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Welcome to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, hosted by Rob Lee, Engage in this meaningful conversation with Shawn Smallwood, a dynamic touring performance DJ, and mentor based in Baltimore, Maryland, who has been captivating audiences across North America and expanding into the European market for a decade. Renowned for his high-energy and captivating live shows, Shawn's performances are a testament to his skill and charisma. Beyond the stage, he is deeply committed to mentoring aspiring DJs and artists, sharing his expertise and passion to nurture the next generation of talent.
In this podcast:
- Explore Shawn's aspiration to ignite inspiration in others through his performances, uncovering how his passion fuels a desire for listeners to delve into their own artistic pursuits.
- Delve into the intricacies of stage presence and audience connection with Shawn, discussing how confidence and adept guidance can transform a performance into an engaging experience.
- We discuss the transformative power of embracing one's individuality, exploring how Shawn's insights offer a roadmap for artists to craft their distinctive style.
- We unravel Shawn's advice to aspiring creatives, diving into the importance of commitment to their craft, self-assuredness, and unwavering dedication to excellence.
- We delve into financial stability and growth for artists with Shawn, exploring the essential aspects of proper bookkeeping, and tax management, and leveraging these practices to secure grants and loans.
Shawn shares his journey in the music industry, from growing up in Baltimore and listening to local DJs touring North America and expanding into the European market. He discusses his philosophy on performing and the importance of inspiring others. Shawn also talks about the challenges and opportunities of performing in different markets and shares his insights on the art of DJing.
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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore).
Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
- Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
- Edited by Daniel Alexis
- Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
- Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
- Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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