The Fourforty (440) with Eric Branner
The FourForty Podcast is where musicians and music teachers share their journeys as educators, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders. Each conversation explores the real work of building a meaningful career in music... and the impact it makes beyond the studio.
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
The Fourforty (440) with Eric Branner
Latest Episodes
A Gratitude Practice for Music Teachers with Eric Branner
In this solo episode, Eric explores gratitude as a critical skill for musicians, educators, and creative entrepreneurs. Practice a guided meditation, hear stories from the studio, and craft your own gratitude statement. This o...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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38:14
Scaling with Soul: The Sloan School of Music Story
In this episode, Eric talks with guitarist and entrepreneur Anthony Sloan: co-founder and CEO of the Sloan School of Music.What started as a family idea grew into a two-location music school, retail operation, and community hub offering ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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55:45
The Three-Legged Stool: Building a Successful Music Career with Joe Bergamini
Drummer, educator, author, and industry leader Joe Bergamini shares how he built a resilient, multi-hyphenate career spanning Broadway pits, international touring, best-selling drum books, and more than 35 years of private teaching.We ta...
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54:08
Make an Offer, Add Value, Create an Asset: Studio Growth with Josh Gillis
Today I’m talking with Josh Gillis, founder of Catfish Alley Studio in Columbus, Mississippi. Josh is one of the kindest, most curious, and most future-leaning educators in the Fons community. He’s building a modern, community-centered music st...
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55:15
Magic in the Small Moments: Teaching, Leadership & Balance with Kevin Chance
How do you stay joyful and grounded when you’re teaching, performing, and leading at a high level?In this episode, Eric talks with Kevin Chance, President of MTNA and Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Alabama about...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:18:38
