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Not all of us have the guts to chase our dreams. Despite family disapproval and peers all around him taking the safe route, Thomas Dulin knew he could make music for a living. Fortunately, he was correct, and today, Thomas is a music producer and sound engineer in Nashville, Tennessee living his dream. He splits his time touring with popular and emerging artists and making records of his own.While earning a living as a music producer sounds glamorous, an email list is what tipped Thomas off to a gig that would jumpstart his career. Even with a short resume, all it took was the promise of work ethic, an obvious passion for the craft, and one person to take a chance on him. Luckily, that one person was Drew Holcomb. So how does someone go from a college classroom to center (or back) stage? And what are the real barriers to entry besides doubtful onlookers? Over the last decade, Thomas has learned a lot about making waves in the business and he’s here to share tips for making it in an industry as competitive as they come. In this episode, Charli, Haley, Miguel, and Thomas discuss knowing when a creative career is right for you, what sound engineers really do, the importance of representation, and the early advice that shaped Thomas’ outlook on the industry.Key Takeaways [01:50] - Have you heard?  [02:02] - Taylor Lorenz, a notable reporter in the creator space, has moved away from The New York Times, partly because the NYT is taking issue with its reporters building out personal brands. [03:30] - Apple unveiled new products yesterday including a display and a new desktop mac mini.  [06:10] - Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, recently acquired Bandcamp to develop an e-commerce-powered marketplace for creators.    [07:52] - Main topic: Building a dream career in the music industry. [08:18] - An intro to Thomas Dulin. [10:30] - How Thomas landed a gig with Drew Holcomb despite a short resume.  [14:49] - How Thomas realized that a career in the music industry was his ultimate dream and the steps he took to achieve that dream.  [18:27] - How Thomas envisioned his career in music and how he feels about the role he ended up in. [23:31] - Why sound engineering requires creativity and coaching skills.  [25:26] - Thomas’ advice for aspiring music professionals.  [27:37] - Does Thomas have a future as a course creator?  [28:53] - The invaluable early advice Thomas received at his first job in the music business.   [31:27] - Submit yourself for a creator shoutout! Plus, Thomas shares a recent success. [32:38] - A sneak peek at next week’s episode.  Quotes[17:38] - “It wasn’t like a conscious decision, it was just like, this career exists, someone’s making money doing this, why can’t that be me?” ~ @thomasdulin[25:58] - “Somebody who wants to do what I do needs to love music in a way that is outside of ego or the need to make a living, honestly. If you go into it thinking you’re going to make a lot of money and this is an opportunity for that, you’re going to fall on your face guaranteed.” ~ @thomasdulin[27:00] - “The number one thing is to do it. Just know that you’re gonna fail and it’s not gonna be good for a long time, but figure out a way to do it, get a mic, get a converter, and one pair of headphones and just go after it.” ~ @thomasdulin[30:09] - “It’s not the producer’s job to take over and sort of steamroll whatever vision the artist has, but rather to come alongside them and guide them into what they want to make. And sure it is a creative process to guide the artist, but at the end of the day, it’s not our song, it’s not our art, we’re just there to facilitate that and be sort of the mountain guide for the artist.” ~ @thomasdulinLinks Watch The Future Belongs to Creators on YouTube Thomas Dulin Alyssa Dulin The Future Belongs to Creators: Why Deliverability Matters with Alyssa Dulin and Melissa Lambert Taylor Lorenz The New York Times The Washington Post Michael Barbaro The Daily Podcast  Twitter Apple Apple Studio Display Mac Mini Epic Games Fortnite Bandcamp Travis Scott Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Creator Sessions Maura Streppa Creator Sessions: Musical Performance with Drew and Ellie Holcomb BobNet email list TikTok Youtube  Kygo  ConvertKit Commerce Thomas’ (old) blog Thomas on Instagram Spotify  Connect with our hosts Charli Prangley Miguel Pou Haley Janicek Stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter Facebook Instagram Start building your audience for freeWith ConvertKit landing pages, you can build a beautiful page for your project in just a few minutes. Choose colors, add photos, build a custom opt-in form, and add your copy. All without writing any code! Check out landingpages.new to get started.

