Bobby Garza on Sonic Guild, Artist Burnout, Mental Health & Building Community Through Music

Bobby Garza, Executive Director of Sonic Guild, joins me for a thoughtful conversation about supporting emerging artists, the realities of today's music industry, and why community matters more than ever.We discuss Sonic Guild's mission, artist development, live music's impact on mental health, creative burnout, hustle culture, and the importance of building sustainable careers in the arts. Bobby also shares how collaboration between organizations can help strengthen local music communities and provide artists with the resources they need to thrive.Beyond music, this conversation explores creativity, mental wellness, saying no, and finding balance in a world that often expects artists to do everything themselves.In this episode:Bobby Garza's journey to Sonic GuildSupporting emerging musiciansWhy collaboration beats competitionMental health in creative industriesThe dangers of hustle cultureLife after the pandemic for artistsThe power of live music and communityArtist development and sustainabilityLearn more about Sonic Guild at SonicGuild.org.