Wolf In Tune: Music as the Bridge to Mindfulness – Details, episodes & analysis

Cofounder of The Lazuli Collective, Brandon Holman is an avid mental health and wellness advocate with a true passion for supporting artists, creatives, labels and executives in the music and entertainment industry. In this inspiring episode Richard and Brandon talk about the stresses of the music industry, Brandon's involvement on the cutting edge of music- related tech, how Brandon was fired from Snapchat which ultimately led him down the path of mindfulness, meditation and sobriety, how the Lazuli Collective has focused on diversity in the meditation and wellness communities, his wellness and mental awareness center at The Coachella Music Festival, his work with the BIPOC community and BIPOC wellness practitioners and much more.  

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Kenny Werner is a world-renowned pianist, composer, teacher and author from New York. His first book, Effortless Mastery has sold over 150,000 copies. He is currently the artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Werner is a Guggenheim Fellowship Award recipient for his seminal work, No Beginning, No End, and has performed with numerous jazz greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, Ron Carter, John Scofield, Jack DeJohnette and Toots Thielemans. In this enlightening episode, Kenny shares his path to the concept of effortless self-mastery to lift musicians and artists to their highest level of performance. Richard and Kenny talk about Kenny’s time in rehab with a bonafide hitman, learning to stop questioning how you sound when playing your instrument, and how to let go of  your expectations along with much more. This is a packed episode with great mind and body concepts and insightful meditative practices to better performance and life.

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In this episode we talk with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, vocal + executive producer, Jenna Andrews. Jenna is known for her work with Drake, BTS, Jennifer Lopez, Jessie J, Little Mix, Max Martin and so many more. Jenna has also done A+R work for rising stars like Noah Cyrus, Lennon Stella and Benee. She has her own podcast about mental health in the music industry, The Green Room Talks. In this episode, Jenna and Richard dive into both the mental health and business aspects of working in the music industry. Jenna discusses artist development, the unique role of a vocal producer, and shares some valuable advice for aspiring songwriters and artists. She and Richard also share stories of panic attacks, the unique stressors of being a creative, and coping strategies for anxiety.

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In this episode we talk with Constance Scharff, PhD; the Science Research Chair for Rock to Recovery, a non-profit supporting addiction recovery and mental health through music. Her research centers around using complementary health and contemplative practices to improve treatment outcomes among veterans, addicts and the mentally ill. Richard and Dr. Scharff talk about how her personal journey in recovery and mental health fuels her work, the unique benefits of music on the brain, mindfulness and breathwork in the recovery process, self-expression, positive mantras, and the relationship between sound and silence.

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Ned Shepard is a Grammy nominated songwriter, producer, DJ and remixer. As one-half of the duo Sultan + Shepard, he has co-written songs for David Guetta, Tegan & Sara, and Tiesto and remixed songs for Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Robyn and others. He has performed at festivals around the world including Tomorrowland, Ultra and EDC. In this episode, Richard and Ned discuss performance anxiety, the Zen of DJ'ing, touring across the world, club culture, and the connections between music and meditation.

Sultan + Shepard’s next album “Something, Everything” will be out March 12th.

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Tune into the art of deep listening with a special bonus guided meditation perfect for the musically minded.

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Xandy Barry is an award winning multi-platinum songwriter and producer who has collaborated with artists including Miley Cyrus, Lil Wayne, Baby E, Norah Jones, Rihanna, Zella Day, Family of The Year, Bon Iver, Creeper, Slash and many others.  He is the co-owner of WAX LTD, an independent record label, and co-owner of AUDIO WAX a joint venture with Universal Music, providing curated music for film and television across the globe. In this episode Xandy shares some highlight stories of artists he’s worked with, his take on the art and business of developing an artist, and mental health tips for music professionals. We also explore Xandy’s meditation practice, nothingness, the connections between music and mindfulness and how both practices support each other. 

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Erica Krusen is the Senior Director at MusiCares and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology.  She is a co-founder of CoreAdvantage, a global consulting group that promotes health and wellness in the entertainment business, serves as a Board of Director for Rock to Recovery and has presented workshops and panels on a range of topics addressing mental health. In this episode Erica and Richard talk about what MusiCares does, who they help, what kind of assistance they provide, and how they’re supporting music professionals through the COVID-19 crisis. They also discuss self care, mental health trends within the music industry, the importance of pausing, and her unique approach to meditation.

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Curtiss King is a music producer, rapper and mentor. He makes videos about music production and mental health for his YouTube channel, Curtiss King TV. His production credits include artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, E-40 and MURS, and companies like MTV, VH1, and Levi’s. As a recording artist he has charted as high as 4th on the Hip Hop iTunes charts twice. He’s also the author of “The Prosperous Hip Hop Producer”. In this episode he and Richard talk about music producer mindsets, mental health in the hip hop community, compassion fatigue, beatblock, collective consciousness, mindfulness and mediation, maintaining a healthy relationship with your passion, and Curtiss’ own journey in becoming a financially and mentally “prosperous producer”.

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Danny Goldberg has been working in the music industry since the late 1960s as a journalist, publicist, CEO and President of three major record companies, author and manager. His clientele has consisted of Hole, Sonic Youth, Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers, and most famously - Nirvana. In this episode he shares tales of his epic journey in the music business; working with Led Zeppelin in the 70s, Sonic Youth introducing him to Nirvana, his friendship with Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, and more. We talk about the emotional turmoils of being an artist, the role of ego in music, payola, and the evolution of music marketing. We also dig into his spiritual journey, his vibrant daily meditation practice, differences between prayer and meditation, the unique benefits of chanting holy names, and the power of mental concentration. Danny is currently working on a new book about the relationship between arts and entertainment and politics in 2020 which will be published by Akashic Books in the Fall of 2021.

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Danny’s books: Serving The Servants:Remembering Kurt Cobain - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CRHW9XD/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Bumping Into Geniuses - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ESN1QC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 In Search of The Lost Chord:1967 and the Hippie Idea - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKCFZC5/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2