Not all of us have the guts to chase our dreams. Despite family disapproval and peers all around him taking the safe route, Thomas Dulin knew he could make music for a living. Fortunately, he was correct, and today, Thomas is a music producer and sound engineer in Nashville, Tennessee living his dream. He splits his time touring with popular and emerging artists and making records of his own. While earning a living as a music producer sounds glamorous, an email list is what tipped Thomas off to a gig that would jumpstart his career. Even with a short resume, all it took was the promise of work ethic, an obvious passion for the craft, and one person to take a chance on him. Luckily, that one person was Drew Holcomb.  So how does someone go from a college classroom to center (or back) stage? And what are the real barriers to entry besides doubtful onlookers? Over the last decade, Thomas has learned a lot about making waves in the business and he’s here to share tips for making it in an industry as competitive as they come.  In this episode, Charli, Haley, Miguel, and Thomas discuss knowing when a creative career is right for you, what sound engineers really do, the importance of representation, and the early advice that shaped Thomas’ outlook on the industry. Key Takeaways<ul> <li>[01:50] - Have you heard? <ul> <li>[02:02] - Taylor Lorenz, a notable reporter in the creator space, has moved away from The New York Times, partly because the NYT is taking issue with its reporters building out personal brands.</li> <li>[03:30] - Apple unveiled new products yesterday including a display and a new desktop mac mini. </li> <li>[06:10] - Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, recently acquired Bandcamp to develop an e-commerce-powered marketplace for creators. </li> </ul> </li> <li>[07:52] - Main topic: Building a dream career in the music industry.<ul> <li>[08:18] - An intro to Thomas Dulin.</li> <li>[10:30] - How Thomas landed a gig with Drew Holcomb despite a short resume. </li> <li>[14:49] - How Thomas realized that a career in the music industry was his ultimate dream and the steps he took to achieve that dream. </li> <li>[18:27] - How Thomas envisioned his career in music and how he feels about the role he ended up in.</li> <li>[23:31] - Why sound engineering requires creativity and coaching skills. </li> <li>[25:26] - Thomas’ advice for aspiring music professionals. </li> <li>[27:37] - Does Thomas have a future as a course creator? </li> <li>[28:53] - The invaluable early advice Thomas received at his first job in the music business.</li> </ul> </li> <li>[31:27] - Submit yourself for a creator shoutout! Plus, Thomas shares a recent success.</li> <li>[32:38] - A sneak peek at next week’s episode. </li> </ul> Quotes[17:38] - “It wasn’t like a conscious decision, it was just like, this career exists, someone’s making money doing this, why can’t that be me?” ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomasdulin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thomasdulin</a> [25:58] - “Somebody who wants to do what I do needs to love music in a way that is outside of ego or the need to make a living, honestly. If you go into it thinking you’re going to make a lot of money and this is an opportunity for that, you’re going to fall on your face guaranteed.” ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomasdulin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thomasdulin</a> [27:00] - “The number one thing is to do it. Just know that you’re gonna fail and it’s not gonna be good for a long time, but figure out a way to do it, get a mic, get a converter, and one pair of headphones and just go after it.” ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomasdulin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thomasdulin</a> [30:09] - “It’s not the producer’s job to take over and sort of steamroll whatever vision the artist has, but rather to come alongside them and guide them into what they want to make. And sure it is a creative process to guide the artist, but at the end of the day, it’s not our song, it’s not our art, we’re just there to facilitate that and be sort of the mountain guide for the artist.” ~ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomasdulin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thomasdulin</a> Links<ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOQ9AyTAfttH608404Crom3LwahF5KXFx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch The Future Belongs to Creators on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="http://thomasdulin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Dulin</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/alyssa_dulin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alyssa Dulin</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4O2eDoGmcc&amp;t=640s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Future Belongs to Creators: Why Deliverability Matters with Alyssa Dulin and Melissa Lambert</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylor Lorenz</a></li> <li><a href="http://nytimes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New York Times</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Washington Post</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/mikiebarb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Barbaro</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Daily Podcast </a></li> <li><a href="http://twitter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://apple.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.apple.com/studio-display/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Studio Display</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mac Mini</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.epicgames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epic Games</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fortnite</a></li> <li><a href="https://bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.travisscott.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travis Scott</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drewholcomb.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors</a></li> <li><a href="https://convertkit.ck.page/429135e286" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creator Sessions</a></li> <li><a href="https://maurastreppa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maura Streppa</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3Kvoq05bio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creator Sessions: Musical Performance with Drew and Ellie Holcomb</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.bobnet.rocks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BobNet email list</a></li> <li><a href="http://tiktok.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li> <li><a href="http://youtube.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.kygomusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kygo </a></li> <li><a href="https://convertkit.com/features/commerce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ConvertKit Commerce</a></li> <li><a href="http://thomasdulin.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas’ (old) blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomasdulin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://spotify.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify </a></li> </ul> Connect with our hosts<ul> <li><a href="https://charlimarie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charli Prangley</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/miguelp.img/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miguel Pou</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/haleyjani/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haley Janicek</a></li> </ul> Stay in touch<ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-future-belongs-to-creators/id1506329209" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ksVbEhsMoVj3fWeMZKUBW?si=P5dFK7AYTauWXEfggcfXAA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/convertkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/convertkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/convertkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Start building your audience for freeWith ConvertKit landing pages, you can build a beautiful page for your project in just a few minutes. 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Building a Dream Career in the Music Industry with Producer + Engineer Thomas Dulin

