#117 After the Gig with Jesse Humphrey Feat. Greg Lato

This episode features singer/songwriter Greg Lato, who has transitioned from performing pop rock music to creating children's books and music. He discusses his recent publication of a children's book in 2022, his entrance into the world of children's music inspired by reading to his daughters, and his previous experience making music videos and pop rock songs. He shares insights into his creative process, including writing songs inspired by reading to his children and how he adapts to performing for kids. Additionally, Greg touches on the challenges of self-production and the importance of feedback in his artistic process. Aside from his musical career, we talk about his past life as a firefighter in the Navy, experiences that influenced his desire to incorporate military family stories into his next project, aiming to highlight the voices of military families through song.  Enjoy! All links right here!!https://linktr.ee/jessehumphrey Email the [email protected] Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jhumphreymusic/ https://www.instagram.com/afterthegig/@jhumphreymusic #ontourwithjhumps 00:16 From Pop Rock to Children's Books: A Musical Journey01:41 The Creative Process: From Home Studio to Children's Songs05:09 Navigating the World of Self-Publishing and Illustration08:44 The Magic of Children's Music: Engaging Young Audiences16:31 Crafting the Perfect Children's Show: Adaptation and Audience Engagement26:17 From Navy Firefighter to Children's Author: A Diverse Career Path30:47 Life on the Flight Deck: Challenges and Heroic Moments32:40 Transitioning from Military to Firefighting Dreams33:20 Exploring the World: Deployment Adventures and Cultural Experiences34:46 The Struggle of Communication Before Social Media36:43 Pursuing Music: From Navy to Songwriting39:48 Advocating for Musicians' Rights and the Importance of Music Education50:28 A New Musical Project: Giving Voice to Military Families53:07 Looking Forward: Excitement for the Upcoming Album58:23 Where to Find the Music and Engage with the Project Get full access to After the Gig at afterthegig.substack.com/subscribe