Ep. 19: Becoming Irreplaceable - Isaac Levy's Approach to Music
Channel: Secrets From The Scene
Date: 2024-02-07

Let’s be honest… It isn’t exactly hard to find a guitar player. It’s not even that hard to find an incredibly TALENTED guitar player. But now try to find a great guitar player who can also handle musical director responsibilities, manage your in-ear monitor rig, and produce and play all the instruments on your record. That level of utility really starts to thin the herd. 

Meet Isaac Levy, an immensely talented and hard-working jack-of-all-trades. Isaac has been following in his father’s footsteps (Noah Levy) and is making quite a name for himself in the Twin Cities music scene and beyond. His credits include working and playing with the likes of Ryan Lewis, Julia Cole, Chase Bryant, Jonah Marais, Michelle and Todd Rundgren, Greg Hawkes, Cory Wong, Yam Haus, Quinn Sullivan, and Grayson DeWolfe. 

And perhaps the most impressive part? He’s only 21. So how has Isaac managed to accomplish so much, so quickly? His secret: He’s learned how to be irreplaceable. 

In this episode, we discuss how to go the extra mile and over-deliver on expectations. We dive into the importance of adding value to everything you’re involved in, the power of self-teaching, staying curious, avoiding burnout, and more. 

I am extremely impressed by Isaac, from his laundry list of talents and musical abilities to his down-to-earth demeanor and humble attitude. I loved our conversation, and I think you’ll find a lot of great insight as well. Enjoy!
Full transcript and show notes: https://secretsfromthescene.com/19

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🔗 Isaac's website: https://www.isaaclevymusic.com/

00:32 Introduction 
03:35 The Role of Technology in Isaac's Musical Development
08:00 The Importance of Self-Teaching and Curiosity
12:35 Isaac's Professional Experiences and Philosophy
16:28 The Value of Mentorship in Isaac's Career
19:23 The Importance of Adding Value
19:58 Growing Up in Minnesota and the Impact on Work Ethic
21:06 Balancing Studio Work and Live Performances
22:47 The Joy of Working for Other Artists
23:50 The Future: Bigger Opportunities and Bigger Artists
24:33 The Challenge of Time Management and Saying No
29:53 The Role of Sync Placements in Career
31:35 The Potential Move to Nashville or LA
33:19 The Importance of Caring and Over-Delivering
36:36 Fighting Against Burnout and Maintaining Variety
37:52 Wrapping Up and How to Reach Out

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