164 Adrian Taylor (Musician | Producer | Content Creator)
18 April 2025

164 Adrian Taylor (Musician | Producer | Content Creator)

#liveandcreate

About

Adrian Tailor is a versatile music producer and composer known for blending classical, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and rock into dynamic, cinematic soundscapes. His work spans from soulful, laid-back grooves to high-energy compositions, making it ideal for film, TV, commercials, and video games. With a passion for storytelling through music, Adrian continues to push creative boundaries while crafting emotionally impactful soundtracks.


In this episode, Adrian Tailor shares his journey moving to Nashville, highlighting challenges in the music industry and lessons he’s learned along the way. He emphasizes personal growth, professionalism, and the role of collaboration, reflecting on pivotal career moments and his dedication to advancing in the sync licensing world.   

Connect with Adrian here:

https://www.instagram.com/adrianthetailor/

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Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things.

Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world.

To be a guest on the show email ⁠⁠booking@runwithitband.net

To check out Miguel's band Run With It

⁠https://runwithitband.net⁠

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: From South Bend to Nashville

04:00 Embracing the Nashville Music Scene

07:12 Learning the Ropes: Professionalism in Music

10:03 The Call to Nashville: A Life-Changing Decision

13:13 Navigating the Early Days in Nashville

16:18 Lessons Learned: The Business of Music

19:10 Finding My Place: Gigs and Growth

22:16 The Next Steps: Career Evolution

24:49 The Journey of a Musician

27:04 Navigating Doubts and Challenges

30:12 The Importance of Personal Growth

31:57 Setting Boundaries in Music and Life

33:52 The Transition to Sync Licensing

37:08 Rediscovering Creativity During the Pandemic

40:55 The Path to Sync Success

43:27 Collaboration and Community in Music

47:47 Future Goals and Creative Initiatives

49:07 Exploring New Collaborations

51:24 The Evolution of Music Catalogs

54:04 The Value of Short Tracks in Sync Licensing

56:23 Navigating the Sync Licensing Journey

58:13 The Importance of Grace in the Creative Process

01:02:23 Insights on Living a Great Life

01:05:52 Defining the Creation of Great Things

01:10:35 Closing Bumper .mp4

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Keywords

Nashville, music industry, personal growth, sync licensing, collaboration, creativity, challenges, family, professional development, artist journey, music, creativity, collaboration, sync licensing, personal growth, authenticity, community, music production, learning journey, advice for musicians