete for your attention.

From live recording dynamics and musical ESP, to navigating genre identity, financial survival as an artist, and honoring community through creativity, this episode is a reminder that art is not about achievement — it’s about impact.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

• The story behind recording “Mary Did You Know” live at Soul Haven Studios
• Musical intuition, listening, and playing without rehearsal
• Classical training vs. modern performance skill
• Growth mindset and the long road to mastery
• The realities of being a working musician (and teacher)
• Grief, community loss, and how music becomes remembrance
• Health, time, and protecting creative longevity
• Why “not giving up” is sometimes the most radical act

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction & the origins of “Mary Did You Know”
• 01:10 – Coordinating a live studio collaboration
• 02:45 – Playing by feel, musical ESP, and listening deeply
• 04:00 – Humility, ego, and serving the song
• 05:30 – Studio gear, mic setups, and capturing nuance
• 07:20 – When one song takes 12 takes
• 08:45 – Genre exploration and artistic cohesion
• 11:20 – The reality of being a working musician
• 14:00 – Financial survival, time, and sustainability
• 16:10 – Growth mindset and the pursuit of mastery
• 19:40 – Parenting, priorities, and competing demands
• 22:00 – Grief, loss, and the music community
• 25:00 – Stewardship, purpose, and responsibility
• 27:30 – Not giving up — even when stepping back
• 29:00 – Career evolution, architecture, and what’s next

🎧 Why You Should Listen

This episode is for:

• Musicians questioning their path
• Creatives balancing art, life, and responsibility
• Anyone navigating grief while still showing up
• Listeners who need permission to grow, pause, or pivot

Mastery takes time, community matters, and persistence doesn’t always look loud — sometimes it just looks like staying.

Brittany Frompovich (Lady Bass) is a professional bassist, educator, and clinician known for her musical versatility, deep groove, and commitment to mastery. She performs, teaches, and mentors musicians while actively shaping a sustainable creative career.

🔗 Connect with Brittany: https://www.ladybassmusic.net

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About the Host — Ashleigh Chevalier
Ashleigh is a lifelong performer, songwriter, and advocate for unmasking the real stories behind the music and life. Through the UNMASKED Podcast, she invites artists, thinkers, and change-makers to drop the filters and share what’s real—about art, life, and the messy in-between.

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