\u201cMy creative process will always be evolving. I wholeheartedly believe that, when you are in a true creative state, you become a vessel\u2026 my creative process is essentially how I live my life. I’m always in pursuit of the magic. It’s this treasure hunt for the truth\u2014for a way to express an idea in a new way, be it a melody, chord structure, or interview. It’s also about being present. I’ve always created a space for my creativity\u2026 a sanctuary where I can apply the valuable 12 notes that exist in our system in a manner that just flows through me and allows me to bring it to fruition in a cohesive fashion that inspires me. And if it inspires me, I\u2019ve found that it inspires others, as well.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Given Terry’s multiple talents and professional musical background, he certainly wears many hats. With so many responsibilities, there often comes less time with family and for leisure. So how does he do it all while managing to sustain a healthy relationship?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With a significant level of dedication, commitment, resilience, and selfishness:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSure, it certainly has impacted my life, but this is the only life I’ve known since I was 17. The impact would\u2019ve been greater if I wasn’t as committed and focused as I was. In the intro of my podcast, I say to be selfish with your discipline, but selfless in your performance. When I am not, I realized I’m not a happy person, emotionally, spiritually, or physically. It creates an imbalance in my life.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

So relatable to creatives! We can’t expect our loved ones or friends to comprehend why we work on a project until the wee hours of the night and then wake up before sunrise to finish it, because very few understand that \u201cto be continued\u201d mode. Terry went on to add:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>At the end of the day, we’re doing a disservice to the world. People need to hear our message\u2026 above all, we must honor the gift we\u2019ve been given and not take it for granted. So every time I get a melody, I treat it as the gift it is. That is the responsibility that comes with being a true artist.<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

\u201cAbove all, be gracious\u2014especially to your supporters\u2026 with respect to my podcasts, I’ve been thanking mine for the past five years.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

In light of Terry\u2019s long list of star-studded performances and collaborations, there is no doubt he\u2019s enjoyed an enriched career full of accolades. However, he still has much to do:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cI’ve certainly had some remarkable experiences in my career, both from a writing and performing perspective in film, television, and the recording studio, but I\u2019m far from done. The experience of music is not complete until the listener hears it\u2026 and there’s still so much more that people need to hear from me.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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February 2022 Issue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a passionate artist and podcast aficionado, it’s so gratifying and refreshing to have a heartfelt dialogue with amazingly talented individuals who\u2019ve amassed great success and understand the intricacies of the music industry while remaining incredibly humble in sharing those journeys. Such is the case with Terry Wollman, producer and host of Making It With Terry Wollman.\u00a0 It’s no surprise that his podcast has flourished throughout the years. Terry\u2019s \u201cchameleon\u201d type of personality adjusts to everyone around him, and it\u2019s easy to feel like you’ve known this guy for decades after the first five minutes of conversation.\u00a0 Terry didn’t hesitate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":11991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[2599,2603,204,1878,2602,2601,2604,2600],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n