Welcome back to the So Rude Podcast! In this episode, host Paige Ruderman sits down with the incredibly talented Lisa Kacos — a Nashville-based music educator, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. 🎺🥁🎹

Lisa shares her inspiring journey through the world of music, from mastering multiple instruments (trumpet, drums, and beyond) to teaching music theory, aural skills, and production at institutions like Lipscomb University, Belmont University, and SAE Institute. We also dig into her work with Thinking Outside the Blocks and Omni Sound Project, where she mentors aspiring musicians and producers through accessible and innovative workshops.

We chat about:

🎶 Her path as a musician and educator

🎧 How she approaches music production and songwriting

🎹 Our personal connection through TOTB and piano lessons

🎸 Her exciting new band project

💡 And her best advice for staying creative in a demanding industry

Whether you’re a music student, an educator, or someone chasing their creative spark, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights. Don’t miss it!

🔎 Keywords: Lisa Kacos, music education podcast, music theory, Nashville musicians, music production, songwriting tips, multi-instrumentalist, Thinking Outside the Blocks, Omni Sound Project, music teacher podcast, So Rude Podcast

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Resources Mentioned

• Thinking Outside the Blocks
• The Creative Act - Rick Rubin
• The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
• Writing Better Lyrics - Pat Pattison
• Purple Cow - Seth Godin
• The Dip - Seth Godin