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A Musical Mind

Hosted by Richard Raymond II · music · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Musician, producer and sample pack creator, Richard Raymond II, hosts musical minds on a bi-weekly basis. Each conversation is designed to teach you something that inspires you to go all in on your art, refine your mindset and challenge the way you think about making music.

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Public web form

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18%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is A Musical Mind about?

Musician, producer and sample pack creator, Richard Raymond II, hosts musical minds on a bi-weekly basis. Each conversation is designed to teach you something that inspires you to go all in on your art, refine your mindset and challenge the way you think about making music.

Who hosts A Musical Mind?

A Musical Mind is hosted by Richard Raymond II. The show has published 23 episodes to date.

What has A Musical Mind covered recently?

Recent episodes include "22. Music Ed. for the Modern World with Sam Walder" (25 November 2024, 42 minutes), "21. The Business of Music: Making Musicians Entrepreneurs with Alex Buscher" (30 September 2024, 61 minutes), and "20. Why You Need to Register with a Performance Right Organization with Daniel Lamb" (30 July 2024, 72 minutes).

How often does A Musical Mind publish?

A Musical Mind publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 23 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on A Musical Mind?

Booking probability for A Musical Mind is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Musical Mind requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Musical Mind's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch A Musical Mind?

The strongest fits for A Musical Mind are Artists, Writers & Performers. A Musical Mind has a music audience.

About the host

Richard Raymond II hosts A Musical Mind, a music podcast with 23 episodes published.

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  • A Musical Mind

    22. Music Ed. for the Modern World with Sam Walder

    Nov 25, 202442 minS0

    <p>Rick chats with his college buddy, and the CEO of Trala, Sam Walder. Sam dishes out the inside scoop on the process of starting an online music school that has delivered high-quality music lessons to thousands of...

  • Episode #21

    21. The Business of Music: Making Musicians Entrepreneurs with Alex Buscher

    Sep 30, 20241h 1mS0

    <p>As musician turned lawyer, Alex explains why he’s so passionate about helping musicians to capitalize on the opportunities presented for today's independent artists. </p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>Why...

  • Episode #20

    20. Why You Need to Register with a Performance Right Organization with Daniel Lamb

    Jul 30, 20241h 12mS0

    <p>Rick sits down with fellow Colorado Springs producer and engineer, Daniel Lamb aka Theodore Lion, to shoot the breeze and gain a better understanding of PROs. <br/><br/><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>How being a...

  • Episode #19

    19. Why You Should Reinvest in Musicianship

    May 20, 202416 minS0

    <p>Rick explains why he set on reinvesting in musicianship and shares his promo plans for his forthcoming single.</p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>Future episode ideasAI and its influence on musicRick’s promo...

  • Episode #18

    18. The Inescapable Influence of Music with Bob Cummins Jr.

    May 6, 20241h 19mS0

    <p>Bob and Rick shoot the shit, talking about their influences, side hustles, psychedelic experiences and more. </p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>How Bob’s musical upbringing led to the making of “The Good...

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  • Episode #17

    17. Therapeutic Song-Writing with Conrad Richards

    Apr 22, 20241h 2mS0

    <p>From singing songs to a somber glass of whiskey to consistently gigging throughout Chicagoland, Conrad Richards shares his unique story. </p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>Unpacking Conrad’s compulsion to...

  • Episode #16

    16. Sports, Songwriting and Collaboration with Adrian Watkins

    Apr 8, 20241h 4mS0

    <p>Adrian and Rick discover similarities in their musical upbringings and bond over their love for both music and sports. <b> </b></p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>How basketball impacted Adrian’s artistryA love...

  • Episode #15

    15. Beats vs. Streets: How Validation Breeds Confidence and Skill with Johnny Burgos

    Mar 25, 20241h 10mS0

    <p>After doing time straight out of high school, Johnny tells Rick how he became the acclaimed singer and producer he is today.</p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>Salsa & Soul: How being raised in NYC influenced...

