Ep. 21: Propel Your Music Career - Mastering Your Mindset with Brandon Commodore

In our quest to advance in our music careers, the usual path often involves practicing our instruments more, penning more songs, and aiming for more gigs. However, there's a foundational skill that's often overlooked yet crucially significant: cultivating a positive mindset. Effective communication, strong leadership, and strategic goal-setting all stem from a mindset that propels you forward rather than holding you back.In this episode, we are joined by the multi-talented Brandon Commodore, who shares invaluable insights from his journey in the music industry. As a musician, music director, producer, and songwriter, Brandon has an impressive portfolio. His experiences range from touring with the Sounds of Blackness, Mint Condition, and the New Power Generation, to his current role as the drummer and musical director for Stokley.In our discussion, Brandon sheds light on his major successes and the lessons learned along his career trajectory. He offers insights on various topics such as effective networking, skill acquisition, leadership strategies, and handling constructive feedback. This episode serves as a masterclass on emotional maturity and mental resilience, critical attributes of a successful professional in the music industry.The episode is brimming with nuggets of wisdom, making it a worthwhile listen, perhaps even twice over. Enjoy this enlightening conversation; I know I did!Episode Links and Mentions🌐 Stokely🌐 Yohannes Tona🌐 Ian Allison🌐 Cory Wong🌐 Erick Ballard🌐 Michael Bland🌐 Jellybean Johnson🌐 Sounds of Blackness🌐 Mint Condition🌐 The R Factor🌐 Courtney Richards🌐 Zach Foty🌐 From Studio to Stage🌐 Gary HinesConnect with the Guest🔗 Brandon Commodore InstagramFeatured Song👀 Watch live on YouTubeGet new episodes by email: Join the Secrets From The Scene newsletter.Secrets From The Scene is made by Helvig Productions, a Twin Cities recording studio for artists and bands.