The Creative Download

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! In today's episode we're talking about artificial intelligence and our thoughts on it, as well as some updates on our TV series and the process behind our writing.  Spotify: Christy Bruneau Chelsea Nettleton Support the show Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail We have a special guest in our episode today, Jody Friedman.  He is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and music supervisor who has spent more than two decades working in the entertainment industry on major television franchises including The Bachelor. He has also produced a feature film ( Ethan Bloom ) and built multiple seven-figure businesses in entertainment and coaching. Throu...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks so much for joining us! Our special guest today is Rebecca J. Kenna, an artist who works in watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil, and a writer whose first novel is coming out this summer. She is also launching her publishing company/imprint soon. And she has a fabulous phrase that she teaches all of her students, encouraging them to apply it not only to their writing or art,...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this episode as we continue to discuss obstacles in art. Today we have a special guest, Brita Ferm. Brita is the author of the book Secret Families Problem Families, the host of two podcasts, The Loving Parent Podcast , & The No More Elections Podcast . She is an accomplished pianist, an amazing painter, a wife, mom, mother-in-law, grandma (known as Grams), and Christy...

Send us Fan Mail As artists, we face a lot more obstacles than people may realize. And sometimes it can make us feel very lonely or like giving up. So join us as we dive into this topic.  Spotify: Christy Bruneau Chelsea Nettleton Support the show Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we chat with Robin Duffy-Wirth about identity and how it relates to you as an artist. Robin Duffy-Wirth's website Spotify: Christy Bruneau Chelsea Nettleton Social Media: Instagram YouTube Support the show Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Creative Download! Today we are talking about the importance of what art does. We'll be looking at Brian Eno's book of the same title.  Referenced in the episode: What Art Does - Brian Eno Atlas Of The Heart - Brene Brown A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood (movie) Spotify: Christy Bruneau Chelsea Nettleton Support the show Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Join Christy and Chelsea as they interview and chat with Dave Hill, Jr., musician, singer/songwriter, and author of the book Doubt Riding Shotgun . Dave has an illustrious career in the music world, and is truly a creative to his core. Dave’s book, Doubt Riding Shotgun book on Amazon and on his website, davehilljr.com .  You can find him on Social media:  IG: davehilljrmusic Linke...

Send us Fan Mail Christy and Chelsea talk about their adventures at the Production Music Conference in LA, walking through self-doubt and imposter syndrome, meeting other amazing production music folks, and taking next steps on their TV series. Resources Used/Mentioned: Websites: Songwriting for Guitar/Mike Meiers Judy Stakee Elite Music Coaching   Production Music Association Books/Authors: Big M...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are recapping our season 1. We focus a lot in this episode too on saying "yes" to your creative ideas and passions and paths, as well as that it's never too late to pursue your art! Resources Used/Mentioned: Websites: Songwriting for Guitar/Mike Meiers Judy Stakee Books/Authors: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert; Elizabeth Gilbert Website The Wart of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have our amazing guest, George Slavik, back with us to chat more about collaboration - what is it, why it's important, and how to get started.  Guest: George Slavik: YouTube.com/@aoristsounds https://songworking.substack.com/p/a-songstory-i-want-to-know https://www.instagram.com/aoristsounds/ Mentions: Songwriting for Guitar/Mike Meiers Judy Stakee Books/A...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we have our first guest, George Slavik, fellow musician, and music producer. We talk with him about collaboration and co-writing, among other things. Join us as we dive into collaboration! Guest: George Slavik: YouTube.com/@aoristsounds https://songworking.substack.com/p/a-songstory-i-want-to-know https://www.instagram.com/aoristsounds/ Mentions: Songwritin...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we continue our discussion on Curiosity, and how to apply it to your art and your life. Resources Used/Mentioned: Websites: Songwriting for Guitar/Mike Meiers Judy Stakee Books/Authors: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert; Elizabeth Gilbert Website The Wart of Art by Steven Pressfield; Steven Pressfield Website Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky; Eve Rodsky W...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of curiosity and how to apply it to your art and life. Resources/Sources Used: Books Mentioned: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert; Elizabeth Gilbert Website The Wart of Art by Steven Pressfield; Steven Pressfield Website Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky; Eve Rodsky Website Spotify links: Christy: https://open.spotify.c...

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone! In this episode we're chatting through part 3 of Steven Pressfield's The War of Art. One of the biggest things in this episode that we're talking about is looking at your art as something that should be shared, not kept to yourself (most of the time). So when you KNOW it's time to share, you KNOW, and you need to listen to that. Books Mentioned: B...

Send us Fan Mail The Creative Download Podcast Episode 7 Part 2 Welcome to part 2 of the mindset episode. We continue our talk on being who YOU ARE, living in your values, living your day with intention, breaking down moments of our past, continuing to clear our channel, and so much more… Referenced in this episode: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare... https://lovingparentpodcast.com/ Books Me...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we begin to scratch the surface of the all-important Mindset - again, drawing from the book by Steven Pressfield, The War of Art , we talk about the amateur versus the professional mindset, and how that plays into our/your artistic passions and pursuits.  Referenced in this episode: Big Magic , by Elizabeth Gilbert The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield Music by Unl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our chat on Resistance! In this episode we continue our conversation about what Resistance is, and begin to take a look at how to combat it. But we'll get into that more in our next episode, so stay tuned for that. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativedownloadpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecreativedownloadpodcast YouTub...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we begin our discussion on Resistance, with a capital R! Resistance is what stops us from pursuing our passions, and anything else good in life. But we can fight back! Join us as we begin part 1 of our discussion on this enemy of all! Support the show Instagram YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Here are the links to the different things we mention in this episode, as well as other info mentioned: Song: Still Your Only One , by Chelsea Nettleton & Circle of 3rds  Chelsea Nettleton Music Website Christy Bruneau Spotify  Chelsea Nettleton Spotify Songwriting For Guitar/Mike Meiers The Artists' Way, by Julia Cameron Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert Support the show I...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is about learning what it means to clear the channel, to let yourself be open to the creativity that wants to fill you and flow through you, as well as what to do with those creative downloads that start coming.  Here are the links to the different things we mention in this episode, as well as other info mentioned: Song: Still Your Only One , by Chelsea Ne...

Send us Fan Mail This is the pilot episode for The Creative Download. In this episode, take a little time to get to know your hosts, Chelsea Nettleton and Christy Bruneau, as well as find out more about what to expect with this creativity-inspiring podcast.  Here are the links to the different things we mention in this episode, as well as other info mentioned: Song: Still Your Only One Chelsea Net...