The Art of The Artist with Adam Clark

What separates the artist who are doing it big time and the ones barely getting their feet off the ground IS NOT TALENT.
Sure, talent is a huge piece of the equation but it is not everything.
In fact, it's the most basic thing in this whole music game (aka. everyone in this game is talented).
So, then what's the thing that separates the big time artist and the amateurs?
Mindset.
My next guest for The Art of The Artist is Wayne Martin.
Wayne Martin is a 35-year veteran of the American music industry who got his start at CBS Records working as a marketing representative for their roster of artists at Columbia Records, Epic Records, and nearly a dozen other corporate partners and imprints. He’s worked with big names in pop, rock, country such as Billy Joel (one of my absolute favorites), Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey and more. He’s also been on staff of NYU where he taught popular courses related to the global marketing of artists, songs and recordings, eventually earning a ten-year service award from the university. He’s ALSO worked for The Harry Fox Agency and FlySongs Music Publishing, gaining experience in the world of licensing and publishing, and he eventually transitioned into starting his own boutique artist management company, which was launched in 2014. In January 2019, he transformed his company into mthree which specializes in creator career management, music organization strategy, and performance and event development.
This is a very special episode because we dive deep into why mindset is a game changer for every creative and get down to why "it" never really happens, why hard truths are great for music making/career building, and why you should be extremely grateful to be able to experience those hard truths.
Also, everyone on here should hop over to Apple Music to check out Wayne's podcast called Small Plates - which is a monthly podcast with bite sized episodes for career development for professional and aspiring professional musicians/creatives of all kind.

PAIN.

It’s a word we (usually) avoid in the music world.

We try to avoid it at all cost and eventually it catches up with us. (i.e. some of the greatest songs in history).

This week, instead of bringing a guest...

I’m going completely raw and vulnerable with the one thing that has shaped my entire career, in such a way where now... looking back...

All I have to say is that I’m thankful for it.

That’s right.

Pain. (Ugh...)

But, how do we make pain our friend instead of something we’re constantly trying to avoid?...

That’s what this week's episode is all about!

In conclusion of season 2! We have Hans DeKline!
Hans is a GRAMMY winning, LA based mastering engineer and since 2005, he has mastered thousand of songs & albums by artists such as U2, mewithoutYou, Burna Boy, Matt Nathanson, Twista, DJ AM, Steve Aoki and the artists I work with!
This one is a DO NOT MISS!

isaac sharp is a pop indie soul producer, songwriter, and mentor who is based in nashville, tn. he has played bands who have toured the usa and is an aspiring label owner as well.
this episode is all about networking and relationships which is the life blood of this industry!
do not miss out on this one!

I would not have a business without this man's guidance this past year.
Daniel Grimmett is my mentor with his company Dark Label.
The last episode you guys heard about the pain I went through to build a company that has done $30k in its first year (IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY... not easy...). And this episode, I'm bringing on the person who helped me see this through. I'm a huge believer that teamwork is the competitive edge that EVERYONE who is serious about what they do should incorporate in one way or another.
I know personally having guidance and mentorship has been A HUGE benefit to my life and journey as a music producer.