About this episode

Glen Phillips discusses his music career, songwriting process, and the influence of personal experiences on his creativity.

Glenn Phillips shares insights about his busy touring life and personal milestones, including marriage. He discusses the songwriting process, emphasizing collaboration and the influence of family on creativity. Vocal care and mindfulness play key roles in his music, as he highlights the emotional depth of his work. Phillips also describes a songwriting game that inspires him, showcasing how everyday observations fuel his artistic expression. The Mission of TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is to empower people to make media that matters. TVSB provides open access to media technology for companies and individuals who want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

People in this episode

Host: David Starkey

Guest: Glen Phillips

Topics covered

• music
• songwriting
• creativity
• collaboration
• mindfulness
• touring life

Keywords

• Glen Phillips
• songwriting
• music
• creativity
• touring
• mindfulness
• collaboration

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Organizations: TV Santa Barbara

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