Talking Music, Songwriting and Genre Bending with Texas Piano Man Robert Ellis

01/20/21 • 82 min

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man... talking music, songwriting and genre bending with Texas Piano Man Robert Ellis. Every once in a while, you come across a musical artist that really touches you on numerous levels. That’s how Jim describes today’s guest, singer/songwriter Robert Ellis. Also known as the Texas Piano Man, Robert is a consummate composer, pianist, guitarist, and vocalist who has managed to create a unique sound that’s part Americana, part country, part rock, part jazz and part Laurel Canyon. In this episode, you’ll learn about Robert’s musical history, his professional journey, the struggles associated with mixing genres and developing his own sound, and his constant desire to always be learning and to always be getting better. You’ll also learn about Robert’s admiration for artists such as Neil Young, Paul Simon, George Jones and Willie Nelson; the critical role honesty plays in art, and his love of simple tools for improvement such as the metronome. Plus, as he describes his work and the songwriting process, Jim points out the many ways Robert exemplifies and embodies the Renaissance Man ethos. Robert is an artist committed to the love of discovery and the process of creation. And in doing so, he’s given the world the beautiful gift of his music... a gift we all get to share with an exclusive solo acoustic performance of his song “Perfect Strangers” just for podcast listeners. And now, here’s Jim’s conversation with the great Robert Ellis. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com Link to Robert's song ,"Father" click here. Robert Ellis' website: https://texaspianoman.com/ WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com

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Helping Musicians Achieve Greater Wellness

Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man, helping musicians achieve greater wellness.

The music you’ll hear is an excerpt from a song written and performed by today’s guest, Dr. David Allan.

David is a Renaissance Man in the true sense. He’s an accomplished jazz guitarist, pianist, and trumpet player, and his early career and formal educational background is in music.

Yet like so many Renaissance Men, David is a seeker, and after pursuing his music career for a number of years, he began looking into ways to help people, and his fellow musicians, enhance their wellness and live better, healthier lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn all about David’s journey, and his approach to integrated wellness, one that incorporates chiropractic care, posture and movement education, exercise, lifestyle, and nutrition.

You’ll also learn about David’s new wellness program designed specifically for musicians. This program is aimed at eliminating muscle, nerve, and joint pain caused by repetitive use injuries, while also teaching musicians how to build good physical habits that can enhance and extend their careers.

Plus, you’ll also discover how Jim overcame his own persistent music-related wrist injury with David’s expert treatment.

And now, here’s Jim’s fascinating conversation with Dr. David Allan.

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Talking Politics, Ideas, and Gold With Good Friend Rich Checkan

Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man... talking politics, ideas, and gold with a good friend. What do you get when you bring two Renaissance Men together to discuss the current political, social, and financial market craziness? You get a really fun, lively, and informative conversation between Jim and former U.S. Army officer, West Point graduate, and current expert on investing in precious metals, Rich Checkan of Asset Strategies International. In this episode, Jim and Rich talk about the Capitol Hill insurrection, the state of societal discord, the importance of listening to others, and the current and future prospects for investing in gold and other precious metals. If you want to sit in on two friends discussing critical topics of the day, and how to approach them Renaissance Man style, then this is the podcast for you. And now, here’s Jim’s conversation with Rich Checkan. Rich Checkan's website: AssetStrategies.com WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com