PH7P24 feat Racket Club, DJ/Producer, From Drumming to DJing: Jon Gilman's Journey as an Artist - The Power of Mindset in the Music Industry

Episode 24, ft. Racket Club. Based in Los Angeles, CA. Takeaways 1. Finding balance as a creative in the music industry requires a strong mindset and the ability to prioritize and make sacrifices. 2. Building relationships, both online and in person, is crucial for success in the music industry. 3. Jon Gilman's journey as an artist started with playing drums in elementary school and eventually led to DJing and producing music. 4. Running a music blog and organizing events like Pizza and Techno provided valuable opportunities for networking and promoting artists. 5. It's important to offer something unique and valuable when pitching ideas to venues or promoters in the music industry. 6. Throwing events involves various costs, including DJ fees, promotion, and ticket prices. 7. Providing a unique experience for attendees, such as free pizza and a vibrant atmosphere, can set events apart. 8. Jon Gilman balances his roles as a DJ, producer, and artist developer, finding fulfillment in helping others in the music industry. 9. Jon's journey as a DJ and producer started with DJing and later delving into production. 10. Preparation and referencing other tracks are important aspects of Jon's creative process. 11. Storytelling and creating unique experiences are valued in Jon's music and DJ sets. 12. Jon Gilman shares his favorite music festivals, including ARC festival and Northern Nights. 13. He expresses his desire to explore international festivals and collaborate with artists from different parts of the world. 14. Jon discusses his remix of a Beyoncé and Jay-Z song and the creative process behind it. 15. He talks about his track 'Run It Back' and the personal inspiration behind it. 16. Jon mentions his upcoming move to Colorado and his plans to continue building his artist development company. 17. The episode concludes with a preview of Jon's track 'Oh Shit Oh Fuck.' Thank you for listening. This one has many nuggets to learn from. Enjoy the convo! Cheers, Donovan Donpairion