Ian Martin Allison talks dealing with the haters, valuing experiences over money, the power of vulnerability and imposter syndrome.

In the first episode of podcast, Host Leyla meets Ian - an enthusiastic, versatile electric bass player who has worked as a session and touring musician with a diverse group of artists including Eric Hutchinson, Gavin Degraw, John Legend, Cory Wong, Dessa, Jeremy Messersmith, Soul Asylum, Ondara, and Haley.

He has also managed to make a name for himself in the online space and is well-known for making and sharing videos online as a content creator and the CXO of ScottsBassLessons.com.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:00 - Why did Leyla want to start a podcast? / Introversion and the ability to present

4:30 - The story behind Ian’s first email address - bassesaretotallyawesome!

7:25 - Why bass? - how Ian’s questionable basketball career led him to learn bass.

10:59 - Leyla tells her why bass story

12:50 - Ian’s kids’ interest in music

14:48 - How both Ian, and his wife Emily, choose to parent. - normalising the haters.

18:39 - A more in-depth conversation about hate. Bitter old men and turning the tables.

26:20 - Why Leyla is okay with being vulnerable and showing her outtakes on social media.

31:10 - Being paid to play on other people's songs - why Ian puts experiences and his love for music before the need to get paid.

39:30 - Pedals and Ian's love for sound.

43:05 - How Ian overcame his embarrassment in his interests - how his vulnerability became his voice.

47:43 - Encouraging his audience to challenge rules / Why Leyla thinks Ian’s message perfectly aligns with the soundtrack to success podcast.

51:00 - Ian’s approach to his Instagram comments - Scott’s ‘the digital city.’

54:02 - Does Ian experience Imposter syndrome? 58:08 -Your love for music is more important than vocabulary.

59:20 Imposter syndrome is completely normal and necessary / narcissism

1:03:00 - What does Leyla do to alleviate imposter syndrome & anxiety?

1:04:29 - Why its totally OK to fail / Ian gets fired from a session at 26

1:10:09 - What is Ian’s Soundtrack to Success?

The Soundtrack to Success podcast features a diverse range of musicians all on a unique journey to success. From self-taught to professionally trained, and from high-profile to under-the-radar, Leyla aims to showcase the stories and talents of musicians at all stages of their careers. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, The Soundtrack to Success Podcast is a place for all musicians to share their stories and inspire others on their very own path to success.

• No. of episodes: 12
• Latest episode: 2023-07-20
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