Jonathan Mann

There’s natural talent, and then there’s practice. You can only control that last bit. Joseph and Jeffrey talk building habits of creation so that starting projects gets into your muscle memory. Consume: Check out Jonathan Mann’s Song A Day Youtube channel. Jonathan’s been writing and recording a song a day for over 3,000 days— it’s the ultimate example of flexing the habit of creation. Create: Pick an idea that you’ve had for a while. Take exactly 1 hour to work on it exclusively. This can be one continuous hour, or 30 minutes for two days, or 10 minutes for six days. Then put it out there (written or recorded) on our Membership Community, your website, or shout it to a bird from your porch. Consider this your first try of many at this idea. Join the SWT Membership community to see what other listeners are making: https://www.patreon.com/startwiththis Get our logo t-shirts, available in two styles: https://topatoco.com/collections/startwiththis Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Credits: Jeffrey Cranor (host) & Joseph Fink (host), Julia Melfi (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer). Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents. http://www.startwiththispodcast.com http://www.nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Mann, songwriter, shares his experiences creating a song a day for over a decade. He discusses the viral nature of TikTok and its unique algorithm. The chapter reflects on the evolution of the song-a-day project since 2009 and the emotional impact on art. They also touch on live performances, corporate gigs, and their interest in NFTs. The early days of YouTube and childhood experiences with technology are also discussed. Finally, they explore the potential future of NFTs and complete ownership of online content.

Join Jonathan Mann, the 'Song a Day Man' known for his daily musical creations turned NFTs, and Brian Frye, a law professor and NFT expert, as they dive into their groundbreaking lawsuit against the SEC. They discuss the importance of this case for the crypto industry and how it challenges the classification of NFTs as unregistered securities. Listen in as they explore the implications for digital artists, share personal stories, and even offer a humorous musical take on navigating the complexities of NFT regulations.

Jonathan Mann, a musician and Guinness World Record holder, shares his incredible journey of writing a song every day since 2009. He delves into how daily creativity intertwines with cryptocurrency, discussing his innovative NFT project and Song A Day DAO. Mann reflects on the inspiration drawn from CryptoPunks and the value of consistent artistic expression. He explores the transformative impact of this practice on mental well-being and personal growth, making compelling connections between music and the evolving crypto landscape.

Jonathan Mann, a musician famed for his 'Song a Day' project, shares his journey of composing a daily song for over 13 years. He discusses how he embraced NFTs and created SongADAO to shape the music industry's future. The conversation dives into the creative synergies between music and cryptocurrency, alongside anecdotes from his unique path. Jonathan also reveals his thoughts on upcoming trends in crypto for 2022, highlighting the balance between artistic expression and financial opportunities in this evolving landscape.