CL072: Thomas Lang on learning how to practise
In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast Los Angeles based session drummer and drum educator Thomas Lang talks about learning how to practise and structure an effective practise routine. Thomas discusses the importance of patience, the dangers of “fame by proxy”, and why its worth learning how to practise even before you learn how […]
CL071: Erin McKean on lexicography and how to give a TEDTalk
In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast I talk with Erin McKean about how to give a TEDTalk. She is a lexicographer and founder of Wordnik.com which is the world’s biggest online dictionary. Before founding Wordnik she was the editor-in-chief of American Dictionaries for Oxford University Press. Her goal is to make every word […]
CL070: Dr Mark Goulston on the creative leadership of Steve Jobs
In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast I talk about creative leadership with Dr Mark Goulston MD who is a Los Angeles based business advisor, consultant, coach and confidante to CEOs and Board Chairmen. Dr Goulston’s special power is his skill at increasing people’s ability to “get through” to anyone which is why executives […]
CL069: Musician Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters on life as a touring musician
In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast I talk with Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters about life on the road as a touring musician and how he learned to love playing live. “Music is not a competition. You can’t win. The only way to win is to keep doing it and make people […]
CL068: Laurence O’Bryan on how to write a fiction book
In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast I talk with Laurence O’Bryan about creative writing. He is an Irish mystery and thriller writer who is dedicated to helping promote other authors. Laurence dreamed of becoming a writer from childhood when he would tell adventure stories to friends that lived on his street. Now three […]