Nestled in the Crieve Hall community is a home studio called The Grey Matter…I mean The Grey Area. Brandon never got it right. Thomas was slammed mixing three records at the time, so your guides took a field trip. You’ve heard Thomas’s mixes on the road from Drew Holcomb &amp; The Neighbors, Colony House, Matt Kearney, Ben Rector, Ingrid Michaelson, American Authors, and Third Day. He also tour managed these acts at the same time as well as other job shares. Geez! Thomas wasn’t born in the industry, but rather he comes from West Texas. So how did a Texan native navigate the deserts to find his way in to the bus bunks of great artists and before hitting his mid 20’s? Well listen and find out ya dingus! What we will tell you is that his story is very similar to your story. Distraught from not getting his 1st pick college audition, Thomas chose to go to a “smaller” school and he attributes that to a lot of his current success. Thomas later took a chance working his first tour managing gig for 50 bucks. By his own admission he’ll advise you kids not to do that, but since then hundreds of thousands of fans have heard his mixes. Thomas is an excellent communicator. In this episode he explains why he loves and passionately excels at his job(s), and he describes them in a way that will make you passionate about your job. Currently, Thomas is in a transition in life, taking in mixing projects and producing records in Nashville. This episode is for the kid figuring out if school is for them, for the road manager wanting to know some tips on managing the road and their artist, and those anting some insight on how to handle tough and challenging situations on the road. Listen to Thomas’s negotiation skills in his bit, “Let’s Make A Deal.” Learn and gain some insight on Thomas’ career journey and apply it to your journey. Anybody going through a career transition? Thomas is doing it, and killing it! Jason just couldn’t get past if it was…SUPPOSED TO SOUND LIKE THAT?

Nestled in the Crieve Hall community is a home studio called The Grey Matter…I mean The Grey Area. Brandon never got it right. Thomas was slammed mixing three records at the time, so your guides took a field trip. You’ve heard Thomas’s mixes on the road from Drew Holcomb &amp; The Neighbors, Colony House, Matt Kearney, Ben Rector, Ingrid Michaelson, American Authors, and Third Day. He also tour managed these acts at the same time as well as other job shares. Geez! Thomas wasn’t born in the industry, but rather he comes from West Texas. So how did a Texan native navigate the deserts to find his way in to the bus bunks of great artists and before hitting his mid 20’s? Well listen and find out ya dingus! What we will tell you is that his story is very similar to your story. Distraught from not getting his 1st pick college audition, Thomas chose to go to a “smaller” school and he attributes that to a lot of his current success. Thomas later took a chance working his first tour managing gig for 50 bucks. By his own admission he’ll advise you kids not to do that, but since then hundreds of thousands of fans have heard his mixes. Thomas is an excellent communicator. In this episode he explains why he loves and passionately excels at his job(s), and he describes them in a way that will make you passionate about your job. Currently, Thomas is in a transition in life, taking in mixing projects and producing records in Nashville. This episode is for the kid figuring out if school is for them, for the road manager wanting to know some tips on managing the road and their artist, and those anting some insight on how to handle tough and challenging situations on the road. Listen to Thomas’s negotiation skills in his bit, “Let’s Make A Deal.” Learn and gain some insight on Thomas’ career journey and apply it to your journey. Anybody going through a career transition? Thomas is doing it, and killing it! Jason just couldn’t get past if it was…SUPPOSED TO SOUND LIKE THAT?

Supposed To Sound Like That? // Thomas Dulin, Engineer, Producer, & Road Manager

In Episode 38, we unpack the journey of Thomas Dulin. Thomas currently spends most of his time on the road touring as a FOH engineer and tour manager. He's toured with such acts as Ben Rector, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Ingrid Michaelson, Colony House, Third Day, and many more. He is also a Nashville based producer and has worked on many different types of projects both with local artists and others from all over the US. After sitting down with Thomas for 5 minutes, you can tell that he's a super genuine guy with a heart for people and making great art. We go deep discussing what it's like to be out on the road and what being a tour manager and FOH engineer really looks like behind the scenes. For more about Thomas, visit www.thomasdulin.com ⏪ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 38, we unpack the journey of Thomas Dulin. Thomas currently spends most of his time on the road touring as a FOH engineer and tour manager. He's toured with such acts as Ben Rector, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Ingrid Michaelson, Colony House, Third Day, and many more. He is also a Nashville based producer and has worked on many different types of projects both with local artists and others from all over the US. After sitting down with Thomas for 5 minutes, you can tell that he's a super genuine guy with a heart for people and making great art. We go deep discussing what it's like to be out on the road and what being a tour manager and FOH engineer really looks like behind the scenes. For more about Thomas, visit <a href="http://www.thomasdulin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thomasdulin.com</a> ⏪ See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 38 | Thomas Dulin • Producer | Mix Engineer | Tour Manager