About this episode

Thai Long Ly discusses his music career, personal philosophy shaped by a near-death experience, and the importance of understanding one's motivations.

Thai Long Ly is a Los Angeles-based producer, audio engineer, mixer and bassist with over two decades in the industry and has worked with artists like Pink, Dionne Warwick, Robbie Williams, Elle King and Postmodern Jukebox. In this conversation we get into what it actually looks like to build a career in music. Tai shares how a near death experience at 12 shaped his entire philosophy on life, how he sparked a mentorship with Earth Wind and Fire's Al McKay by running up to him in a parking lot, and what finally brought him back to playing the bass after a 15 year break. We also get into fear, imposter syndrome, presence, acceptance, and why knowing why you're doing something is the only real career advice that matters.

People in this episode

Host: Sumi Krishnan

Guest: Thai Long Ly

Topics covered

• music career
• fear
• imposter syndrome
• mentorship
• personal philosophy

Keywords

• music
• career
• fear
• mentorship
• imposter syndrome
• bass
• philosophy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Earth Wind and Fire, Postmodern Jukebox

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