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 students in over 50 countries.

Today on A Musical Mind:

• The real purpose of music lessons
• Trala’s origin story: Door to door to one million downloads
• Untangling the skill to confidence ratio
• Reminiscing on their favorite house venue, Audible Meats

Soundcloud Trax ft. Rick & Sam:

• Lime Forest Bantra
• Dying From Density
• Drowned In Sound

Where to find Sam:

• App Store: Trala
• Website: trala.com

Where to find Rick:

• Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforest
• Spotify: Richard Raymond II | Lime Forest | Old 45’s
• Email: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com

Resources:

• Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind
• “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II
• Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack

https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/

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.

Today on A Musical Mind:

• Why labels no longer develop artists
• Honing your chops as a musician and entrepreneur
• The new opportunities presented to independent artists
• Taking on investors as an LLC

Where to find Alex:

• Website: musicianslawyer.com

Where to find Rick:

• Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii | @yourdads_old45s | @welcometolimeforest
• Spotify: Richard Raymond II | Lime Forest | Old 45’s
• Email: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com

Resources:

• Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind
• “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II
• Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack

https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/

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.

Today on A Musical Mind:

• How being a triplet influenced Daniel’s relationship with music
• What is a PRO and how do they distribute royalties
• Validating all forms of music-making
• Highlighting the benefits of actually playing an instrument
• How to register with BMI

Where to find Theodore:

• Instagram: @theodore.lion
• Spotify: Theodore Lion

Where to find Rick:

• Instagram: @richard_raymond_ii
• Spotify: Richard Raymond II | Lime Forest | Old 45’s
• Email: richardraymondthesecond@gmail.com

Resources:

• Jimi W. on Youtube
• Guest Playlist: A Collective Musical Mind
• “Glimmers” by Richard Raymond II
• Psychedelic Soul & Downtempo Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Sample Pack
• Laid-Back n’ Groovy Guitars Sample Pack

https://www.mountainmusicexchange.com/