Joe Hertler: Tapping Into Creative Genius & Pursuing Joy Through Creativity
Jorgenson’s Soundbox Episode 5: Joe Hertler
The guest is Joe Hertler of the Michigan-based funk/soul/pop band Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers. Joe recorded his first album The Hard Times LP in 2009 in his college dorm room and later went on to form his band The Rainbow Seekers. The band identifies as a "90s band for the modern age" with "dad-friendly dance moves," "seeking all things colorful."
Listen as we discuss: how the craft of songwriting works, how Joe got started, and why music is a universal language. Learn how a band actually works, what the path to their success looked like, and much more. Enjoy.
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Favorite Quotes:
“Figure out who you are and what brings you joy and pursue that relentlessly.”
“At the end of the day, everything I do should serve the creation of songs.”
“What makes a good song? - If you’re in music-making mode you just have to know it when you see it.”
“Music is a universal language: certain keys feel universally sad and others feel universally uplifting.”