Charles Burchell: Diplomacy, the Illusion of Perfection, and Paying it Forward

Today’s guest is multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and educator Charles Burchell.  As a producer and musician Charles has worked with artists such as Talib Kweli, Christian Scott, and Braxton Cook as well as his own project The Love Experiment.  On the educational side, he has taken his experience as a graduate of both New England Conservatory and Harvard and worked to design various programs for both online and traditional institutions.  In addition to all of that he also has a label with Splice Sounds and works as a musical diplomat traveling to different countries representing the United States. We have a great conversation about goals, self-discipline, fighting perfection, and why success is circumstantial but dependent on planning.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Turning your dreams into goals and stepsMaking Splice sample packsThe key to success is self-disciplineTraveling the world making cultural exchangesThe flaws of educationGiving back is part of the musician's wayHonoring the dreams of the kid inside yourselfFundraising and supporting issues with your musicSample pack royaltiesNew Orleans Second LineThe ultimate college town: BostonLearn More About Charles Burchell...Charles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blvkbeats/Love Experiment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveexperiment/LEX Sounds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lex.sounds/Sample Pack Label: https://splice.com/sounds/lex-soundsListen to BLVK INFINITE Here Listen to Karnival Kid Here Carnegie Hall Online Course for Kids Here Soundfly Online Production Course: Here 📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Charles BurchellHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference