Season 1
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?
Meet Leyla, the podcast host. A bassist from the UK who is passionate about sharing current and future success stories within the music industry. 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.