5 Biggest Lessons I Learned Making Music

The Exodus of Elijah – Building the Band, Branding & Creative Lessons from the Journey

In this episode of The Exodus of Elijah, we dive into Netflix’s Building the Band—a reality music show that stirred up deep memories of my days making music. But this isn’t just a show review. It’s a reflective journey through the lessons I learned from music, entrepreneurship, branding, collaboration, and creativity.

From analyzing band dynamics to sharing unfiltered truths about friendship, loyalty, authenticity, and trusting your process, this episode is packed with gems for anyone navigating creative life.

Whether you’re a musician, filmmaker, podcaster, or entrepreneur, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro + Shoutout to My Fiancé
00:31 – Netflix’s Building the Band Overview
09:44 – LESSON 1: Be Careful Who You Call a Friend in the Industry
16:38 – LESSON 2: You Can’t Force Creativity
22:52 – LESSON 3: Your Brand Sells More Than Your Skill
26:33 – LESSON 4: What’s Normal in One Place Is Different Somewhere Else
32:51 – LESSON 5: Patience & a Plan Go Hand-in-Hand
40:06 – From Healing Manifest to Exodus of Elijah: Rebranding Authentically
44:03 – Outro: Thank You + Keep Creating

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