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In this episode, we have our amazing guest, George Slavik, back with us to chat more about collaboration - what is it, why it's important, and how to get started. 

Guest: George Slavik:

YouTube.com/@aoristsounds

https://songworking.substack.com/p/a-songstory-i-want-to-know

https://www.instagram.com/aoristsounds/

Mentions:

Songwriting for Guitar/Mike Meiers

Judy Stakee

Books/Authors:

Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky; Eve Rodsky Website

The Artists’ Way, Julia Cameron

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Christy Bruneau

Chelsea Nettleton

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In today's episode we have our first guest, George Slavik, fellow musician, and music producer. We talk with him about collaboration and co-writing, among other things. Join us as we dive into collaboration!

Guest: George Slavik:

YouTube.com/@aoristsounds

https://songworking.substack.com/p/a-songstory-i-want-to-know

https://www.instagram.com/aoristsounds/

Mentions:

Songwriting for Guitar/Mike Meiers

Judy Stakee

Books/Authors:

Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky; Eve Rodsky Website

The Artists’ Way, Julia Cameron

Spotify:

Christy Bruneau

Chelsea Nettleton

Social Media:

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YouTube

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In today's episode we continue our discussion on Curiosity, and how to apply it to your art and your life.

Resources Used/Mentioned:

Websites:

Songwriting for Guitar/Mike Meiers

Judy Stakee

Books/Authors:

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert; Elizabeth Gilbert Website

The Wart of Art by Steven Pressfield; Steven Pressfield Website

Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky; Eve Rodsky Website

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Christy Bruneau

Chelsea Nettleton

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In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of curiosity and how to apply it to your art and life.

Resources/Sources Used:

Books Mentioned:

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert; Elizabeth Gilbert Website

The Wart of Art by Steven Pressfield; Steven Pressfield Website

Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky; Eve Rodsky Website

Spotify links:

Christy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FBHo...

Chelsea: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pC0s...

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Hey everyone! In this episode we're chatting through part 3 of Steven Pressfield's The War of Art. One of the biggest things in this episode that we're talking about is looking at your art as something that should be shared, not kept to yourself (most of the time). So when you KNOW it's time to share, you KNOW, and you need to listen to that.

Books Mentioned:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield


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Chelsea: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pC0s...

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The Creative Download Podcast Episode 7 Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of the mindset episode. We continue our talk on being who YOU ARE, living in your values, living your day with intention, breaking down moments of our past, continuing to clear our channel, and so much more…

Referenced in this episode:
https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare...
https://lovingparentpodcast.com/


Books Mentioned:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Awakened Awareness by Dr. Lisa Miller
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy
A Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Day By Elie Wiesel
Night By Elie Wiesel

Chicago “Hard To Say I’m Sorry”

PMC-Production Music Conference https://pmamusic.com/pmc-2025-save-th...

Tom Ferry Coaching https://www.tomferry.com/

Spotify links:

Christy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FBHo...

Chelsea: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pC0s...

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Welcome to part 2 of the mind set episode. We continue our talk on being who YOU ARE, living in your values, living your day with intention , breaking down moments of our past, continuing to clear our channel, and so much more…
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In this episode, we begin to scratch the surface of the all-important Mindset - again, drawing from the book by Steven Pressfield, The War of Art, we talk about the amateur versus the professional mindset, and how that plays into our/your artistic passions and pursuits. 

Referenced in this episode:

Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert

The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield

Music by Unlove from the TV show, Killing Eve 

Song by Gary Jules, titled "Falling Awake"

Chelsea Nettleton Spotify

Christy Brunea Spotify

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Welcome back to our chat on Resistance! In this episode we continue our conversation about what Resistance is, and begin to take a look at how to combat it. But we'll get into that more in our next episode, so stay tuned for that.

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Links for the notes on episode 5:

• Songtown Podcast: https://songtown.com/on-songwriting/podcast 
• Songtown website: https://songtown.com
• Songwriting for Guitar: https://www.songwritingforguitar.com/ 
• The War of Art book (Thriftbooks): https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-war-of-art-break-through-the-blocks-and-win-your-inner-creative-battles_steven-pressfield/247932/?resultid=51ed8c54-74b3-4829-b2cf-d9fc53a96ffc#edition=6601327&idiq=4053732
• Heather Evans (singer/songwriter): https://www.heatherevansmusic.com/ 
• Songwriting consultant and Creative Extraordinaire: https://www.judystakee.com/ 

And just in case you want them again, here are our Spotify links:

Christy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FBHoxFWv0iDmfVMAQl4h6?si=dALiXEK9TTysOFq6VrYjpQ

Chelsea: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pC0sv2owewxT0u7moL7Pe?si=JLB43PSJRAesYa3O8bvBOw

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In this episode we begin our discussion on Resistance, with a capital R! Resistance is what stops us from pursuing our passions, and anything else good in life. But we can fight back! Join us as we begin part 1 of our discussion on this enemy of all!

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Here are the links to the different things we mention in this episode, as well as other info mentioned:

Song: Still Your Only One, by Chelsea Nettleton & Circle of 3rds 

Chelsea Nettleton Music Website

Christy Bruneau Spotify 

Chelsea Nettleton Spotify

Songwriting For Guitar/Mike Meiers

The Artists' Way, by Julia Cameron

Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert

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