Hello,

This is the fourteenth installment of Sound Bites.

Sound Bites-quality information in bite-size pieces is for anyone in or associated with the music industry who is in the pursuit of freeing themselves in all areas of their lives, both personal and professional. I have received great praise throughout my life for my ability to find the most accurate, succinct and quality information about products, experiences, fun facts, you name it. With my affinity for research and the ability to compile the best of the best out there, I feel compelled to share my wealth of knowledge. Because I value your time, this newsletter intends to share my findings with you on a routine basis in digestible and curated morsels. Check out this installment’s findings below!

I AM Listening:

Cody Fry – Symphony Sessions

I had the pleasure of working with this guy when I was band-leading for Hunter Hayes. We needed a replacement for a run of shows while our regular keys/guitar/vox took time off to attend the birth of his child. (something I strongly encourage others to do) It is not easy to find a capable multi-instrumentalist, that is available, and can come in with no rehearsal and nail a show, etc…Not only did Cody do all of that, I later come to find it was only the tip of the pinky finger of his talents as a musician. As the son of a conductor, he has carried on the torch of being a very gifted composer and orchestrator too. Cody’s unique blend of multi-genre music drawing from jazz, classical, pop, funk and more has taken me on a listening journey I can not get enough of. I foresee a very bright career for this guy and am excited to share what he is doing with others.

I AM Ruminating On:

Peter Crone Instagram Post

I AM really particular about the resources I get excited about. Often there are some great qualities in information people share and a lot that falls short for me. Peter Crone is someone I keep coming back to. It is apparent that he has taken a very deep look at life and being human. His unique way of explaining things is so simple and yet stops me in my tracks. I think, how did I not see that before now? This simple Instagram post is an example of that. It is clear to me this guy has put in the work looking deeply into the shadows most of us run away from.

I AM Inspired By:

Paul McCartney Podcast Interview

I started listening to this podcast, Smartless, for relief away from the things I am always thinking about, like music. Still, the music finds me and I find it. This interview was way more insightful than I expected from the three goofballs that lead this podcast. What Paul shares about being a celebrity and adorned by many, family, and more were so inspiring. Being considered by myself and many a pinnacle of music, his words and insights carried a lot of weight. It reminded me that in a world and industry where it is so easy to be superficial, there is still room and space to be a class act.

I AM Watching:

Leland Sklar Shares Stories About Phil Collins and Sussudio

I’ve always enjoyed hearing stories from the session veterans about people, records, and songs I grew up listening to. It was always a perk of brushing elbows with some of the more seasoned players. I listened to my dad’s vinyl of Phil Collins No Jacket Required on my mom’s turntable a lot growing up. While studying songwriting it was awesome to hear all that Leland Sklar had to share about the song Sussudio in this video. Both the studio tracking and playing it live.

I AM Learning:

Bryan Sutton Guitar Lesson

I never cease to be amazed by the musicianship of the Nashville session players. The information shared by Bryan Sutton about how he thinks about playing guitar and the philosophy of music reaches so far beyond the scope of this video and music in general. He was speaking from a place that was profound and then demonstrates how to apply that most fundamentally on the guitar. I’ve heard a lot of guitar players out there who could benefit from a tune-up to their fundamentals and this would be a great place to start. It helped me greatly as I am expanding my facility on the guitar.

Quote I AM Resonating With:

“He who knows the secret of sound knows the mystery of the whole universe”

• Hazrat Inayat Khan

My Business:

Source Science Sound

Mission Statement – Free Yourself

Consulting with musicians, bands, and artists in their personal and professional life until they are in a Sound State – sustainably doing what they love and loving what they do in all areas of life.

Click here to book a FREE 15min consultation with me. In this 15min I’ll offer an alternative perspective on where you are and describe what is possible. I’d love to connect with you.

Please give me feedback by replying to this newsletter or connecting with me through one of my social media platforms below. Which sound bite did you resonate with most? What do you want more or less of? Other suggestions? Let me know!

Enjoy,

SS

Disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.