Episode 6 Brent Birckhead/Saxophonist: A Musician's Journey Part 2
Just two years ago Andy and Brent had a wonderful discussion about Brent’s career and the path he was on while working with Lauryn Hill and creating award winning music. They recently reconnected and took a moment to sit down and catch up. Brent shares intimate details about his life on the road, creating new music, and how he’s found balance in his whirlwind career.
When Andy and Brent last spoke, Brent was beginning to work with Eric Benet and had been journeying with Lauryn Hill. He delves deep into what it was like to work with Lauryn and her crew and how working with her helped define how he wanted to work within his own band. Brent also takes a minute to share how parting ways with Lauryn gave him the time and space to create his own solo music.
His album has been complete for several years now but timing and proper marketing are the keys to success in the music world. Learn more about the process Brent has gone through to bring his most recent album to light. There are a ton of steps, some of which even Andy was surprised to hear. Everything that you see and hear regarding an artist’s music is carefully orchestrated to best position their work within the specific venue.
Brent and Andy finish their conversation digging deep into balancing work, life, family, and responsibility while growing a thriving brand and career. The work of an artist is never done and sometimes finding the time to create as well as develop a nurturing family space is a difficult task. Brent has made a lot of strides to find balance in his life and his balance has affected those around him as well.
Listen in to learn more about the life of an amazing recording artist and how passion, creativity, and drive change over time. Brent knows that he has found his calling and with the help of his heroes and mentors, knows how to make sure his calling remains profitable. If you haven’t listened to part I, go back and do it now! Then take a moment to see how much has changed in just a couple of years.
Show Highlights:
[00:11] Andy re-introduces Brent Birckhead, here to continue his story two years later.
[02:53] Quick recap of where Brent was in his career and personal life during the first interview.
[03:48] Brent shares a glimpse of what it was like working with Lauryn Hill.
[10:39] Who else has Brent’s horn group been working with?
[13:43] Learn how the gig with Laryn ended and why that pushed Brent to reinvest in himself and his music.
[18:37] Brent shares the process for creating his album art and working with an artist.
[20:46] What is the story behind Brent’s new album and his new outlook on life?
[29:18] How intermittent fasting has helped increase Brent’s energy levels and creativity.
[33:46] When did the record officially get released? What was the process?
[37:27] Why you shouldn’t be afraid to learn from and talk to your heroes and mentors.
[40:58] What projects are in the fire for Brent right now?
[45:28] Brent describes his creative process for creating new material.
[53:00] How has Brent found balance in his life?
[01:00:40] Connect with Brent.
LINKS & RESOURCES
Brent Birckhead: Brent’s Website
Brent on Instagram | Brent on Facebook | Brent on Twitter | Brent on YouTube
Mentioned during the interview:The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday
SoundConnection
The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection: Elliot Jefferson, Lamonte Silver, Keith Hammond, Roy Lambert, Joe Herrera, and Craig Alston.
Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment
Check out Andy's Other Podcast: The Wedding Biz