  • A Musical Mind

    14. Why Creativity Requires Discipline: Getting to Know the Viral Vibraphonist, Jake Chapman

    Mar 11, 20241h 9mS0

    <p>Rick chats with the man of many mallets, Jake Chapman. Jake opens up about the discipline behind his recent social media success writing, recording and filming original music to ultimately be performed by his own...

  • Episode #13

    13. Modes and Their Moods with Andrew Stump

    Feb 19, 20241h 9mS0

    <p>Today on A Musical Mind, Rick chats with his good friend and bandmate, Andrew Stump. Andrew’s a piano player, music teacher and a member of the Chicago-based jam band, Lost Pyramids. Drew may have started playing...

  • Episode #12

    12. The Keys to Beautiful Collaboration with Marcus Darling

    Feb 5, 202435 minS0

    <p>Marcus talks about his relationship with music and why you need to build intimate relationships in order to truly tap into beautiful, cohesive music collaboration.</p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>How...

  • A Musical Mind

    11. Music & Mothering: The Indefinite Creative Quest with Ginamaya

    Jan 22, 202451 minS0

    <p>Showing no signs of slowing down, Gina & Rick share how they’ve managed to stay creative amidst parenthood.<b><br/></b><br/><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>Performing while pregnant and Gina’s postpartum plans...

  • Episode #10

    10. Go Make it Happen: Live Recordings Tips, Gear Recs, & more w/ Chandler Dixon

    Jan 8, 202447 minS0

    <p>Life-long drummer, Chandler Dixon, talks about how he stumbled into the world of engineering and production as an adult. <b> </b><br/><br/><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>How Chandler accidentally started...

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    9. Getting to Know the Spotify Algorithm & How Steak Contributes to Minno’s Streaming Success with Chris Minno

    Dec 25, 20231h 18mS0

    <p>Rick & Minno talk about why they choose to eat red meat and Minno explains what he’s learned about Spotify’s innerworkings throughout the years. </p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>Why Minno’s exclusively...

  • Episode #8

    8. Stay Disciplined, Keep it Simple and Just Release Singles with Duke Hiatt

    Dec 11, 20231h 6mS0

    <p>Duke and Rick talk about their lives, old and new, and what they’ve been doing to stay musical.</p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>Why where you live will impact your creativity—for better or worse Duke’s life...

  • Episode #7

    7. Why Ambient Musicians Are So Stressed with Drew Geiger

    Nov 27, 20231h 9mS0

    <p>Two appearingly calm musicians talk about the stress that lies behind the curtain. <b> </b></p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>The role of stress in Drew’s creative processRecording and releasing an album on an...

  • Episode #6

    6. How to Earn a Living Making Music with Alex Thompson

    Nov 13, 202359 minS0

    <p>Now in his tenth year as a full-time musician, Alex Thompson’s story is proof that you can make a living in music. Today, Alex shares what he’s been up to for the past decade and opens up about his plans and...

  • Episode #5

    5. Maintaining Relevance in the Sample Pack Industry and Beyond with Mark Nel

    Oct 30, 20231h 24mS0

    <p>Mark and Rick talk about sample packs, why bands tend to drop off and the labor of love that is the music industry. <b> </b></p><p><b>Today on A Musical Mind:</b></p>Why Mark hired Rick & what to expect in a 5Pin...

  • Episode #4

    4. Less Rigid, More Intuitive: An Evolved Approach to Recording and Mixing with John Fitzgerald

    Oct 16, 20231h 13mS0

    <p>Today on AMM, Rick chats with his good friend, the self-proclaimed recordist extraordinaire, John Fitzgerald. Having learned production alongside one another throughout college and their early twenties, Rick and John...

  • Episode #3

    3. Take the Leap & Be Down to Fail with Chuck Wilson

    Oct 2, 20231h 13mS0

    <p>One of music’s most beautiful qualities is that there’s a time and place for all its types. We’ve got jazz for the ballroom, jam bands for the open road and binaural beats for the sauna. Whatever music you feel...

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