Ep 170 4 Ways to Find Your Creative Identity (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video Description
Maybe I see our mission—if we have one—as helping you all—and ourselves—stay tuned into who you truly are. We think knowing who you are is your Super Power and will help you lead a life of purpose and passion. Needless to say, my ears perk up every time there is a discussion of finding one’s creative self. Consider this augmented eavesdropping, since it was inspired—once again—by one of my new favorite podcasts, Creative Pep Talk (episode 312; Do You Know Who You Are? Find Your Creative Identity Now; http://bit.ly/creativepeppod312 ). We believe that not only is this helpful to new artists, but to us seasoned folks as well, because, as far as we are concerned, you will need to keep yourself in “calibration,” so that you can know what your goals are and what you are willing—and unwilling—to do to get where you want to be.
4 Ways to Find Your Creative Identity (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star):
1. Early on, you rent your identity (steal someone’s style; see episode 164 http://bit.ly/Ep164copyvid ) Find what SEEMS like is good to you and then go toward the direction that feels like it’s closer to what feels more like you. That may be something you’ve never seen. That is what will make you you… keep trying things on in the meantime.)
2. Associate yourself with what you love (if you want to move in that direction and get more opportunities) Pizza says write 3 “I am” statements to try to figure you out. (i.e., “I am a musical artist”; “I am aware that I am black, but I do not dwell on it”; and “I am constantly searching for new ways to express my artistic vision.”) Pizza says that by identifying what you associate with, you draw those people and experiences in and, naturally, repel those who don’t want to relate on these levels.
3. Own the contradictions (you are the overlapping of a variety of ideas) Contradictions lure us in. It will bring people to you. “I am a Mormon pothead” was his example of someone that we will listen more closely to. What’s weird is that you will give other people who are oddly configured too permission to express themselves.
4. Make sure you respect the identity you are trying on (our rap projects are an example). If you are trying to fit an identity in order to gain popularity or money, you will not be happy, because you will feel like what you’re making is not even good music. Even when you’re “trying on” identities, you want it to feel good; at least for a while anyway.
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How do you keep yourself “calibrated”; knowing that you are on the right path to living your life of creative passion and purpose? We’d love to know what works for you. Leave it in the comments below.
Here’s what we’re into now:
• Tom Ray’s Art Podcast: https://bit.ly/tomraypodcast
• “Sugar Fit” on Darkest Corners of the World Podcast S2 E3 http://bit.ly/sugarfitdarkestpod
• “Flying High” (from “Sugar Fit” album) on Toes in the Sand Playlist http://bit.ly/toesplaylist
• “Sugar Fit” on his Spotify “Indie: Undiscovered But Brilliant: Vol. 3” http://bit.ly/SugarFitonPlaylist2
• “Sugar Fit” on No Sugar Radio http://bit.ly/nosugarradiosugarfit
We have decided, upon popular demand, to offer you, our listeners, a chance to get a fully loaded two-disc vinyl version of our new funk album, “Sugar Fit.” Click the link below to make your presence felt. Order yours today. Vinyl Pre-Order Campaign through Patreon ( http://bit.ly/sugarfitvinyl )
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• Coronavirus for the D.I.Y. Rock Star Playlist: http://bit.ly/diycoronavirusplay
• Beyond Blooming Backstage Grove Studios Tour: http://bit.ly/bbbgrovetourvid
• “Inspiration for a D.I.Y. Music Lyric Video: How We Improved Our Video Making During Coronavirus Quarantine” https://bit.ly/videomakingblog
• “First Music Video? 10 Best Websites for Free Stock Video Footage” http://bit.ly/freestockvideosprej
• “Further Confessions: I Hate Video Editing” http://bit.ly/ihatevideoediting
• “YouTube Frenzy: But the Beauty of this Rabbit Hole” http://bit.ly/youtubefrenzy
• “Tips for Competing with Yourself (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star)” http://bit.ly/Ep94BV2019blog20
• “Tips for Video Making (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star)” http://bit.ly/Ep86BV2019blog12
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New funk album, “Sugar Fit,” by Bourgeoisie Paper Jam (pre-order) http://bit.ly/BandCampPMG and follow on Spotify at https://bit.ly/bpjspotfollow and By popular demand: Vinyl Pre-Order Campaign through Patreon ( http://bit.ly/sugarfitvinyl )
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